Tope are a regular catch during the summer months with fish regularly taken to 40 lb plus.  Action can be hectic with catches upwards of 30 fish per trip.  Fishing should be limited to two rods per boat as regular multiple hook-up are not uncommon especially when packs of males are on the prowl.

Best Area : West of Lune Buoy.  

Safety Note: Caution must be exhibited when fishing this area, there is a lot of commercial traffic passing though including the latest generation of high speed supercats.  Radar Reflectors and sharp eyes are a must.

Alan Taylor with a magnificent winter Cod of 23lb 11 oz. This  was the largest specimen caught  during the 2000/2001 winter season on the Fylde coast.  Alan also had a fish just over 16lb on a previous session.

Both fish came from the rough ground near to Rossall to Black lug.

Dave Wilson aboard LouiseB II at the Cork Small Boat Festival 2001 in Ireland with a Blonde ray of just over 13Lb. LouiseB II on their first trip to Cork finished a highly credible sixth place in the Stena Line sponsored festival. The Event attached over thirty five (35) boats to this annual Irish competition, with contestants travelling from all over Ireland and England to attend.  Louise B II Crew included Skipper Steve Bateson, Dave Wilson and the infamous "John  Boy" Picture not included.!!

Kevin Pannett (Taurus) with two excellent early spring Bass of 7lb 8 oz and 6lb 4oz which fell to Peeler Crab on an after work evening session.

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