why?

[GROWLER]

hello you lot got a question for ya ...... maybe its a no brainer for you fishing dudes but why does the season come to an end for boat fishing ?

do the fish Hibernate-

is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, characterized by lower body temperature, slower breathing, and lower metabolic rate.

where do the fish hang out .... in winter ?

[Kev1n]

Some of the summer fish like ling and mackerel will migrate to other areas for warmer water or to breed. There’s still fish such as cod, whiting, etc to be caught off the beaches.

[The Jester]

The boat fishing doesnt really come to an end, uptiding and general bait fishing is always worth a shot when the weather permits. we tend to do well until around February - March when it goes quiet for some reason. I like the beach fishing as much as the boat fishing so the winter is usually a busy time, fishing nearly every weekend.......

[lingking]

boat fishing

ports such as whitby and hartlepool fish all year weather permitting.shy torque and sea otter have had some excellent winter catches,i am sure there are others

[Norman]

why does the season come to an end for boat fishing ?

and it's a real chore breaking the ice to get out of the marina

did it once ...... scratched all me anti-foul











norm

[northeast1]

I second that Norman, i did it once and damaged my water cooler with ice, not worth it.

Ow hard to think that in a few weeks we could be seeing them types of pics again

[Norman]

yeah rich it hurts to even think of it


on a good note though we're gonna have some fun in april/may with the small shads at St Marys

norm

[northeast1]

Not just the shads Norman i think you should try the trolling out there as well, think you may get some good results.

only 7 months till it start again...come on

[Norman]

yup true there, must put note in diary .... "remember to speak to col !"

maybe have a few trips up north for pollack early on in the year (craster) sure colin will help us out there .. all the gears at the ready ....

craster? ooops I meant cresswell ? ? ?

norm

[lingking]

pollocks

norm,it would be great to see some of you lads up norf,cresswell and back of island ok for pollock,as you said col will keep u right. would be good if you brought a squad(think that should be fleet) up for the BOB WHITE MEMORIAL COMP, on th 2nd july

[GROWLER]

aha

i know when its thick ice your not going to risk that, but all of sep, oct, some of november should be ok weather permitting ....

if the rain ever stops ..... tropical storms is the norm now in the north east .

[Norman]

Well I`m up for that (think I`m off on hols 12th june so will be back ok)
maybe a night stopover in Amble Marina ......... any others ?

norm

[Norman]

Aye Growler ... winters very frustrating ..... I never "shut down" as there's always the chance to get out but it does get a bit rare .....

wouldnt say october was out of season, just a bit weather bound but second half of november and december is usually too rough.

Fingers crossed you never know it may be a mild winter

norm

[Kev1n]

Well I`m up for that (think I`m off on hols 12th june so will be back ok)
maybe a night stopover in Amble Marina ......... any others ?

norm

Looks interesting, I've not slept on the boat yet. At that time of year we could have an all night session over darkness for three or four hours.