Latest Fishing Reports: Somerset
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02/2024
Fishing Report by William Webber
on Golden west/C-Cheetah (Minehead, Somerset)
Feb 2024 by William Webber
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After losing weeks due to storm After storm we have managed a few days here and there targeting mixed big species including some big huss , spurdog, conger, smoothhound, rays with some nice whiting to be put in the mix. Pics of double shot to follow
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04/2023
Fishing Report by Ryan Casey
on Meerkat (Portishead, Somerset)
Apr 2023 by Ryan Casey
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We have decided this winter to move Meerkat away from Weymouth and go chase the Bristol Channel Cod/ Rays and base the boat in Portishead, what is located just off the M5 so an easy drive from all direction.
This far up in the Bristol Channel offers loads of shelter from all directions of wind so we are more likely to get out fishing in more wind unlike Weymouth in the winter months, Even in the high winds because of the amount of land surrounding the Channel and the shallow waters, this helps the seas to stay calm so more time out there finding those Cod.
The fishing (Cod/ Rays)
Cod fishing in the Bristol Channel best way to describe it is you are shore fishing but on a comfy boat instead of climbing in the mud/ rocks. Well and Meerkats lovely hot kettle going all the time.
Main way is up-tiding with big worm and squid bait, Followed by patients and fresh baits every 15-20 minutes. You can still down tide as the water is shallow even in the fast tides a 12oz/1lb lead will bounce back nicely in the 20ft of water.
With Meerkat being such a big deck space we are hoping you can even fish 2 rods if your happy to bring enough bait for this. You’d have the option to have 1 up-tiding and 1 down tide to give you the best chance.
The biggest thing to remember this is Cod fishing so it can be slow and a patient’s game at times but also can be rewarding Almost like Turbot fishing. So please don’t expect massive numbers of Cod all the time and treat it as a day out away from work. Meerkat Will have a full set of 8 up-tiding gear so if you haven’t got the gear you haven’t got to worry.
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09/2021
Fishing Report by Michael Webber Griffiths
on Teddie Boy Charters (Minehead, Somerset)
Sep 2021 by Michael Webber Griffiths
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The weather continues to be kind and in this past week has produced some absolute beauties!!!
We have managed several decent Bass best going 11lb 2oz for Mark, along with some more double figure pollock, Spotted Ray to 4lb, Blonde Rays, decent sized Bull Huss aswell as usual, bream, congers, hounds, tope, odd codling and triggerfish to.
We do still have a limited availability through October, November and Decmeber for individuals or whole boat bookings!!! ☎️ 07894 536672 to book today.
Diary for 2022 is open, so if you are looking for just a general day at sea or something more specialised such as Sharking, Ilfracombe Multiple days, Wrecking/Reef, Bassing, Cod or something else then call us today.
Individuals and Groups Welcome
Beginners and Experienced Anglers Welcome
Onboard Toilet, Side Door for easy access and hot drinks supplied. View Boats Page
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03/2020
Fishing Report by Michael Webber Griffiths
on Teddie Boy Charters (Minehead, Somerset)
Mar 2020 by Michael Webber Griffiths
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Over the past few days the wind has eventually allowed us to get out fishing, we have been targeting the following species on these trips (Blonde Rays, Thornback Rays, Spotted Rays, Small Eyed Rays, Cod, Congers, Whiting, Smoothound, Spurdog, Bull Huss). The Rays we have been catching have been well into double figures infact some blondes around 20lb. Bull Huss have been to 15lb these provide excellent sport for anglers of all abilities. Cod have been making regular appearances on trips and can be targeted using worm and squid baits. The methods that have been used are downtide and uptiding with mackerel, squid, blueys and worm baits presented on a pennel hook running ledger rigs.
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22/09/2018
Fishing Report by Scott Shepherd
on Atlantic Blue (Minehead, Somerset)
22 Sep 2018 by Scott Shepherd
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With a one day break in the wind, we would manage to get out for a bit of fishing. The problem today would prove to be the rain as it rained all day and really dampened the spirits.
Nonetheless, it would be a day filled with banter meeting a bunch of lads who haven't fished on the boat for a couple of years for the first time but who would prove to be a great bunch of lads. Fishing the local marks for rays, congers, huss and other species was the plan and one which went as well as could be hoped. The fishing wouldn't prove to be tearing, but it would be steady and the guy who wanted some dogfish to take home would be happy with 5 nice ones to take away!
Despite the weather, we would manage some congers, huss, dogfish and a small, but welcome, Blonde Ray of around 8lb. Chatting in the pub afterwards, the lads all stated that they had enjoyed their day and that they are usually luckier with the weather so are keen to book up some trips for next year including, hopefully, a trip down to fish around Lundy.
Thanks lads for a great day despite the weather and I look forward to seeing you all again soon! View Boats Page
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24/09/2018
Fishing Report by Scott Shepherd
on Atlantic Blue (Minehead, Somerset)
24 Sep 2018 by Scott Shepherd
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Monday 24th September 2018 saw us heading out to try some marks further down channel than we had ventured before. We started off anchored up on a mark in between three of the other boats out of Minehead that day catching dogfish. With mostly fish baits and a few cocktail baits on board, we managed a couple of small Bull Huss in amongst the dogfish. As we lost the tide in close, we headed for the Ivy Stone for more Bull Huss and Dogfish. Having been pestered by small bites on larger baits, Roy Sparks switched to a flapper rig with smaller hooks and managed to land a 3-Bearded Rockling of 2lb 10oz for a new boat record, well done, Roy!
As we lost the tide there, I decided to head for a mark that the late Arthur Talbot showed me a few years ago and from where we have had some big fish including Tope, Congers, Smoothound and Bull Huss. We got there right at the end of the ebb tide and we swinging around from the off. As the tide held us more or less straight, we started catching fish. We had a few small congers and dogfish before Pete Austin's rod would bend into something a bit better that he and I both hoped would be a Bull Huss. When the fish hit the surface, it wasn't just a Bull Huss, it was a big Bull Huss that tipped the scales, witnessed by another angler, at 16lb 4oz and would set a new boat record. What was even better for me was that my best mate had finally, after 33 years of trying, beaten his personal best Bull Huss and set himself a difficult, but not impossible, target to beat.
A short while later, Roy Sparks would be in the action again, this time with a dogfish. As I can hear the sighs of disappointment, I would like to point out that this fish of 2lb 6oz sets a new boat record that took us to 3 new boat records for the day!
We headed back up channel to try for some rays before heading for home but, alas, the rays would prove elusive and all we would manage would be a few more baby tope, dogfish, huss and congers. As I headed the boat for the harbour, we were all satisfied that it had been a brilliant day and that they all wanted to come again soon and try to beat some more personal bests and boat records.
Pete remarked to me as we rounded the end of the harbour that he has done 4 trips with me this year and has landed specimen fish on every one. He's had 3 Small-Eyed Rays over 12lbs, a Bull Huss of 16lb 4oz and Smoothounds to around 14-15lb (all of which were returned to fight another day!). Proof that you can't keep a good angler down and that I can, on my days, find the fish! View Boats Page
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04/11/2017
Fishing Report by Paul Bowden
on Off The Hook (Watchet, Somerset)
4 Nov 2017 by Paul Bowden
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With the cod starting to show in the channel and places getting booked why not give use a buzz 07815867805
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20/04/2017
Fishing Report by Shaun Collins-Lindsay
on Reel Deal (Watchet, Somerset)
20 Apr 2017 by Shaun Collins-Lindsay
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On the 20 April Clive and myself set off from Hampshire heading for North Devon to go fishing for Porbeagle sharks the closest realitive to the Great White. The day was perfect slightly over cast with light winds and a light tide. We arrived at Ilfracombe and met up with Dan our skipper on Reel Deal. We set off on our journey heading south towards Lundy Island, once we were past the Island Dan Checked the drift while the tackle was being set up. 6 rods were put over the side all set at different depths, the chum buckets were put out and the slick flattens the water nicely with all the dead baits sitting perfectly in the slick, it now was a waiting game. Whilst we were waiting for the either a screaming reel or waiting to see our floats start bobbing we started fishing for Pollock and Mackerel. A couple off Pollock were caught, Dan said that we were about to approach the reef were he would expect to catch a Shark. He wasn't wrong Dan noticed the middle float disappear, it was on and the battle started. This was a big Porbeagle she made lots of big runs but as we had a small team on board we all shared the pain. The way this shark was fighting Dan knew we were into a really big Porbeagle Shark, this fish would turn out to be the biggest fish that I have ever landed topping my black Marlin from Kenya. So after an hour and half of being beaten up by this powerful shark, she had tired and I was given the honours to bring her up to the boat. After a couple of desperate runs she came up to the boat, when she surfaced everyone was flabbergasted at the size of her, this Porbeagle was full of pup and massive in the range of 450lbs - 500lbs. Dan was going to tag her but as she had put up such a spirited fight we all agreed to release her straight away with out putting any more stress on her. She swam away from the boat perfectly back to the depths. So straight back into the fishing hoping to catch another monster it wasn't long until one broke the surface swimming around our floats , again everyone waiting in anticipation for those reels to start screaming but nothing happened, the hours past and we were just about to head for home when one of the reels started screaming the fight was on, this fish was using the boat to its advantage giving me a merry dance around the boat but after 15 Mins this shark managed to shake the hook. This was a fantastic day on board Reel Deal with a great skipper Dan Hawkins who put us on the Shark and what a Shark it was. Porbeagle 450lbs - 500lbs
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26/02/2017
Fishing Report by Paul Bowden
on Off The Hook (Watchet, Somerset)
26 Feb 2017 by Paul Bowden
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With the weather against use we managed to get out and found some fish. So with the break in the weather and spaces available why not give use a call 07815867805. We are also running a two day plaice competition with two more boats Spot on charters and Obbesion charters Dates are 5-6th June. For more information get in touch.
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03/01/2017
Fishing Report by Paul Bowden
on Off The Hook (Watchet, Somerset)
3 Jan 2017 by Paul Bowden
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Well what a start to the year with the pollack moving in and the big fish starting to show. It's time to start looking at getting out there to get in on the action so give us a call.
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