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    slinky kate "trip out" 26th Aug 2013

    Not a catch report as there's not really anything much to report other than a few fish but all the wrong kind ....

    however, whilst fishing alongside the lads on Rainbow Star I caught a slight glimpse out the corner of my eye of what I took to be a dolphin break surface , blow air and dive about 50 yds or so from the boats, we all waited a moment then all was revealed, not a dolphin, far too big ...... but what I now know to be a minke whale.
    (I know now after a little research here ..... http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/species_details.asp?inst=18&species_id=121 )
    It was about somewhere around the 25+ foot I guess looking at slinky kate as being 21 ft long.
    I grabbed the camera with anticipation and it did break surface again but a little further away. It seemed like forever as the head surfaced then dived before the rest of the body followed and I waited to catch and snap a glimpse of the dorsal fin ... for recognition purposes.
    I understand now after looking at the site above why it seemed so long before the dorsal fin appeared, this is because it is about two thirds of the way down the body (almost at the tail). At least this confirms our recognition..........

    apologies for the picture quality but it was a bit away and only one chance

    Rainbow Star




    The Minke Whale ...




    Apart from the lack of fish it was a beautiful day out in the best sea and sunshine I've seen in a while

    cheers

    norm
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    Originally posted by Norman View Post
    Not a catch report as there's not really anything much to report other than a few fish but all the wrong kind ....

    however, whilst fishing alongside the lads on Rainbow Star I caught a slight glimpse out the corner of my eye of what I took to be a dolphin break surface , blow air and dive about 50 yds or so from the boats, we all waited a moment then all was revealed, not a dolphin, far too big ...... but what I now know to be a minke whale.
    (I know now after a little research here ..... http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/species_details.asp?inst=18&species_id=121 )
    It was about somewhere around the 25+ foot I guess looking at slinky kate as being 21 ft long.
    I grabbed the camera with anticipation and it did break surface again but a little further away. It seemed like forever as the head surfaced then dived before the rest of the body followed and I waited to catch and snap a glimpse of the dorsal fin ... for recognition purposes.
    I understand now after looking at the site above why it seemed so long before the dorsal fin appeared, this is because it is about two thirds of the way down the body (almost at the tail). At least this confirms our recognition..........

    apologies for the picture quality but it was a bit away and only one chance

    Rainbow Star




    The Minke Whale ...




    Apart from the lack of fish it was a beautiful day out in the best sea and sunshine I've seen in a while

    cheers

    norm
    Special moments those Norm .....was it after a Slinky Shad...

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    • #3
      Lovely day it was mate, that was us on the small red rib, did lads on rainbow manage anything? Nothing but mackerel and whiting for us tried lots wrecks up to 7 mile

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      • #4
        Skully on the Rainbow Star had an 11lb ling not sure what else.
        Cheers, Keith.

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        • #5
          Sometimes its not about the fishing and them pics confirm it cracking day afloat Norman
          Cod machine

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Chris-scott View Post
            Lovely day it was mate, that was us on the small red rib, did lads on rainbow manage anything? Nothing but mackerel and whiting for us tried lots wrecks up to 7 mile
            Hi Chris, didn't realise it was you ..... yes, great day weather and sea wise ...... but where have all the cod gone ? not even too many mackerel either today


            norm
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            • #7
              Originally posted by kingcod deano View Post
              Sometimes its not about the fishing and them pics confirm it cracking day afloat Norman
              Aye Deano, well said ......

              norm
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              . . ,,,,,,___[ ~ \___
              ,,;;`` [_________/-,......... Norman......... http://slinkykate.com/

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              • #8
                Great capture Norman, taking a risk pointing a camera at Skull though
                Cheers, Keith.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by KeithB View Post
                  Great capture Norman, taking a risk pointing a camera at Skull though
                  It's OK Keith, I used a filter ......

                  whilst making sure just what kind of whale it was I looked at a few googles and you tubes ......

                  here's one .... Minke Whale - YouTube

                  haha it's brilliant, watch the video first its pretty good and not very long ........
                  but then read the comments on it ...... keep reading down class ......

                  see what you think ....

                  norm
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                  . . ,,,,,,___[ ~ \___
                  ,,;;`` [_________/-,......... Norman......... http://slinkykate.com/

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                  • #10
                    Norman I saw three Minkies out of Whitby this summer, but got photos of just the sea!

                    Great photo, well done!
                    Last edited by kayos; 27-08-2013, 10:11 AM.
                    2016 - Cod, Dab, Dogfish, Gurnard, Ling, Mackerel, Saithe, Scorpian fish. .

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Norman View Post
                      Hi Chris, didn't realise it was you ..... yes, great day weather and sea wise ...... but where have all the cod gone ? not even too many mackerel either today


                      norm
                      Havnt a clue haha not a single cod or ling between the 3 of us in 11 hoyrs out we had plenty mackerel but were scarce til about 4 oclock then we filled our bags with fresh

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                      • #12
                        Well done on getting the photo Norman. I'm sure that experience will mean more than a few cod in the bag
                        PB Ling 14.5lb (AUG 2013 Stingray)

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                        • #13
                          Seems strange that the fish just vanished again, we struggled on Saturday as well.
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                          P.B
                          SKATE 204lb
                          COD 51lb
                          LING 32lb
                          TOPE 40lb
                          CONGER 25lb
                          HADDOCK 10lb
                          HALIBUT 37lb
                          COALIE 16lb
                          BLUE SHARK 55lb

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                          • #14
                            Did you give St Marrys a try? was thinking of taken my mam up for a couple of hours mid-week but pointless if its dead.
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                            P.B
                            SKATE 204lb
                            COD 51lb
                            LING 32lb
                            TOPE 40lb
                            CONGER 25lb
                            HADDOCK 10lb
                            HALIBUT 37lb
                            COALIE 16lb
                            BLUE SHARK 55lb

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                            • #15
                              Great pic of the whale Norman, I've seen them a few times but never managed a picture , they always seem to be on a mission to get somewhere
                              I had a great day out today , I brimmed the tank with the intention of visiting every wreck in the North Sea till I found some fish and bagged up on the first wreck I stopped at , a box of nice cod and a 10 lb pollock .
                              I've still got virtually a full tank for the next time
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                              Ray

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