Mersey Codling

[jonathon]

What are the chances of Mersey shore caught cod at the mo? I know the boats are getting them and I know shore anglers are getting some but if I make the 100 mile trip there what are my chances of a cod of above 2lb?

[007cod]

Hi

We have been fishing a few times along Otterspool (Liverpool)side, and Jaguar House
Not seen anything caught above 2lbs. Have only caught lots of whiting,flounder, and small Codling. People have told us of catching 5 - 6 lb cod from Jaguar House. But not seen any caught on our visits. Boat fishing is good.. try and book yourself on one of those...
Good few boats offering trips some nice fish being caught...in addition to those shown on this forum.

Regards

Andy

[jonathon]

Boats sounds good. Long time no cod
Know a good boat that serves tea and has a toilet?

[007cod]

Hi

Total sea Fishing magazine January 2006 issue has a cracking article on the Mersey Cod and all the boats operating from the Mersey. Article gives tips, tactics for boat fishing the River. Listed are all the boats operating on the River during Cod season.


Jensen - Tony Parry 07785 118135
they have two boats.

Olivia Jean
07990 512512

Warrior
07970 945763/01352

Atlantis
07973 923366

Merlin
07787 521458

Mersey Lass
07771 682259

there are more and all listed in the Mag...

Give them a try ...

All the Best

Andrew

[basscatcher]

Have seen loads of reports of codling from the shore all around the Mersey. Seems average are 2 to 2 1/2 lb and some being caught at 5 to 6lb.

Your best bet would be Mariners Wharf on the Liverpool Side with Black lug and Squid baitsbeing tops. Some decent size whiting also being caught.

I reckon that the Wirral Marks like Perch Rock and Vale Park (at low water) are also worth a try.

[martinw]

Ive travelled from north wales and fished perch rock quite a lot over xmas, and to my experience and the other locals ive chatted to there are only very small codling coming off there, no-one ive spoken to has heard of any sizable ones caught, doesnt mean someone wont get lucky though.

[stevescaff]

on mersey 2morrow what best bait any good fish been caught

[martinw]

From what ive been told fresh or frozen black lug, squid and frozen crab if you can get it. only thing i can suggest is have a sift through some of the more recent threads on the forum, that might give you a better idea. martin.

[davvy]

Fresh lug and mackerel will do it. I spoke to a group of anglers leaving New Brighton today and they had a lot of whiting and a couple of codling.