44kg cod from tynemouth..info wanted

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jonnynez1

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hi all,belive it or not but a 44kg cod was caught in nets 3 miles off tynemouth in the late 70;s.it was caught by a blyth trawlerman and it apperaed in local newspapers..there is a photo of it as i used to have a copy but cant find it..i would like it for a slideshow im doing ..does anyone know any info,have the pic or know anybody in the local newspapers i could contact,thanks.

p.s....when you see the pic you realise why i want it,lol..and no that isnt a typo saying 44 kg...yup thats what she weighed back on tera ferma
 
Johnny
remember it well, it was sold to a Blyth fishmonger who I belive gave it to an old folks home. Best place to try for a photo would be the archives at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, but you would have to be pretty precise with the date or you could have a long search. Could give them a ring to see what they say.
 
Charlton said:
Johnny
remember it well, it was sold to a Blyth fishmonger who I belive gave it to an old folks home. Best place to try for a photo would be the archives at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, but you would have to be pretty precise with the date or you could have a long search. Could give them a ring to see what they say.
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I'm sure I've got a pic of it somewhere.....
 
Hello,

I remember that fish, I'm sure it was in the local press, an absolute monster of a fish we as anglers can only dream about.

If you ever get the chance read "COD" by Mark Kurlansky, a great book and it lists fish of 211 pounds!!

Regards Ian.
 
Ian Alexander said:
Hello,

I remember that fish, I'm sure it was in the local press, an absolute monster of a fish we as anglers can only dream about.

If you ever get the chance read "COD" by Mark Kurlansky, a great book and it lists fish of 211 pounds!!

Regards Ian.
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Brilliant book, well worth rading, and a great insight into catches of years gone by. It makes you realises how we have destroyed the wealth of the sea
 
Sorry its not the best quality Jonny, I knew I had the press cutting somewhere though. It was caught in 87, not the late 70's though - is this the same fish? It weighed 100lb and was caught 5 miles off Blyth.

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Jeez, my fish-bag would be a mere nose-bag to a thing like that! :o Wouldn't fancy lugging one of those off the end of the Emblestones!!
 
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