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26/02/2012
Fishing Report by craig Predator
on Charter boat Predator (Grimsby, Lincolnshire)
26 Feb 2012 by craig Predator
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Baitbox Humber Cod Open 2012 (Predator Gets 1st and 2nd place and several other prices
262 anglers from around the UK and beyond descended upon Grimsby to fish the Baitbox Big Cod Open Boat Competition in glorious conditions. They enjoyed what turned out to be a day to remember.
A total of 94 private and charter boats put to sea from the Cleethorpes beach and Grimsby marina to fish the massive event in the Humber estuary, and organised by the angling section of Humberside Cruising Baitbox Humber Cod Open 2012Association. The fishing action in this ‘heaviest single fish' event was superb, and, incredibly, a double-figure cod was required to break into the top 20!
Boats efficiently put to sea from the harbour and beach on an ideal calm and sunbathed morning. An impressive racing start saw the mass of boats heading off in the direction of the popular river marks. At lines down most were anchored in the Grimsby Middle area, situated between the two main shipping lanes… and it wasn’t long before the first fish were boated.
THE GREAT UNWASHED SQUID BAIT
Most anglers opted to target cod on 6/0 pennel rigs baited with the highly rated Baitbox Unwashed Squid. The water here is the colour of melted chocolate, and this is definitely not a venue for hopping shads. Casting baits uptide proved most effective, although baits either trotted or cast downtide did also take good fish.
Charter boat ‘Predator’, skippered by Craig Moore had an exceptional day. First Charlie Holden hooked and landed a cracking cod of 15lb 9oz, which tested both his tackle and nerve to the limit. But before Charlie’s fish was safely in the net, Dave Proudfoot’s rod sprung back as another hefty fish found the squid bait. Dave also experienced a few heart-stopping moments, knitting in and out of other lines before his bloater 16lb 10oz cod smacked onto the deck. And the big fish action didn’t end there as Matt Netherton pitched in with a fish over 10lb before the ebb tide fell to slack water.
WHO WOULD BE HUMBER COD KING?
The air waves were thick with news of good fishing a big cod from marks spattered all over the Humber, and the weigh in was sure to be busy. Loads of good cod were presented at the scales and there was much debate as to the identity of the eventual winner at the close. Dave Proudfoot’s 16lb 10oz beast sat top of the pile, with Charlie Holden second on 15lb 9oz and Bob Mogg third in the money stakes with another fabulous fish of 14lb 9oz. £3000 in cash was paid out to the top three rods, while an impressive supporting prize table saw anglers down to 40th place well rewarded for their efforts.
All cod landed was sold at market. The money raised, together with donations from anglers totalled almost £1600. This figure will be matched by a local benefactor and presented to ‘Children with Cancer UK’. Sponsors Baitbox and Cryotech are to be congratulated for supporting this tremendous event.
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28/04/2012
Fishing Report by Luke Rees
on Atlantic Blue (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
28 Apr 2012 by Luke Rees
Report on-board Atlantic Blue
Yesterday the Danglers plus guests and friends, potential new members... there was a rabble of us any who, made for the bank in rather choppy conditions, to try our hand at some flatties.
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On board Volsung with skipper Andy we tried to drift the bank first, which didnt work out too well with the wind and tide together pushing us off the bank. We did manage to pick up some small dabs and gurnards though.
We dropped the anchor and sat there bobbing... and bobbing and bobbing.. and then the fish came. We had plaice, lots of dabs and some good ones too, as well as many a gurnard of which some were kept for the pot too. Not for me though, I was out for the fun of it today. Heres Joe with a double shot of dab, and a very tangled rig!
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Mike the strike was using a sea searcher rig, it was around 25ft long and had three snood, each 4.2 metres long. It worked, he had triple shots and a few of them! He had dab gurnard dog, gurnard gurnard gurnard and more.
New member to be Brain then went and nabbed a Turbot at anchor, on my rig, with mackerel I prepared for him.. I did tell him I charge per fillet on comission. Well done fella, it weighed 2lb 8oz.
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The dabs and gurnards and of course dogfish continued and everyone bagged up. The tide had picked up by now on the bank so it was time to head in towards the reefs and see if we could snag a rock or two... I mean a pollock.
A fellow charter boat popped out to see us... The biggest LNG tanker that enters and exists the Haven, I think.
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The first drop into the reefs and the fish were right under us, Pollack here, Pollack there and then a cod and the odd ballan wrasse for good measure. Of course coming to a grand variety of colours and shapes, fantastic fun on light gear.
A Ballan for Mike..
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A Pollack for Andy's guest Chris..
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A lovely reef Cod of 3lb 10oz for Chris' friend Alec..
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Brian with a string of 4 Pollack!!!!
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Keith thought he would feed the local contingent of black back and sea gulls. Nearly bagged himself another Gannet today too, dived for his bait.
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We managed species 11 today, Dogs, Dab, Plaice, Grey Gurnard, Tub Gurnard, Turbot, Pollack, Launce, Mackerel, Ballan Wrasse, Codling.
So a decent session on the bank followed by hectic action on the reefs made for a very enjoyable day out on the boat despite the fairly rough sea, with good tea and chatter with skipper Andy thanks as always, good company with friends... but no cake. I have to own up mum did make some but I didnt get round to picking them up.. sorry guys. Next month mind.
Lets hope these easterlies dont last and some high pressure settles.
Cheers
Luke View Boats Page
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04/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Apr 2012 by Colin Penny
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APRIL 2012 FLAMER IV REPORT - During April the weather was quite unsettled at times but during the month some excellent fish were caught.The Flatty fishing for Turbot,Brill and Plaice was consistant with plenty of Personal bests being achieved.
The inshore reefs were good for Blonde and Undulate rays along with some excellent Spurdogs.Jenny Foley landing the biggest Spur at 18Ib.The wrecks produced Pollack,Ling and Cod.Cod also appeared on the inshore marks as well.A few Mackerel have also started to show along with some Herrings.So far 26 different species have been caught on Flamer IV in 2012.Flamer IV Fish of the Month for April was a hard one to call with so many good fish being entered but was awarded to Derek Inwood for his excellent 21b Turbot(pictured).
During the next couple of months different species will arrive such as Bream,Bass,Tope,and the Cod fishing on the wrecks should get better.The flatty fishing and reef fishing will still be good.SO DON'T MISS OUT - BOOK YOUR TRIP/S and/or PLACE/S.
2013 - I AM NOW TAKING BOOKINGS.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT and I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON. View Boats Page
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04/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Apr 2012 by Colin Penny
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April 2012 - Mark Cook from Devon landed two Turbot while drift fishing aboard Flamer IV.The best Turbot weighed 9Ib(pictured) and the smaller one of 4Ib was returned alive to grow bigger.Mark was using a Shakespeare 20Ib class Ugly Stick rod with a flowing two hook trace baited with a strip of Ammo mackerel.
NOTE:The annual Plaice competition Flamer IV v Top Cat was scheduled for April 23rd was cancelled due to bad weather.It has now been re arranged for July 9th.
Lots of anglers on Flamer IV have caught or broke their Flatty personal bests.
Want to catch a personal best Flatty then Book your Place/s on a Weymouth Based Charter Boat with a Local Knowledgeable Skipper.The Flatty gounds are only 40 mins from Weymouth.MORE TIME FISHING LESS TIME TRAVELING.DON'T MISS OUT.
The next Flatty Trips aboard FLAMER IV with place/s available are on May 4th,19th,22nd,28th,31st. View Boats Page
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04/2012
Fishing Report by James Miriel
on Queensferry (Scarborough, North Yorkshire)
Apr 2012 by James Miriel
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Alex Sheldon, James Miriel (The Northern Fishing Syndicate) + Laurie Mcintyre & Joe Gonzawa
Great days wreck fishing with Neil, there was constant rod bending action from start to finish. Neil had great knowledge of the local area and was excellent at postioning the boat accurately over the wreck every time.
This is the best experience we have ever had on a Charter Boat and would highly recommend the Queens Ferry to anyone else.
Our 5 hour trip consited of- 36 Cod, a good handful in double figures. All caught on single hooks and with only 4 anglers. We had a cod on the boat with every drift over the wreck and on more then one occasion we had multiple hook-ups. Neil has found wrecks that other charter boats are unaware of and he alternates from each one to avoid over fishing. They were only a short travel away from port and not much time was wasted in getting into fishing.
All tackle was provided and Neil charges only 5 pounds an hour, the rods and reels were new and upto date. not like the old stiff poker rods and old fashioned scarborough reels. nice multiplier reels and fast action boat rods provided enabling us to get the most out of the fish and their fight.
Neil gutted alot of the fish for us and was always on hand with the gaff View Boats Page
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28/04/2012
Fishing Report by Aaron Smith
on Bad Boyz VI (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
28 Apr 2012 by Aaron Smith
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April - Weather putting a hold on the last 6 trips enabling us to get out to the wrecks once again.
Big tides this next weekend and a few reefs offshore to fish dependent on weather.
Tight lines Aaron View Boats Page
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04/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Apr 2012 by Colin Penny
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APRIL 2012 - Terry Hickman age 35 from Oxfordshire landed his first ever Turbot weighing 8Ib 12oz while drift fishing aboard Flamer IV.Terry was using 15Ib class tackle with a flowing trace and a Plaice trace that had lots of attractor beads and vibro spoon on.The successful bait was a ragworm and a strip of Ammo squid.The hungry Turbot was caught on slack water and on tackle intended for Plaice,Oh well "That's Fishing" Lucky Terry was pleased.Terry is pictured with his Personal Best Turbot.
Don't Miss Out,The Flatty's are Here.So if you want to catch a personal best then book your Place/s aboard Flamer IV a Weymouth Based charter boat with a local Knowledgeable skipper.The Flatty grounds are only 40 mins from Weymouth so MORE TIME FISHING - LESS TIME TREVELING.
The next Flatty trips aboard FLAMER IV with place/s available are on May 4th,19th,22nd,28th,31st.
ALSO NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2013. View Boats Page
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04/2012
Fishing Report by robert penfold
on Kingfisher II (Brixham, Devon)
Apr 2012 by robert penfold
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well the weathers been pants but hopefully the plaice fishing on the skerries will still be as good as it has been ,upto 10 fish a rod ,wrecking producing some good pollack still with nice size cod also ,so lets hope we,ve seen the worst of the weather and can get back out amongst em! tight lines
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04/2012
Fishing Report by Carl Davies
on SeaGem2 (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
Apr 2012 by Carl Davies
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THERE ARE A FEW MACKERAL BEING CAUGHT OFF RHYL LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS THONBACKS,BULLHUSS AND A FEW OTHER SUMMER SPECIES ,MAY AND JUNE SHOULD SEE THE MACKERAL AND SUMMER SPECIES COME IN FORCE 3 TYPES GUNARD, BULLHUSS,TOPE,RAYS,PLAICE,SMOOTHOUND BUT TO NAME A FEW HOPEFULLY THE WEATHER HERE IN WILL HOLD UP AND LET US GET OUT AND PLAY ITS` KEPT US IN PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS ANOTHER COUPLE WEEKS` WELL BE CATCHIN STRINGS OF MACKERAL AND FOR YOU TOPE LOVERS TOPE IN NUMBERS ,,, PICTURES WILL FOLLOW,,, THANKS CARL.
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04/2012
Fishing Report by Carl Davies
on SeaGem2 (Rhyl, Denbighshire)
Apr 2012 by Carl Davies
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THERE ARE A FEW MACKERAL BEING CAUGHT OFF RHYL LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS THONBACKS,BULLHUSS AND A FEW OTHER SUMMER SPECIES ,MAY AND JUNE SHOULD SEE THE MACKERAL AND SUMMER SPECIES COME IN FORCE 3 TYPES GUNARD, BULLHUSS,TOPE,RAYS,PLAICE,SMOOTHOUND BUT TO NAME A FEW HOPEFULLY THE WEATHER HERE IN WILL HOLD UP AND LET US GET OUT AND PLAY ITS` KEPT US IN PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS ANOTHER COUPLE WEEKS` WELL BE CATCHIN STRINGS OF MACKERAL AND FOR YOU TOPE LOVERS TOPE IN NUMBERS ,,, PICTURES WILL FOLLOW,,, THANKS CARL.
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