Latest Fishing Reports: Wales
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11/2017
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
Nov 2017 by Aaron Smith
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So that's our first week completed here at Liverpool fishing the famous River Mersey.
We've had some lovely catches including Cod to 8lb 6oz, Thornback Rays to 12lb and a new boat record whiting of 2lb 1oz along with dogs, Whitting, dabs, plaice and pouting.
Our best day afloat we landed 12 Cod, 45 Rays along with the usual dogs and Whittings.
The fishing has changed day to day along with Baits, most days 3-4 Lug tipped of with squid has done the trick, Peeler crab for catching one day and then a Cod a chuck the next.
Around the slack water periods we have been targeting the Whittings and dabs which have been exceptionally thick on Plukington bank in some 15-25ft of water, a 2lb Whitting sure scraps in the shallow water.
So we close our week out, 48 Cod landed, everyone over 2 1/2lb, stopped counting at 150 rays, hundreds of not thousands of Whittings, certainly not a bad week at all!
Well we back on the go from Thursday 9th where the cod will only get better!
If you want to get out please get it sorted asap as we only have a few midweek spaces left now.
Call or message to book - 07966061598
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06/10/2017
Fishing Report by Gethyn Owen
on My Way 2 (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
6 Oct 2017 by Gethyn Owen
Report on-board My Way 2
Friday 06th saw the first of our October Pure Fishing sponsored species competition days. Only 4 anglers took part in what turned into a cracking match and a battle royal between 2 pairs of anglers.
On the stern, Zukia was determined to beat her Father Alf, while with bow draws local rod Mark Cain and Wirral’s Scottish international Mickey Duff tested each others abilities. All 4 anglers, hoping to amass a good amount of points to see them win the rod & reel combo on offer in October.
With spring tides and a bay that had been battered with strong onshore winds all week, our day was planned at anchor and started off just outside the harbour. Whiting and dogs started to flow aboard My Way and were soon to become the bulk of the catches. Zukia and Alf matching each other for fish, whilst Mickey was soon pulling in double and treble shots of fish from his bow draw. Mark though was making use of the species adding a small huss and poor cod to his tally.
Moving out to the mussel beds the whiting grew in size, with some near 2lb autumn fish coming aboard in 2’s and 3’s More species were added with tub, red and grey gurnards all making an appearance for everyone except Mickey who was still banging out the whiting and dogfish.
At the mid way stage, despite being 20 fish ahead of Mark, the additional 6 points per species saw Mark only 3 points behind Mickeys lead. Zukia on the stern was leading pops by a few points in their family battle.
An hour in Church Bay next looking for a few additional species, this anchor saw plenty more huss come aboard, . Whilst scoring I was having a fish myself and caught a good dozen of them, one of which, very distinctive with a black patch above one eye it was recaught by Mark 20 mins after I had returned it earlier.
The species count wasn’t the best and a move was called for, a patch of broken ground that could throw up all manner of fish from minies to eels. Mickey still stuck on 2 species but over 100 fish was keen to add a few more now, the points were close with Mark now having a few more species to his name.
From the off Mickey started to consolidate his lead with a conger and mackerel on the first drop, followed shortly after by a few huss and poor cod.
Alf had a smile on his face at this point, not for his fish count, but for the octopus he caught. One that would make a great starter to his tub gurnard main course.
With over 120 fish on his score card, Mickey proved his prowess as a match angler with a winning total of 175points, to Marks 145. Zukia beating her father Alf by a 10points.
A great match and a worthy leader looking towards match two later this month. View Boats Page
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27/10/2017
Fishing Report by Gethyn Owen
on My Way 2 (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
27 Oct 2017 by Gethyn Owen
Report on-board My Way 2
Friday 27th October saw us fish the final day of our Pure Fishing summer & autumn species competitions. The first leg was fished on October 6th, which saw Wirral based angler Micky Duff set a commanding points lead of 175 to all those fishing the 2nd day in the hope of winning the Greys Uptider and Penn Fathom 20 reel available to the winner of the most points.
Our day started off with a change of plan, we had hoped to head straight out to Holyhead Deeps and fish the last of the ebb tide for possible spurdogs. Sadly the 18mph northerly winds restricted us to fishing inshore. However with a decreasing forecast, fingers were crossed for the high water slack in the afternoon.
Instead all 8 anglers prepared rigs and baits for a couple hours on the mussel beds, a productive patch of ground north of Holyhead. Fishing was hectic, with all anglers hooking into late autumn staples dogfish and good sized whiting. As the tide eased, the huss started to bite, with sizes ranging between 3lb and a few into double figures.
There was mixed experience aboard the boat, a few regulars along with some anglers new to fishing aboard My Way. Alf, Zukia and Mark Cain had all fished the first leg of our October competition early this month and were determined to come closer and possibly beat Mickeys score.
Mark had battled hard with Micky during the first match, similar points for most of the day, Mickeys match experience of pulling in numbers of fish continually through the 8hrs afloat helping him seal the win on that first day. What was nice to see on 27th, was that having been beaten by Mickey earlier in the month, Mark had noted the rigs that were being used to defeat him. The rigs he was using on this day were very similar to those that Mickey had on 06th, so effective Mark was landing double and triple shots of fish on a regular basis from his bow position.
There is no shame in losing when fishing a match, what would be shameful would be to not learn from that experience. Mark had certainly learnt and was making that experience work for him with great effect this day.
Mark managed a bonus fish on the mussel beds when he pulled out a small thornback ray. With each new species worth 6 points and 5 points for a ray, a cool 11 points were added to his score sheet.
On the stern another regular My Way angler Keith Heaton was plodding away with a constant number of fish, but also a very credible number of bull huss. With huss scoring 5 points to the 1 point of a dogfish or whiting, Keith was hot on the heels of mark for most of the day.
These competitions are fun events and there is never anything too serious about them. They are in effect just a normal day afloat catching plenty, the only difference being that I score each fish that you catch on the card and total the points up at the end. As well as the main competition, there were also a couple personal matches going on the boat. Father and son Jason and Luke, naturally wanting to beat each other and Alf, having lost to daughter Zukia on the first October competition, wanting revenge despite this being his birthday treat to Zukia.
Our stint on the mussel beds yielded a good number of fish, the bags mainly consisting of dogfish, whiting, pout an poor cod, but also a brilliant 40 huss between the 8 anglers. As the tide started to increase, we moved inshore to Church Bay. Here the fishing slowed down slightly, with more singles and the odd brace of fishing coming aboard. Whiting and dogfish again the main catches with a few dabs, poor cod and a solitary coalfish too.
With the slower fishing, it was an ideal time for lunch. Keiths wife Dawn had made a fantastic sausage casserole for everyone to enjoy. And it was delicious, not a spoonful left with Mark Cain going in to wipe the pan clean with a few slices of the crusty white bread that accompanied the meal.
By early afternoon, the wind had eased and the sea flattened off nicely and we decided to head off to Holyhead Deep in search of more huss and possibly spurdogs and eels. With the poor weather we’d had of late I’d not been out to the deeps for over a month, spurs were due to make an appearance once again, but to say I was apprehensive would be an understatement. We pushed out a little further than usual, fishing at anchor in a depth of 220foot.
Fortunately the plan worked, Chris Firth was first to hook into something and with over a knot of tide still running it was putting up a fight. Thoughts of spurdog came quickly with the constant shake on the rod tip, it turned out to be a strap conger, a first ever eel for Chris.
A few huss came aboard before the spurdogs moved in. Everyone caught plenty of spurs, many of which well into double figures. Following his eel, Chris managed 5 spurdogs of his own.
Zukia, having not caught an eel or spurdog before managed to knock both off her species list this trip. The first spurdog dropping off at the side of the boat but thankfully with the rig rebaited and dropped down another quickly followed.
Mark hooked into something quite lively from the depths, it looked to be a good spur or small tope, but when it broke the surface it was another conger, a nice eel just shy of 20lb. Marks heaviest eel to date.
Luke was on form in the deeps, huss and spurdogs keeping him busy, catching a bigger spurdog than his father, raising a faint smile when lifting the nice double figure shark up.
On the final count after lines up, Mark Cain had proved himself a worthy winner for the day and to cap it off, with his fish numbers and 9 species he’d amassed 189 fish points, winning the October competition and a brand new Greys uptider and Penn Fathom multiplier for his efforts.
Marks win did have us all laughing, as he won using a brand new Greys GR100S 20lb boat rod and Penn Fathom 15 twin speed that he had purchased only the day before from ABC in Beaumaris.
Mark had tested the GR100S & Fathom 2speed outfit aboard My Way a couple times previously, before deciding to buy. A great set up that worked well for him during this match … he now has two fantastic brand new rod & reel combos, well done!
The match was well fished, plenty to be caught a variety of species, some great food and some good laughs too.
A very big thank you to My Ways sponsors Pure Fishing (UK) Ltd.
They have sponsored some great competitions aboard My Way through 2017 and have helped many anglers walk away smiling, not only with competition prizes but with the excellent quality rods, reels and lines used by novice and experienced anglers alike when fishing with us. View Boats Page
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30/10/2017
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
30 Oct 2017 by Aaron Smith
Report on-board Bad Boyz VI
As we get our winter season underway here in the mighty River Mersey our attention is turned to the famous Cod grounds.
The last 5 days out has seen us boating hundreds of fish with Whitting in abundance wirh many over 1lb along with a fine 2lb 1oz busy record, Dabs, Plaice, masses of thornback rays with some days bringing 50 to the boat to 12lb and of course the famous Cod.
Our Cod tally stands at 43 cod to 8lb 4oz with all fish being in-size, it is building up to be a great season!!
If your wanting to get out we have very limited availability.
Please call or message to book.
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28/10/2017
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
28 Oct 2017 by Roy Smith
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Hi out fishing saterday bit breezy but quite calm fishing in the deep water of Amlwch with the shelter from the high cliffs. We have over150 feet of water very close in so most species available pollack wrasse on reefs Huss tope spurs bottom fishing. At the moment the mackerel are still about in force with herrings with them. Loads caught saturday with plenty of decent sized whiting taking the smaller baits. Had to come in a bit early due to weather coming up but nevertheless plenty of fish caught. Take advantage of our low winter rates for good fishing will do wrecks when weather suitable and get offshore for the winter cod fishing which is very good .cheers ROY
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10/2017
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
Oct 2017 by Aaron Smith
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Few final jobs before we head off to Liverpool Thursday morning to start out winter season for Cod, Whitting, Dabs and Ray's.
We have spaces available -
Friday 27th - 5 Spaces
Monday 30th - 5 spaces
Tuesday 31st - whole boat available
Please call or message to book - 07966061598 View Boats Page
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10/2017
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
Oct 2017 by Aaron Smith
Report on-board Bad Boyz VI
So the long awaited day has finally come around where I took delivery of my new boat....
Welcome to the mighty Evolution 38 soon to be named Bad Boyz 3, She has seating inside for 6 anglers plus more than enough standing space to fit everyone in shelter and speed along at 16-18knts.
Time for a good clean over the next week after being sat for the last 18 months, Surveying starts tomorrow for the license.
Already looking forward to getting her in the water and seeing what everyone thinks.
We still have a few midweek dates available for the winter Cod fishing from Liverpool, don't leave it to late to book. View Boats Page
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08/10/2017
Fishing Report by Roy Smith
on SWN Y MOR (Amlwch, Isle of Anglesey)
8 Oct 2017 by Roy Smith
Report on-board SWN Y MOR
hi weather a bit better today to get better fishing although large spring tides plenty of fish about the mackerel are still off amlwch with loads of whiting some of good size. plenty of bull huss to 14lbs and a 40lbs tope they are feeding on the whiting. usual wrasse and Pollack on reefs.the smaller tides next week should improve the fishing further. I have availability in October and November and if weather suitable will get you offshore after the cod.please ring for details for a reel bargain deal cheers Roy
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10/2017
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
Oct 2017 by Aaron Smith
Report on-board Bad Boyz VI
Stunning day to be at sea, started off 28 miles, slow on the first few wrecks just a few fish here and there until a move 12 miles further on and wallop constantly fish on, Pollack to 10lb, loads of Coalies 3-4 at a time including a new boat record of 8lb, Mackeral, Red / Grey gurnards, Cod, Pouting to 2 1/2lb and half a 5lb Pollack after a Porbeagle wanted his lunch ��
2 hours of filleting watching a lovely sun set.
2018 is filling up fast now, If your wanting to get a date sorted don't leave it for another day, get it booked asap to avoid disappointment. View Boats Page
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21/09/2017
Fishing Report by Gethyn Owen
on My Way 2 (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
21 Sep 2017 by Gethyn Owen
Report on-board My Way 2
A good day afloat yesterday for our Sept Pure Fishing competition. Weather was not the kindest with a strong NW breeze forecast, fortunately this eased quite quickly, leaving a fairly reasonable sea for us to enjoy within the bay.
Our first anchor produced a good number of dogs and whiting, with a few other species including hound and strap conger.Similarly our 2nd anchor on the mussel beds, this time with a good few double figure huss added to the scoresheet and the odd tub gurnard. By the end of this point, Mark Cain and Chris Neden were only a few points apart as they battled for the win.
Drifting was as hard as expected, with only a few small pollack and the odd wrasse coming to the boat. Chris capitalised on this hr, adding 4pollack a ballan and a cuckoo wrasse to his haul, were as Mark could only manage a couple small pollack.
Our last anchor producing a final spree to the finish line with many more fish including a 2nd hound to Alan. Chris and Mark again matching each other for fish, but Chris’ better drifting proving decisive in the end as he took the win from Mark and Alan who had crept up the points list with a steady haul of fish through the day.
For the win Chris received a Shakespeare Agilty 9ft Tipster rod with a Penn Spinfisher 5500 fixed spool reel. The outfit with a retail price of £210 is ideal for fishing at both anchor and drift. The 3 piece rod has a sensitive tip section, that can detect the smallest of bites in all seas, while still having the strength to battle larger prey such as Smoothhounds to over 20lb.
For more reports and photos please visit http://goangling.co.uk
We have spaces available for our Oct competition, please follow the link below
http://goangling.co.uk/2017-summer-autumn-species-competitions/
Big thanks go to our sponsors Pure Fishing UK Ltd for their continued support. My Way is sponsored by Pure Fishing – this includes Penn, Shakespeare, Greys, Berkley and many more http://www.uk.purefishing.co.uk View Boats Page
