Our coast is doomed. The cod aren’t around in the North East either-there used to be so many more of them. As you said, you've got to be the one angler out of 100 to catch a cod because they're so thinly spread. Personally, I’ve stopped targeting cod because you’re more likely to catch something else. I think it’s due to rising sea temperatures and bottom trawlers. I tried for cod in West Scotland too with no luck, as well as at various marks around the North East: low water rock marks, cliff marks, deep water rock marks, and piers. A few weeks ago, I went to the Isle of Man for a couple of days, and there are so many pollack there, you get one after another. This could be because they’re semi-pelagic fish, so they’re less affected by bottom trawlers compared to cod. Because of all this, I feel like the UK is becoming more suited to summer fishing, and lures are becoming more effective than they used to be, since you can target more species in the summer now. I find flapper rigs with smaller hooks work better than pulley rigs, as smaller fish don’t create enough tension to hook themselves-so it’s better to catch something than nothing. 35cm size limit for cod? That’s tiny-hardly a decent fillet. And yet, the regulations are so much stricter for sea bass. But honestly, I don’t think this will make much of a difference to the cod population with bottom trawlers still around. One solution to the winter problem could be embracing eating more whiting, like Scotland, Ireland, and other countries do. In America, flounder is eaten all the time.
Couple nights ago, the cod are around it’s just there’s that few it’s pot luck on where you will find them all over the west coast, there’s that many marks suited for them, just about picking the right one on the day
@@Ukpredatorfishing Deeper water this time of year is where the crabs head out so that'll add that issue to the mix. I reckon barometric pressure was the issue. Flatties also don't have swim bladders so it wouldn't bother them either. Conditions were spot on and the only thing I could think of is pressure.
Our coast is doomed. The cod aren’t around in the North East either-there used to be so many more of them. As you said, you've got to be the one angler out of 100 to catch a cod because they're so thinly spread. Personally, I’ve stopped targeting cod because you’re more likely to catch something else. I think it’s due to rising sea temperatures and bottom trawlers. I tried for cod in West Scotland too with no luck, as well as at various marks around the North East: low water rock marks, cliff marks, deep water rock marks, and piers. A few weeks ago, I went to the Isle of Man for a couple of days, and there are so many pollack there, you get one after another. This could be because they’re semi-pelagic fish, so they’re less affected by bottom trawlers compared to cod.
Because of all this, I feel like the UK is becoming more suited to summer fishing, and lures are becoming more effective than they used to be, since you can target more species in the summer now. I find flapper rigs with smaller hooks work better than pulley rigs, as smaller fish don’t create enough tension to hook themselves-so it’s better to catch something than nothing.
35cm size limit for cod? That’s tiny-hardly a decent fillet. And yet, the regulations are so much stricter for sea bass. But honestly, I don’t think this will make much of a difference to the cod population with bottom trawlers still around. One solution to the winter problem could be embracing eating more whiting, like Scotland, Ireland, and other countries do. In America, flounder is eaten all the time.
Hi there, I’m from Morecambe Bay and I have a boat, not done much cod fishing but if you fancy a trip out for free then your welcome
That would be great. I’ll pay for the fuel or supply bait though only fair! If you have Facebook give us a message (Ricky baker)
@ I’m not on facebook but I can ask my daughter to message you are you on LinkedIn
I’m not unfortunately, ask your daughter too and I’ll drop you a text if you like. Cheers mate
My daughter has sent you the message pal
When was this session mate?
Did you figure out the lack of Cod?
Couple nights ago, the cod are around it’s just there’s that few it’s pot luck on where you will find them all over the west coast, there’s that many marks suited for them, just about picking the right one on the day
@@Ukpredatorfishing Just to note the fish you did catch have no swim bladder therefore not bothered by pressure changes 😉
Deeper water you think then? Had no luck at st bees last week either. Going north east tomorrow so hopefully that will pay off
@@Ukpredatorfishing Deeper water this time of year is where the crabs head out so that'll add that issue to the mix.
I reckon barometric pressure was the issue.
Flatties also don't have swim bladders so it wouldn't bother them either.
Conditions were spot on and the only thing I could think of is pressure.
@@richardjones2811I’d have thought they would be at st bees, fairly deep there, will keep trying anyway, cheers for the pointers!