Sunday 23rd November 2025
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08.20hrs Sandsend
Spillman, Whitby, wins Open
Andrew Spillman - 6 lb 03 oz
Low water 11.24hrs, 1.7m, 991mbar, 5°C, TR 3.6m
Sunday, Whitby Sea Anglers held their 46th annual Open match, and for the first time it was the captor of the Heaviest Single Fish that won the 1st Place prize of £750 sponsored by Wilf Nobles Plant Hire and Construction in conjunction with Mariner A.
Anglers woke up to heavy rainfall, which by match start 10.00hrs had started to ease and the day gradually brightened-up. The early SWesterly winds 14-30mph shifted in direction but not strength, throughout the day, finishing on a NWesterly by match end 16.00hrs.
Sea state, basically flat with some very localised SEasterly swell, thick with colour, which on the flood died off as the winds shifted. Fishing the last 1½hrs of ebb and 4½hrs of flood 89 seniors and 4 juniors had 6hrs fishing ahead of them to catch that ‘one’ fish!
The weigh-in, at Whitby Rifle Club, thanks to Jason Ebison, Bernard Vasey & Chairman William Atkinson oversaw 26 successful anglers weighing-in 50 assorted fish - 36 codlings, 8 bleggs, 4 whitings, 1 billet, & 1 wrasse for 94 lb 14 oz [Av 1 lb 14 oz].
Local angler Andrew Spillman, The Carrs, Sleights, won, with a codling of 6 lb 03 oz winning £750.
In the Superpool, sponsored by ticket sales, and split 2/3rd 1/3rd went to Mark Thomas - 8 lb 01½ oz (5) & Phil France - 7 lb 00½ oz (5) £296 / £148 respectfully.
Sadly, no lady nor junior angler weighed-in, and no flat fish were recorded.
Result:
Sunday, Whitby Sea Anglers held their 46th annual Open match, and for the first time it was the captor of the Heaviest Single Fish that won the 1st Place prize of £750 sponsored by Wilf Nobles Plant Hire and Construction in conjunction with Mariner A.
Anglers woke up to heavy rainfall, which by match start 10.00hrs had started to ease and the day gradually brightened-up. The early SWesterly winds 14-30mph shifted in direction but not strength, throughout the day, finishing on a NWesterly by match end 16.00hrs.
Sea state, basically flat with some very localised SEasterly swell, thick with colour, which on the flood died off as the winds shifted. Fishing the last 1½hrs of ebb and 4½hrs of flood 89 seniors and 4 juniors had 6hrs fishing ahead of them to catch that ‘one’ fish!
The weigh-in, at Whitby Rifle Club, thanks to Jason Ebison, Bernard Vasey & Chairman William Atkinson oversaw 26 successful anglers weighing-in 50 assorted fish - 36 codlings, 8 bleggs, 4 whitings, 1 billet, & 1 wrasse for 94 lb 14 oz [Av 1 lb 14 oz].
Local angler Andrew Spillman, The Carrs, Sleights, won, with a codling of 6 lb 03 oz winning £750.
In the Superpool, sponsored by ticket sales, and split 2/3rd 1/3rd went to Mark Thomas - 8 lb 01½ oz (5) & Phil France - 7 lb 00½ oz (5) £296 / £148 respectfully.
Sadly, no lady nor junior angler weighed-in, and no flat fish were recorded.
Result:
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1st - Andy Spillman, The Carrs
2nd - Pete Dunn, Scarborough 3rd - Josh Williamson, Bridlington 4th - Andy Clyde, Scarborough 5th - Chris Scaife, Filey 6th - Phil Arliss, Filey 7th - Andy Crowe, Scarborough 8th - John Hepton, Washington 9th - Ryan Collinson, Robinhoods Bay 10th - Phil France, Scarborough 11th - Denis Thompson, Lythe 12th - Mark Thomas, Scarborough 13th - Joe Harrison, Filey 14th - Dave Ward, Guisborough 15th - Keith Lee, Durham 16th - Davey Turnbull, Darlington 17th - Neil Inglis, Whitby 18th - Carl Twidale, Hartlepool 19th - Ged Charlton, Sunderland 20th - Paul Short, Guisborough 21st - Rob Allison, Liverton 22nd - Rob Taylor, Whitby 23rd - Brian Harland, Whitby 24th - Sam Lunn, Marton 25th - Dave Perrett, Whitby 26th - Mike Saunders, Guisborough |
6 lb 03 oz
4 lb 12 oz 4 lb 10 oz 4 lb 04 oz 3 lb 13½ oz 3 lb 10 oz 3 lb 08 oz 3 lb 01½ oz 3 lb 01 oz 2 lb 14½ oz 2 lb 13½ oz 2 lb 10½ oz 2 lb 05½ oz 2 lb 05½ oz 2 lb 05 oz 2 lb 03 oz 2 lb 01 oz 1 lb 12½ oz 1 lb 11 oz 1 lb 10½ oz 1 lb 09 oz 1 lb 06½ oz 1 lb 05 oz 1 lb 02½ oz 1 lb 01 oz 11½ oz |
Codling
" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Wrasse Codling " " " Whiting |
Heaviest Bags of Fish {HBoFish} - Super Pool sponsored by ticket sales - 2/3rds / 1/3rd - £445
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2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - 7th - 8th - 9th - 10th - 11th - 12th - 13th - 14th - 15th - 16th - 17th - 18th - 19th - 20th - 21st - 22nd - 23rd - 24th - 25th - 26th - |
Mark Thomas, Scarborough - 4 codlings, 1 blegg
Phil France, Scarborough - 3 bleggs, 2 codlings Chris Scaife, Filey - 2 codlings Andy Spillman, The Carrs - 1 codling Pete Dunn, Scarborough - 2 codlings Phil Arliss, Filey - 2 codlings Neil Inglis, Whitby - 2 codlings, 2 whitings, 1 billet Andy Clyde, Scarborough - 1 codling, 1 blegg Josh Williamson, Bridlington - 1 codling John Hepton, Washington - 2 codlings Joe Harrison, Filey - 2 codlings, 1 billet Andy Crowe, Scarborough - 1 codling Ryan Collinson, Robinhoods Bay - 1 codling Denis Thompson, Lythe - 1 codling Dave Ward, Guisborough - 1 codling Keith Lee, Durham - 1 codling Brian Harland, Whitby - 2 codlings Carl Twidale, Hartlepool - 1 codling, 1 blegg Davey Turnbull, Darlington - 1 codling Dave Perrett, Whitby - 2 codlings Sam Lunn, Marton - 1 codling, 1 blegg Ged Charlton, Sunderland - 1 codling Paul Short, Guisborough - 1 codling Rob Allison, Liverton - 1 wrasse Rob Taylor, Whitby - 1 codling Mike Saunders, Guisborough - 2 whitings |
8 lb 01½ oz
7 lb 00½ oz 6 lb 06 oz 6 lb 03 oz 5 lb 12½ oz 5 lb 10 oz 5 lb 08 oz 5 lb 02½ oz 4 lb 10 oz 4 lb 04 oz 4 lb 01½ oz 3 lb 08 oz 3 lb 01 oz 2 lb 13½ oz 2 lb 05½ oz 2 lb 05 oz 2 lb 05 oz 2 lb 03½ oz 2 lb 03 oz 1 lb 15 oz 1 lb 12 oz 1 lb 11 oz 1 lb 10½ oz 1 lb 09 oz 1 lb 06½ oz 1 lb 05½ oz |
£296.66
£148.34 |
50 assorted fish - 36 codlings, 8 bleggs, 4 whitings, 1 billet, & 1 wrasse for 94 lb 14 oz [Av 1 lb 14 oz].
Presentation
Good evening, ladies & gentlemen, many thanks for fishing our 46th Annual Open our first Heaviest Single Fish match.
Before we start with the prize giving, please could we all show your appreciation to Em & Paul our bar staff here at Whitby Rifle Club for their hospitality.
It is important to thank our sponsors, and name members who have also sponsored this event - without whom we could not hold this popular local event.
With a First place prize of £750 made up of:
£500 from Wilf Nobles Plant Hire & Construction, Ruswarp and £250 from Mariner A - courtesy of Steve Ingleston.
Special Prizes:
10th Place £50 Grosvenor Hotel - Ryan & David Collinson
13th Place £50 - Davey Turnbull
15th Place - £30 - NR Carpets, Whitby
20th Place £100 - James Moore & Steve Ingleston
Leading Lady £25 - James Moore
Heaviest Flat Fish £25 - Rich Deadman.
Over 65yrs £25 - Davey Turnbull
Liam Costin at Coso’s Tackle 2x £25 vouchers.
Keith & Heather at Keith’s Sports.
The Junior section sponsored by WSAA members:- Colin Stainthorpe, Bernard Vasey, Denis Thompson, Rob Taylor, and myself.
£100 sponsored by Denis Thompson, Neil Eglon, Dylan Goldsmith Colin Stainthorpe & Rob Taylor.
Please show your appreciation to our weigh-masters, Bernard Vasey, Jason Ebison & chairman William Atkinson
And many thanks to my wife Chris for the food & with Lacy for selling the raffle tickets.
If you have not bought any tickets, there is still time!
There are some great prizes including Sunday lunch main course for two at Sneaton Castle, donated by Sneaton Castle.
£25 gift voucher from The Wilson Arms, Sneaton.
£40 voucher from Sheveling wine estate, Robinhoods Bay.
Two tripods, an Icon & a Golds, and a tackle bag [Craig Dalton]
An assorted of booze, chocolates, and other fishing accessories.
Dave Perrett is on hand to help with your prize selection.
Hopefully I have not forgotten anyone.
Match Facts:
89 seniors & 4 junior(s) fished
26 anglers weighed-in
No lady, nor junior weighed-in, and no flat fish was recorded.
Before the presentation I asked who owned a white Vauxhall, XXXXXX as the land owner had complained it had been parked irresponsibly. Too close to a gate through which some large horses had struggled to gain access.
The owner owned up, and I sincerely hope the message has got through to all, to park responsibly, as we are incontact with local land owners.
Before we start with the prize giving, please could we all show your appreciation to Em & Paul our bar staff here at Whitby Rifle Club for their hospitality.
It is important to thank our sponsors, and name members who have also sponsored this event - without whom we could not hold this popular local event.
With a First place prize of £750 made up of:
£500 from Wilf Nobles Plant Hire & Construction, Ruswarp and £250 from Mariner A - courtesy of Steve Ingleston.
Special Prizes:
10th Place £50 Grosvenor Hotel - Ryan & David Collinson
13th Place £50 - Davey Turnbull
15th Place - £30 - NR Carpets, Whitby
20th Place £100 - James Moore & Steve Ingleston
Leading Lady £25 - James Moore
Heaviest Flat Fish £25 - Rich Deadman.
Over 65yrs £25 - Davey Turnbull
Liam Costin at Coso’s Tackle 2x £25 vouchers.
Keith & Heather at Keith’s Sports.
The Junior section sponsored by WSAA members:- Colin Stainthorpe, Bernard Vasey, Denis Thompson, Rob Taylor, and myself.
£100 sponsored by Denis Thompson, Neil Eglon, Dylan Goldsmith Colin Stainthorpe & Rob Taylor.
Please show your appreciation to our weigh-masters, Bernard Vasey, Jason Ebison & chairman William Atkinson
And many thanks to my wife Chris for the food & with Lacy for selling the raffle tickets.
If you have not bought any tickets, there is still time!
There are some great prizes including Sunday lunch main course for two at Sneaton Castle, donated by Sneaton Castle.
£25 gift voucher from The Wilson Arms, Sneaton.
£40 voucher from Sheveling wine estate, Robinhoods Bay.
Two tripods, an Icon & a Golds, and a tackle bag [Craig Dalton]
An assorted of booze, chocolates, and other fishing accessories.
Dave Perrett is on hand to help with your prize selection.
Hopefully I have not forgotten anyone.
Match Facts:
89 seniors & 4 junior(s) fished
26 anglers weighed-in
No lady, nor junior weighed-in, and no flat fish was recorded.
Before the presentation I asked who owned a white Vauxhall, XXXXXX as the land owner had complained it had been parked irresponsibly. Too close to a gate through which some large horses had struggled to gain access.
The owner owned up, and I sincerely hope the message has got through to all, to park responsibly, as we are incontact with local land owners.
Open Rules: Please park responsibly, ensure access for landowners & emergency services.
See below for full list.
See below for full list.
Main presentation:
The winner in 1st Place - Andrew Spillman etc
The winner in 1st Place - Andrew Spillman etc
Top three anglers
1st - Andrew Spillman & Chairman William Atkinson
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2nd - Pete Dunn & Chairman William Atkinson
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3rd - Josh Williamson & Chairman William Atkinson
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Superpool, sponsored by ticket sales:
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Heaviest Bag of Fish Sweeps
£ 445.00 split 2/3rd 1/3rd |
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1st Heaviest Fish Mark Thomas
8 lb 01½ oz (4 codlings, 1 blegg) [£296.66] |
2nd Heaviest Fish Phil France - 7 lb 00½ oz (2Codlings, 3 bleggs) [£148.34]
Over 65yrs £25 - sponsored by Davey Turnbull was won by Denis Thompson, Lythe.
A few announcements:
Jamie Richardson memorial match Sun 7th Dec
Bell Trophy - Sun 8th Feb 2026
Lucky Ticket Draw, for those who did not weigh-in sponsored by Whitby Sea Anglers.
1st - £15 Neil Eglon
2nd - £5.00 raffle tickets Andrew Waters
Many thanks for fishing and see you next year.
Peter
We will now draw the Raffle
Jamie Richardson memorial match Sun 7th Dec
Bell Trophy - Sun 8th Feb 2026
Lucky Ticket Draw, for those who did not weigh-in sponsored by Whitby Sea Anglers.
1st - £15 Neil Eglon
2nd - £5.00 raffle tickets Andrew Waters
Many thanks for fishing and see you next year.
Peter
We will now draw the Raffle
Open match prize table [inc Dave Perrett]
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Members contributions for the raffle - many thanks
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WSAA Members match results - 'day match rules' - cannot win both, HFish takes preference.
10 codlings, 2 whitings - 19 lb 04 oz (Av 1 lb 10 oz)
17 fished
10 codlings, 2 whitings - 19 lb 04 oz (Av 1 lb 10 oz)
17 fished
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1st - Ryan Collinson - 1 codling
2nd - Denis Thompson - 1 codling 3rd - Dave Ward - 1 codling 4th - Brian Harland - 2 codlings 5th - Davey Turnbull - 1 codling 6th - Dave Perrett - 2 codlings 7th - Paul Short - 1 codling 8th - Rob Taylor - 1 codling 9th - Mike Saunders - 2 whitings |
3 lb 01 oz
2 lb 14 oz 2 lb 06 oz 2 lb 05 oz 2 lb 03 oz 1 lb 15 oz 1 lb 11 oz 1 lb 07 oz 1 lb 06 oz |
HBoFish winner
HFish winner |
Sponsors
Many thanks from all at Whitby Sea Anglers
Wilf Nobles Plant Hire & Construction £500
Mariner A £400
£20 each from: Denis Thompson, Neil Eglon, Colin Stainthorpe, Bernard Vasey, William Atkinson
Junior sponsors: Peter Horbury, Bernard Vasey, Col Stainthorpe, Denis Thompson, Rob Taylor
NR Carpets, Whitby £30
Heaviest Flat Fish £25 Sponsor Richard Deadman
£50 Grosvenor Hotel Robinhoods Bay
James Moore, bait collector £100
Over 65yrs HSFish £25 - Davey Turnbull
Sneaton Castle, Sunday Lunch vouhcer [12th October 2025]
£25 Wilson Arms, Sneaton, meal voucher [Sun 2nd November 2025]
£40 gift card from Bay Vineyard - Sheveling Wine Estates [Mon 3rd November 2025
Eskdale Fisheries - Fish & chips for two - James Verrill
Keith's Sports, Saltburn-by-the-Sea - assorted fishing equipment
Trenches, Whitby, Fish & Chips meal for two
Coso's Tackle Scarborough - Two £25 vouchers [won by Paul Short & Ged Charlton]
Members Raffle prizes
Many thanks
Many thanks
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William Atkinson
Dave Perrett Peter Horbury Brian Harland Col Stainthorpe Bernard Vasey Jason Ebison Neil Eglon Denis Thompson Paul Short Davey Turnbull Rich Deadman Mike Saunders James Moore Rob Taylor Eric Chadwick Roman Chadwick Jnr Steve Ingleston Dave Ward Ryan Collinson Craig Dalton |
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Quality Street, supplies Lady & juniors trophies Open Food, Bottle rosé wine Bottle Cava Grace O’Malley Whiskey & Tumblers Heroes chocolates Foxes Fabulous Cookies Bottle red wine Bottle of Whisky Assorted Fishing accessories Two cases of lager Bottle red wine Tub of Xmas Celebrations Bottle white wine 1x Golds tripos, 1x Icon tripod, 1x tackle bag |
S - Sponsors to the main event - many thanks
Club Rules: 23. Inappropriate use of 'social media forums', against the Committee or fellow members will be deemed as bringing the club into disrepute. Offenders will be brought before the Committee, which may result in expulsion.
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New and approved Open Match Rules
Open Match meeting Tues 28th Oct 2025
[Note the WSAA Open is now a Heaviest Single Fish match]
Open Match meeting Tues 28th Oct 2025
[Note the WSAA Open is now a Heaviest Single Fish match]
Open Competition Rules 2025
Exclusion of Liability - Neither the Club nor its Officials or Committee shall be liable for any damage to property, loss, death or injury caused to any full and temporary Open members arising from their participation in any competitions held by the Club.
• Insurance - It is recommended that all full & temporary Open members shall insure themselves against damage, loss, death or injury arising from the sport of Angling including their participation in any competition held by the Club.
• Competitors must present a correctly filled-in, and valid ticket to the weigh-master.
• Defaced or photocopied tickets will not be accepted by the weigh-master.
• Ticket sales cease at 10.15hrs on the day, and are non-refundable.
• Please park responsibly, ensure access for landowners & emergency services.
• No competitor can fish from midnight on the day of the match.
• Competitors can only use one rod for fishing at any time.
• Amalgamation of catches is not allowed.
• Competitors must manage and maintain their own rod at all times, strictly no rod holding for another competitor for baiting up nor moving a kit/bait bag(s).
• The use of drones or bait launchers is prohibited.
• Assistance may be given to cast out, gaff, lift, or land fish, but only competitors must strike and play fish for themselves.
• Only two hooks may be used at any one time or one twin point (no treble hooks).
• No hooked fish, that is fast/irretrievable, can be ‘tied off’ whilst the angler continues to fish with another hook & trace. {ie cutting line and tying to an anchor point and retrieved once tide has ebbed off} You may however remain in contact with the fish and recover as tide ebbs.
• Juniors (under 17yrs) can win a Senior prize with a Junior entry fee ticket.
• Juniors must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
• Fish presented at the weigh-in, must be retained un-gutted and be available for examination up to 30 minutes after the weigh-in.
• All fish to be taken home, and not be placed in public litter bins - thank you.
• The following are not eligible to be weighed-in: Eels, Rockling, Rays Bream, and Lumpsuckers.
• Size limits are: Skate 46cm wing tip to wing tip. Bass 42cm [max 2 in line with Government guidance], Codling, Coalfish, Pollock, Wrasse 35cm, Whiting seniors 31cm [juniors 27cm], Haddock 30cm, Plaice 27cm, Flat Fish 25cm, Pouting 25cm. Any attempt to weigh-in an undersized fish will result in total disqualification, total bag chucked out
• Any objections must be lodged with the officials during the weigh-in, or they will not be entertained.
• In the event of a dispute then the organisers will adjudicate and have the power to disqualify, any evidence be it photos, or video of suspected cheating to be presented to the Committee at the earliest opportunity.
• Any competitor in breach of the rules will be disqualified.
• Boundaries ~ Skinningrove Beck to Coble Landing, Filey, and Whitby Harbour seaward side of the swing bridge.
• At 5.00 pm a WSAA committee member will stop any late anglers joining the weigh-in, in the event of a queue.
• Prizes - One Fish, One Prize, strictly No 3rd party collection, must be in the room.
Exclusion of Liability - Neither the Club nor its Officials or Committee shall be liable for any damage to property, loss, death or injury caused to any full and temporary Open members arising from their participation in any competitions held by the Club.
• Insurance - It is recommended that all full & temporary Open members shall insure themselves against damage, loss, death or injury arising from the sport of Angling including their participation in any competition held by the Club.
• Competitors must present a correctly filled-in, and valid ticket to the weigh-master.
• Defaced or photocopied tickets will not be accepted by the weigh-master.
• Ticket sales cease at 10.15hrs on the day, and are non-refundable.
• Please park responsibly, ensure access for landowners & emergency services.
• No competitor can fish from midnight on the day of the match.
• Competitors can only use one rod for fishing at any time.
• Amalgamation of catches is not allowed.
• Competitors must manage and maintain their own rod at all times, strictly no rod holding for another competitor for baiting up nor moving a kit/bait bag(s).
• The use of drones or bait launchers is prohibited.
• Assistance may be given to cast out, gaff, lift, or land fish, but only competitors must strike and play fish for themselves.
• Only two hooks may be used at any one time or one twin point (no treble hooks).
• No hooked fish, that is fast/irretrievable, can be ‘tied off’ whilst the angler continues to fish with another hook & trace. {ie cutting line and tying to an anchor point and retrieved once tide has ebbed off} You may however remain in contact with the fish and recover as tide ebbs.
• Juniors (under 17yrs) can win a Senior prize with a Junior entry fee ticket.
• Juniors must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
• Fish presented at the weigh-in, must be retained un-gutted and be available for examination up to 30 minutes after the weigh-in.
• All fish to be taken home, and not be placed in public litter bins - thank you.
• The following are not eligible to be weighed-in: Eels, Rockling, Rays Bream, and Lumpsuckers.
• Size limits are: Skate 46cm wing tip to wing tip. Bass 42cm [max 2 in line with Government guidance], Codling, Coalfish, Pollock, Wrasse 35cm, Whiting seniors 31cm [juniors 27cm], Haddock 30cm, Plaice 27cm, Flat Fish 25cm, Pouting 25cm. Any attempt to weigh-in an undersized fish will result in total disqualification, total bag chucked out
• Any objections must be lodged with the officials during the weigh-in, or they will not be entertained.
• In the event of a dispute then the organisers will adjudicate and have the power to disqualify, any evidence be it photos, or video of suspected cheating to be presented to the Committee at the earliest opportunity.
• Any competitor in breach of the rules will be disqualified.
• Boundaries ~ Skinningrove Beck to Coble Landing, Filey, and Whitby Harbour seaward side of the swing bridge.
• At 5.00 pm a WSAA committee member will stop any late anglers joining the weigh-in, in the event of a queue.
• Prizes - One Fish, One Prize, strictly No 3rd party collection, must be in the room.
Published Thurs 24th Apr 2025
Last edit Tues 2nd Dec 2025
Last edit Tues 2nd Dec 2025