Latest Fishing Reports: Merseyside
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04/04/2023
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
4 Apr 2023 by Rob Lee
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Merlin has now done two trips out of Rhyl this week and the fishing is nice and busy with plenty of species to keep us busy. So far we are catching Herring, Mackerel, Rays, Huss, Lance, Whiting, Dabs, Flounder, Plaice and the usual Dogs.
As the weather is warming, we are expecting an early show from the summer species.
5, 8 and 10hr General trips with availability still this month so get in touch.
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29/05/2022
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
29 May 2022 by Rob Lee
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After a whole week of bad weather we finally got out today for a 5hr and 8hr double shuffle.
As always after a spell on NW winds the fishing was a little slow inshore on the 5hr but managed plenty of Dogs, Whiting a few Mackerel, a Red & Grey Gurnard and a baby Tope.
The 8hr trip proved much more successful with plenty of Mackerel, Dabs, Whiting, Huss, Dogs and another Grey Gurnard. For the last 2hrs we head inshore for a go on the Tope and were rewarded with a lovely 36lb male just as we were about to head home.
*please note all Tope are handled with care and returned unharmed*
Our diary is now filling up and we only have limited availability. If you would like to book a trip, call Sarah on 07863774909 to arrange a trip before it's full. View Boats Page
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26/04/2022
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
26 Apr 2022 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 26/4/22***
Today Merlin had an 8hr Charter with a regular group of great guys.
We set sail at 10:15 and head 8nm NNE of Rhyl where we had a good hr fishing constantly for Herring, Mackerel and Sand Lance.
After our fill of fish on the drift, we dropped our anchor a few mile further south and fished the bottom for the next few hours.
We sat happily for the next few hours fishing constantly for Thornback Rays, Bull Huss, Dogs, Dabs and Whiting.
We returned to Rhyl at 18:15 with a more than satisfied bunch.
A brilliant days fishing indeed, cracking weather and a great group of anglers.
We still have spaces for Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week and the weather looks brilliant too.
To take advantage of the good weather and fishing, call Sarah on 07863774909 and join us on Merlin������ View Boats Page
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14/04/2022
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
14 Apr 2022 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 14/4/2022***
Merlin set out from Rhyl at 11:40 on an 8hr Individuals trip with a full boat.
The first stop was for Herring and Mackerel and this did not disappoint. Plenty coming on board.
Next it was time to anchor up where the anglers fished happily for Bull Huss, Rays, Whiting, Dabs and Dogs with a few good sized Lance coming in which were good for bait.
Merlin returned to Rhyl 19:40 with a fulfilled group of anglers after a lovely flat calm and warm day with plenty caught.
***we still have 4 spaces for tomorrow's 5hr sailing at 08:25 £40pp***
The weather is looking great for this trip so Call Sarah to get booked on 07863774909������ View Boats Page
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10/04/2022
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
10 Apr 2022 by Rob Lee
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*** Fishing Report 10/4/22***
Today saw our 1st Double Shuffle of the year with a regular party on an 8hr Charter followed by a mixture of regulars and 1st timers on a 5hr Individual trip.
We set off from Rhyl at 08:00 for the 8hr trip fishing a rough patch of ground approx 8mile NW of Rhyl were we fished steadily for a few hrs before relocating to a nearby wreck where the fishing improved further. This trip saw Dabs, Whiting, Dogfish, Thornback Rays, Sea Scorpion and Dragonet.
At 16:00 we left Rhyl once more for a 5hr and tried a new spot 6mile NE of Rhyl for the flood trip and the fish were none stop throughout the duration with plenty of Dabs, Whiting, Dogfish, Thornback Rays and the first Bull Huss of the year weighing in at 11lb.
A vast improvement in the fishing as we are moving further into April and it will only get better as we move further into the 2022 season.
We still have plenty of availability over the coming months and a lot more additional dates are now advertised.
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29/05/2021
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
29 May 2021 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report May 2021***
Merlin has been a busy boat of late and the fishing is really starting to pick up with lots of species back in our waters.
The general fishing is good and every trip has produced lovely fish of a vast variety.
Some of the Species caught in the past week are as follows:
Tope
Smooth-Hound
Bull Huss
Thornback Rays
Mackerel
Whiting
Bass
Dab's
Flounder
Gurnard
Dogfish
Herring
Launce
Our Bookings are filling up very quickly now and we have very limited availability in the coming weeks so if you would like to book a trip, please visit our website www.merlincharters.co.uk to check our dates and call Sarah on 07863774909 to secure your trip. View Boats Page
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30/04/2021
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
30 Apr 2021 by Rob Lee
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*** Fishing Report 30/4/21***
Today Merlin departed Rhyl @ 11:00 bound for an inshore 5hr session off Prestatyn with a party of 4. The weather was flat calm with a light NW breeze and clear sunny skies.
We dropped anchor on location and fished the bottom with flappers and flowing traces baited with a mixture of Lug, Squid and Mackerel.
Soon after the 1st lines hit the bottom we were into the fish pulling in the first Smooth-Hound.
The fishing was constant from start to finish and a good mixture of species landed.
By the end of the session we were well into double figures of Large Dabs, Smooth-Hounds, Dogs, Whiting and Bull Huss. The Huss were ranging from 6lb to the very impressive 18.4lb wopper! A PB for our seasoned angler who caught him.
Just before we departed, a lovely brace of Flounder were reeled in which capped off a wonderful afternoon of inshore fishing.
Sadly the time had come to lift the anchor and head back to Sunny Rhyl and we arrived back in the Harbour @ 14:00 with a very happy bunch. All of which have booked again for next week in the hope of another cracking day of angling.
For Booking enquiries please call the lovely Sarah on 07863774909. ������ View Boats Page
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27/04/2021
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
27 Apr 2021 by Rob Lee
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*** Fishing Report 27th April 2021***
Today Merlin set out for her 1st trip of the season with the maximum 6Anglers permitted. The weather was forecast to be fresh but turned out to be a lovely calm but overcast day
We departed Rhyl @ 9am for a 5hr trip and head towards the North Hoyle Wind Farm.
Once we arrived on location, we drifted for a short period in the hope of some Mackerel but to no avail (still slightly early in the season yet)
Once we dropped the hook, we were into the fish, fishing steadily for a good couple of hours. Plenty of Whiting, Dabs and an abundance of Dogs. One angler was well into double figures.
We then decided to head back to Rhyl and set anchor just off the End Perch. This proved to be a good call as the fishing improved and a lovely Smoothound was landed as well as a good sized Whiting.
Once the time was up, we made our approach and arrived safely back in Rhyl at 2pm with a happy bunch on board.
For all booking enquiries please visit our website www.merlincharters.co.uk or call Sarah on 07863774909 View Boats Page
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12/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
Dec 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 11th December 2020***
Merlin set sail @ 09.30 today for a wreck session.
We head out 11nm to a wreck of a steam coaster ship and fished a steady few hours sweeping the whole wreck.
There were a good few Pollack, Pouting Whiting and Gurnard caught and a PB Pollack for one of our Anglers.
After 4hrs on one wreck we steamed 4nm west to our next wreck for hlf hr where we had more pollack before heading back to Rhyl harbour in the dark with amazing light trails through the water.
The weather today was flat calm, beautiful rainbows and a lovely still passage through Gwynt y Mor windfarm.
Everyone on board were happy with their catch and a good few meals.
Most of the fish were returned to fight another day which is good to see.
We still have availability throughout December so please call Sarah on 07863774909 for bookings. View Boats Page
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02/09/2020
Fishing Report by Rob Lee
on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Liverpool, Merseyside)
2 Sep 2020 by Rob Lee
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***Fishing Report 02/09/20***
Today was meant to be a 10hr Charter of 6 @ 11:30 but due to the unfavourable forecast we mutually agreed to make it just a 5hr @ 09:00.
We set off towards North Hoyle and briefly stopped at Chester Flats for some Mackerel bait but the wind started to gust 2hrs earlier than forecasted so, with just a handful of Mackerel and a realease of a couple of Lesser Weaver we set course for Prestayn Barkby Beach for a Smoothound session in the shelter of the Southerly wind.
On arrival, the fish were coming in nicely producing double figures of Smoothound, Dogs, Dabs, Whiting, Huss, a lovely 39cm Sea Bass (unfortunately 3cm too small to keep☹) and a (Strap) Conger Eel.
@ 13:25 we set off back to Rhyl with yet another bunch of happy (but wet) Anglers.
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