Charter Boat: Shy-Torque III
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WHITBY'S ONLY TWIN ENGINED BOAT.
NB. DO NOT MAKE BOOKINGS YOU CANNOT HONOUR. ONLY BOOK DEFINATE PLACES.
WINNER OF 2011 SUMMER ANGLING COMPETITION WINS OVER £5000.00! WINNER OF 2012 SEPTEMBER ANGLING COMP WINS £1050.00 IN CASH! 2ND OVERALL WINNER IN SUMMER 2014 COMP, WINNING £1000.00 IN CASH. 3RD OVERALL WINNER IN SUMMER 2014 COMP. 4TH OVERALL WINNER IN 2014 COMP. HEAVIEST COD IN 2014 SUMMER COMP, WINNER TAKING OVER £1000.00 IN CASH. 2ND HEAVIEST COD IN SUMMER 2014 COMP, WINNER TAKING £500.00 IN CASH. OVERALL WINNER 2015 SPRING COMP. WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH, WINNER OF 2017 SEPTEMBER ANGLING COMP WINS £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SPRING COMP 2018. WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SPRING 2019 COMP, WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH! WINNER OF SEPTEMBER 2019 COMP, WINNER TAKING £1050.00 IN CASH!!
2021 TRIPLE WINNER TAKING ALL 3 COMPETITIONS THAT YEAR!!!!
PLUS DOZENS OF OTHER COMPETITION WINS BEFORE THESE DATES!!!!
Whitby's only TWIN ENGINED charter boat. She is Whitby's most popular, powerful and fastest angling boat winning more angling competitions and daily prizes over the last 30 years than any other boat in Whitby.
Sponsored by the top name in sea angling "SHIMANO" Shy Torque III is the best known of all the charter boats in Whitby and probably the North East coast and has a track record second to none.
The boat is fully licensed and insured and has a code of practice "Category 2 " with the RYA, allowing us to travel up to 60 miles. (Please ask to see certificate if required) Only a handful of Whitby charter boats hold this category of license and insurance. If you sail beyond the boats designated area of work, then the insurance for that boat (which covers you as an angler) does become null and void. It's a good idea to check in case of any eventualities!!!
For your best chances of a great days fishing from Whitby the Shy Torque III is your best option by far. If you want to book the boat as a club we do a special rate for teams of 8 or less. Please ensure that you have the full money for the places you have booked (whether it be full boat or individual bookings) as we will have been turning people away on the strength of your booking.
The dates for the competitions here at Whitby for 2024 are listed below.
The Spring competition dates are April 13th to April 28th INC. Big cash prizes!!
The Summer competition dates are June 29th to July 21st July INC Get yourselves a trip booked to have a chance of winning a great cash prize!!!
The late Summer competition dates are August 31st to September 15th INC. You can book any places as from now. 07733 233352 / 01947 601233
When you consider that some of the other charter boats in Whitby are charging on average around £50.00 for a day’s fishing (this includes the slow boats!) then the £55.00 that we charge for individuals for the day is more than worth it. We can give you so much more time fishing than the others!!! Plus with the added advantage of staying completely DRY in wet conditions.
The boat is just under 40ft in length and fitted with the "Islander" style wheelhouse. There is oodles of space per angler (unlike some of the boats in Whitby) as we can fish right around the boat from stem to stern! The "ANGLERS CABIN" also ensures that you can arrive at the fishing areas DRY and arrive back home DRY. There are no other charter boats in Whitby (in our size range) that can offer a full team TOTAL cover like we can.
REMEMBER, if you are paying less than what we charge there WILL be a reason for it!!! Individuals are welcome on the boat. Gift vouchers are available for trips every year and would make an excellent gift / birthday / Xmas present.
The full 2022/23 tide table for Whitby is now available. Please call for details or visit the site.
"We are totally committed in providing an unrivalled service every day we sail"
Shy-Torque III. Going that extra mile (or 10!) for you.
Fully qualified commercial yachtmaster. Started going to sea with my Dad when I was just 5 years of age !! Started working as a charter skipper full time at the age of 18. Over 40 years experience at sea!!
Longest serving skipper from Whitby.
This is my full time job ( not just working on weekends ) working every day the weather permits 12 months of the year. I have been working as a charter skipper longer than any other charter skipper in Whitby. Over the last 25 years we have won more angling competitions than any other boat in Whitby ! Very proud of the boat keeping her in immaculate condition at all times. We also have a crewman when we are taking newcomers to the sea angling game. We are always there to assist you throughout the day to try and make your day as enjoyable as possible. Willing to go the extra mile (or 10!!) to find the fish.
You are welcome to give me a ring to discuss your trips anytime between 8AM & 8PM.
Look forward to sailing with you soon.
Rich.
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Upcoming Individual Spaces on Shy-Torque III
| Mon 06/05/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 4 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. 5.3m.
Individuals very welcome.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Fri 10/05/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 2 more for trip go-ahead.
Wall run. Room for 2 anglers.
Steve Knott 1. Mark Errington 2. Craig W 2.
Pete T 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Sat 11/05/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 2 anglers. 5.3m.
Individuals very welcome.
Barry M 3. Jamie S 1. Cliff A 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Sun 12/05/2024 | 10 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 4 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 10 anglers. 5.0m. Reasonable tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Mon 13/05/2024 | 8 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 8 anglers. 4.8m. Good tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Mark Gosling 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Tue 14/05/2024 | 8 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 2 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 8 anglers. 4.5m. Excellent tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Dave G 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Wed 15/05/2024 | 1 Space | 10 Hours |
Room for 1 angler. 4.3m. Excellent tide.
Chris Siddle 1.
John Webb 2.
John Wysoczanski 2.
Will Bird 1.
Al Sutcliffe 1.
Mark Gosling 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Thu 16/05/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. 4.4m. Excellent tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Bil B 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Fri 17/05/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 2 anglers. 4.3m. Excellent tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Dave Oswin 2. Jason Conaghan 2.
Rob Moore 3. Graham Soloman 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Sun 26/05/2024 | 7 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 2 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 6 anglers. 5.2m. Ok tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Jamie S 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Tue 28/05/2024 | 6 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 6 anglers. 4.9m. Good tide.
Individuals very welcome.
Ben H 4.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Wed 12/06/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 9 anglers. Reasonable tide. 4.75m Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Paul McSparron 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Fri 14/06/2024 | 2 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 2 after cancellation.
Excellent tide 4.4m.
Paul Brid 1. Al Sutcliffe 1. John Wysoczanski 1.
Dave Oswin 2. Chris Siddle 1. Ivan 2.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Tue 18/06/2024 | 5 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 5 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.5m.
Mike McCulley 1. Rob Moore 3. Der W 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Wed 19/06/2024 | 9 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Room for 9 anglers. Good wrecking tide. 4.7m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Der W 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Fri 21/06/2024 | 6 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 6 anglers. Individuals welcome. 5.0m.
Carl Gloss 4.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sat 22/06/2024 | 3 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Room for 3 anglers. 5.1m tide.
Nick & Glen 2. Eric Davison 2. Ben S 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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| Thu 04/07/2024 | 9 Hours |
Need 3 more for trip go-ahead.
Summer Competition. Room for 9 anglers. Reasonable tide. 5.0m. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Steve Storey 1.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sat 06/07/2024 | 3 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Summer Competition. Room for 3 anglers. 5.2m tide.
Gavin T 3. Ben S 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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| Sun 07/07/2024 | 6 Spaces | 10 Hours |
Summer Competition. Room for 6 anglers. 5.25m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers.
Rob Moore 3.
Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Mackerel / Pollock.
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Reviews
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chris wells (20/05/2021)
excellent days fishing with a great skipper
Skippers Reponse: Cheers Chris,
Always a pleasure sailing with you two!
Great day mate!
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Dave Sharp (20/05/2021)
What a day out with rich on shy-torque today 30 odd keepers upto 7lb loads of Chuck backs the two no shows missed out big time.Can’t fault the set up and skipper ,roll on next trip
Skippers Reponse: Cheers Dave,
It was a belter wasn’t it! Just goes to show, sometimes you don’t have to go too far mate.
Look forward to seeing you both next time.
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Ivan Davey (18/05/2021)
Another good day on Shy torque. Rich was on the ball as usual we fished some wrecks 21 miles off but there were a breeze that made fishing a bit difficult only a few cod were caught so he brought us in to try some rough ground that’s when the fishing got better with some decent sized cod coming in every one on the boat had plenty of fish for the freezer. Big thanks to Rich for a good day. I’m looking forward to the next trip Ivan.
Skippers Reponse: Thanks for the review Ivan.
Always a pleasure sailing with you Ivan. Pleased we had a nice picking in the end.
A lovely day all round.
Cheers
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Peter Bural (27/08/2020)
Im only begginer (just couple times in the charter boats) , but in one trip i got many advices how to start sea fishing. Rich was always able to help and give some advices. I had nice 10 hours trip and already booked couple more in next months...
Skippers Reponse: Hi Peter,
Always enjoy advising my customers with anything to help them improve their fishing skills. Look forward to seeing you again real soon.
Cheers
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Grzegorz Lisner (11/08/2020)
Great day out with Rich, caught a decent ling which was my biggest sea fish ever caught. A lot of help and advice from skipper.
Skippers Reponse: Hi Grzegorz,
Thanks for the comments. I always strive to make the day as pleasurable as possible for you guys. Advice and assistance is always there. The weather certainly helped us too!
Cheers and hope to see you again sometime.
Best regards
Rich
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Catch Stats
- CBUK Catch Log: 32 Species have been caught onboard Shy-Torque III, including: Ballan Wrasse | Bass | Bib (Pouting) | Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) | Cod | Common Dragonet | Conger Eel | Cuckoo Wrasse | Flounder | Garfish | Grey Gurnard | Haddock | Halibut | Herring | Lemon Sole | Lesser Spotted Dogfish | Ling (Common) | Lobster | Mackerel | Octopus | Plaice | Pollock | Porbeagle | Red Gurnard | Short-spined Sea Scorpion | Smooth-hound (Common) | Spurdog | Thornback Ray | Tope | Tub Gurnard | Whiting | Wolf Fish
Latest Catches 3,446 photos uploaded
Latest Fishing Reports and News
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04/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
4 May 2024 by Rich Ward
Mansfield lad Brian Cunningham and his five mates had the boat chartered yesterday on what was the penultimate day in this year’s Spring Festival.
Their first wrecking trip of the season.
Perfect conditions welcoming us to start the day off so we tramped off to three wrecks NNE from the harbour, the first one being 23 miles.
The first drift over the wreck produced just a couple of small Codling.
On the smaller wrecks, the first run can often be an indicator of what’s down there, but this was a bigger one and after swinging the boat around and marking where they were hiding, we managed to pluck another couple of dozen fish from it.
A few nice plump Codling and Ling coming aboard.
Slack water approached us around 10.30am and things went a bit quiet so we moved to the second wreck in the group and basically stayed there until it was time for the homeward journey.
Daryll Machant who fishes with us regularly outside the club meets landed the heaviest on the boat, a nice Ling of 12lb 8oz which won the sweep and also took the heaviest daily prize of £50.00.
A good day for him!
Well done mate.
The lads return for their second club booking next month. We look forward to seeing you all then lads.
Great crack and company as ever!!
Cheers
Rich.
07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
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02/05/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
2 May 2024 by Rich Ward
A lovely morning welcoming us yesterday for another run out in this year’s Spring competition.
A full boat of good mates and regular anglers sailing with us to have a go for a bigger fish or two hopefully.
The day started out well for us on the first wreck some 17 miles from the harbour.
A steady picking of Codling and small Ling for the lads giving them some nice sport for a few hours.
Nothing big though.
We moved on to a smaller piece of scrap a couple of miles East for just a handful of of fish. Not so good there really, so on we marched to another wreck known personally to me as Bobs wreck.
Named this way after my good friend Guy Wrightson’s Dad who used to fish with us years ago.
Guy sadly lost his Dad whilst out fishing with us. He got the call with the sad news.
His Dad gifted him with a beautiful Cod just over 17lb from the wreck that day.
He looked to the sky and winked ��
It didn’t produce much at all yesterday!!
We mooched back towards shore to finish the day off and managed another 10 or so fish.
Rob Moore from Selby taking our best fish on board (weight wise) A Ling of just over 7lbs which wasn’t a contender.
Young Fergus filleted away on our return journey to port and reckoned the average per angler was 7/8 fish so numbers wise, a steady 60+ fish boated. Plenty around the 4-5lb mark. Not too bad.
Thanks again to one and all for your support in what has been the worst start to any year I can remember in 40 years in the game.
The competition ends this Sunday so we will having another good go at it then.
Cheers for now
Rich.
07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
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28/04/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
28 Apr 2024 by Rich Ward
To say that finding a bigger fish here at the moment is an understatement and yesterday was no exception.
We sailed on just our second day in this year’s Spring festival looking for a fish to compete with, to no avail.
Plenty of Codling were boated between the 6 lads on board which was good, but sadly, nothing over 4lbs!!
Craig Booth and his two mates from West Yorkshire and Warwick Mathews and his mates from Nottingham taking 40 odd fish between them making for a good days sport and plenty of fillets for the table which they were all very pleased with.
Our crewman, young Fergus providing his filleting service for them on our run back to port.
I’m sure there will be a better fish or two poke their heads out for us on next weeks smaller (neap) tides, providing the weather plays it’s part. Fingers crossed.
The current leading fish in the competition is just 6.5lbs so the chances of pipping it next week should be good.
It’s looking like Wednesday is going to be our next chance of getting away with fresh to strong winds forecast for tomorrow.
We have places left on just Thursday next week now so if you’re interested in having a go for the £1000.00 top prize in this extended competition, contact me on any of the below.
Cheers for now,
Rich
Call/text on 07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
www.shytorqueseafishing.com
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23/04/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
23 Apr 2024 by Rich Ward
Yesterday was our first day back at sea since the 2nd April due to all the rubbish weather we are all suffering with at present.
It too was the first day out in our Spring angling competition here at Whitby.
We sailed with just 7 lads aboard so plenty of room for everyone.
I was going to try some wrecks and ground around the 9 mile area, but as we approached, we realised the water clarity was still suspect and so carried on a bit further.
We dropped on a piece of scrap 12 miles North of the harbour and the lads picked around 10 fish from it. No festival weighing fish so we moved out a bit further.
The next wreck we stopped on is one of my favourites as it has thrown a lot of competition winners out in the past.
A steadyish picking for a couple of hours on that one producing around 25 fish.
Again, nothing big, but a couple of doubles coming on board which is always encouraging and good to see.
Paul from Brid taking one of the doubles which, when he was winding up, was hoping it was just the one fish! Unlucky mate!
Every fish bar one boated on the day fell to the baited rigs of Squid and Mackerel.
I managed one Codling, fair and square on the shad which indicated the clarity down there wasn’t too bad.
It was the only one though!
John from Newcastle took our best fish on the boat, a Codling just shy of 6lbs which was pipped at the scales at the end of the day by a Ling of 6.5lbs.
All in all, a nice day at sea with some great company.m and nice calm conditions for a change.
Yet another Northerly hindering us now which we’re waiting to fade.
The association has extended the Spring competition for another week and now runs through until Sunday 5th May.
The £1000.00 first prize is there for anyone to have a go at, so come and join us next week sometime!
All dates available on the Shy-Torque are listed on our calendar on our website and on CBUK or you can give me a ring or text me on :-
07733 233352
Cheers for now
Rich
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
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22/04/2024
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
22 Apr 2024 by Rich Ward
Due to such a chronic start in this years Spring competition here at Whitby, our association has taken the vote to extend it for another week to give everyone a sporting chance.
This will mean the competition will now run till Sunday May 5th.
Today’s anglers (22.04.24) who are the first to have a go since it started on Saturday 13th April have been informed.
Give me a shout if you fancy re-booking the day you lost last week due to bad weather.
Next weeks tides also fall in the more favourable neap (small) range.
Dates we have available from Monday 29th April are :-
29.04 - Empty boat.
30.04 - Empty boat.
01.05 - Room for 3 anglers.
02.05 - Empty boat.
03.05 - Room for 5 anglers.
Individuals are welcome as always.
Cheers
Rich.
07733 233352
richardward384@yahoo.co.uk
