Archive for November, 2005

Nov 27….Cod numbers increasing….

Monday, November 28th, 2005

A stunning calm day,and we were joined by a party of anglers from the Bristol Post Office,led by Gary Cowlin.We fished several marks and the dayproduced a good variety of fish,Cod,Whiting,Pouting,Conger Eel,Thornback Rays.Best Cod of the session ,just missing the magical double figures by a couple of ounces
9lb 12oz Best Cod of the day

Double figure Cod run continues…Nov 26

Monday, November 28th, 2005

Cold , calm conditions , made for ideal Cod conditions in the Bristol Channel this weekend…
Day Session…
A good session of the cardiff foreshore produced, just over a dozen sizeable ,cod,all falling to worm & squid coctails.
Evening session…
4pm lock out ,the wind had dyed right down ,so flat calm conditions as aregular party from […]

Cold ,Fogggy conditions get the Cod running in the Bristol Channel

Monday, November 21st, 2005

A crisp, cold and very foggy morning greeted us, and a late cancellation of the days trip, gave us some time to check out some new fishing marks. My self, skipper Dan and his fiance Nicky, had a pleasant day , resulting in a few decent sized Cod all in the 6lb region…..Not a bad […]

Nov 20,cold weather and Cod run continues

Sunday, November 20th, 2005

Sunday morning and we were greeted with a frozen boat,LAdy Helen regulars From the Farmers Arms Fishing Club ,joined us for a day in the Channel.A slow start eventually produced just under a dozen sizeable Codling,best fish being 4lb 8 oz.A few strap congers ,and one “biggie “,along with a few Thornbacks made for an […]

Day and Evening trips produce steady run of Cod in freezin conditions…Nov 19

Saturday, November 19th, 2005

DAY TRIP
A very cold day ,wth little wind made for ideal Cod fishing conditions. Matthew Thoirs and fellow anglers enjoyed a good day with over a dozen sizeable cod being caught, all falling to uptide gear ,with worm / squid baits..

EVENING TRIP
One of our popular evening trips agroup of regulars from Bridgend led […]

Cod to 10lb8oz,

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

Cold winds brought the real chill of winter to the Bristol Channel.Six Bells Angling Club joined us aboard Lady Helen .A great days fishing witha steady run of fish throughout the day Cod to 10lb 8oz, whiting , strap congers and Thornback Rays.
Cod 10lb 8oz

A cracking 6lb 8oz Personal best for Tim

Plenty of small Codling […]

The “BIG” Cod have arrived…….

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

After a week of high winds ,we slipped out of the Cardiff Bay Barrage locks at 4pm ,to be greeted by flat calm conditions and a full moon lighting our way.A steady run of codling through out the evening,was topped witha super 18lb Cod caught by Carl Berrington…………
18lb Cod fro Carl ………

A couple of the […]

Bonfire Night Bonanza……

Sunday, November 6th, 2005

Despite the choppy sea and building winds,a nice afternoon/evening fishing trip aboard Lady Helen. A run of codling provided good sport in the fast tide run,also caught were congers,whiting,dogfish and Thornback Ray.And an amazing firework display to end the evening……