slinky kate "trip out" 26th Aug 2013

[Norman]

Not a catch report as there's not really anything much to report other than a few fish but all the wrong kind ....

however, whilst fishing alongside the lads on Rainbow Star I caught a slight glimpse out the corner of my eye of what I took to be a dolphin break surface , blow air and dive about 50 yds or so from the boats, we all waited a moment then all was revealed, not a dolphin, far too big ...... but what I now know to be a minke whale.
(I know now after a little research here ..... http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/species_details.asp?inst=18&species_id=121 )
It was about somewhere around the 25+ foot I guess looking at slinky kate as being 21 ft long.
I grabbed the camera with anticipation and it did break surface again but a little further away. It seemed like forever as the head surfaced then dived before the rest of the body followed and I waited to catch and snap a glimpse of the dorsal fin ... for recognition purposes.
I understand now after looking at the site above why it seemed so long before the dorsal fin appeared, this is because it is about two thirds of the way down the body (almost at the tail). At least this confirms our recognition..........

apologies for the picture quality but it was a bit away and only one chance

Rainbow Star




The Minke Whale ...




Apart from the lack of fish it was a beautiful day out in the best sea and sunshine I've seen in a while

cheers

norm

 

[The Jester]

Not a catch report as there's not really anything much to report other than a few fish but all the wrong kind ....

however, whilst fishing alongside the lads on Rainbow Star I caught a slight glimpse out the corner of my eye of what I took to be a dolphin break surface , blow air and dive about 50 yds or so from the boats, we all waited a moment then all was revealed, not a dolphin, far too big ...... but what I now know to be a minke whale.
(I know now after a little research here ..... http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/species_details.asp?inst=18&species_id=121 )
It was about somewhere around the 25+ foot I guess looking at slinky kate as being 21 ft long.
I grabbed the camera with anticipation and it did break surface again but a little further away. It seemed like forever as the head surfaced then dived before the rest of the body followed and I waited to catch and snap a glimpse of the dorsal fin ... for recognition purposes.
I understand now after looking at the site above why it seemed so long before the dorsal fin appeared, this is because it is about two thirds of the way down the body (almost at the tail). At least this confirms our recognition..........

apologies for the picture quality but it was a bit away and only one chance

Rainbow Star




The Minke Whale ...




Apart from the lack of fish it was a beautiful day out in the best sea and sunshine I've seen in a while

cheers

norm

Special moments those Norm .....was it after a Slinky Shad...

 

[Chris-scott]

Lovely day it was mate, that was us on the small red rib, did lads on rainbow manage anything? Nothing but mackerel and whiting for us tried lots wrecks up to 7 mile

 

[KeithB]

Skully on the Rainbow Star had an 11lb ling not sure what else.

 

[kingcod deano]

Sometimes its not about the fishing and them pics confirm it cracking day afloat Norman

 

[Norman]

Lovely day it was mate, that was us on the small red rib, did lads on rainbow manage anything? Nothing but mackerel and whiting for us tried lots wrecks up to 7 mile

Hi Chris, didn't realise it was you ..... yes, great day weather and sea wise ...... but where have all the cod gone ? not even too many mackerel either today


norm

 

[Norman]

Sometimes its not about the fishing and them pics confirm it cracking day afloat Norman

Aye Deano, well said ......

norm

 

[KeithB]

Great capture Norman, taking a risk pointing a camera at Skull though

 

[Norman]

Great capture Norman, taking a risk pointing a camera at Skull though

It's OK Keith, I used a filter ......

whilst making sure just what kind of whale it was I looked at a few googles and you tubes ......

here's one .... Minke Whale - YouTube

haha it's brilliant, watch the video first its pretty good and not very long ........
but then read the comments on it ...... keep reading down class ......

see what you think ....

norm

 

[kayos]

Norman I saw three Minkies out of Whitby this summer, but got photos of just the sea!

Great photo, well done!

 

[Chris-scott]

Hi Chris, didn't realise it was you ..... yes, great day weather and sea wise ...... but where have all the cod gone ? not even too many mackerel either today


norm

Havnt a clue haha not a single cod or ling between the 3 of us in 11 hoyrs out we had plenty mackerel but were scarce til about 4 oclock then we filled our bags with fresh

 

[jonny_s]

Well done on getting the photo Norman. I'm sure that experience will mean more than a few cod in the bag

 

[northeast1]

Seems strange that the fish just vanished again, we struggled on Saturday as well.

 

[northeast1]

Did you give St Marrys a try? was thinking of taken my mam up for a couple of hours mid-week but pointless if its dead.

 

[oldessox]

Great pic of the whale Norman, I've seen them a few times but never managed a picture , they always seem to be on a mission to get somewhere
I had a great day out today , I brimmed the tank with the intention of visiting every wreck in the North Sea till I found some fish and bagged up on the first wreck I stopped at , a box of nice cod and a 10 lb pollock .
I've still got virtually a full tank for the next time

 

[Norman]

Great pic of the whale Norman, I've seen them a few times but never managed a picture , they always seem to be on a mission to get somewhere
I had a great day out today , I brimmed the tank with the intention of visiting every wreck in the North Sea till I found some fish and bagged up on the first wreck I stopped at , a box of nice cod and a 10 lb pollock .
I've still got virtually a full tank for the next time

Nice one Ray, seems they're just a little north for us then
Had a lazy day out today 10.00am start so didn't go far thus, like you I got an almost full tank for next weekend too ...lol straight out 5.00am


Rich, didn't try St Marys as just a short trip but had a mind too just no time .....

norm

 

[northeast1]

Nice one Ray, seems they're just a little north for us then
Had a lazy day out today 10.00am start so didn't go far thus, like you I got an almost full tank for next weekend too ...lol straight out 5.00am


Rich, didn't try St Marys as just a short trip but had a mind too just no time .....

norm

5am!!! i went out at 5am the other day and it was pitch black i was shocked how quick the winter is comming in.

See you out there next weekend i am sure

 

[Chris-scott]

Did you give St Marrys a try? was thinking of taken my mam up for a couple of hours mid-week but pointless if its dead.

We tried st marys today richy still nothing water was bit murky close in only couple mackerel there today