Latest Fishing Reports: Galloper
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16/06/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
16 Jun 2024 by Scott Belbin
Sorry I've been quiet this week, I've been offshore most of the week and my phone gave up the ghost too.
Despite the unsettled weather we have managed to get our trips out and find a few fish as well. I lost a lot of pictures with my phone but we've seen some nice bass and hounds the last couple of days so I got a few pictures for you. Other species over the last few trips include thornback rays, tope, dogfish, whiting, dabs, pouting, plaice and even a Conger eel. I have availability for full boat bookings and individual spaces this week and next not all dates advertised.
Next spaces on
21/06- 8 spaces @ £60pp
23/06- 7 spaces @ £60pp
25/06- 6 spaces @ £60pp
29/06- offshore tope 5 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
30/06- offshore tope trip 5 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
01/06- offshore tope trip 6 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
Please contact 07956411528 for more information -
06/06/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
6 Jun 2024 by Scott Belbin
The summer fishing is now in full swing. The other day we started off catching bass on lures, then at anchor for the best of the tide and back on the lures on the way home. Rick was top rod with the anchored fishing with some nice hounds up the 13lb and a lovely bass. There were also whiting, dogfish, pouting, dabs and tope caught. All in all a pretty typical general trip for the time of year with pleasant weather and some decent fish.
I have spaces for tope trips and availability for full boat bookings and individual spaces over the next few weeks so please get in touch to join us. Not all dates advertised
Next spaces
13/06- offshore tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
15/06- offshore tope trip 2 spaces @ £100pp
16/06- offshore tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
21/06- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
23/06- general trip 9 spaces @ £60pp
25/06- general trip 7 Spaces @ £60pp
Please contact 07956411528 for more information -
04/06/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
4 Jun 2024 by Scott Belbin
Aside from the bass the hounds keep coming in too, some days there are lots of smaller fish other days the stamp can be great. As is the sport from these hard fighting fast fish which never disappoint. Although bass and hounds make up most of our catches on general trips there's still one or two rays, dogfish, whiting, dabs and other species mixed with them. Offshore we are mainly targeting tope and bass at the moment. I might put together a fatty trip if there's enough interest.
Next spaces on
05/06- 5 spaces @ £60pp
06/06- 4 spaces @ £60pp
09/06- 4 spaces @ £60pp
13/06- tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
14/06- tope trip 1 space @ £100pp plus bait
15/06- tope trip 2 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
16/06- tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
Not all availability is advertised
Please call for more information on 07956411528 -
02/06/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
2 Jun 2024 by Scott Belbin
The bass fishing continues to be good at the moment. There have been some quality fish showing on many of our trips and at times large numbers too. Bottom fishing is normally producing the better fish and the bigger numbers are coming on lures when conditions suit. As well as bass our general trips are producing good hounds, tope, rays and several other species too.
The weather is forecast to improve and I have spaces this week on general trips as well as boat availability.
Next spaces on
05/06- 5 spaces @ £60pp
06/06- 5 spaces @ £60pp
09/06- 7 Spaces @ £60pp
13/06-offshore tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
16/06- offshore tope trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
Other dates not advertised please call for availability on 07956411528 -
29/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
29 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
This time of year is great for variety so I thought I'd share some of the different species we've caught lately. Garfish, lobster, tope, bass and hounds on our general trips. The scad was offshore but a proper jumbo one so thought I'd share it.
Spaces this week on Friday and next week on Wednesday and Thursday
Next spaces on
31/05- 7 Spaces @ £60pp
05/06- 6 spaces @ £60pp
06/06- 6 spaces @ £60pp
09/06- boat available from £528 or 10 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information
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27/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
27 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
It's not just bass coming out at the moment. The hound fishing has been good at times too. We had a great evening with Tony and the lads the other night. Hounds were our main aim and they were feeding well from the first cast. Kevin started us off and Neil wasn't far behind. There were lots of double figure fish and the biggest falling to Neil at 18.5lb. unfortunately around 1lb smaller than his pb (caught around 15 years ago on one of my previous boats) but still a great fish. Tony had a nice little stingray and along with the 30 odd hounds we had lots of bass and other bits and bobs.
Next spaces
29/05- offshore tope trip 2 spaces @ £100pp
30/05- offshore tope trip 2 spaces @ £100pp
31/05- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
05/06- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
24/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
24 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
Come rain or shine the fishing has been good this week. Numbers of hounds and bass and some nice fish amongst them. The lads have kept a few bass each trip with many more returned. The hounds have been feeding well at times and there have been some decent double figure fish coming out too. Making up the rest of the catches are dogfish, whiting, dabs and tope.
I have spaces remaining this weekend and into next week
Next spaces
27/05- 3 spaces @ £60pp
28/05- boat available for offshore or general trips
29/05- 2 spaces @ £100pp
30/05- 3 spaces @ £100pp
31/05- 8 spaces @ £60pp
02/06- boat available for offshore or general trips individuals welcome
Please contact me on 07956411528 -
21/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
21 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
Well there's a first time for everything! I've often seen a hooked bass chased by other bass as we bring it in. It happens with lots of fish where I gather they are confused by the excitement of the hooked fish and don't want to miss out. However they normally shy away as they near the boat. But on this occasion I was able to net the non-hooked bass before netting the one he was chasing! We've caught two on one hook and even caught them on the grips of the weight but you can tell there are a lot of bass around when I can just pluck them from the sea without the need for a rod!
So you may have gathered there are plenty of fish out there at the moment and I have spaces this week.
Next spaces are
26/05-6 spaces @ £60pp
27/05- 7 Spaces @ £60pp
28/05- offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
29/05- offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
30/05-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
02/06- boat available for offshore or general trip. Individual spaces or boat bookings welcome
Please call 07956411528 -
19/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
19 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
The fishing over the last week or two has really turned a corner and it suddenly feels quite like summer. Obviously the weather has been great too and we have been busy catching lots of fish.
Some days the bass have been in great numbers on lures and baits. Smooth hounds are here in numbers and sizes vary from one day to another. The biggest in the last few weeks has been over 18.5lb. we have even seen quite a few tope mixed in on our general trips too which is hopefully a good sign for the tope season. I will report on this once we have finished as normal so please don't wait for reports before you book.
Next individual spaces are this Tuesday (21st) then over the bank holiday weekend. Please call 07956411528 for more information -
17/05/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
17 May 2024 by Scott Belbin
It's not all about the bass! There are still a few thornback ray showing along with the bass, smooth hounds, dogfish, whiting and dabs ect. They might not be as numerous as a few years ago but the other day we had 8 rays as well as 25-30 hounds and over 50 bass. There were several other species caught including the first tope of the year for us.
I have spaces aboard Galloper from this weekend onwards for individuals and groups.
Next spaces
19/05-3 spaces @ £60pp
21/05- 8 spaces @ £60pp
25/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp
26/05- boat available from £528 or 10 spaces @ £60pp
27/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information
