A change to summer like conditions at last, and a period of south westerly winds to flatten the seas off brought an instant response from the vast mackerel shoals just …
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Mackerel are still only showing in limited numbers with the ideal conditions of calm seas and clear water almost impossible to achieve with persistent onshore winds. Those who have fished …
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Mackerel made yet another brief appearance from the Region’s piers between periods of onshore winds when the sea was settled enough, with most anglers who caught them taking up to …
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Given the recent poor spell of weather it was a surprise when an unexpected period of settled conditions brought a few mackerel within reach of the shore angler over the …
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Boat angling is now at its best for several years with big mixed bags of cod, pollack and ling almost guaranteed on days when the conditions are favourable. The Sapphire …
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Both shore and boat angling continue to be excellent despite the inclement weather. Boat anglers are having one of the best years for a long time with quality cod, ling, …
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Sea angling is now on top form for both the shore and boat angler despite the seemingly ever present east to north easterly winds keeping the mackerel well offshore. The …
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Isolated catches of mackerel have been reported over the last few days with small numbers of fish being landed on early morning tides from the piers at Blyth, South Shields …
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Both the rivers Tyne and Wear are starting to fish very well now with plenty of mixed bags reported. The Wear seems to be producing most fish to crab baits …
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Plenty of flounders are now showing in the local rivers with specimens to 2lb reported from the upriver marks. The lower river marks in the Tyne and Wear also have …