Latest Fishing Reports: Sea Urchin IIl
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05/07/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
5 Jul 2021 by Andy Savage
Things are finally showing signs of improvement.
As mentioned previously, the fishing has been difficult recently, with many of the wrecks producing nothing for us…..very frustrating, for me and the anglers.
Simon Ulyott and five of his friends regularly book the boat for themselves, the banter flows all day and it is generally a great day out. We had a fairly quiet morning and just as we were thinking it was going to be another dire day, things picked up at slack water and for the remainder of the day.
The Ling were feeding well and a whole Mackerel with the fillets removed provided Simon with a lovely brace of Ling, the best one going 8lb. Norman was top rod taking a catch of Codling up to 5lb. Everyone managed a fish or two to take home, which was a welcome relief. Here’s hoping things continue to improve. Well done boys. -
23/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
23 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
Finally got a day back out at sea, after a five day lay off. The fishing wasn’t particularly easy today, but I had a group of experienced anglers on board who exploited the conditions.
We fished the inshore wrecks all day, which seemed to be most productive for the first couple of drifts, then quietened off, so we had to keep on the move. We did manage to pick off some good quality fish, with “Uncle Alan” landing a 9lb Cod and Don “Wang” with a brace of Ling at 8 & 9lb respectively.
We also found some Mackerel on a couple of the wrecks and the fresh bait accounted for the Ling, but the biggest Cod fell to Squid.
A very enjoyable day spent in good company. -
08/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
8 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
The last couple of days have not been as prolific in terms of numbers of fish; although we’ve still had a reasonable picking. But the quality has certainly been there.
Dale Diamond on his first ever trip, caught his first ever Cod at 9lb 8oz....how’s yer’luck!! Raz then landed a quality Ling of 13lb, beating his mates last trip Ling of 12lb. He didn’t give him much stick....honest!!
Both the fish fell for big baits (Squid) on single hook traces, with 10/0 hooks and 100lb mono stand off blood loops. Well done boys, great work.
4 x spaces have become available this Sunday (13th June) if you fancy a trip out. -
06/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
6 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
Did somebody ring the bell? We certainly had plenty of DingaLingLing today!!
Another day spent on the inshore wrecks. The first wreck we fished on the Ebb and it provided a good picking of mainly Codling in the 2-4lb bracket. A move to another wreck for slack water produced a good mix of Codling and Ling. They fell 50/50 for Shads v Squid. The Ling all falling for whole squid or baited Hokkai’s.
Once the tide had started to flood, we move to a final wreck for the day and picked off 2-3 Ling on every drift. A few in the 5lb bracket and the biggest fish of the day falling to Kev Martin on almost the last drift at around 7lb. Everyone had a good few fish to take home and we’re looking forward to the lads returning in a few weeks time. -
05/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
5 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
If Carlsberg did weather.....
What a glorious day out today. T-Shirt weather in Whitby for the lads aboard Sea Urchin. After yesterday’s results, we stayed on the inshore wrecks again. The first wreck of the morning threw quality, Codling and a handful of Ling out, with everyone getting off the mark. The water clarity has continued to improve and as predicted, a number of fish fell to shads, but big baits still dominated.
Capture of the day must go to Jeff Turner, for his first Wolf Fish, which was a good sized fish and only our second one of the year. A stop off at a wreck on the way home, provide us with a flurry of fish to end what was a thoroughly enjoyable day out. Let’s hope things continue in the same vein and the weather holds. -
04/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
4 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
The sun was shining and the rods were bending....a lovely day out on the wrecks today.
There was no need to travel too far. We fished a couple of inshore wrecks which were pretty obliging all day. A nice stamp of Codling came aboard consistently along with a handful of Ling on slack water.
It turned into a bit of a species hunt as we landed Codling, Ling, Coalie’s, Pollack, Whiting, Dabs, Pouting and Gurnard and Mackerel and everyone took a few home for tea which was great.
As standard, Squid did the damage, mainly fished on bait traces with a muppet. A squid and fresh mackerel cocktail also proved effective. The water is clearing out a little now, so the Shads should come into play again soon. -
03/06/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
3 Jun 2021 by Andy Savage
Today was a good day....
This morning, Sea Urchin was inspected and has now being certified to operate as a Category 2 vessel, which means we can now operate up to 60 miles from a safe haven. Anyone who is interested in having a longer trip with a group of friends, can drop us a line to discuss options.
This afternoon I took out three friends for a few hours fishing and after the poor recent form; things have improved significantly today. We drifted only one wreck and caught a decent stamp of Codling mainly in the 4-6lb bracket and half a dozen Ling up to 7lb.
Squid and Squid with Cart or Bluey’s were the most successful baits. Let’s hope today was a sign of much better things to come. -
28/05/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
28 May 2021 by Andy Savage
It ain't all Champagne and Skittles......
I'm not one for pulling a bluff; and it's fair to say that the last two days fishing have been very hard. After the strong winds, the water has been stirred up again and is holding a lot of colour. Combined with big tides and a bit of swell; we've certainly had our work cut out.
Fishing has been best an hour either side of slack water and we've picked off a few fish; with an 8lb 8oz Ling being pick of the fish for Don "Wang" from Kings Lynn. There are signs of the Mackerel making an appearance, but these fish were taken from above a wreck at 18 miles.
Whether you're catching or not, I will do everything I can to tip the balance in your favour. All I want, is happy anglers who get a few fish to take home. Lets hope the water clears out in the next day or so.
Tight Lines
Andy
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27/05/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
27 May 2021 by Andy Savage
First day back out after some unsettled weather. Once the wind had backed off, we picked away for a good few hours.
The water wasn’t crystal clear, but it was better than anticipated. Bait fishing dominated the captures, and Jamie Skov did some solid angling; taking a number of good quality Codling. A few Ling made an appearance, with Martin Cooper taking the biggest around the 7lb mark.
If you’re at a loose end this bank holiday, there’s a few spaces available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you fancy enjoying the weather and catching a few.
Tight Lines
Andy
07855439380 -
18/05/2021
Fishing Report by Andy Savage
18 May 2021 by Andy Savage
“Cod” only knows how many fish we had today!!
With the water inside clearing out nicely, we had a run to some inshore wrecks again. The lads on board all knew the drills and got stuck straight in at the first wreck. Most drifts, for the first couple of hours, saw four or five quality Codling come over the rails, and within the first half an hour, everyone had at least a couple to take home.
Tony Barret was top rod on the day, with his first four fish being around the 5lb mark (just like busses...one after another). He ended the day with a dozen good keepers. His Rubber Squid Hokkai’s baited with squid doing the damage. Nabeel Ismail also took our first Wolf Fish of the year.....and only its mother could love it!!
Squid still dominated the captures, but we had a flurry of activity on the Shads just after slack water. Rhubarb and Custard proving successful. Thanks for a great day out boys.....the samosas were legendary!! Hopefully see you all again soon.
