http://www.planetseafishing.com/ The freshest and most informative sea angling magazine anywhere. en admin@planetseafishing.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-20T21:47:43+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-may-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-may-2013#When:20:47:43Z Croxton’s Dave Burr continued his winning ways in the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match held at Jacksons Corner. He is unstoppable at the moment, winning his second match on the trot and adding the Frank Parkins shield to his increasing hoard of silverware. He … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-05-20T20:47:43+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-05-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-05-2013#When:17:21:57Z With spring refusing to turn into summer the mackerel seem a long way off yet, though in previous years they have been taken as early as mid-May from the piers at Blyth, South Shields and Roker. Occasionally they do arrive early at North Gare in Hartlepool. … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-05-20T17:21:57+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/holt-sac-north-norfolk-bass-festival-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/holt-sac-north-norfolk-bass-festival-2013#When:15:09:04Z Holt Sea Angling Club is pleased to report that the inaugural North Norfolk Bass Festival fished last weekend was an outstanding success, with 64 anglers fishing and enjoying some quality fishing. The Festival consisted of two separate matches fishing the beaches at Kelling and Salthouse with … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-05-17T15:09:04+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-species-hunt-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-species-hunt-2013#When:15:43:27Z Good catches continued in the Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) annual Species Hunt, fished in ideal conditions at Trunch Lane. Croxton’s Dave Burr was in sparkling form, catching six dabs, three flounders, a dogfish and a small smoothound, to run out easy winner with 47 points. … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-05-16T15:43:27+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-april-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-april-2013#When:10:12:03Z The weather has played a major part in the fishing all over the UK as from mid-March to date the water temperatures have remained unseasonably low compared to previous years. This coupled with a relentless barrage of strong winds has meant that it has been difficult … Boat catches and results, Lead Item, News 2013-05-14T10:12:03+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/blade-tech-knife-sharpener http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/blade-tech-knife-sharpener#When:04:36:40Z Small but perfectly formed, that's the Welsh manufactured Blade-Tech knife sharpener in a nutshell. Knives, Lead Feature, Tools 2013-05-14T04:36:40+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/100lb-cod-landed http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/100lb-cod-landed#When:04:28:33Z German angler Michael Eisle landed a massive, record breaking cod last Sunday, 28th April, while fishing in Breiviksfjorden on Soroya. Micheal's fish weighed in at 47kg, 103.6lbs, measured 160cm long and beats the current record set last year by more than 5kg.The giant fish snaffled a … Boat catches and results, Lead Item, News, Norway 2013-05-14T04:28:33+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-29-04-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-29-04-2013#When:15:29:24Z Spring seems to have stalled a little, summer is nowhere to be seen, and if it were not for the humble flounder inhabiting the local rivers then any sizeable fish would be a near impossibility. Some of the pier marks at Roker and South Shields have … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-29T15:29:24+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/finding-a-new-bass-venue http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/finding-a-new-bass-venue#When:11:28:39Z Bass addict Phil Richardson joins Planet Sea Fishing from the French Atlantic coast. Phil knows his stuff, and in this first article he ventures out in search of what he hopes will be an exciting new bass mark. Bass, Shore, Lead Feature 2013-04-26T11:28:39+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-23-04-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-23-04-2013#When:13:50:22Z A bit of warmer weather and westerly winds saw a big improvement in shore sport but only if you like flounders and lots of undersize fish of other species. Large numbers of small but fat undersize codling are moving inshore and may be a good sign … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-23T13:50:22+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-april-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-april-2013#When:17:04:42Z After a run of fishless, abandoned and cancelled matches caused by the recent bad weather, the tide appears to have turned in the latest two Skegness Pier Angling Club (S.P.A.C.) matches. In Match 7 held at Winthorpe Avenue, Kettering’s Jim Robinson needed just a single 3½oz … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-22T17:04:42+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-17-04-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-17-04-2013#When:13:56:03Z With slightly milder weather and more settled conditions shore sport is starting to improve with a few more summer species starting to show. Plaice in particular have moved inshore and although most of these early fish are thin after spawning specimens to 2½lb have been reported … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-17T13:56:03+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/berserk-fishing-with-the-vikings http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/berserk-fishing-with-the-vikings#When:12:01:47Z Shetland marks the very northern extremity of the British Isles and defines the final truly unexplored frontier for UK sea anglers. Steve Souter explored the magical location in depth some three years ago, and the incredible fishing experienced there is something he will never forget. The … Boat Fishing, Shetland, Steve Souter, Lead Feature 2013-04-17T12:01:47+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/alan-hawks-superb-fixed-spool-reel-reviews http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/alan-hawks-superb-fixed-spool-reel-reviews#When:12:55:48Z As our regulars will know when we do reviews, they are fully hands on and totally unbiased. These include tear down reel reviews, from Des Westmore in particular, which mainly cover multiplier versions. Reels 2013-04-11T12:55:48+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-april-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-april-2013#When:17:15:42Z The fishing for redfish, seatrout, and black drum continues to be outstanding on the flats of the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River.Most of the fish are still in schools with many of them holding 100-300 fish. The water is still crystal clear and sight-fishing conditions are … Boat catches and results, USA 2013-04-10T17:15:42+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-08-04-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-08-04-2013#When:17:33:15Z Persistent and very cold easterly winds have put the fish off the feed along the open shoreline with sizeable fish proving to be very scarce. Even the usually reliable flatties and whiting have disappeared, and flounders, which usually move inshore in large numbers during this time … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-08T17:33:15+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/shorelines-with-steve-walker-fishing-around-hartlepool http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/shorelines-with-steve-walker-fishing-around-hartlepool#When:09:14:21Z In this article Steve Walker take us out and about around Hartlepool's productive shore marks. Shore, Fishing Marks, Lead Feature 2013-04-06T09:14:21+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/weymouth-spring-pollack-hunt http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/weymouth-spring-pollack-hunt#When:09:11:44Z If January and February were about variety and chopping and changing tactics to deliver a day's sport then March is the exact opposite. Today we had one "all or nothing" plan which Dave Pitman, skipper of Atlanta out of Weymouth, executed to perfection. Boat Fishing, Boat, Red Gill, Lead Feature, Weymouth 2013-04-04T09:11:44+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-01-04-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-01-04-2013#When:14:16:54Z Shore sport has been very poor over recent days with cod few and far between. The prolonged heavy seas have washed a lot of feed out, it is a classic case of the sea being too rough for too long, and any fish are full of … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-04-01T14:16:54+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/islander-spin-jig-rods http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/islander-spin-jig-rods#When:20:30:42Z Perfecting the choice of two Islander Spin Jig boat rods was challenging, but with blanks sourced from New Zealand, and the best fittings and build quality available UK HOOKS are confident they have got them spot on. Des Westmore offers a little background and opinion. … Rods, Lead Feature, UK Hooks 2013-03-27T20:30:42+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-26-03-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-26-03-2013#When:13:34:26Z Another prolonged period of heavy seas has seen a few cod being taken, but only from the more sheltered marks at the North Gare, Middleton and Pilot piers at Hartlepool, and from the sheltered river marks. With massive seas over … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-26T13:34:26+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-march-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-march-2013#When:18:29:58Z The Bristol boys had their annual March trip to Skarnsundet Fjordsentre this week. Steve Ace of Veals is on his 12th trip to the venue in the last four years and loves the shore fishing on offer.This week the cod fishing … Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-20T18:29:58+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-03-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-03-2013#When:17:48:32Z The recent big heavy seas did finally bring a few cod inshore but only if you were in the right place at the right time. The days of widespread spring cod catches during a heavy sea now seem to be well gone. Middleton pier was the … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-20T17:48:32+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open-results http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open-results#When:13:56:00Z 259 anglers in 120 boats fished the Baitbox Big Cod Open last weekend as the UK's biggest boat competition finally beat the weather. Catches were slightly down on last year but it still needed a cod of 6½lb to get a … Boat catches and results, Lead Item 2013-03-19T13:56:00+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/shorelines-with-steve-walker http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/shorelines-with-steve-walker#When:11:02:39Z North East angler Steve Walker takes us to some of his favourite marks, here he features the beaches to the north of Hartlepool Shore, Fishing Marks, Lead Feature 2013-03-17T11:02:39+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open-is-on http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open-is-on#When:17:19:06Z The previously postoned Baitbox Big Cod Match out of Grimsby is on for this Sunday.One of the organisers, Tony Hogg, says; "It looks like the forecasters are all reading the same chart with the low pressure sitting in the middle … Boat catches and results, News and Info 2013-03-15T17:19:06+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-march-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-march-2013#When:14:08:37Z True to its nature, March has come in like a lion with lots of wind, storm fronts and varying temperatures. The water levels of the lagoon system have been fluctuating 6-12 inches which is significant when talking about flats that only have 2 feet of water … Boat catches and results, USA 2013-03-14T14:08:37+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-12-03-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-12-03-2013#When:12:52:04Z Even with a good Easterly sea running last week, anglers continued to find cod in short supply for both match and pleasure anglers. A very heavy sea at the time of writing may see better results this week. Dave Redford had one of the better recent … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-12T12:52:04+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/using-tronixpro-canny-links http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/using-tronixpro-canny-links#When:12:59:43Z A number of people have been asking about how to use TronixPro Canny Links to assemble rotten bottom rigs. Leads, sinkers, weights, Rigs and tackle making, Lead Feature 2013-03-11T12:59:43+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/golds-beach-missions http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/golds-beach-missions#When:22:01:03Z Top International shore rod, renowned tackle innovator and now fully-functioning, all-action sea fishing guide, Ian Golds is on the case of the elusive Portsmouth plaice. Each month PSF will feature one of Ian’s real time fishing reports, which gives it to you straight and provides an … Shore, Ian Golds, Plaice, Lead Feature 2013-03-08T22:01:03+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/website-details-windfarms-and-undersea-cables http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/website-details-windfarms-and-undersea-cables#When:18:39:25Z A new website has been launched this month, offering accurate, up to date information to fishermen on the location of subsea cables and renewable energy structures. The website is the latest development in a long-running collaboration between the … News and Info 2013-03-08T18:39:25+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/cono-flex-use-the-force http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/cono-flex-use-the-force#When:14:58:36Z Here we take a first look at the Jedi range of boat and kayak rods from Cono-flex.The three boat rods are built on 8ft glass fibre blanks with bottom 36” wrapped in carbon wrapped and are spigotted above the fore-grip for … Lead Item, News and Info 2013-03-07T14:58:36+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/new-norwegian-shore-competition http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/new-norwegian-shore-competition#When:06:41:58Z Skarnsundet Fjordsentre is hosting its first Norwegian shore fishing festival, based on the format of the tremendously popular Alderney angling festival. The venue is well known for its catches of big cod, haddock and coalfish as well as being a … News, Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-06T06:41:58+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-03-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-03-2013#When:05:52:29Z Cod have been in short supply lately with just the odd decent fish reported, mainly from the hard ground marks at Roker and South Shields piers, and from various rock edges and other low water marks throughout the region. The river Tyne has many undersize cod … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-03-06T05:52:29+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-agm-and-prizewinners-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-agm-and-prizewinners-2013#When:14:15:59Z The SPAC AGM took place in the New Park Club Skegness on the evening of Saturday 23rd Feb, followed by the annual Trophy Presentation, grand raffle and buffet. Winners are as listed below and some photos are attached. Unfortunately due to the sad passing last year … East England, News 2013-03-03T14:15:59+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/navionics-announce-sonarcharts http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/navionics-announce-sonarcharts#When:14:27:17Z Navionics, one of the leaders in electronic charting for the recreational boating market, announced today the latest advancements of its revolutionary community-sourced charting initiative, SonarCharts™. It operates in a similar manner to Olex, used on many commercial fishing vessels, by building up the chart detail over … Marine Electronics, News 2013-02-27T14:27:17+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-26-02-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-26-02-2013#When:09:10:46Z The recent heavy seas did not quite produce the expected influx of cod, even the whiting were in short supply on some tides, and the previously fat spawning whiting are now being replaced by out of condition thin specimens. The clean ground pier and beach marks … Boat catches and results, North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-26T09:10:46+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/shetland-ling-smashes-british-record http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/shetland-ling-smashes-british-record#When:22:40:38Z Shetland angler James Isbister never expected to hit the headlines when he sailed for a day at sea in summer like conditions on the MV Kailee of Northmavine Charters. The day started slowly with just a few small ling land before skipper Kevin Tait … Boat catches and results, Lead Item, Scotland 2013-02-23T22:40:38+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/diy-rig-winder-container http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/diy-rig-winder-container#When:11:34:18Z Sometimes you just need to carry a few traces in the tackle box or separate your rig types to make them easy to find. Rigs and tackle making, Lead Feature 2013-02-23T11:34:18+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-february-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-february-2013#When:19:27:26Z Fortunately for all, My Way's re-launch earlier this month coincided with a spell of reasonable weather that has allowed us to sail regularly for the time of year. Having only launched 11 days ago, we have sailed on seven occasions, with varying results each … Boat catches and results, North Wales 2013-02-22T19:27:26+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/baitbox-big-cod-open#When:13:53:56Z The HCA Fishing Club has again had to postpone the Big Cod Match due to be held on the second choice date of Sunday 10th February. The Club have decided to err on the safe side given a forecast of … Boat catches and results, East England 2013-02-22T13:53:56+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/gac-spring-open-weekend-20131 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/gac-spring-open-weekend-20131#When:18:56:03Z Glasgow Angling Centre is hosting yet another fantastic Open Weekend on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of March 2013, and this one promises to be bigger, better and with more to see than ever before – an angling treat you … News 2013-02-20T18:56:03+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-02-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-20-02-2013#When:18:29:25Z The recent heavy seas failed to produce any significant numbers of cod and even the whiting were in short supply at times, though it won't be long before they return in their previous numbers. The best bags of cod were taken just before the sea got … Boat catches and results, North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-20T18:29:25+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/iridium-stingray-fixed-spool-reel http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/iridium-stingray-fixed-spool-reel#When:20:03:54Z Iridium is a comparatively fresh name on the UK market but the range has rapidly gained a reputation for quality fishing hardware at reasonable prices. Here David Proudfoot discusses the Stingray fixed-spool reel which he has regularly battered from beach, boat and a few other places … Reels, Lead Feature, Tronixpro 2013-02-18T20:03:54+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/sakuma-wormer-hook http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/sakuma-wormer-hook#When:19:47:39Z The lethally sharp Sakuma Wormer hook might be small and neat but it can certainly handle bigger stray fish as reviewer Iain Graham has seen with his own eyes. Terminal Tackle, Hooks, Sakuma, Lead Feature 2013-02-18T19:47:39+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/no-problem-for-dutch-pair-in-norway http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/no-problem-for-dutch-pair-in-norway#When:19:00:39Z The Lofoten area of north Norway produced massive cod for Pierre Bronsgeest and Toine van Ierland of Beet fishing magazine from Holland when fishing within ten minutes steam from the harbour of Lofotferie.No sooner had Pierre's fish of 25kg … Boat catches and results, Lead Item, Norway 2013-02-18T19:00:39+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/north-norfolk-sea-bass-festival-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/north-norfolk-sea-bass-festival-2013#When:13:52:57Z Over the past couple of years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of quality bass caught on the North Norfolk Shingle Ridge. Not monster fish, but those in the 40 – 60cm range have been providing local anglers with some excellent sport. Because … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-15T13:52:57+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/north-east-kayak-angling-championships http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/north-east-kayak-angling-championships#When:13:52:39Z The North East Marine Division of the Angling Trust are holding the first North East Kayak Angling Championships on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June 2013. Fishing times on both days are 10 am to 3 pm with weigh in … News and Info, North East England 2013-02-13T13:52:39+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-12-02-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-12-02-2013#When:20:34:17Z The recent and continuing heavy seas have been productive with some bigger cod showing among the inevitable hordes of greedy whiting. All areas have produced fish with the sheltered marks at Hartlepool and inside the rivers proving popular when the sea has been at its roughest. … Boat catches and results, North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-11T20:34:17+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-february-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-february-2013#When:14:32:23Z Grimsby based England International shore angler George Smith was the winner of the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match, held in ideal conditions at Bohemia Point, Sutton on Sea. George, who recently won the prestigious national Penn Sea League, beached 21 dabs, 3 whiting and … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-11T14:32:23+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-02-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-02-2013#When:19:07:27Z A bit of an offshore lift late last week, just before the sea built up, brought about a big improvement in shore sport, in particular if you like lots of whiting. The Hartlepool piers saw huge numbers of quality specimen whiting to 2lb plus being landed … Boat catches and results, North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-05T19:07:27+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/soft-plastic-lure-making-guide-part-2-how-to-pour-soft-plastic-lures http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/soft-plastic-lure-making-guide-part-2-how-to-pour-soft-plastic-lures#When:16:18:19Z After showing us how to make the mould, Alan Banks explains how to pour your first custom plastic lure. Lures, Rigs and tackle making, Lead Feature 2013-02-02T16:18:19+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-january-2013-ii http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-january-2013-ii#When:18:22:56Z Wayne Davison, Justin Owen, Craig Sager and Steve Howard braved seven days of the Norwegian winter this week to get stuck into some good cod action. The lads arrived with a selection of baits, from ragworm to crabs, all safely packed in cool bags and in … Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2013-02-01T18:22:56+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/25th-irish-shore-angling-festival http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/25th-irish-shore-angling-festival#When:17:49:33Z The 25th Irish Shore Angling Festival was fished from the 24th to the 26th of January on east Leinster Beaches when 60 anglers from Ireland, North & South, England, Scotland & Wales competed for a prize and pools fund of €10,500.Registration … Ireland, Lead Item, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-30T17:49:33+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-29-01-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-29-01-2013#When:15:20:21Z There has been little change for the shore angler with whiting dominating in all areas, but when there has been a bit of a sea running some nice cod are moving inshore. The odd specimen up to 10lb was reported … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-29T15:20:21+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-trunch-lane-january-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-trunch-lane-january-2013#When:17:40:30Z Top local match angler Richard Leighton was easy winner of the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match, held in ideal conditions at Trunch Lane. After a slow start to the match, he beached 10 dabs, a whiting and a flounder for a bag weight of … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-28T17:40:30+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/soft-plastic-lure-making-guide-part-1-how-to-make-a-one-sided-silicone-moul http://www.planetseafishing.com/tutorials/read/soft-plastic-lure-making-guide-part-1-how-to-make-a-one-sided-silicone-moul#When:09:11:09Z Making your mould is the first and probably the most important part in the lure making process. This may seem daunting at first but it is really easy if you follow Alan Banks' guide. Lures, Lead Feature 2013-01-27T09:11:09+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-22-01-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-22-01-2013#When:17:05:15Z Whiting are showing in large numbers from all areas now with a lot more showing in the north of the region from Roker pier, South Shields pier, the river Tyne and up to Blyth. There are some decent cod among them if your bait stays in … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-22T17:05:15+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-january-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-january-2013#When:18:30:09Z Long term planning meant that a group of guests from the Chesil Beach Forum and the Seven Estuary in the UK enjoyed a productive holiday with Phill Dale at Skarnsundet.The first of the seven-day fishing trip produced the fish of a lifetime for Paul … Lead Item, Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-18T18:30:09+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-16-01-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-16-01-2013#When:18:55:14Z Big bags of cod with plenty of quality specimens into double figures continue to be taken, particularly in the north of the region, even in relatively settled conditions. Sean Hildrew had one of the better specimens at 16lb 14oz taken at Dead Mans Bank, Blackhall. After … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-17T18:55:14+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-january-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-january-2013#When:18:18:15Z Stafford’s Dave Shorthouse was runaway winner of the first Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match of 2013, held in ideal conditions at Chapel Point. Dave beached 7 whiting and 11 dabs for an excellent bag weight of 8lb 6¾oz, adding the C Smith Cup to his … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-16T18:18:15+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/ton-up-personal-best-for-kurtis http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/ton-up-personal-best-for-kurtis#When:12:37:33Z A break in the weather offered a chance to get out on the North Star base in Crinan, Argyll. The with neap tides and a perfect forecast for the Sound of Jura, things were looking good as our party set off to meet up with skipper … Boat catches and results, Scotland 2013-01-15T12:37:33+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-december-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/mosquito-lagoon-fishing-report-december-2012#When:12:23:45Z Capt. Chris Myers specialises in light tackle sight fishing in the lagoons and flats around Orlando. This is the first of his regular fishing reports fro sunny Florida.The final weeks of 2012 provided both excellent and tough days of fishing on Mosquito Lagoon. Some days the … Boat catches and results, USA 2013-01-12T12:23:45+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-08-01-2013 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-08-01-2013#When:09:33:35Z There were a few decent cod landed over the New Year period, when the anglers could avoid the masses of whiting present in large numbers around the Region. The better cod catches are in the north of the area again with the Durham beaches and Hartlepool … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2013-01-08T09:33:35+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/kayak-skill-thrill-seekers http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/kayak-skill-thrill-seekers#When:08:22:20Z We hitch another exhilarating ride with Jersey-based lure and kayak expert, Keith White, as he explores different types of 'boats', essential equipment, and the vital importance of instruction and safety when indulging in this incredibly liberating form of sea fishing. Kayak fishing, Lead Feature 2013-01-05T08:22:20+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-31-12-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-31-12-2012#When:17:14:15Z With plenty of movement in the sea over the last several days there have been some nice mixed bags of cod, whiting, and flatties reported from all areas. Even with the gale force winds being from the west there was still a good swell running onto … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-31T17:14:15+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-xmas-fayre-match-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-xmas-fayre-match-2012#When:18:28:32Z The final Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) event of the year was the annual Xmas Fayre match, held in ideal conditions at Jacksons Corner. The match turned out to be a Christmas cracker, with plenty of fish to keep anglers rods nodding. There was a ding-dong … East England, Lead Item, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-30T18:28:32+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-24-12-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-24-12-2012#When:18:31:09Z The heaviest seas for a long time battered the north east coast last week and most anglers were sensible enough to save their bait for when the sea started to drop off. They were rewarded with some nice big bags of cod being taken from all … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-24T18:31:09+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/resistance-is-futile http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/resistance-is-futile#When:18:30:02Z Light tackle pioneer, lure fishing maestro and boundary-pushing kayak fisherman, Keith White, explains the roots of HRF and LRF from a British perspective, and introduces readers to the fantastically rewarding world of extreme kayak fishing in the sea. Bass, Kayak fishing, LRF, Lures, Lead Feature 2012-12-18T18:30:02+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-18-12-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-18-12-2012#When:16:17:34Z There were some nice individual fish and heavy bags of fish reported during the early part of last week with double figure cod, and bags of over 20lb taken from many areas. The heaviest seas of the winter so far, which appeared over the weekend, made … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-18T16:17:34+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-december-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-december-2012#When:11:21:49Z This week three anglers from Doncaster in Yorkshire came over to visit guide Phill Dale for seven days of shore fishing. With cod the main target for the week, the guests found plenty of rod bending action.Rob fished over high water at Straumen using an up-tide … Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-16T11:21:49+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-december-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-december-2012#When:17:04:37Z The penultimate Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match of the year was a biggest fish rover fished anywhere between Mablethorpe and Gibraltar Point, with anglers weighing in their single heaviest fish only. Unfortunately, once again, the cod did not show, with … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-11T17:04:37+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-11-12-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-11-12-2012#When:14:03:04Z The heavy seas of last week produced better bags of cod from the sheltered marks when the sea was at its roughest. Those anglers expecting the cod to show in greater numbers as the sea fell away were slightly disappointed as only the occasional smaller cod … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-11T14:03:04+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/lrf-winter-flounder http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/lrf-winter-flounder#When:12:17:01Z In his latest feature Weymouth LRF regular, Will Harding, explains the techniques involved in the pursuit of the predatory inshore flounder with light lures and baits. Shore, LRF, Lead Feature 2012-12-10T12:17:01+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-12-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-05-12-2012#When:18:18:43Z A prolonged period of northerly winds put a big lazy swell onto the sea, and the best conditions so far this winter certainly produced cod, with plenty of good mixed bags reported from all along the northeast shoreline. Down at Hartlepool the cod have moved in … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-12-06T18:18:43+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/dene-conway-vists-moonfleets-new-retail-premises http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/dene-conway-vists-moonfleets-new-retail-premises#When:17:55:22Z An invitation arrived to the opening day of Moonfleet Angling in Felling where Paul Hardy, the new owner, has not only taken over the existing business but also revamped and added 1000's of new products to compliment the exclusive range of their renowned hand tied rigs. … Lead Item, Tackle Shops 2012-12-06T17:55:22+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/ultimate-fishing-adventures http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/ultimate-fishing-adventures#When:18:43:36Z Pete Harrison reviews Henry Gilbey's fully illustrated book with 100 extraordinary fishing adventures from around the world, published this year by Wiley Nautical. Books, Lead Feature 2012-12-03T18:43:36+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/crewsaver-technical-safety-bulletin http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/crewsaver-technical-safety-bulletin#When:13:23:13Z In keeping with Survitec's commitment to the highest levels of quality and safety, we are notifying the public of a safety alert for specific Crewsaver 290N manufactured during date June 2011 to October 2012.These Lifejackets may be subject to loosening of the bladder webbing straps which … Lead Item, News and Info 2012-11-29T13:23:13+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-november http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-november#When:14:34:07Z Top Grimsby match angler Karl Nangle was on top form again in the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match held at Winthorpe Ave. Winning his second SPAC match on the trot, Karl ran out easy winner of the Hewison Cup with 12 dabs and 10 … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-28T14:34:07+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-27-11-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-27-11-2012#When:20:31:19Z Continued settled conditions mean that cod are generally few and far between from all areas, but the ever-reliable whiting are present in large numbers along the Durham beaches and from the Hartlepool piers where mixed bags of over 20 fish continue to be taken on mixed … North West England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-27T20:31:19+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-the-army http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-the-army#When:12:19:20Z A group of army collegues from Wales were the latest visitors to the Skarnsundet Fjordsentre where they enjoyed an amazing seven days fishing. The first part of their holiday was based in Skarnsundet itself with the second half entailing a move to coastal area at … Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-23T12:19:20+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/geth-nov-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/geth-nov-2012#When:12:15:38Z Wind and rain has continued to play havoc with days afloat out of Holyhead. This week in particular much of the country, Anglesey in particular, has been hammered with winds in excess of 50mph. Fortunately on the days we have managed to sail the fishing has … Boat catches and results, North Wales 2012-11-23T12:15:38+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/rite-gear-smock http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/rite-gear-smock#When:12:14:35Z Fed up with getting soaked and miserable, shore angler Richard Taylor turns to Rite Gear in his search for a reliable wet weather top. Clothing, Lead Feature 2012-11-23T12:14:35+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-22-11-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-22-11-2012#When:14:35:06Z With settled conditions, shore sport is relatively quiet during daylight hours with flatties, small whiting and coalies making up the majority of catches. Few cod have been reported in the south of the Region with the better results again mainly north of Seaham, though they have … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-22T14:35:06+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/shetland-halibut-surfaces http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/shetland-halibut-surfaces#When:18:42:32Z Shetland angler Clive Scott was fishing from his own boat off Sumburgh in the Shetland Islands at the weekend when he hooked a welcome bonus halibut.Clive was fishing with the standard Shetland 'Olick' or ling terminal tackle. The band-it spoon was … Boat catches and results, Scotland 2012-11-19T18:42:32+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-15-11-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-15-11-2012#When:09:54:45Z The recent rough seas did eventually bring a few better cod inshore, but in the south of the Region down to Teesbay and Hartlepool, you had to avoid the now to be expected hordes of whiting to have any chance of landing any. Whiting and dabs … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-17T09:54:45+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-november-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-november-2012#When:14:57:26Z Last week a trio of Skarnsundet regulars, Steve Ace, Paul Rodgers and Phytos arrived at the camp to target plaice from the boat and halibut or cod from the shore.Many of you will know that Steve is the manager of Veals in … Boat catches and results, Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-14T14:57:26+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-06-11-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-06-11-2012#When:12:48:45Z Cod made a welcome reappearance as the heavy seas returned last week, particularly in the north of the region. However, they also showed up south of Seaham and into Teesbay where whiting and dabs continue to dominate. Colin Gordon had cod to 5lb 7oz, with other … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-06T12:48:45+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-november-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/skegness-pier-angling-club-november-2012#When:14:28:48Z North Shore Road was the venue for good catches in the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match. The first three anglers all weighed in double figure bags of fish. Top Grimsby match angler Karl Nangle was the winner of the A Smith Cup, with 14 … East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-11-05T14:28:48+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-october-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/captains-log-holyhead-october-2012#When:11:56:49Z September has gone and good riddance, conditions were so windy that from a full month of bookings we managed only seven days at sea.During the first weekend in October, the weather started to settle down and fortunately, we managed to get afloat on a regular basis. … Boat catches and results, North Wales 2012-11-01T11:56:49+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-30-10-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-30-10-2012#When:22:12:18Z There were still some cod about during the early part of last week with bigger ones to 5lb showing from the Region's rivers and piers with Roker pier, South Shields pier, and the rock edges north of the Tyne once again producing the best results. Elsewhere, … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-30T22:12:18+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/nordic-halibut-heaven http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/nordic-halibut-heaven#When:13:54:17Z Bessaker is a special place to spend a fishing holiday. Sheltered away from the Norwegian Sea in a small fishing harbour, this area offers enormous unrealised potential for boat and shore anglers thinking to visit Mid Norway.This time around the main … Lead Item, Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-30T13:54:17+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/hardy-greys-up-for-sale http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/hardy-greys-up-for-sale#When:09:25:59Z World-renowned fishing equipment manufacturer, Hardy & Greys, is seeking a new owner following a strategic review of the business that has identified major investment in export markets as the key to its continuing success.The Alnwick-based fishing tackle maker has held … News 2012-10-28T09:25:59+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/angling-trust-boat-championships-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/angling-trust-boat-championships-2012#When:11:03:54Z Minehead hosted this year’s annual AT boat angling competition, maintaining its well earned reputation as a strong alternative venue to the south coast options and this was reflected in positive comments by all the attending anglers.HQ for the event was The Ship Aground pub and a … Boat catches and results, South West England 2012-10-26T11:03:54+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/fishing-north-east-announce-support-deals http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/fishing-north-east-announce-support-deals#When:10:26:10Z Ed Turnbull and Andy Copeland, the coaches at Fishing North East, have announced that Paul Hardy of Hardy boats and Moonfleet Angling has kindly offered to help the training and teaching scheme by becoming a major sponsor of Fishing North East. The sponsorship deal … Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-25T10:26:10+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-23-10-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-23-10-2012#When:18:20:32Z North of the Tyne Tony Taylor won a Newbiggin match with seven cod for a total bag of 14¾lb, taken from Whitehouse Sands, and Mick Burns had the best cod of 6lb 6oz. Dave Cruddas won a Seaton Sluice match with nine cod totalling 13lb 5oz … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-24T18:20:32+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/iridium-firesurf-420-beach-rod http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/read/iridium-firesurf-420-beach-rod#When:22:29:58Z Seasoned shore angler Mike Bowden tests the Iridium Firesurf 420 beach rod from Tronixpro on home turf and during a fishing week in Iceland. Rods, Lead Feature, Tronixpro 2012-10-21T22:29:58+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/hoylyhead-breakwater-bonanza http://www.planetseafishing.com/features/read/hoylyhead-breakwater-bonanza#When:22:00:22Z Members of Skegness Pier Angling Club continue their Welsh weekend with a species session on the renowned Holyhead Breakwater. Shore, General Interest, Lead Feature 2012-10-21T22:00:22+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-october-2012-skarnsundet http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/norwegian-adventures-october-2012-skarnsundet#When:18:31:07Z Six shore anglers from the UK paid Nordic Sport Fishing a visit last week and what an amazing time they had. The results of the sessions at Skarnsundet and Bessaker have strengthened the conviction that these are the top shore fishing destinations in Norway.The guide, Phill … Norway, Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-21T18:31:07+00:00 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-17-10-2012 http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-17-10-2012#When:17:22:30Z Although shore sport in general dropped off during last week, and the better catches of cod were restricted to north of the Region, decent bags of whiting and flatties were showing in the south from the Durham beaches and Hartlepool piers. In addition, increasing numbers of … North East England, Shore Catches and Results 2012-10-18T17:22:30+00:00