71lb halibut caught at whitby

[big cod]

One of the private boats caught a 71lb halibut yesterday it was weighed at whitby angling supplies and is now a new port rod caught record a belter of fish and it was caught on a 4" sidewinder it took over 40 minuites to land what a fish.

paul.

 

[Charlton]

that is some fish, would appreciate any details and of course a photo

 

[codseeker]

caught on a 5/0 hook

 

[canman]

Getting a reputation down there for good halibut, that's a cracking fish, well done the angler.

 

[KeithB]

Someone on Facebook posted "He's just standing there for the halibut" Classic.

 

[craig3697]

the chap in the photo is called allan boat name is blizzard, been out with him a few times when had caravan at Whitby, very good skipper and angler

 

[Charlton]

the chap in the photo is called allan boat name is blizzard, been out with him a few times when had caravan at Whitby, very good skipper and angler

Craig do you know his full name

 

[lambengland]

Phenomenal fish!

 

[craig3697]

hi sorry cant remember his full name but i could get it if you wanted, we drank in the same bar in Whitby and he took me and my mate out now and again, which gave me the urge and desire to buy my own boat which is now berthed in Hartlepool marina.

 

[Charlton]

hi sorry cant remember his full name but i could get it if you wanted, we drank in the same bar in Whitby and he took me and my mate out now and again, which gave me the urge and desire to buy my own boat which is now berthed in Hartlepool marina.

would appreciate it if you could Craig