NE Tope

[davem2005]

Had my first report of a tope being hooked here in the NE, yesterday. The reports from Bridlington say they have been few and far between.

The tope at whitby took a shad on the retrieve, not ideal gear for them , and gave the angler some fun before biting off. A porgie was also hooked and lost last weds so if anyone is planning to have a go for them now is the time to start as it looks like they have made it this far north at last.

I have a few trips arranged for this week so we could be in for some fun. If these reports are anything to go by.

dave

[jason]

now then dave do you have any trips planned next week as off from the 28th for a week and hopefully getting fishing each day.
\\regards \\jason

[davem2005]

Hi Jason.
I have trips planned for the 1/2/3 august from Whitby. The 1st is full but you would be welcome to join us on the 2nd as there are 3 places left.
We will be going out this week so watch out for the reports on here. Hopefully we will catch something worth posting
Dave

[Falcone]

i would come on weds Dave but a lift will be difficult during the week,but maybe some day ,but i think a day on the seaspray will be a good start for me ,not been fishing for a while ,i dont think i could handle big stuff im outta practise hehe

[Edited on 25/7/2006 by Falcone]

[davem2005]

Jason,
Read the catch reports and if you are free next week there are three places spare on weds to try it for yourself. All the gear is supplied as its a bit specialised.

Cheers
dave

[jason]

Dave
well done mate. sorry but can not come wednesday have been waiting for a letter for interview to come and wednesday is the day i have it. best wishes for next week.
again thanks for the invite.
kind regards
jason

[Topecatcher]

The Tope are very late making an appearance off Brid this year there was a few earlier in the year then nothing. Hopefully these fish will appear on the inshore marks soon although looking at the Whitby captures perhaps they are just further off in deeper waters? Think I\'ll have to have a look and mayby try for a porgie aswell

[davem2005]

Hi topecatcher,
We were certainly well off shore and one day had plenty of tope around. The last visit to the same mark we failed to contact any tope at all. So who knows where they are. The final tally for the porgies was 6 runs, 4 hook ups and 3 landed. Not bad for three days fishing.

Its certainly worth giving it a go for them.

Cheers
Dave.

[Topecatcher]

Well the Tope have finally arrived at last, had nine on wed to 53lbs

[Les]

nice one topey,

how far off were you??



[Edited on 24/8/2006 by Les]

[Topecatcher]

About three mile in about fifty foot of water

[Norman]

Nice one Dave

[Les]

About three mile in about fifty foot of water

nice one dave,

i\'ve found a mark off dunbar than seems to fit the bill for a porgie mark.

it\'s similar to the description of \"the wall\" mark off whitby

a sheer wall from 215 feet up to 140 feet, all reef only about 1/2 a mile from a huge wreck, and only 7 miles out.

still has to be a nice day for us to try it, soon hopefully

[Topecatcher]

Cheers Norman

Still trying to find the time to have a go after the porgies (and swordfish lol) seems that the weather might beat me to it though! Had one attempt this year but never caught out.

[macky]

glad to hear it topey

worth having a go on the beach for them then?