Earlier in the week, Maryport club members expectations were high looking forward to the Parton match. With a good possibility of catching a few of the first codling migrating to their autumn spawning grounds. The weather during the weeks preceding the match had been relatively calm with clear water conditions and quite a few summer species still…
Having just recently fished Grasslot Beach three days before and disappointedly caught very little on a huge 10.1 metre tide. I decided to give it another try on a more favourable 9.1 metre tide with a nice 12-15 MPH south westerly wind putting a lovely colour in the water. Starting off fishing on the sand…
Until just recently when I moved to live in Maryport, the only time I fished Maryports Grasslot beach would be in a club competition. The main expected species to be caught would be plaice and dogfish during the summer months with codling and small whiting in winter mainly off the ‘Black Rocks’ that appear at…
Since the Covid – 19 pandemic arrived on our shores, there has been a very noticeable upsurge in the number of anglers hitting the beaches and piers. Anglers being furloughed with the extra time on their hands and wanting to get outside into the healthy outdoors. It’s been great to see the beaches all along…
Specimen Hunt The Dingle Peninsula and surrounding Kerry coast is not only one of the most beautiful scenic coastlines in the world, but is the home to some fantastic fishing marks frequented by an array of specimen fish species. If you decide to travel to the Dingle area to fish I would recommend that you…
I managed to get a quick 2.5 hour session in at Port Carlisle, unfortunately missing the start of the flood, but managed a couple of nice fish. This is predominately a flounder venue, so the bass I caught was the first other species I have landed at this prolific flounder mark in over 30 years…
The last time I went trout fishing was probably over 12 years ago on Watenlath Tarn near Keswick. So after investing in a new rod, a Guideline Elevation 9 foot 6 weight and Reach reel I took up my son Kierans invitation to try a days boat fishing at Sweethope Lough in Northumberland. After a…
The Competitions The three match competition side of the Daiwa Irish Pairs is to say the least a highly competitive part of the week. The specimen hunting is a more relaxed affair, time to enjoy the scenery and possibly a few pints of the black stuff. With a field of top class anglers which includes…
The Beginning! A number of years ago I was invited by a member of Maryport District Sea Angling Club to go with some of their members on their annual ’road trip’ excursion to the Emerald Isle to fish the Daiwa Irish Pairs sea angling competition. Over the tackle shop counter I had listened enthralled to…
The month of May heralds the start of probably the best period of the year for fishing in Cumbria. At the moment we will have to wait a while longer until this virus is under control so it is safe to chase the summer species arriving on our beaches. Do remember your efforts are saving…
My Fishing Passion 