TOP Grimsby sea angler George Smith was among those in action at the Filey Festival cod only match.
Smith – an England international – had six cod for 12lb.
The problem was that there were lots of fish about, including some smaller codling, which were not the right size.
The winner had five cod for 14lb, taken off Marine Drive at Scarborough.
The biggest cod was a 5.6lb fish caught off Flamborough.
There were also some very good bass caught up to 5lb. Wrasse also showed in numbers.
Coalfish, pollack pouting and rockling also showed up, and there were also mackerel on the rock marks.
There have been reports of eight anglers catching over 100 smooth hounds off Chapel Point last weekend.
There have also been decent bass showing up in the catches.
This weekend, the winds are supposed to go northerly – and that could see the end of the smooth hounds for another year.
There are supposed to be lots of fish just outside the river so, hopefully they will start coming in. The whiting will be first to make a showing.
Humber Sea Angling Club were in action on Humberston Creek – and it was hard going.
Those anglers who had peeler crab as bait had the advantage.
Dave Burr was top man on the day. He had seven fish for 5.10lb. This included the biggest fish of the day; a 38cm flounder.
Next in was Steve Robinson with two fish for 1.12lb.
The next match is this evening from 6pm to 10pm. Meet at the barrier from 4.45pm, all welcome.
