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  • 02/2023 Fishing Report by phillip browning on Braveheart II (Wallasea Island, Essex)

    Feb 2023 by phillip browning

    Report on-board Braveheart II

    As we move towards the spring of 2023, it's that time of year again that BRAVEHEARTII is lifted from her mooring and into the yard for a few short weeks to prepare for the season ahead which includes checking running gear, replacing anodes, the fabrication and fitting of a new stainless bench seat etc etc. A thorough clean and polish and relaunch ready for the season ahead. On reflection 2022 was a great year weather wise and fishing ,and i had the pleasure of fishing with many new faces, from total novice to seasoned pro's as stated previously the thornback ray numbers were down on previous years but were still around in enough numbers to keep the anglers happy. The bass fishing fishing seems to keep improving on and around the sandbanks of the river crouch and the Thames estuary with better average sizes. Smoothound fishing has always been my passion and excitement especially in shallow water and we have had some clonkers this year that rip lines from the reels at a tremendous rate of knots! Catching high doubles in 7ft of water is about as exhilarating as it gets and we lost over a hundred yards of line to a fish last year that eventually broke free after a 20 minute battle. The shorter localised trips have proved successful will families, novices and experienced Anglers alike and at times the fishing has been amazing and not forgetting species, like sole, flounder ,eels, dabs and juvenile tope! I will still be offering these trips at £260 for the whole boat for up to 6 Anglers 5-6 hours and the same for 5-6 hour evening trips
    Our regular trips are 10 hours and details can be found on our website braveheartcharters.com
    I look forward to 2023 and welcoming back all last years anglers and plenty of new faces too!
    Tight lines
    Phil ( skipper ) BRAVEHEARTII

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Braveheart II
    Mon 19/05/2025 2 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass, hounds, Ray's. Bass / Smooth-hound / Thornback Ray.
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    Thu 22/05/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass, hounds, Ray's. Bass / Smooth-hound / Thornback Ray.
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    Mon 02/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Thornback Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.
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    Wed 04/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Thornback Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.
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    Tue 10/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Stingray (Common) / Thornback Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.
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    Wed 11/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Stingray (Common) / Thornback Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.
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    Thu 12/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Stingray (Common) / Thornback Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.
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    Mon 16/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Stingray (Common) / Smooth-hound / Thornback Ray / Tope.
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    Thu 19/06/2025 6 Spaces £70.00pp
    Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Stingray (Common) / Smooth-hound / Thornback Ray / Turbot.
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    Wed 25/06/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp
    Need 6 more for trip go-ahead. Bass / Dab / Plaice / Smooth-hound.
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