Recent content by johnf

Tynemouth pier is an absolute disgrace Dave. Every tunnel opening from the four posts to the end is full of cans, plastic bottles, plastic bags and waste. there’s a lot of dirty, uneducated sea anglers out there unfortunately.

Reg I've a pal wanting sinkers. He has lead to go 50/50. Pm me. ps Your message box is full

Stolen from a house burglary in Wallsend last week. Could you please look out for a Century Fireblade Sport being offered. Red shrink tube and purple whippings. Thanks John

UK to withdraw from international fishing arrangement - BBC News The government is to end an arrangement that allows other countries to fish in UK waters, it has been announced. The convention allows Irish, Dutch, French, German and Belgian vessels to fish within six and 12 nautical miles of UK...

Was wondering how the total weights caught this year in club comps compare to previous years? Personally I've had an awful season but there again I'm not that good to start with!

"Pull me nightie down when your finished"?

Yes, damn those people for thinking they could have been saving lives! If you trespass on private property and advertise the fact with a 5,000,000 candle power head torch, especially when waves are coming over the pier then you're asking for trouble.

The UK Coastguard paged the Brigade after a member of the public had contacted them stating that she could see a number of lights at the seaward end of the North Tyne Pier. At the time the weather conditions were poor with waves breaking over sections of the pier and heavy rain showers. Brigade...

Cheers Reg. Got a real bargain. Thanks for the sinkers as well. Top notch!

Good stuff. I enjoy reading your about your annual trip David.

RNLI report says you were also cut off by the tide? Very lucky man! Had you not fished that mark before?

Well done Steve and Emma. Is that the first mackerel of the season?

South Shields Coastguard rescue as man is swept out to sea after breaking his ankle - Chronicle Live