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19/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
19 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
This last weekend saw the lads on the Shy-Torque enjoying some more quality cod fishing.
The offland winds have prevailed all this last week leading to the waters here being crystal clear offshore and spot on for some serious shad fishing!
The tides were ideal for us to have a run back to the wrecks 20 miles East/Northeast of Whitby but one of my mates was there the previous day so we decided to try a new pasture.
First stop on Sunday was an area known to the local trawler lads as "The Rocks" some 23 miles North East of the harbour. This fairly small area is renowned for damaging their gear as it is extreemly snaggy. A good choice indeed as we were able to work the area all day with a good amount of fish on board before home time. (Not many charter skippers know this spot like us, so it usually produces quite well)
We left the "Rocks" still catching fish so we will definately be trying there again the next time we get the weather.
I would just like to congratulate John Whitton from the Whitby charter boat "Never Can Tell" after one of his anglers won a recent competition here with a cracking cod of 20lb 12oz. Well done mate. John is also one of Whitby's commercial potting skippers and his knowledge of the marks inside 1/2 mile is amazing, as he has proven!!! He is certainly worth having a look at in any future inshore competitions.
Pictured is Kev Gillings from Lincolnshire with a lovely cod just short of 14lbs caught on the Shy-Torque. -
11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Nothing to report directly from the sea today lads but I just thought I'd show you the finished product with the Thai fish cakes I keep going on about !!
The concocter of this recipe did say that these babies are best done with ling, mainly because ling is a much stronger ( flesh ) than the other white fish to use, and holds the fish cakes together better. He is completely right !!
Tried them today and what a result !! ( The dipping sauce is to die for !! )
If any of you ever get a few ling whilst fishing with me and are unsure how to fillet them, please don't be afraid to ask me to do them for you. I will do gladly.
Tight lines
Rich. -
11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Some breezy conditions the other day hindering the operations somewhat. A mixed group of lads ( from the North of the country ) did fish well however with cod to just under 9lb and ling to 14lb.
The tides at present are enormous and aren't much good for the wrecking here at Whitby. The wind has also been a little on the stiff side this last few days so we've been hard at work back on land.
Next trip away on the boat is this coming Sunday ( weather permitting ) with another mixed group.
Finger crossed for the weather to get back off shore again!!
All the winds this last week have been from the prevailing West/ Southwest so the water will definately be like gin for us out there, so hopefully we'll be back amongst the big cod!!
Pictured is Ben Steer from Sheffield.
Tight lines
Rich -
11/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
11 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
It would seem that the only time we report any of the trips we do is when we are having good days !!
We do occasionally have a "bummer" but it would seem that, at the moment, we are experiencing some cod fishing from the top drawer on the Shy-Torque !!
As predicted the water clarity off shore is very good indeed, with a lot of the fish taking the artificials. Shads, Sidewinders etc....
The bait is also working and is attracting a good number of ling.
Yesterday the weather was on our side again, and we returned to the same wrecks as last weekend and scored well again. Cod to 14lb on the boat with a lot of upper single weights as well.
I have to admit that I made a complete boob today by cancelling the lads when we could have sailed. Sorry chaps. Big mistake!!!
Pictured is Paul Siddle from Patrington nr Hull with a cracking cod of 14lbs. -
10/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
10 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Well, as was predicted at the start of the week no one has moved here at Whitby much at all with the foul weather. The forecast for today is, at last, looking a lot better so fingers crossed for some more good fish.
If we get chance today we will be steaming to the offshore wrecks again. They seem to be the place to be at the moment.
We will report tonight if there is anything of any interest.
Good fishing lads wherever you're at !
Rich
Pictured is Will Thompson from Leeds. -
06/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
Well, the weather looks like it's going to have a continued impact on this weeks bookings with fresh off land winds predicted until at least Thursday. Lets hope it can get sorted before the end of the week so we can get back offshore to those big cod we left last weekend.
If the weather turns for the better for us we will undoubtedly be returning to the offshore wrecks where we can hope to get a top result like last weekend.
No severe weather to discolour the water in the last few days, so my predictions are pretty high for the next trips out to the wrecks on the 20 mile and beyond.
Just had another feast on Derek Wiggins "Thai" fish cakes tonight. Get cracking with them lads they will not dissapoint !!!! (See my last report for the recipe)
Cheers
Rich (inset) -
06/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
6 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
One of my friends from Leeds who fishes with me regularly recently sent me a recipe for some "Thai" fish cakes which he makes.
He told me of this recipe on the boat a couple of weeks ago and said that, whilst most white fish will do for them, cod, ling, pollack etc...... he reckons that pollack is one of the best to use.
On our last trip off last Saturday I managed a lovely pollack weighing 10lb and decided that I would try this method. What a treat!!! They must be the best tasting fish cakes I have ever tried. The flavours are incredible.
I thought it would be good to share this recipe with you guys, so please find below the ingredients and method. Enjoy!!!!
INGREDIENTS
FISHCAKES
1lb pollock fillets
1 tbsp Thai Fish Sauce (Nam Pla)
1 tbsp Red Curry Paste
1 Kaffir Lime leaf (dried) or 1 strip of lime zest very finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 egg
1 tsp muscovado sugar
1/2tsp salt
40gm french beans thinly sliced into rounds
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SAUCE
50ml white wine vinegar
100gms caster sugar
1+1/2 tbsps water
2 tsp thai fish sauce
50gms cucumber very finely diced
25gm carrot and 25gm onion very finely diced
2 red bird eye chillies very finely sliced
METHOD
For fishcakes: Put all fishcake ingredients into a blender/food processor (except the french beans) and blend until smooth. Then stir in the green beans. Make into about 8 small cakes and shallow fry in about 150m of sunflower oil (or similar flavourless oil) for about 2-3 a side (or until cooked through).
For sauce (make this first): Gently heat the vineger, sugar and water in a small pan until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and leave to cool. When cool, stir in fish sauce, cucumber, carrot, onion and chillies. Pour into individual bowls so everyone gets their own dipping sauce.
I served them with boiled rice and soy sauce on the side.
Thanks to my mate Derek Wiggins for the recipe.
Derek Wiggins pictured (inset) -
03/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
3 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
After a very blustery last few days the lads dropped on a great window in the weather today.
Simon Keech and his family and friends from Stockport joined us and enjoyed a great days cod fishing.
The first stop was on the 9 mile ground where the lads managed a couple of codling around the 4lb mark. Both fish came up on the baited hokkai traces and nothing showed on the artificials, indicating the water clarity wasn't that good. After an hour or so trying different marks on the ground with nothing much coming on board we decided to have a tramp offshore to a couple of wrecks.
We steamed to a wreck 19 miles offshore and picked away at it for around 3 hours until home time.
Some lovely cod coming on board, the best being just under 15lbs. The lads amassing around 50 cod in total. Nearly all the fish came on the artificials showing the water clarity to be fine offshore.
Next weeks tides are very good so keep an eye on the weather throughout the week and give me a ring for a trip.
Pictured (inset) is Mike Upton with the best cod on board today at 14lb 10oz.
Tight lines
Rich. -
27/10/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
27 Oct 2012 by Rich Ward
The weather here at the moment is diabolical to say the least !!
A howling Northerly which I guess even the lifeboat crew would be a little reluctant to sail in. Gusts last night reached 70mph in some areas across the North East causing some storm damage.
The forecast for next week isn't a lot better to be honest, although the forecasters have predicted the wind to swing more into an offshore direction, but still very strong all week.
We have decided to take a short break whilst the kids half term holidays are running, so our next availability will be from November 5th. The tides from the 5th are very good so if you fancy a go give me a ring ( I have taken the work number with me ) This will also give it a good chance to settle down again. We will sail with a minimum of 4 anglers. You don't have to book the whole boat !
Happy fishing lads
Rich. -
23/10/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
23 Oct 2012 by Rich Ward
Regulars on the boat are the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue unit from Barnsley.
They joined us again today on their last trip of the year. Sadly Paul Deardon, their organiser couldn't make this trip after falling and smashing his wrist. Get well soon mate.
The others who came however enjoyed a great mornings sport but a rather slow finish to the day after being plagued by seals on the last 2 spots!!
We steamed off to a couple of wrecks South East of "Baymans Hole" some 25 miles for a change of scenery today, as the fishing on the inside marks is still proving very difficult indeed.
The first wreck produced the best of all with a nice selection of fish coming on board until around noon.
Kev Raikes enjoyed some nice Haddock fishing on the bait with fish to just over 2lb. Several other Haddock came in as well in the morning.
Chris Mee finishing the day with the most fish.
Thanks for the on-going custom lads and look forward to seeing you all on your trips next year.
Chris is pictured inset.
Cheers
Rich.
