Slinky Kate 6th Aug 2011 - Awesome
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Norman
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Similar to last season keith, when they're feeding on the sprats the shads are unbeatable. I got one yesterday that had a sprat in its mouth that must've only been taken seconds before the fish gulped down the shad, it was in perfect condition and except for the wag of a tail would have done just fine as a shad itself 
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Norman
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Just back from the boat after having the usual Sunday tidy up and was inspecting a couple of shads that made it through the day ....
As has been mentioned earlier it was 100% bite detection all day, and also there were an amazing amount of coley and whiting.
The bites were continious and often were on the hook for 10 to 12 ft of reeling up before falling away only to be instantly re-connected again when you hit bottom.
As can be seen from these two little fellas that made it through, the whiting must have been grabbing the tails and holding on for life only to let go as they were dragged off the bottom ....... see closely hundreds of small teeth marks in the tails and rear sections of the shads .......
cod on the other hand were taking them full down their throats.
norm
As has been mentioned earlier it was 100% bite detection all day, and also there were an amazing amount of coley and whiting.
The bites were continious and often were on the hook for 10 to 12 ft of reeling up before falling away only to be instantly re-connected again when you hit bottom.
As can be seen from these two little fellas that made it through, the whiting must have been grabbing the tails and holding on for life only to let go as they were dragged off the bottom ....... see closely hundreds of small teeth marks in the tails and rear sections of the shads .......
cod on the other hand were taking them full down their throats.
norm
Micky_C
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There was a similar shoal of sprats up at Amble yesterday Norman. Coalies, whiting, pollock, cod and mackerel all feeding on the shoal. More coalies than anything else, all around 1-2lb in size.
There were also a load of gannets diving into the sprats as well as dolphins and whales surfacing from time to time. It was crazy!
There were also a load of gannets diving into the sprats as well as dolphins and whales surfacing from time to time. It was crazy!
Cod Commando
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Cracking Session!!!!!
Cracking Session!!!!!
Cheers for the beers Norm,they went down great especially pulling in the treble shots and the occassional 5 on a string from Keith and Albert.Good haul lads
Cracking Session!!!!!
Cheers for the beers Norm,they went down great especially pulling in the treble shots and the occassional 5 on a string from Keith and Albert.Good haul lads
Wow!, now that's a days fishing,
and a new species for you Norman.
Fantastic read and pics from you both. Now that my engine is properly sorted, I'll be able to venture a bit further offshore. and hopefully get amongst them shoals of smile makers.
Keep them coming the pair of you, love your reports.
As a kid in the sixties, when it started getting dark mackerel fishing on Blyth pier, the Scad, (horse mackerel) would make a show, and would outnumber the normal mackerel. They can't half grunt too.
and a new species for you Norman. Fantastic read and pics from you both. Now that my engine is properly sorted, I'll be able to venture a bit further offshore. and hopefully get amongst them shoals of smile makers. Keep them coming the pair of you, love your reports.As a kid in the sixties, when it started getting dark mackerel fishing on Blyth pier, the Scad, (horse mackerel) would make a show, and would outnumber the normal mackerel. They can't half grunt too.
The Great Wallsendo
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One of them coddys was trying to take a hokkai like a suppository
as to the post mortem - yes I do have a bit of a thing for squidging through the entrails to try and tell the future...but all it actually told me was they were eating sprats and crustacea...I've still bought a lottery ticket in case though
as to the post mortem - yes I do have a bit of a thing for squidging through the entrails to try and tell the future...but all it actually told me was they were eating sprats and crustacea...I've still bought a lottery ticket in case though
Norman
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great pics and report Norman are you storing up your videos for the winter or am I looking in the wrong placealways enjoy a slinky video
Aye mate, dont want to bore everyone to death with the same old catch lift catch lift videos every week so have a few at hand and will put together as a compilation ...
cheers for the comments , much appreciated
norm
codhw
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Slinky's videos?
Never boring Norman but appreciate you building the anticipation for the viewer:hallucine: look forward to the next cracking installment
Cod Commando
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Oh Aye sorry Just fours mate.....
Oh Aye sorry Just fours mate.....
Lads , there was so many cod on that string dangling about I lost count ...best photo Iv took this year....The shad I got from Bert was hanging out after around 10 cod or so it was "bitten in half below the waist" JAWS HAAA
Oh Aye sorry Just fours mate.....
Lads , there was so many cod on that string dangling about I lost count ...best photo Iv took this year...
.The shad I got from Bert was hanging out after around 10 cod or so it was "bitten in half below the waist" JAWS HAAA
