And now… its all about the fishing.

With August looming on us, the kids are all on holiday, and it been raining for two weeks, it can mean only one thing. Its definitely summer time here in the north-east. And that means no more swell or any chance of waves… No problem. Break-out the jet-ski, the diving mask and the kite-board… plenty more fun to be had – including some fine fishing. We’ve been eating very well recently on the freshest of fish direct from the Bay – Sea trout, mackerel and cod. Superb fresh fare !.

Cod from the Bay

This leads me (conveniently) into the plug for the first Beadnell Bay open-boat fishing competition.

Open Boat Fishing Competition Poster

Many fishing contest are run throughout the year here, and you will see shore-fishermen most days along the coast, but this is the first of a hopefully annual event for open-boats. Details are as follows;

• Taking place sunday 23rd August
• Heaviest fish only
• Top three heaviest fish win
• £100 cash prize
• £10 entry fee
• 9am start – lines-up 4pm -weigh-in 4.30-5pm
• Contact number – 07944 943181

If your looking for some inspiration, try the videos below, you might even hook one of them fellas…  :)