Trip on 20 September

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Gents - I am fishing out of Hartlepool on 20 September on NorthStar. Will bring the normal array of shads, sidewinders, rippers, muppets, hokkais etc. Will also bring some Macky and squid.

However - whats been working well recently? Would appreciate any advice so I can start off on the most likely option and then go from there depending on how the day goes.

Thanks

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

Don't forget the cooked whole prawn.

[LiamNE]

Just dont expect Stockton ASDA to have any in

Pink always seems to work well for me aboard NorthStar. Good luck

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Cooked whole pawn! That really works? Boiled or BBQ'd?????

Should I take raw as well?

[kayos]

Cooked in their shells. I was dubious when I first heard about it, but yes it works.

If you fancy a big 9lb Pollock, bait up, send it to the bottom and go to the loo, when you come out your mate will be hauling it in on your rod. Works a treat for Steve!!

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Do you recommend baiting on to Hokkai or feathers or just plain hooks?

[kayos]

Do you recommend baiting on to Hokkai or feathers or just plain hooks?

Yeah on Hokkias, I have never just used them on bare hooks. However, don't get me wrong, I am no expert!

Skipper Jim will give you all the advice you need mate, so no need to worry.

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Great one last question - How big for the praws? just sort of normal size?

Thanks for all the info

[LiamNE]

Cooked whole prawns (about 1 inch long) - £4 from ASDA...expensive but they do seem to work, 1 bag will do for the day if your bringing additional baits

And yes, stick them on your trace hooks

Dont worry about it though mate, Jim will keep you right and the regulars are good lads you will be well advised much like I was being very much a novice from the boat.

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

Cooked in their shells. I was dubious when I first heard about it, but yes it works.

If you fancy a big 9lb Pollock, bait up, send it to the bottom and go to the loo, when you come out your mate will be hauling it in on your rod. Works a treat for Steve!!

Thanks Mark.

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

Just dont expect Stockton ASDA to have any in

Pink always seems to work well for me aboard NorthStar. Good luck

Stockton asda never has them in Liam, went to Hartlepool got two bags and they charged £8, Norman got me two bags a couple days later and they charged him £7.

[LiamNE]

Stockton asda never has them in Liam, went to Hartlepool got two bags and they charged £8, Norman got me two bags a couple days later and they charged him £7.

Don’t take offense mate lol, I have noticed sometimes they are 2 for £7 on special Norman must just have caught them on the specials day.

Mind you, if you ever go into an ASDA with a fish counter and catch the fish monger clearing up for the day around 5 they will massively discount anything on the ice shelf if you ask as they would throw them out anyway. They lady at Peterlee ASDA does but obviously this does not include the freezer stuff/prawns… but good for cheap fresh macky and muscle bait or even if you fancy some fish.

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Are there still plenty of macky around for bait?

[LiamNE]

Hit and miss now i'd imagine James, defo take a box of squid just incase. Quaility cheap squid at the tackle shop Friarage right next to the dock - my favorite for squid bait.

Hope it goes well - try and stand next to Stevie hes on fire

[Jamesgoesfishing]

Looks like the forecast is deteriorating for saturday......when it was perfect!

Hope to still get out, but not sure.

Any views on the saturday forecast?