Cod Show Up for Fireworks at the Edinburgh Winter Angling Shore League 2024 - Round 3

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Match three of the 2024 Edinburgh Winter League was fished on the 8th of November at Newhaven Breakwater on a windless evening.  With 480 fish counted and many more caught the fishing was anything but calm! 

Flat Calm Evening on Newhaven Breakwater

The 31 anglers turning up to fish match 3 of the Edinburgh Winter Shore League at Newhaven had a busy night. 480 size fish were caught among the anglers with the usual Whiting & Dabs in abundance. Good news for the Cod anglers with stormy nights ahead, a good number of larger Codling were caught too (the biggest at 47cm, and 19 others over the legal size limit) One angler managed six Cod over 35cm in his 20 fish bag. Fantastic to see numbers of fish this size on the local coastline.

Longest fish of the night was a surprise 59cm dogfish caught by Stuart Macfarlane, the guys fished in a beautiful flat calm and were treated to the occasional display of fireworks in the distance!

Sponsored by Fishingmegastore and Cox & Rawle this match series promotes the excellent fishing available close to the city and an opportunity for anglers of all abilities to fish alongside experienced anglers in a competitive social setting. 

Catch Results:

Winner on the night was Gav Owen (a Newcastle based match angler). 1st. Gav Owen 36 fish for 837 2nd. Gus Brindle 36 fish for 830 3rd. Scott Emmerson 31 fish for743

Banked Species included:
  • Whiting
  • Dabs
  • Codling
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder

Well Stocked Rig Box


Top Methods: 


With calm conditions on a small tide most anglers opted to fish 1-3oz weights with heavier style grip leads not being required. Fish were caught at all ranges on the night. 

Top baits was definitely Mackerel, whether fished as the main bait or tipped on worms baits like lugworm.

Continental style rods or sea quiver tip style rods are suited to this style of fishing in calm conditions due to their increased sensitivity, matched up with a fixed spool reel loaded with relatively light (0.35) line.
Cox & Rawle Flatfish Rig, ideal for scratching conditions

Full Results:

Match 3 Results

Standings:

Standings After Match 3

Next Match:

Match 4 is  on Friday, 21/11/24, Newhaven  Reg 6-6.15pm at Western Harbour View EH6 6PG

Pre-booked pegs only and bookings to be made via Facebook by contacting Ian Campbell. Speak to the staff at Edinburgh Angling Centre for more details and tips on sea fishing in the city.

Seven-match 2024 Edinburgh Winter Shore Angling League fishing within the Edinburgh City Limits.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall Prizes £100+£50, £60+£30 and £40+£20 Vouchers (total of top 5 scores)
Weekly Cash Pot Prizes, PENN Sea Sea League Points, All levels welcome 


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