Latest Fishing Reports: Galloper
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09/05/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
9 May 2025 by Scott Belbin
As we would expect at this time of year there's been a great mix of species coming out lately. The bass have really increased in numbers and they are now most definitely here and feeding well.
Smooth-hounds often make up a large amount of our catches and there are some decent ones showing too.
There's been a few rays mixed in too which is nice to see and among the other species there have been a few dabs and even a nice sole came out the other day.
It won't be long before we start our tope trips and I am looking forward to our first plaice trip of the year too.
Please get in touch if you want to join us.
I have spaces from this weekend onwards.
Next spaces
11/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
17/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp
22/05- plaice fishing @ £110pp
17/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp
24/05- boat available for individuals and groups
26/05- boat available for individuals and groups
27/05- boat available for individuals and groups
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information -
07/05/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
7 May 2025 by Scott Belbin
The bass are clearly coming on the feed now as they stop spawning and they are HUNGRY! Young Sam showed the lads how it's done yet again catching 3 sizable bass amongst the schoolies. There were some other decent bass caught too as well as some not so decent as you can see by Sam's dad Steve's basslett! Steve did redeem himself though with a beautifully marked female thornback. Unfortunately we didn't get as long as I wanted on the hounds but we did get a few small ones before the weather pushed us off.
Weather and tides look great for this weekend and I have spaces for individuals and groups over the coming weeks.
Next spaces
11/05-9 spaces @ £60pp
25/05- boat available for individuals and groups
26/05- boat available for individuals and groups
Not all dates advertised
Please call 07956411528 for more information
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05/05/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
5 May 2025 by Scott Belbin
It's always great to see a family out catching fish and making memories together. Even though the weather had turned a bit we were still able to find loads of fish for everyone and some nice hounds. We couldn't fish where we wanted to but managed 20 hounds, some small bass, loads of whiting and dogfish and a dab. The weather and tides are improving later in the week and I have spaces on Sunday and into next week.
Next spaces
11/05- 8 spaces @ £60pp
17/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp
22/05- 7 spaces plaice fishing ect offshore
24/05- boat available for individuals and groups
26/05- boat available for individuals and groups
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information -
02/05/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
2 May 2025 by Scott Belbin
It was lovely to see Jon and the lads out for their first time this year. The lads opted to target hounds with a chance of other stuff in some of the glorious weather we have experienced lately. Although we had hounds all day long it took me a while to find the better numbers as they weren't where I'd left them last time! The lads are kind enough to encourage me to fish with them. I don't often have time or room nowadays with a busy boat. I managed to luck out a decent bass which went just shy of 6lbs, thanks for netting it Alan. Unfortunately I was a bit slow with the net and Alan lost one a bit smaller than mine later on. I also had another chase up a pouting I reeled in later. Typically it ignored the pouting Jon already had out for bass ��.
The hound fish improved throughout the day and I struggled to drag the lads away from them in the end. I clocked around 40 hounds though there were probably more caught and I was a bit preoccupied with fishing and unhooking ect.
Whatever we caught it was a great day with lots of sport and always nice to see the lads.
I still have spaces this weekend aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex please call 07956411528 for more information.
Next spaces
04/05- 4 spaces @ £60pp
05/05- 5 spaces @ £60pp
10/05- 4 spaces @ £60pp
11/05- boat available for individuals and groups
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30/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
30 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
The lads from Norfolk police were down the other day for one of their boat matches. we went for some mixed fishing with the hope of some rays, hounds and bass. Thankfully they all made an appearance and despite a slower start than the expected we had a busy afternoon with a good few rays but current standards. Dick would have easily won if his third one hadn't snapped the trace at the net. Instead Graham took the money and deservedly so with a nice bass and roker helping with his points.
Fishing has been great the last few weeks with an abundance of fish from hounds, bass and dogs through to rays, whiting and other species.
I have spaces for groups and individuals over the weekend and coming weeks aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex please call 07956411528 for more information.
Next spaces
04/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
05/05- 7 spaces @ £60pp
10/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp
11/05- boat available for individuals and groups
17/05- 5 spaces @ £60pp
22/05- plaice fishing offshore £110pp
26/05- boat available for individuals and groups
Not all dates advertised -
28/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
28 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
The smooth-hounds continue to show in fantastic numbers from brightlingsea. Saturdays trip saw Barry, mark and Steve have the boat to themselves. I gave them options of targeting rays, bass or hounds. The lads chose to go back on the hounds as they enjoy the sport and there's plenty of time to target bass in the coming months.
Our first mark produced a few hounds of a reasonable size but I wasn't happy so we had a short move and the next mark was busy from the first cast. The tide turned and numbers just improved throughout the day. There were still plenty of dogfish, a few whiting and a couple of pouting. Barry hooked a lovely ray which snapped his trace at the net and mark caught her boyfriend a short while later. I managed to get a couple of rods out too although things were a little hectic to say the least between making tea, netting and unhooking fish and the occasional tangle as a better fish made a mess of things. We fished two rods each although it was hard to keep both in the water at the same time. As the tide eased off we called it a day guessing we had around 20 hounds each. I was surprised when I counted up on the way home that we had 93! Not bad between 4 anglers! If I'd known then I would have been tempted to stay and go for 100! In all honesty it was hard to keep tabs amongst the chaos so there's every likelihood we had a few more than I marked down. We didn't have any double figure fish but a nice sporting stamp and busy fishing.
We have seen some fantastic numbers of fish lately in places but I am fortunate enough to have some great crews, a great boat and have far more experience than most skippers in the area.
I have spaces for groups and individuals over the next few weeks both midweek and weekends. Please contact me to check availability
Next spaces on
03/05- offshore trip 1 space @ £100pp
04/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
10/05-3 spaces @ £60pp
11/05- available for individuals and groups
Please call 07956411528 -
25/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
25 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
The fishing has been very good lately. Baits aren't lasting long at all before something gets hold of them. Smooth-hounds have been making up most of our catches. The last few trips we have averaged over 30 per day with our best days producing over 50. We haven't seen any monsters but loads of scrappy little hounds to put a bend in the rods. I'm between there have been a few rays and bass, absolutely loads of dogfish with a few whiting and pouting too.
It's a great time to get out and get a bend in the rod with the bass numbers picking up now for those who want something for the table.
I have spaces this weekend and over the coming weeks if you want to join us please call 07956411528
Next spaces
26/04- 7 spaces @ £60pp
27/04- boat available for individuals and groups
03/05-1 space @ £100pp
04/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
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23/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
23 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
It's been great to see a few rays showing at last. Unfortunately no huge numbers compared to a few years ago but enough to give us hope. We've seen a few each day over most of our last trips. The most being 8 in a day.
The smooth-hounds have been very numerous though. There's loads of small stuff with the biggest going 8lbs or so but all of them big enough to put a bend in the rods. To give you an idea of numbers we had 3 days in a row with over 30 each day, another day with over 50 and another with closer to 100 hounds ( I haven't had time to count up yet) .
The bass are here now and as these tides build I expect to see a few more sizable ones grace the net.
I have spaces this weekend so please get in touch if you want to join us aboard Galloper.
Next spaces
26/04- 9 spaces @ £60pp
27/04- boat available for individuals and groups
03/05- 2 spaces @ £100pp
04/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
Please call o7956411528 for more information -
21/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
21 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
The Easter break has seen us joined by plenty of young guns aboard Galloper. The weather even played ball at times. There's been loads of fish to be caught with dogfish queueing for our baits but thankfully plenty of smooth-hounds and even one or two rays and bass in between.
I always enjoy seeing the youngsters getting involved and it's great to see families sharing the angling experience together as I am fortunate enough to do with mine.
I'm sure there will be plenty more trips like this in the months to come.
We have spaces over this weekend for groups and individuals. Next spaces on
26/04- 9 spaces @ £60pp
27/04- boat available for individuals and groups
03/05- 2 spaces @ £100pp
04/05- 9 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411628 for more information -
19/04/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
19 Apr 2025 by Scott Belbin
The fishing continues to improve for us now. There's been some great numbers of small hounds around this week despite the blustery conditions. The lads had a steady stream yesterday, often two or three at at time . with other species filling in the gaps this week such as dogfish, whiting, rays and bass.
Weather looks good for the next couple of days and I still have spaces. If you want to join us please get in touch on 07956411528
Next spaces
20/04- 8 spaces @ £60pp
21/04- 5 spaces @ £60pp
26/04- 9 spaces @ £60pp
27/04- boat available for individuals and grups
