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Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Where did all the fish go on Wednesday?


Looks like a spectacular light show this fine, calm morning as the sun begins to throw light into the sky from below the horizon...


half an hour later and the hues are warmer and more pronounced...


giving hope for those caught out at sea...


with the weather pattern dictating landings most of the boats are now back at sea with little fish landed this morning...


there's no mistaking the Admiral Gordon's day signal - which strictly speaking should not be flown in port - the day signal indicates that the vessel is using towed gear like a trawl and should be given way to...`


over on the end of the North quay there are signs of life aboard one of the beam trawlers...


currenlty like a fish out of water, the high-speed punt Barracuda waits for orders...



today's auction was all over by 7am...


thought the market was full of quality fish from the inshore boats...


like these mackerel...


and there were a few sharks about to...


boxed and ready to go...