Wsf Boat Meet

[seaanglersofsunderland]

DATE - SATURDAY 21ST APRIL

MAXIMUM PEOLPE - 12

BOAT - MAGGIE MAY, HARTLEPOOL

SET SALE - 7.30AM

RETURN - DEPENDS ON HOW THE DAY GOES, FULL DAY.

OPEN TO WSF AND NORTHEASTTOPMARKS MEMBERS

COST £25 PER PERSON

COME ON LADS GET YOUR NAMES DOWN NOW, NO TIMEWASTERS PLEASE.

NAMES AS FOLLOWS;

BRIAN
SEAANGLERSOFSUNDERLAND
JARROW VIKING
BOB C
CARVER
RASDAD
FLUFFY
PIGEON IAN
BEN
HART
BROTHERH
RASSIK

:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

[hart2002]

im up for it how many places is there ? because would wanna bring my brother along

also whats the prices on hireing tackle while on the boat aint got any boat rods or reels allthough got plenty of jellys etc lol

[seaanglersofsunderland]

he has only got a couple of sets of rod n reel, if you want your name adding just let me know

[Bob C]

Put Me down for that shipmate. Fingers crossed for the weather eh.

Cheers. Bob.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

8 Places Left Lads, BOAT TO OURSELVES

[toonarmy1810]

Hi mate, can i have 5 places?

[C0DDY]

Hi mate, can i have 5 places?
toonarmy you aint that big are you :g:

[toonarmy1810]

Dont give up your day job coddy!

[C0DDY]

lmfao ok thxs

[Carver3689]

funnily enough 'seaanglersofsunderland', i have just been offered a load of boat gear (rods, reels etc) for cheap!...so if im welcome, and someone is there to help me (as i'v never been out on a boat before), i'l be up for it :) get back to me SAOS mate

[C0DDY]

nice one mate take the gear ,ya wont look back once ya been out there,awsome

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Carver Your Name Has Been Added, Toonarmy Cant Guarantee 5 Spaces Mate Its A Wsf And Netm Meet. If You Want Your Name Adding Thats Fine And If Someone Drops Out Then You Can Gave Another Space.

[fluffy69]

Any room for fluffy please.

Im a definate if a place

many thanks
fluffy

[seaanglersofsunderland]

another place goes to fluffy and greg

[fluffy69]

happy days
when would you like the wedge????

fluffy

[Carver3689]

can i just ask a few Q's...some maybe stupid as i'v never been boat fishing lol

are boat reels them big multipliers and small rods with the strengthend tip kinda thing? (these are what i have been offered to buy)

do you use nornal kind ov rigs? (pulleys etc)

what kind of bait will i need to bring

thanks in advance to all the replies :)

[C0DDY]

the lads on the boat will probs show ya or sort ya out pirks and stuff etc

[medlar]

well thats what they call perks of the job lol

[C0DDY]

what do you know about boats jimmy .just the ones that pass bye on the tyne

[Carver3689]

so whats it like out on the boat then? anyway similar to shore fishing in terms of fish sizes? also what species are to be had

[medlar]

what do you know about boats jimmy .just the ones that pass bye on the tyne

ya reet mate a only been on 3 different ones,sarah jfk,skinners boat
bon ami,doug hoggs from craster
and solitaire from amble kevin evans boat ye numpty lol

oh and a couple of private boats as well

[medlar]

so whats it like out on the boat then? anyway similar to shore fishing in terms of fish sizes? also what species are to be had

a lot different to shore fishing mate,get yourself some sea legs tablets (sea sickness) a little tip try not to stand where you will get the exhaust fumes,take some 8 and 10oz sinkers maybe even 12oz if its a heavy sea.you can use whatever rigs you want,but proper boat rigs are best also pirks, shads etc oh and bait,good chance of a nice double figure cod as well as pollack and other species mate

[Carver3689]

a lot different to shore fishing mate,get yourself some sea legs tablets (sea sickness) a little tip try not to stand where you will get the exhaust fumes,take some 8 and 10oz sinkers maybe even 12oz if its a heavy sea.you can use whatever rigs you want,but proper boat rigs are best also pirks, shads etc oh and bait,good chance of a nice double figure cod as well as pollack and other species mate

dont mean to sounds completely stupid (although i already hav :P) but what kind of bait? mackrel? and what exactly are pirks and shads :g: lol

[medlar]

pirks are stainless steel tubes with the hooks attached,a pirk acts as a sinker and as an attractor,some have eye painted on etc,shads arerubber shapes,vaits just as you would from the shore,worm,macky,squid,mussell crab etc

[C0DDY]

http://codheadbob.tripod.com/id5.html

[Carver3689]

http://codheadbob.tripod.com/id5.html

cheers coddy mate

[phil from redcar]

as i do a lot of boat fishin on me dads boat theres loads of differnt fish to haveout there theres cod ling gurnards wired lookin things they are u wood still get whites they wood also be poutin out there

[pigeon ian]

if any space left carl i will have 2 for myself and ben ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[rassick]

Ill come if i can bring the owld man and if there are spaces left

PM me

[seaanglersofsunderland]

well thats the 12 spaces full, however if you are still interested i will continue to take names just in case someone drops out.

[rassick]

well thats the 12 spaces full, however if you are still interested i will continue to take names just in case someone drops out.

You have a pm dude...

[baldy pete]

well thats the 12 spaces full, however if you are still interested i will continue to take names just in case someone drops out.

with those immortal words from the jaws film "i think your going to need a bigger boat !!!
well done on filling the spaces so quickly, would love to join you but i feel a lot safer on dry land.

[hart2002]

cnt wait see u guys there :clap3: no idea what ill need like as its been like 5 years since i went on a boat got a rig wallet full of rigs with jellies etc that my grandad gave me last year

[C0DDY]

dont forget your sea sickness pills lads. :unsure:

[pigeon ian]

youre not kidding coddy ......sea was flat as in feurtaventura and if we stayed another hour think i would of been groundbaiting ......lol

[bigpaul]

well ian we can both groundbait together on the 21st lol

[fishygone]

Late night drinking & boat fishing, Deadly.

john.

[pigeon ian]

well ian we can both groundbait together on the 21st lol

thank god not only me .........:clap2: cos ben laughs

[bigpaul]

thank god not only me .........:clap2: cos ben laughs


well if he laughs at us when where groundbaiting he will be doing the fishfinding job under water lol

[pestguard1]

My favorite boat.....put me down if anyone drops out

[North-East-Angler]

sorry i couldent make it,

i already have to pay £35 out of my own pocket on the sunday after,

Ive finnaly set up my debit card yay^^:D

[pestguard1]

im up for it how many places is there ? because would wanna bring my brother along

also whats the prices on hireing tackle while on the boat aint got any boat rods or reels allthough got plenty of jellys etc lol

If you havent got any gear .....the skipper (John) will hire you a rod and reel for £5 for the day .......he also sells other gear like shads,weights ,lures,etc,etc.

[x cast]

i have got about a 12 leadheads and some pirks left off last year. Here if anyone wants them. first to PM me get them.

[pigeon ian]

well if he laughs at us when where groundbaiting he will be doing the fishfinding job under water lol

last ime we were out i was over the side he was wiggling sandwiches under my nose ............so i will tell him to pack his snorkel paul ..........lol

[fluffy69]

Anybody tying rigs yet??????????????????

[bigpaul]

carl...........brian....pestgaurd is taking my place if my hand hasnt healed by then

[pestguard1]

carl...........brian....pestgaurd is taking my place if my hand hasnt healed by then


Many thanks for that Paul ........................I hope your hand it mends realy fast M8.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

ok no problem paul mate, havnt been on the net or out fishing for a while, not since the last meet, working 6 days at the moment, should all be back to normal soon though.

[bigpaul]

carl....... brian is def taking my place i had booked on the boat been back to the hospital today and my hand is not going to be fully recovered as ive been told my plaster wont come off til april and my hand is going to be very weak and i have to have some physio on it to get it back to full strengh

Paul

[pigeon ian]

any excuse stop not to get caught spewing up ....................lol

[pestguard1]

any excuse stop not to get caught spewing up ....................lol

Ian .............the technical term is "Ground baiting"or "chumming".................lol................I`m looking forward to the meet, as well as the fishing .

[pigeon ian]

well i will be chumming then..............

[bigpaul]

any excuse stop not to get caught spewing up ....................lol

gutted ian i cant make it but went to the hospital yesterday and the doctor said when me plaster comes off me hands going to be very weak coz of the place i broke it in and will definatly need physio on it so taking no chances.....think the boat fishing will put too much pressure on it too soon



Paul

[monkeyhinger]

i'll take pauls place if there's one going!
DAVE

[bigpaul]

i'll take pauls place if there's one going!
DAVE

dave ......brian has already taken it mate

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Please Read The Updated List Of Names As Some Have Had To Drop Out And Others Have Decided To Join Us, If For Any Reason You Cant Make It Let Me Know Now Please As There Are Others Who Would Have Liked To Have Come Along.

[fluffy69]

This boat trip is the highlight of me year and really looking forward to it!!!

can't sleep
happy days
fluffy

[C0DDY]

get some sleep lad ,theres plenty time yet

[fluffy69]

I ya right coddy. its just something to look forward too had a crap year so far and need something to look forward.

happy days

fluffy

[rassick]

im really looking forward to this as it is my first time fishing on a boat, so i might be a bit of a hinderance more than anything...i learn really quick though

Im looking for a list of things i will need to take really, any help will be great.

[fluffy69]

Hello rassick

This is what i normally take on a trip.

1 rod and reel of course.( normally 30-50 class)
2 plenty weights(jiggers,Pirks)plain bombs 5oz
3 spare hooks line
4 rigs include some small daylights for makeral(bait)
5 knife for filleting ya fish on the way home
6 bag to put them in
7 plenty sandwiches pies pasties out that you can eat, and pop it's thirsty work on the boat and the sea air makes you dry.:boat: :boat:
8 towel
9 bog roll( just incase)
10 most inportant bring a set of thick gloves i.e gardening gloves. if you get stuck and the skipper is busy then you will need to pull ya line and trust me you dont want to do this without any gloves on.
11 a little money incase a sweep occurs(normally 2-5quid)
12 i normally take a little squid.
13 suncream if hot.
hope this is some help
see you soon
fluffy (andy)

[rassick]

yeah thanks mate, ive been looking round for a cheap rod as i probably wont be doing this much. I have an abu seven will that be ok?.

Ive got plenty of weights, if i could get some specifics on the rigs that would be a great help. I have a couple of feathers. the rest seem to be general house hold stuff that i can get the day before.

Any more help very welcome

[C0DDY]

and ya seasick pills as mentioned before in a old post:yucky:

[fluffy69]

i was in the sea cadets for 9 years

LOL

[rassick]

Is the maggie may the boat owned by the guy who owns the friarige????

[fluffy69]

i dont know mate.

[hart2002]

Is the maggie may the boat owned by the guy who owns the friarige????

nope m8 charlie does own his own boat but i know its not the maggie may

[pestguard1]

The "Maggie May " is owned by John Huchins......and is berthed in the marina........................he has nowt to do with the friaridge tackle shop ................................Chalie, who owns tackle shop has his own new boat now..............and is from a different dock.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

RIGHT HERE IS THE UPDATED LIST FOR THE BOAT MEET ON APRIL 21ST ON BOARD THE MAGGIE MAY.

THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE BOOKED A PLACE ON THE TRIP

GREG - HIBBDOG
BRIAN - PESTGUARD
CARL - SEAANGLERSOFSUNDERLAND
DAVE - JARROW VIKING
BOB C
FLUFFY
GEORDIEUK
BAZZA
JED
MUR70UK


IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS TRIP PLEASE LET ME KNOW NOW.


I WILL SOON BE CONTACTING THE SKIPPER.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU WANT ANSWERING PLEASE POST THEM NOW AND I WILL DO MY BEST ALONG WITH BRIAN WHO FISHES THIS BOAT REGULARY TO ANSWER THEM.

:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

[pigeon ian]

i got a question ....... wots best for sea sickness lol

[bigpaul]

eat loads of jam sandwiches with plenty jam in lol

look at this article ian

http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/147/ARTICLE/1216/2006-06-17.html

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Eat 3 Bananas For Your Breakfast Then Take Another 3 On Board To Eat During The Day.

[rassick]

Eat 3 Bananas For Your Breakfast Then Take Another 3 On Board To Eat During The Day.

Serious????, or you trying to make us look like a bunch of monkeys???

Kev

[x cast]

i now use Stemetil and i have never been sick since i started to use them.

[C0DDY]

you should be ok the sea is big enough to be sick in lol

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Serious????, or you trying to make us look like a bunch of monkeys???

Kev

i was told this by a friend, it seemed to work for me last year, but whats to say i would have been sick without the bananas. I will be doing it again this year, may even take a few jam sarnies(cheers paul!).

I just know that this thread is now going to turn into a P!ss take with everyone putting things up for us to eat on the boat, !! please keep this serious as some of the lads havnt been out before and will need help.

[rassick]

I just know that this thread is now going to turn into a P!ss take with everyone putting things up for us to eat on the boat, !! please keep this serious as some of the lads havnt been out before and will need help.

Namely me, i really have no idea what to expect. I have a rough idea of what im going to need tackle wise and other general stuff. Thats about all i know.

Guess ill find out on the day dudes....

[seaanglersofsunderland]

do you have boat fishing gear rassik?

[rassick]

Not a bit mate, i have an ABU seven will do me for a reel?? I was just lookin on veals for a cheap rod, penn firetip to be exact 30-50lb, any good????

[seaanglersofsunderland]

wouldnt have a clue mate, im after some boat gear myself, was also looking at a penn outfit, not sure what the rod was but it was coupled with a penn 220 reel and braid for £150. if i can get my carbon metal sold il be going to get it , if not il try and borrow my mates.

[bigpaul]

carl i have a 30lb class rod you can borrow also a abu 7000 reel with level wind if ya stuck

[rassick]

Well thats what ill be using anyway if its no good ill be in the drink looking for the fish, dundee style.

I dont really wanna spend a fortune on a rod im pretty sure of the one im gonna get, im gonna have a trip to the friarige this week get some tackle. They know what there talking about in there, isnt it his boat???

[jarrow viking]

A question for those who have fished onboard the Maggie May.

Does the skipper mainly fish rough ground or does he go from wreck to wreck to find the fish? I know most boats do a bit of both but what's this skippers preference? Wreck or hard ground?

The reason that I ask is that I prefer to fish with lighter tackle over the rough ground like that found off Boulby, where most Hartlepool boats head for. I realise the weather on the day could be a deciding factor in where we fish though.

If we are mainly wreck fishing I will have to get the heavy gear out, or stick to using shads. J.V.:)

[rassick]

If we are mainly wreck fishing I will have to get the heavy gear out, or stick to using shads. J.V.:)

Dude, could you give me an example of the "heavy gear" youll be using, and also what shads are best please mate.

Thanks dude

[seaanglersofsunderland]

cheers paul , much appreciated, will speak to the skipper dave and find out for you.

[jarrow viking]

North Sea rough ground boat fishing.
This type of fishing is normally done with the boat drifting along in the tide and wind, the combination of tide and wind will be the factor regarding how fast the boat moves. The faster the boat is moving the heavier the lead weight you will need to stay on the bottom. When after cod you must have your bait/lures bumping along the seabed, this is where the fish are.

If you are fishing over rough ground then a 20lb to 30lb class boat rod is ideal, combined with an abu 7000 type reel. A lot depends on how windy it is on the day for your weight size but anything from 8 to 12 ounce should be ok. If there's no wind and hardly any tide it's sometimes possible to fish with 5 ounce sinkers but I would bring 8 ounce weights mainly with a few heavier in my box. I normally take around 20 weights.
As for line 35lb is a good choice. You can use hokkais or daylights baited with ragworm, mackeral or squid. Alternatively you can just drop a bait onto the seabed but you will lose a lot of tackle with this method.

North Sea wrecking.
There are loads of wrecks out there in the North sea and there are a couple of ways to fish them. The skipper always drifts over the wreck though and you need to listen closely to his advice, you may only get one 5 minute drop on the wreck at a time!
Heavier gear is recommended, 50lb class boat rods and large reels that hold a few hundred yards of 50lb line. Most anglers use pirks and squid immitation lures called muppets to catch the fish.
You can drop a mackeral bait down into the wreck for ling but both these methods normally result in high tackle losses.
Some anglers are now using shads on flying collar rigs which does reduce tackle losses and can pick out the better fish. This method can be performed with lighter gear like that you would use on the rough ground.

Finally the North Sea isn't mega deep and you will never be fishing in more than 90 foot of water.

I will put some pics up on this thread of the type of lures you may need soon. J.V.:)

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Have Just Spoken To The Skipper And As We Are Out All Day We Will Be Fishing Both The Rock Marks And The Wrecks, Dave We Will Be Going To Boulby But That Depends On The Weather. So What Tackle Do You Suggest?

[hibbdogg]

A rod and reel would be a good start:roll1:

[jarrow viking]

As you can only sensibly take one rod on the boat per angler I would suggest getting some heavier wreck fishing gear that will be capable of hauling what could be large fish and 1lb pirks from the depths. You can also use this gear on the rough ground where there is normally a smaller stamp of fish. Fish of a couple of pounds are totally out gunned by this heavier gear and it's not very sporting but it's probably the best solution to the problem.:)

[C0DDY]

so average 10 ounce pirks ok for wrecks or to light

[fluffy69]

If using heavy gear. get some braid on ya reel.
it might be heavy gear but by christ you know when you have a fish!

happy days me plaster is OFF!!!!!!

fluffy

[pestguard1]

A question for those who have fished onboard the Maggie May.

Does the skipper mainly fish rough ground or does he go from wreck to wreck to find the fish? I know most boats do a bit of both but what's this skippers preference? Wreck or hard ground?

The reason that I ask is that I prefer to fish with lighter tackle over the rough ground like that found off Boulby, where most Hartlepool boats head for. I realise the weather on the day could be a deciding factor in where we fish though.

If we are mainly wreck fishing I will have to get the heavy gear out, or stick to using shads. J.V.:)

JV!

The skipper (John) will fish mainly rough ground , but if nowt is biting he will move over a few wrecks.......and vice versa.
I always take extra jiggers,weights,muppets etc,so if you run out I`m sure I can sell you some.................lol.
The skipper also sells........................ and hires gear out.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

yes spoke with him there are 4 sets of gear available for hire, the first 4 to give me their names can have these

[rassick]

How much is hire??

[jarrow viking]

JV!

The skipper (John) will fish mainly rough ground , but if nowt is biting he will move over a few wrecks.......and vice versa.
I always take extra jiggers,weights,muppets etc,so if you run out I`m sure I can sell you some.................lol.
The skipper also sells........................ and hires gear out.

Cheers Brian, I think I will just bring my lighter rod then and try a few shads if we hit a wreck. I hate jigging pirks all day, arms like popeye you need lol.:)

[dabcatcher]

dont know if it will interest you lads but northeast tackle have just got some shads in about 8in long in loads of colours. they weigh about 6oz or more on there own.

[jarrow viking]

As promised some pictures for you: My camera doesn't like close ups, so please excuse the picture quality.:unsure:

Pirks, these are what most people use when wreck fishing, it's basically a lump of lead weighing around 12 ounces that imitates a small fish. You can buy these or make your own out of chrome tubing, filled with lead. Pirks are best used in clear water, jigged up and down over the wreck. Large treble hooks or single 8/0 hooks are used on the catching end. Some anglers bait the pirk with mackeral and this can be deadly for ling. The picture shows a pirk and an 8 ounce weight.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/v01/STA41883Small.jpg

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Muppets, these are immitation squid in various colours, pink and orange seem to be the best but all colours work. Two of these above your pirk with strong 6/0 hooks are what most anglers use when wreck fishing, it's possible to add a bait to your muppet like ragworm or mackeral for added attraction. Used mainly when wreck fishing but they can work well over the rough ground to.


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/v01/STA41860Small.jpg

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Cod daylights, look like small bait fish, I find that these work best over rough ground, jigged up and down with a bit of ragworm added to the hook. I normally don't use them with a pirk, simply add an 8 ounce weight to the end of your rig.


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/v01/STA41856Small.jpg

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Hokkais, used in the same manner as cod daylights, over rough ground mainly but they also work well when wreck fishing either with a plain lead or with a pirk. You can also add bait like ragworm for added attraction.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/v01/STA41861Small.jpg

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Shads, again a small fish immitation. A method that has worked well for many years in the English channel and on the West coast wrecks for cod and pollack. They are dropped down flying collar style on a boom and then reeled in, either quickly or slowly up from the wreck, hopefully taking a nice fish on the retrieve.
Shads are always hooked with the point coming out of the back, this gives the best action and hooking power to the lure. Shads don't seem to work at all over our local rough ground areas, probably due to the fish being a bit more scattered than the fish found on a wreck.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e199/v01/STA41858Small.jpg

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Hopefully this helps those who are new to North sea boat fishing. J.V.:)

[rassick]

Nice pics man there a real help thanks alot.

How long are those shads???

[jarrow viking]

Hi Rassick, around six inches long I would say, they also have a bit of weight in the head. The shads mentioned by Bill previously sound very interesting though and will be well worth a look.

Also have a look at these W.S.F. articles:

http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/147/ARTICLE/1206/2006-06-17.html

http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/147/ARTICLE/1201/2006-06-17.html

Flying collar rig.

http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/172/ARTICLE/1278/2006-06-18.html

http://www.worldseafishing.com/news/172/ARTICLE/1727/2006-11-21.html

[cod catcher]

when i went out last year i used 14oz pirks and 6oz leadheads with a 6inch shad or twintail. I got all mine off sinkermanalan he seamed to know wot he was talking about aswell plus a lot cheaper than the shops.

[pestguard1]

JV!


Now why did`nt I think of posting pictures of gear most likely needed............

I got loads of gear if anyone is short on our trip ......so long as you have a rod & reel .................I`ll fix you up.

[pigeon ian]

i be using my slosh 30 ..........ben be using a fladen 777 ............but we got no rods .........any lenders out there ????...............lol

[pestguard1]

i be using my slosh 30 ..........ben be using a fladen 777 ............but we got no rods .........any lenders out there ????...............lol

the skipper has rods on board for hire..............ut I`ll take my spare just in case.

[pigeon ian]

cheers brian ,,,,

[seaanglersofsunderland]

2 Spaces Have Become Available For This Trip If Anyone Else Is Interested, I Did Have Some Names Put To One Side Of Reserves But Have Missplaced Them, Just Pm Me If You Want To Come

[hibbdogg]

Right lads what rigs will we need? Also will i be best using braid or mono just got my self a penn international 975 level wind will this do the job for our coast? as i had got it mainly for the tope over scotland in summer. any rig drawings or drawings of how the shads etc are presented on end of line would be great. I aint ever done boat fishing before apart from when i was 7 but cant remember it now lol

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Glad you could join us greg!, dave and brian are the best 2 to talk to, have been watching some gilby programmes recently on boat fishin he seems to use a lot of running ledger rigs and flying colar rigs.

[hibbdogg]

Any chance of some one doing a list of all tackle that should be in our boxes for the day? Also im a little confused on rods what do i need 12/20lb or 20/30lb? final question what line/braid is best (what lb also)? i would like to use braid if ok as i love the feel of contact you get from it. But im sure some of you guys no whats best. Cheers lads.

[x cast]

gregg braid will be fine. i use a 12lb class rod but i only use 12oz pirks and 10oz leadhead on the bottom of a hokki or muppet rig. I like to fish as light as i can to get the sport out of it.

[pestguard1]

Any chance of some one doing a list of all tackle that should be in our boxes for the day? Also im a little confused on rods what do i need 12/20lb or 20/30lb? final question what line/braid is best (what lb also)? i would like to use braid if ok as i love the feel of contact you get from it. But im sure some of you guys no whats best. Cheers lads.

Here`s a few item you may like to take...........

Boat rod ....20-30lb class ( use a lighter class rod if you want some sport)
reel with 50-60lb braid (if possible)
weights....12-16oz
pirks.......variouse
a good sharp knife
long nose pliers/forceps
muppets.....varoiuse colours
snap link swivels 50lb class
a good selection of hooks ...from size 2/0 up to size 8/0
a good selection of mono line.....from 25lb to 60lb (mainly for your leader to your braid) with a leader its easier to untangle and get knots out than braid.
lumi hokki head lures
a selection of daylite lures...size 2/0+

bait wise
take a few boxes of squid and a half dozen fresh mackerel
rag worm (opional)
lug worm (optional)
peelers (optional)


dont forget your sea sick tablets!


no doubt I have missed afew thing out , but dont wory , I probably got them in my box anyhow.

[fluffy69]

This is what i normally take on a trip.

1 rod and reel of course.( normally 30-50 class)
2 plenty weights(jiggers,Pirks)plain bombs 5oz
3 spare hooks line
4 rigs include some small daylights for makeral(bait)
5 knife for filleting ya fish on the way home
6 bag to put them in
7 plenty sandwiches pies pasties out that you can eat, and pop it's thirsty work on the boat and the sea air makes you dry.
8 towel
9 bog roll( just incase)
10 most inportant bring a set of thick gloves i.e gardening gloves. if you get stuck and the skipper is busy then you will need to pull ya line and trust me you dont want to do this without any gloves on.
11 a little money incase a sweep occurs(normally 2-5quid)
12 i normally take a little squid.
13 suncream if hot.
hope this is some help
see you soon
fluffy (andy)

[C0DDY]

This is what i normally take on a trip.

1 rod and reel of course.( normally 30-50 class)
2 plenty weights(jiggers,Pirks)plain bombs 5oz
3 spare hooks line
4 rigs include some small daylights for makeral(bait)
5 knife for filleting ya fish on the way home
6 bag to put them in
7 plenty sandwiches pies pasties out that you can eat, and pop it's thirsty work on the boat and the sea air makes you dry.
8 towel
9 bog roll( just incase)
10 most inportant bring a set of thick gloves i.e gardening gloves. if you get stuck and the skipper is busy then you will need to pull ya line and trust me you dont want to do this without any gloves on.
11 a little money incase a sweep occurs(normally 2-5quid)
12 i normally take a little squid.
13 suncream if hot.


















hope this is some help
see you soon
fluffy (andy)
there ya gan theres allways sommit ya forget........











your tacklebox or backpack

[codbasher3]

Don't foget your bait like me.

[hibbdogg]

Thanks Brian and Fluffy will do my best to get all of the things on your list. Will i get away with 40lb braid? just i have boat reel loaded with this.

[cod catcher]

Is the maggie may the boat owned by the guy who owns the friarige????

i do beleave john used to own the shop about 5years ago!

[lewis barnes]

i got a question ....... wots best for sea sickness lol

sea sickness is to do with the inner ear i.e for your balance if you're not fishing too far out don't look at the sea or the boat keep your eyes on something fixed...not moving the best thing to look at is the coastline ignore what the rest of your body is doing concentrate on land and carry on fishing i have no problems at all whilst fishing on a boat hope this helps you lads lewis

[cod master]

sorry guys carnt make it ive broke ma foot

[seaanglersofsunderland]

There Are Now 4 Places Available For The Boat Trip, If I Dont Hear From 4 People Wanting To Come Along On This Trip Before Wednesday Im Going To Have To See If I Can Cancel It As 4 People Have Just Dropped Out.

[Bob C]

Why cancel, John will usually go out as long as theres 6 or more or is that just through the week. Would have thought he would still go with 8 Rods.





There Are Now 4 Places Available For The Boat Trip, If I Dont Hear From 4 People Wanting To Come Along On This Trip Before Wednesday Im Going To Have To See If I Can Cancel It As 4 People Have Just Dropped Out.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

yes he probably will but will cost each person more money, i dont mind paying a little more but not sure if everyone else will.

[bigpaul]

i would of loved to still come carl but im not going to take any chances my hand is still very weak hope ya can get them filled.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

no problem mate, its not worth the risk, we are looking into just taking the 6 out at the moment will keep you all updated

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Boat trip is still on and will still be £25 per head even if its just the 6 of us.

anyone else wishing to come along just pm me asap.

[fluffy69]

HOORAY.

As i have stated before, sad but true this is the highlight of my year.
don't cancel it for christ sake.

best wishes

fluffy

[C0DDY]

10 and a brek togo lads

[fluffy69]

coddy whats that about????

you want a tenner and someone to buy ya brekkie and you will go

?????????

[rassick]

Think he meant 10 days and 1 breakfast till the trip dude...

[codbasher3]

coddy whats that about????

you want a tenner and someone to buy ya brekkie and you will go

?????????

You don't really want to know :secret: lol

[fluffy69]

doh............................................... .........................

[C0DDY]

Think he meant 10 days and 1 breakfast till the trip dude...

well ya got that one right mate ,done a bit detention at school .


9 and a brek now lads.



take some extra underware too ,lmfao

[pestguard1]

well ya got that one right mate ,done a bit detention at school .


9 and a brek now lads.



take some extra underware too ,lmfao

Me thinks Ronnie Barker springs to mind

[seaanglersofsunderland]

There Is Now Just 1 Space Left.

[hibbdogg]

Right lads what leader will be best on the end of 40lb braid? thinking 60lb? also what is the best know for tying braid onto leader as i understand braid will dig in and cut through mono. Cheers

[pestguard1]

Right lads what leader will be best on the end of 40lb braid? thinking 60lb? also what is the best know for tying braid onto leader as i understand braid will dig in and cut through mono. Cheers

I use 60lb mono, about 5 turns on your reel should be enough.
To connect to braid I tie a knot in the mono,(but dont pull it tight yet) then tread braid through mono knot, and do 5 turns around mono , then form a loop in braid and do 5 turn inside loop,now wet with spit and pull tight,next cut off excess mono,I use this knot every time ......dont know what it1s called though.

[hibbdogg]

I use 60lb mono, about 5 turns on your reel should be enough.
To connect to braid I tie a knot in the mono,(but dont pull it tight yet) then tread braid through mono knot, and do 5 turns around mono , then form a loop in braid and do 5 turn inside loop,now wet with spit and pull tight,next cut off excess mono,I use this knot every time ......dont know what it1s called though.

Aye that’s what I use Brian for my leader knots of the shore too. Never had any problems with them and there brill on a cold winter night as they are so simple to tie. I just wasn’t sure if it would be suitable for joining braid to mono but obviously it is. Cheers

[C0DDY]

I use 60lb mono, about 5 turns on your reel should be enough.
To connect to braid I tie a knot in the mono,(but dont pull it tight yet) then tread braid through mono knot, and do 5 turns around mono , then form a loop in braid and do 5 turn inside loop,now wet with spit and pull tight,next cut off excess mono,I use this knot every time ......dont know what it1s called though.

lets just called it the 5 turn spit loop

[hibbdogg]

What size swivles and ond other terimnal tacle do i need? i know 50lb but what size are they classed as?

[seaanglersofsunderland]

the following people are confirmed on this trip

GREG - HIBBDOG
BRIAN - PESTGUARD
CARL - SEAANGLERSOFSUNDERLAND
DAVE - JARROW VIKING
BOB C
FLUFFY
GEORDIEUK
BAZZA
JED
MUR70UK

Please bring with you :
£25 fee plus a bit extra cash for a sweep,
rod n reel n tacke (there are a couple available if you dont have them)
Plenty of water
food
bait

Meet at Hartlepool Marina at 07:15am on Saturday 21st April (this saturday) to board the Maggie May.

[pestguard1]

To make sure boat is still sailing on 21st April ,(bad weather can stop the sailing) I sugest all that are going to ring John (skipper)on the Friday night at 7pm ,just to confirm sailing time.
Or if it is off, a posting will be put up on here.


John (skipper).........07887500160

[hart2002]

im pretty sure tommy still ran it 5 od years ago used to be in the fishing club when he owned the shop me uncle chris used to take me (ya i was in the juniors section)

[seaanglersofsunderland]

the boat leaves from the fuel point near lock gates

so that john does not get all of us phoning on friday. i will contact him and post if there are any problems.

can you all pm me your mobile numbers incase there is any problems on saturday morning

my mobile no is 07944273289.

[Jed]

weather looking good for saturday

[hibbdogg]

Fingers crossed, or i be feeding the birds lol

[bow1]

would have come with u lads,but stuck at work,usually fish with pestguard on maggie may.been out twice this year, not a fish yet,last time bout 10days ago.very little caught both trips,only uptiding with fresh lug doing owt!!however weather much more settled and water clearing so you may get summat.good luck lads,will try to get on next boat meet with you all

[fluffy69]

:blink: Hello folks

Can anyone inform if there is parking areas next to where you get on the boat please:g: :g: :g:


many thanks

fluffy:) :) :)

[fluffy69]

oh and does anybody need a lift.

i live in South Shields but prepared to go as far as gateshed if anyone needs a lift

best wishes

fluffy

[lasthope]

well lets hope all u dudes get some nice fish,and get some good pics up

[bigpaul]

good luck lads

[seaanglersofsunderland]

I have been asked to give a list of what is needed for the day so heres what I think you will need but if anyone has any more suggestions feel free to add them:

:) Rod- suitable for rock and wreck fishing
:) Reel- loaded with 40-50lb line or braid
:) Jam Sandwiches- private joke
:) Plenty of drinking water and food
:) terminal tackle should include- pirks, muppetts, day lights, Hokais
:) Bait should include- squid, makerel (worms and crab if you want)
:) Warm clothing and Sun Tan lotion
:) £25.00 boat fees
:) optional money for sweep
:) sinkers around 14oz depending on the rod (easy to double up with 2 x 6oz sinkers or whatever youve got)

[jarrow viking]

Does the boat leave from the marina on the headland at Hartlepool or is it from somewhere else?

[Jed]

If you double up on sinkers, they have a tendancy to twist either with the tide or on the retrieve. You might get away with it if you have a decent swivel, however the single sinker is the better option.
I have only fished out of Hartlepool a couple of times and cant remember using anything bigger than 10oz when bottom fishing. We are also fishing neap tides, that being said it does'nt harm to take larger leads with you. And you have'nt got far to walk from your car to the boat.
Another suggestion when you are bottom fishing is to use a weak link between the sinker and your clip. So if you do get stuck fast you should only lose the weight and not your terminal gear.
Braid is by far the best line to use, and by choice I would choose berkly fireline. It has good abrasion resistance for use on rough ground, however can work out expensive. As for the breaking strain personally I would use it in the 30lb class because; the fish you are targetting will not be bigger than that and in case they are you have the clutch on the reel. Going for the break with 40/50lb braid may and can damage the reel and rod.
If you use monofiliment then you will need heavier weights to get to the bottom, because of the diameter of the line. That being said if you lose 40/50 yards of line it will not work out as expensive as braid.
Sorry if this sounds crap I am not trying to teach people to suck eggs, just trying to give the benefit of experiences I've had. Whenever we go out fishing, we always learn something new from other anglers.
The boat leaves from the main marina not the headland. The one were the lock gates are, you can park right next to the pick up point at that time in the morning.
Tight Lines

Jed

[Bob C]

Not Crap at all Jed, the benefit of someones experiences is invaluable. A few on the trip are new or fairly new to Boat fishing and any info.is a great benefit.
Hope the fishing is better than recent reports suggest. Water must be clearing a bit by now. See you Saturday.

Bob.






If you double up on sinkers, they have a tendancy to twist either with the tide or on the retrieve. You might get away with it if you have a decent swivel, however the single sinker is the better option.
I have only fished out of Hartlepool a couple of times and cant remember using anything bigger than 10oz when bottom fishing. We are also fishing neap tides, that being said it does'nt harm to take larger leads with you. And you have'nt got far to walk from your car to the boat.
Another suggestion when you are bottom fishing is to use a weak link between the sinker and your clip. So if you do get stuck fast you should only lose the weight and not your terminal gear.
Braid is by far the best line to use, and by choice I would choose berkly fireline. It has good abrasion resistance for use on rough ground, however can work out expensive. As for the breaking strain personally I would use it in the 30lb class because; the fish you are targetting will not be bigger than that and in case they are you have the clutch on the reel. Going for the break with 40/50lb braid may and can damage the reel and rod.
If you use monofiliment then you will need heavier weights to get to the bottom, because of the diameter of the line. That being said if you lose 40/50 yards of line it will not work out as expensive as braid.
Sorry if this sounds crap I am not trying to teach people to suck eggs, just trying to give the benefit of experiences I've had. Whenever we go out fishing, we always learn something new from other anglers.
The boat leaves from the main marina not the headland. The one were the lock gates are, you can park right next to the pick up point at that time in the morning.
Tight Lines

Jed

[hibbdogg]

As Bob says thats a great help Jed im new to boat fishing and that kind of info is invaluable. I have a quick question when beding braid with mono will 20/30 lb line be ok?

[Jed]

I personnaly don't bother with tying mono onto braid. I tie a genie link straight to the braid and clip on any terminal tackle I am using.
When your fishing rough ground or wrecks you do lose tackle, if your re-tying mono back onto braid you lose time fishing.
Whether your fishing xmas lights fashion or a flying collar rig using your rig like this enables you to change between the two quite fast. By xmas lights fashion I mean clip your hoki's onto your genie rig with a pirk on the bottom, or by the flying collar rig. I have a boom made up with a swivel on one end of the line (50lb) thread the boom on and then tie another genie link on the opposite end. I make it about 18" long depending on the size of the boom. I then make my hook length up depending on what you are targetting; (big fish big line big hook) with a swivel on one end and the hook on the other.
I can show anybody who wants me to on the boat or in the car park prior to loading. Happy to help.

Jed

[hibbdogg]

LOL now me heads spinning. Think i get what you mean will understand straight away when shown.Cheers

[hibbdogg]

Just found the site for any one like me who doesnt know what the boats like. Gotta say she looks a fine boat http://www.fishermenatsea.com/index.htm

[fluffy69]

Hello all

not long now, my first outing of the year.

got myself a new rod new reel, all that adds up to a blank im thinking:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

Anyway hope the weather stays fine. and hope we have a super day.

How much is the sweep???? i'll bring a spare £5 just incase.:g: :g:

best wishes and see people saturday.

fluffy:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[GeordieUK]

Hi, is anyone in the Newcastle area who could offer me a lift (share costs etc) as my car is acting itself (engine cutting out). I'm in Killingworth 5 mins from A19.

[fluffy69]

check your pm Geordie

[seaanglersofsunderland]

Hi, is anyone in the Newcastle area who could offer me a lift (share costs etc) as my car is acting itself (engine cutting out). I'm in Killingworth 5 mins from A19.

did you get sorted

[fluffy69]

im gonna pick him up.

just arranging time and meeting place

[GeordieUK]

I used the car for work today and everything seemed fine but the brakes went on me on the way back so it's off the road 'til it's sorted.

Fluffy, got your txt and replied mate, thanks a million

[seaanglersofsunderland]

ave just contacted skipper and everything is ok for tomorrow, we are definatly going out.

Just a question for the more experienced boat fishermen, how many sinkers do you suggest taking?

does anyone have any spare quick release swivels they could sell me as cant get back to the tackle shop in time, also a bit of rag if anyone has some, I have plenty of mackerel if anyone needs it.

[hibbdogg]

im buggerd for rag to lol i thought to bags would do lol. Just been told 6/8 is more like it. I think the tackle shop in hartlepool is open early for people going out on the boats so might beable to get some from there not sure though

[seaanglersofsunderland]

i dont have any at all greg, so your 1/2 looks like a bl@@dy million to me!!!

do have squid and ***** loads of mackerel though

[pestguard1]

I always take at least 10 sinkers with me of 12oz and 16oz .
But if anyone does not have enough I got loads of 12oz with me .

[seaanglersofsunderland]

10 dozen?????!!

I only have 14:blink:

will have to take plenty of money and hope that a certain mr pestguard will sell me some :notworthy :boat:

[Jed]

The friarage is normally open quite early, about 0600ish. he had some big ragworm in today. http://www.hartlepoolfishingtackle.com/
Its on the headland about five minutes from the marina. If need be I can meet somebody earlier and take them down there if required.

Regards

Jed

[baza]

hmm i hope the friarage is open in the morning cos i only got 8oz of rag and half a dozen leads. are peelers worth taking?

[pestguard1]

10 dozen?????!!

I only have 14:blink:

will have to take plenty of money and hope that a certain mr pestguard will sell me some :notworthy :boat:

mis- print m8 .

[seaanglersofsunderland]

if anyone is going to the friarige in the morning i would appreciate it if you could grab me some rag, about a tenners worth, will sort you out on the boat. I cant get there as the wife is just dropping me off at the marina at 7.15 am, i dont have the means to get there.

[Jed]

just ordered you a tenners worth will pick it up in the morning. Did you say you wanted some snap swivels as well?

Jed

[seaanglersofsunderland]

yes please mate, cheers for the help

[hibbdogg]

what time is friarige open in the morning? Think im gonna have to nip in there. Is it a hike from the marina or not?

[lasthope]

good luck all you dudes,let hope u get some big fish, leave some inland for us lol

[pestguard1]

what time is friarige open in the morning? Think im gonna have to nip in there. Is it a hike from the marina or not?

It`s about 2 miles from marina m8

[jarrow viking]

Can anyone tell me what time I have to be there for, must have missed this info somewhere along the line lads:unsure: and Baza can I meet you next to that level crossing just down from the marina at Hartlepool, because I aint' got a clue where the boat is berthed.

Looking forward to it, see you all there sharp.:) J.V.

[pestguard1]

J V !

boat will leave at 7.30 am , so you need to be there for 7-15am.

the boat leaves from fuel station near lock gates.
Go down Middleton Road , and take 1st turn on your right at the bottom , follow road to the end ,there is a chinese restaraunt at the end , just park up there.

[seaanglersofsunderland]

brian, do you know if the skipper filled the 2 remaining spaces?

[hibbdogg]

Hi im no expert but a real helpfull bit of info wear wellies
its a wash deck. lol i would have wore trainers nd had wet feet all day. Just incase any one makes same mistake

[Jed]

Friarage is open from 0600. JV if your at that side of the marina your on the wrong side. If you know were the historic quay is and you've got that on your right at the next roundabout turn right. follow that all the way down and just before the end turn right into the marina you'll see the shops and parking area.
I will be going to the friarage first thing any body any problems my moby number is 07899958173

Regards

jed

[seaanglersofsunderland]

what is a wash deck greg?

[Jed]

Holes in the deck side to let water escape. But it also comes in, only if its rocking and rolling.

[jarrow viking]

J V !

boat will leave at 7.30 am , so you need to be there for 7-15am.

the boat leaves from fuel station near lock gates.
Go down Middleton Road , and take 1st turn on your right at the bottom , follow road to the end ,there is a chinese restaraunt at the end , just park up there.

Thank's Brian I will see you all there:)

[fluffy69]

What time you setting off Dave

best wishes
andy

[jarrow viking]

What time you setting off Dave

best wishes
andy

I will be leaving Jarrow at 6.20am, I am picking Greg up along the A19 somewhere, if you want to follow me down, be at the layby opposite Nissan for 6.30am.

[fluffy69]

Is the chinese called KRIMOS????????????????????????

Help please

andy

[hibbdogg]

Just taking me sea legs now :bicycle: top up in morning:boat: :giveup: :crazy:

[pigeon ian]

good luck lads ...........................hope you get plenty

[hibbdogg]

good luck lads ...........................hope you get plenty

Cheers Ian, its a shame you and Ben couldnt make it. At least we might stand a chance of catching fish with Ben not around to catch em all LOL. Hope the legs is making a good recovery Ben.:)

[Bob C]

Hi Fluffy, Krimos is the Reataurant on the other side of the lock gates. If you were there it would just be a short walk over the gates to the Diesel Berth.






Is the chinese called KRIMOS????????????????????????

Help please

andy

[Bob C]

Hi Greg, ive worn deck shoes every time ive been on this boat and its not a problem. Hardley seen a splash on deck. Its just easier to wash the boat down with that type of deck. Water from hoses just runs off.




Hi im no expert but a real helpfull bit of info wear wellies
its a wash deck. lol i would have wore trainers nd had wet feet all day. Just incase any one makes same mistake

[fluffy69]

hello bob.

is that where you can park your motor or do you know somewhere else,
if so can you give me the street name please.

thank the lord for sat nav

best wishes

andy

[C0DDY]

goodluck everyone hope to see a good report ,ive heard the fish are starting to show ,lets see some biggins aswell

[seaanglersofsunderland]

After a bit of a mix up with regards to the numbers that we were bringing from wsf we finaly got underway at just after 7.30.

This was only my second boat trip, the first time i didnt get sea sick, this time i did, it lasted for about an hour to start then bob kindly gave me a ginger biscuit and a little advice from some of the other lads i was soon fishing again.

The sea was quite bumpy to begin with out on the wrecks but by the time we moved further inshore it had settled.

Yet again the wsf blanking bug hit one of our meets again with just 5 fish being taken between 10 of us all day, 1 whiting 2 pouting and 2 codling, the biggest caught by pestguard (brian) about a couple of pounds.

apart from the lack of fish and the sea sickness i had a good day, again it was nice to meet other wsf members who have not attended meets in the past.

Im going to look into booking another boat soon, probably in june
is anyone interested? (there should be some fish by then!).:boat: :boat: :boat:

[pigeon ian]

by these meets certainly dont throw many fish up ...............well done lads for trying .......................me and ben will be on the next one

[pestguard1]

Not one of my best days fishing on board Maggie May , but a enjoyable day , nice to meet some of the other peole from WSF,I only took two pictures ,so here they are ,I wonder who is sleeping off there sea sickness.?


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/pestguard1/boatpics-1.jpg

The cod I caught


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/pestguard1/DSCF0069.jpg

[C0DDY]

awww bless sleeping like a baby
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/ninja_uk/boatpics-1.jpg

[lasthope]

looks like fun lol iam out somtime end of may so hope some fish out there lol

[Bob C]

Hi Carl, great to meet some of the guys off WSF. Pity the fish wernt having any, i have never had a day on the Boats when it was so poor. Having said that, it was still an enjoyable day and i for one am interested in another trip. Put me down as a definite. June onwards would give the water time to clear & the Mackie will be there by then and sport will be very much better. Going for a well earned shower now in the hope it will take the aches & pains away.

Cheers, Bob.





After a bit of a mix up with regards to the numbers that we were bringing from wsf we finaly got underway at just after 7.30.

This was only my second boat trip, the first time i didnt get sea sick, this time i did, it lasted for about an hour to start then bob kindly gave me a ginger biscuit and a little advice from some of the other lads i was soon fishing again.

The sea was quite bumpy to begin with out on the wrecks but by the time we moved further inshore it had settled.

Yet again the wsf blanking bug hit one of our meets again with just 5 fish being taken between 10 of us all day, 1 whiting 2 pouting and 2 codling, the biggest caught by pestguard (brian) about a couple of pounds.

apart from the lack of fish and the sea sickness i had a good day, again it was nice to meet other wsf members who have not attended meets in the past.

Im going to look into booking another boat soon, probably in june
is anyone interested? (there should be some fish by then!).:boat: :boat: :boat:

[cod master]

oh well guys im glad that i was at home ...........dont really .............. i would of liked to get some sport in

[C0DDY]

Hi Carl, great to meet some of the guys off WSF. Pity the fish wernt having any, i have never had a day on the Boats when it was so poor
Cheers, Bob.

it will pick up soon mate am sure ,but we all waiting ,next month shall produce better i hope ,but u never know the season has been slow

[x cast]

looks like you's had a canny day pity about not many fish. I could be intrested in the next one.

[lewis barnes]

by these meets certainly dont throw many fish up ...............well done lads for trying .......................me and ben will be on the next one

maybe the fish are on this site as well :g: :fish: :roll1:

[codbasher3]

Wish I caught that fish I would have put it back :sad:

[dabcatcher]

well done for going out and trying lads. i would have loved to join you all but i would have been a lot worse than that carl. shame you didnt manage to find the fish though.

[baza]

nice to meet up with a few new faces, and old ones who ive only ever seen the noses of in the dark(bob), shame the fishing was so slow

[hibbdogg]

Not one of my best days fishing on board Maggie May , but a enjoyable day , nice to meet some of the other peole from WSF,I only took two pictures ,so here they are ,I wonder who is sleeping off there sea sickness.?


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/pestguard1/boatpics-1.jpg

The cod I caught


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/pestguard1/DSCF0069.jpg


I really enjoyed getting out on a boat wasnt sick, just a shame there wasnt many fish about.
Mind that fish looks like its put on a few pounds Bri thought it was only a couple of pound:roll1: :roll1: :roll1:

[pestguard1]

I really enjoyed getting out on a boat wasnt sick, just a shame there wasnt many fish about.
Mind that fish looks like its put on a few pounds Bri thought it was only a couple of pound:roll1: :roll1: :roll1:

Fish was just under 3lb,looks bigger in picture

[fluffy69]

Hello people.

Yes it was a good day out, nice to meet people and to fish for the first time this year:clap3:

Just my luck no fish:schmoll:

well i did use a new rod, should of known:blink:

Nice to see Dave J.V and have a little chat, ive been looking at that Norway adventure already Dave:boat:

Well done to Pestguard for his fish, it was definately the pink hoki's that did it:notworthy

I will certainly go on another trip, and most certainly on that boat, very nice boat fast and spacious.

I thought that i was going to get cut out of that toilet though:blink: :blink:
I will just put lots of vasaline on the next time:)

Happy days
fluffy:clap2:

[bigpaul]

well done lads sounds like you had a good time pity there wasnt any bigguns caught

[Bob C]

Next time youll not have youre floaty jacket on cos itll be nice & warm mate. Youll fit the bog a bit easier then. Might even get a few fish too.







Hello people.

Yes it was a good day out, nice to meet people and to fish for the first time this year:clap3:

Just my luck no fish:schmoll:

well i did use a new rod, should of known:blink:

Nice to see Dave J.V and have a little chat, ive been looking at that Norway adventure already Dave:boat:

Well done to Pestguard for his fish, it was definately the pink hoki's that did it:notworthy

I will certainly go on another trip, and most certainly on that boat, very nice boat fast and spacious.

I thought that i was going to get cut out of that toilet though:blink: :blink:
I will just put lots of vasaline on the next time:)

Happy days
fluffy:clap2:

[jarrow viking]

Great to meet all of you, some for the first time and others I have already met, unfortunately that's all that was good about this trip out into the North Sea lol:)

I have to applaud John, the skipper for trying his best. We must have hit twenty wrecks, tried numerous pieces of rough ground and burned a lot of fuel but it wasn't to be :uhuh:

Tides too big for wrecking? Wrong time of year? I think so:blink:

Give it another month and there should be some better boat catches reported.

Andy, I will take you up on that Norway trip, looks like that's our only chance of some decent cod. J.V.:)

[michael1988]

what wrecks did you lads go over? which areas?

[jarrow viking]

We went straight out East from Hartlepool, no more than ten miles I would say and then tried the wrecks to the North, towards Seaham.

[GeordieUK]

Dont you just hate it when that happens! I've only fished out of h/pool once before and the last time was 15 years ago on Esk Star and guess what? I blanked then too. Fortunatly I was the only one who blanked on that trip tho'.

Fully agree with JV that the skipper did everything possible but on the day the fish wern't interested in what we had to offer. All good anglers know that this happens sometimes and you just have to smile and make the most of the day.

It was nice to meet you guys and I must say that I haven't fished from such a lovely well organised boat and will be going back.

Special thanks to Andy (Fluffy) for giving me a lift in my hour of need,

"HAPPY DAYS"

[C0DDY]

nice one andy

[mur70uk]

was a very poor day but will be up for another trip in a few weeks or so. And whats this about a Norway trip i would be up for that anyday... And was nice to meet some of the lads from the sight and put names to faces.

Cheers
Gav