Stumbled upon some old fishing pics of Whitby

[mr motorola]

My uncle gave me a few pictures to scan for his daughters 21st birthday party and while sorting through the photos we dropped on a couple of old fishing photos that were taken 1980-90 time.

 

The photos were taken aboard the SEA TREK (old one) chartered by Stu Johnson

See what you think................

 

 

 

The big lad is my father , no longer with us.

 

Lol Senior

 

My father posing with his catch

 

no idea what they were laughing at!!!!

 

It's not a disgusting picture if you look closer , Lol has a lings swim bladder and is impersonating....well you get the picture.

 

Dave Easton with a 30 pounder.

 

Dave again with another biggie.

 

anyone remember the old scarborough reels , i do very well , thats me holding it. A cracking reel they were too.

 

Lol Senior

 

My dad again.

 

Lol Senior with his false teeth taken out , not a pretty sight. In the background is Noel Fawcus.

 

The infamous Harry Bentham

 

And finally , for now this one...Stu Johnson is pictured on the bow of the Sea Trek. Can you recognise any other boats in the picture?

[robc22]

great pics.....looks like they had some great trips back then.

[John E Ashford]

The original Sea Trek is now Heartbeat, skippered by Kevin.

 

The one at the front left was Heather of Burnham, skippered by Paul Eddon, who now owns and skippers Trot-On.

[mr motorola]

The original Sea Trek is now Heartbeat, skippered by Kevin.

 

The one at the front left was Heather of Burnham, skippered by Paul Eddon, who now owns and skippers Trot-On.

 

Well done John.

The boat next to the Sea Trek is / was the Cyanita skippered by George Tabor and the yellow one at the back was the Sea Roma skippered by Steve Goodwill??

[Brian Carragher]

Bit of a blast from the past there Mr M

[Deepseacodmaster]

Great photos karl

Thanks for posting them

[mr motorola]

Bit of a blast from the past there Mr M

 

Yes it sure is Brian. The thing is , like most fishermen i suppose , that some very memorable times / things happen when you are young and fishing and they stick out very vividly (with me anyway) and i love to sit down with any old pictures of my younger years fishing and reminisce through them with a big smile on my face.

 

Which gets me to thinking , isn't fishing a truely great pastime and sport for that matter, which unites people and forms friendships along the way all in the quest for the elusive 'catch of a lifetime'?

I've had some fantastic times and laughs along the way , some with friends and most with total strangers who in turn have become very good friends. New and old , alive and no longer with us , fishing really does bring people together and share in the same goal.

I suppose other hobbies and pastimes do the same but would you agree that theres nothing better than going out with the optimism of catching the dream fish , sharing a laugh and a bit of banter with friends and strangers all in a struggle (in all weather) of dropping a line in the water?

 

All i say is god bless fishing.

[WALCOTT]

LOVELY PHOTOS CARL...ITS NICE TO SEE...HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING...GOT MY FIRST BOAT TRIP FOR 2YRS ON 18TH OF SEPT FROM SOUTHWOLD...JUST BEEN TOO BUSY WITH THE PHESANT AND PATRIDGES

[Paddy.W.]

Yes it sure is Brian. The thing is , like most fishermen i suppose , that some very memorable times / things happen when you are young and fishing and they stick out very vividly (with me anyway) and i love to sit down with any old pictures of my younger years fishing and reminisce through them with a big smile on my face.

 

Which gets me to thinking , isn't fishing a truely great pastime and sport for that matter, which unites people and forms friendships along the way all in the quest for the elusive 'catch of a lifetime'?

I've had some fantastic times and laughs along the way , some with friends and most with total strangers who in turn have become very good friends. New and old , alive and no longer with us , fishing really does bring people together and share in the same goal.

I suppose other hobbies and pastimes do the same but would you agree that theres nothing better than going out with the optimism of catching the dream fish , sharing a laugh and a bit of banter with friends and strangers all in a struggle (in all weather) of dropping a line in the water?

 

All i say is god bless fishing.

 

Good evening Carl.

A proper blast from the past, great to see and so reminisant of those wonderful times, day's when a good pair of eyes to pick up the mark's ashore was all the navigational equipment that was needed for a great day's fishing.

Sat looking at your photograph's got me thinging back to the day's when all the skipper's met at the car park cafe to sort out the morning's party's and tackle was bought at Blue Star Angling Suplies and the Co op was a coal yard.

Names such as Winspear, Graham, Toes and Tony Smirthwaitete, name but a few, all good skippers of their day.

Those days bait fishing was the main stay and jig fishing was very much in its infantsy.

Great times, it has been most interesting to have advanced along with the everlution of gear and methods which are of cause still evolving but I have to say a piece of correctly presented bait is still my favourite method and still gives me the greatest pleasure.

Although I have to say I have had over time had a few good days on perks and hope to have many more.

Regards

Charles.