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  • 08/05/2021 Fishing Report by Rob Lee on Luna-Sea (Merlin) (Rhyl, Denbighshire)

    8 May 2021 by Rob Lee

    Report on-board Luna-Sea (Merlin)

    ***Fishing Report 8/5/21***

    The forecast today was giving gusts from the south but we decided to go ahead for an inshore session off Prestatyn with a Charter of 6 eager Anglers.
    We were scheduled for a 12:00 departure for an 8hr trip but seen as everyone arrived at 11, we saw no reason to hang about and slipped our lines.

    Once we dropped anchor, the lines were in. All Anglers were using single hook flowing traces some baited with Lug, Mackerel or whole Squid.
    After only a couple of minutes the first of over 50 Smooth-hound was on, followed by the first of 8 Thornback Rays. It wasn't long after before a Bull Huss of 13.5lb was landed which was the biggest of the 20+ landed today.

    The weather did deteriorate about 2pm but Merlin was holding anchor and riding well. All Anglers were given the option of heading beyond Talacre to more sheltered waters but insisted on staying put due to the quality and quantity of fishing (if it ain't broke don't fix it).

    After a whole 8hrs sat at Anchor in the same spot it was time to bring up the anchor and punch the weather and flood tide back to Rhyl.

    At 20:00 we arrived back in Rhyl Harbour with a very happy group whom knocked up a very impressive tally of:
    54 Smooth-hound
    32+ Dogfish
    26+ Bull Huss
    8 Thornback Rays
    1 Flounder

    If you would like to book a fun days fishing on Merlin, please visit our website www.merlincharters.co.uk and check out our availability calendar or call Sarah on 07863774909. ������

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