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25/03/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
25 Mar 2017 by Rich Cope
I finally bit the bullet and ventured out to the wrecks today, I was looking at the water all the way out and thought it looked hellish green, so wasn't totally confident we were doing the right thing.
We were all keen and fired up for it though, we had a back up plan of dropping back inside uptiding if things didn't run to plan.
It was a slow start with us getting 3 or 4 a drift (poutings that is!)
with a few moves around a few wrecks though things started falling into place with us getting 5 or 6 cod a drift at times to shads, as the tide picked up the fishing tailed off, but we'd managed to rattle a good few fish out for the lads to shads and bait.
I ventured back inside for the last hour to finish off the day at anchor and we were still catching the cod getting another 6 or 7 in the last hour, The best lad managed a respectable 9 fish for his efforts with us finishing up with around 50 keepers for the day for the boat.
So the signs are certainly there that summer is finally on the way, we're taking bookings now and the phone has been a bit busier this last few days with the weather starting to improve, we still have places available on the upcoming festival, starting next Saturday with a massive £1000 up for grabs.
Give me a call on 07977 436903 if you're interested with a trip with me on Mistress here at Whitby, more photos and reports available on my face book page Mistress Sea Angling Charters
Tight lines - Rich
Pictured is Mistress and Whitby regular Rob Bailey from Rotherham with his catch today. -
13/03/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
13 Mar 2017 by Rich Cope
The last few trips have been chucking a few cod up for the Mistress anglers here at Whitby,
We're still averaging a good few fish for our anglers to take home each trip, with what sometimes seems like hundreds of little undersized ones to throw back, which is a very encouraging sign for the up coming year, were also starting to see a lot of very clean fresh run fish too.
We've been continuing with our night trips too just fishing a tide, again with our anglers managing a few for the pot, these trips have been popular with the lads having to work during the day, meaning they can get out after for a fishing fix with a chance of taking a few fish home for their efforts.
Best lad last night caught 10 cod with 8 to keep all over 40cm.
Black lug, squid, cart and mussel all doing the business still.
With a week or so of settled weather we will be thinking of venturing out the wrecks very soon to see of the water has cleared enough to extract a few!
Give me a call on 07977 436903 or message me at seafishingwhitby@hotmail.co.uk to book a trip,
The phone has been quite busy this week with the better tides now starting to fill up.
Tight Lines
Rich
Pictured is Mistress regular Keith Pickering from Helmsley with a few fish from last nights trip -
10/03/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
10 Mar 2017 by Rich Cope
We managed another evening trip last night here at whitby, its wasn't exactly hectic with the best lad getting 4 keeper cod but most getting a couple to take home, loads of chuck back codlings again, with the usual whitings and poutings to keep the rods twitching and one seal attack!
We still have space for 3 on tomorrows trip, which is £45 if you have your own gear, 7am-4pm
We have trips going Wednesday and Thursday with space on this week, most days are free, the tides are good to get some end of season uptiding in, if neither of these days suit I will sail with a minimum of 3 anglers.
The tides and weather are looking good for another evening trip on Monday if anyone is interested. Sailing times will be 6pm till midnight, £30 per person.
Tight lines - Rich
Pictured is Mistress regular Rob Gillings with his best fish of the night -
08/03/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
8 Mar 2017 by Rich Cope
We managed a few days at sea last week here at Whitby.
The fishing was pretty good too for the #Mistress anglers with the best lads each day getting 8 or 9 keeper Cod a piece, most in the 3-4lb bracket with a few better fish pushing 6-7lb.
There seems to be millions of small 8-10" codlings swimming around this year which is certainly a great sign this upcoming year.
Decent black lug, unwashed squid, Mussel and crab cart all doing the business for the lads.
The weather is looking good, for the weekend, and we have spaces both satyrday and sunday. trips are £45 for 9 hours.
Friday night we have a night trip 5-11pm, its £30 each experience is essential and a headlamp is needed, we have 5 places available for this one.
if you fancy a trip with me give me a call on 07977 436903, or mail me at seafishingwhitby@hotmail.co.uk
Tight Lines - Rich
Pictured is local and Mistress regular clag with his big of fish -
22/02/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
22 Feb 2017 by Rich Cope
Its seems like its been an age since I put a report up on here, a combination of poor weather engine maintenance and the slowing down of bookings due to the time of year have all contributed!
I keep getting phone calls asking if I'm running trips yet, the truth is, I'm a full time Skipper and I run trips 365 days a year bookings/weather permitting. This is my only job.
Prior to running the trips last week I was a couple of weeks down waiting for parts to come from various spots, contributing to full top end engine overhaul, all coolers have been stripped cleaned and pressure tested, cylinder head overhauled and pressure tested, new turbo, overhauled injectors with new nozzles, needless to say shes running very well again.
So this last week, we ran two trips, midweek whilst the tides were still quite lively we managed a half decent day with everyone catching the best angler taking 7 keeper cod plus a few whitings and poutings, but everyone caught, totaling around 40 cod for the day plus the usual pesky whitings and poutings.
We have another weather system coming through at the minute and it looks al ot more settled next week, from monday onwards, we should be able to get to sea.
We have availability all week, with trips on the 28th and 4th, but while were uptiding we only need a minimum of three people to run to sea guys. I'm sure with a spell of settled weather we will be thinking of an early run out to the wrecks very soon.
Also, people are starting to plan well ahead now into the summer and the best tides are being picked and taken for the competitions, April 1st-16th, July 1st-23rd and September 2nd-17th
If you fancy a trip with me any time, please message or call me at seafishingwhitby@hotmail.co.uk / 07977 436903 or drop me a message on my facebook Mistress Sea Angling Charters
Tight Lines
Rich
Pictured Is one of our regulars Graham from Ackworth with one of Fish last week -
05/01/2017
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
5 Jan 2017 by Rich Cope
Happy New Year Everyone!
Whilst most of the other boats are doing yearly round-ups, we're still putting in the days and nights at sea, keeping our anglers among the Cod!
I'm sure as business starts slowing as it generally does around this time of year, I'll have a hunt through my many files for some of the better pictures and fish from last year.
We're experiencing a big northerly again at the minute, but looking at the charts there will be a window for this Saturday (7th Jan) we currently have 5 places available.
The trip is 9 hours. 0730-1630, and is £45 per person, thats only £5 per hour! if you see cheaper deals on the internet, they are cheap for a reason, you only get what you pay for! I put in 110% every trip.
These photos are from our last few trips, where it has generally been very good with our best day seeing 60 cod boated with our best angler that day taking 13 cod himself, most other days the better anglers with good quality bait have been getting double figure bags too.
So if youre interested in a trip here at Whitby on Mistress give me a call on 07977 436903. pr drop me a message on seafishingwhitby@hotmail.co.uk,
Tight Lines - Rich
Pictured Is Mistress Regular, Ian 'Bucko' Buckingham from Middlesbrough with a couple of his fish from a his fish bag. Well fished mate! -
16/12/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
16 Dec 2016 by Rich Cope
We are still smashing the Cod here at Whitby, between the three of us on Friday we managed the best part of 40 codlings.
There appears to have been a fresh run of codlings all 2-4lb, with a few better ones thrown in.
Best Angler took 15 himself, but everyone walked away with a double figure bag.
The best bait remains crab cart, but good quality black lug and dirty squid has been catching them too,
Tomorrow (Monday) is a really good forecast, again were looking into a day and a night trip, we have spaces for both,
The day trip will be 730-1630 and cost £45 per person, 5 places remaining,
The night trip will be 1700-2200 and will cost £30, 4 places remaining,
Over Christmas, we have spaces,
23rd - 7 places available
27th - 5 places available
28th - 7 places available
if you fancy a trip here at Whitby on the Mistress with me.give me a call on 07977 436903
Tight Lines - Rich
Pictured are Local & Mistress regular anglers, Simon and Alan with a few of their fish for the day -
13/12/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
13 Dec 2016 by Rich Cope
We had a hell of a day and night yesterday here Whitby with two very successful trips. With not being at sea for a few days it was great to get back at it and find our anglers a few nice fish!
Following on for our post the other day, we've had interest for a trip this coming Friday, which we are currently taking bookings on now, the trip will be approx. 9 hours and £45 per person. I do have hire tackle available if required and I can sort out a bait package at a competitive price too.
We were overwhelmed with the response to the night trip, so we will be running another next week, when its suitable, the night trips are approx. 6 hours and cost £30 per person, experience in fishing at night is essential and a good quality headlamp is a must, tip light can be supplied if required.
We are currently taking bookings to for trips between boxing day and new years eve, if you want to try out your new christmas fishing gear!
If you fancy a trip with me on Mistress, give me a call on 07977 436903
Tight Lines - Rich
Pictured is Mistress regular, Nick Feno from Guisborough with his best fish of the night -
06/12/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
6 Dec 2016 by Rich Cope
The weather gods played ball with us this weekend here at Whitby allowing us to get a few days in.
The stamp fish remains good, with the Mistress anglers seeing fish just shy of double figures, but most in the 4-5lb bracket.
Crab cart remains the best bait to be using, either in a cocktail or on its own.
We have a spell of settled weather this week and we have spaces for anyone wanting to get to sea, either day or night I can put a trip together to suit you,
Give me a call or text on 07977 436903 if you fancy it, I'll need a minimum of 3 anglers to sail,
Tight lines - Rich
Pictured is a festive looking Mistress regular Martin Hoole with two of his 8 Cod bag - biggest just shy of double figures -
01/12/2016
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
1 Dec 2016 by Rich Cope
Time for an update, we've lost the last couple of days to bad weather but there's a glimmer on the horizon! We've managed a few days this week, but its been patchy with weather, as it generally is this time of year.
The last few trips have fished ok to be honest, with our last trip fishing well, to the lads with the decent bait, with 3 or 4 of us on board getting upward of 8 fish apiece,, the others just a handful. they've all been in the 3-6lb range so nice eating fish size.
Prior to the last blow the water was starting to clear, so fishing was average with us boating 30-40 fish for the day each day.
Looking at the weather charts there's a bit of chance friday, and I've had a bit of interest for friday night too,
The trip will be 6pm till midnight, and will cost £30 per person, I have 6 places available, and you will need a bit of experience in fishing at night with the correct equipment.
The weekend is looking good too, so fingers crossed the weather gods play ball with us!
Best baits - Cart has fished very consistently with us this year, decent blacks and unwashed squid has also produced, its always worth bringing some mussel for tipping off with as well, leave your fish baits at home folks, despite advice people still insist on bringing mackerel and blueys (wrong time of year).
So have a look through the photos, and if you fancy either a night or day Uptiding trip with me here at Whitby on the Mistress, give me a shout on 07977 436903, or drop me a mail at seafishingwhitby@hotmail.co.uk
Tight Lines - Rich
Pictured is local angler Phil Webster with his dad, with a nice haul of cod between them
