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  • 15/05/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    15 May 2023 by Scott Belbin

    The smooth-hounds have been showing in great numbers so far this year. Our best trip so far was very busy with me clocking 116 smooth-hounds for the day although I am sure I didn’t get them all. There were a few double figure fish mixed in there but the majority were smaller. Some of the biggest fish fell to Cem, Richard, Kevin and Nick. As usual they provided great sport on light tackle as did the rays, bass, whiting and dogfish we caught that day.
    Nick was also pleased to catch his first bass, not a bad way to start either at over 4lbs. I’m sure he would have been satisfied with the 2-3lber he had later in the day as his first one! Nick has been out with us a lot the last few weeks and seems to be reaping the rewards with decent days on rays, hounds, plaice and bass to his name. it’s always nice to be part of somebodies angling journey and nick is certainly putting in the effort.
    The hounds will be inshore in numbers until September and we should see plenty more good days and decent fish between now and then.
    I have plenty of spaces on general trips for full boat bookings and individuals. I also have spaces for tope, plaice and bass coming up soon so please get in touch.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    26/05- tope trip 4 spaces @ £100pp (own tackle required bait supplied at extra cost)
    27/05-tope trip 1 space @ £100pp (own tackle required bait supplied at extra cost)
    29/05-offshore plaice/bass trip 4 spaces @ £110pp worm required at extra cost
    05/06-8 spaces @ £60pp
    11/06-offshore tope trip 8 spaces @ £100pp (own tackle required bait supplied at extra cost)
    18/06-7 spaces @ £60pp
    19/06-9 spaces @ £60pp

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

  • 13/05/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    13 May 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Despite the decline in rays, Les Andrews and his crew have managed over 20 each trip the last couple of months. It may not be the big numbers we were seeing a few years ago but still a respectable amount together with a few bass and hounds. Barry had the biggest bass this trip. Once again no need for long arms and big fingers.
    i have room for full boat bookings this tuesday, thurday and friday.
    next individual spaces on
    20/05-1 space @ £60pp
    29/05-offshore trip 8 spaces @ £100pp
    05/06-8 spaces @ £60pp
    11/06-offshore trip 8 spaces @ £100pp
    18/06-8 spaces @ £60pp
    19/06-9 spaces @ £60pp

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

  • 09/05/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    9 May 2023 by Scott Belbin

    We had a very pleasant trip offshore the other day. With bright sunshine and no wind we headed for the horizon with lots of options depending on the conditions. We decided to give it a go for plaice as I felt conditions suited them and we had explored other options in previous trips. Several of the lads hadn't caught them before so we scrapped together some traces and gave it a go to see what was showing. The first drift showed signs of life with a nice plaice for Chris early on as well as several missed bites. Over the next few drifts we refined our rigs, the lads tuned into the bites and I smartened up our drifts. It was great to see some of the lads like Chris, Mick and Nick getting into this way of fishing. They may have never fished like this before but they were still catching a steady stream of fish with several double shots coming out. To be honest they were out fishing some of the more experienced lads at first! After the tide turned the fishing seemed to turn up a notch and by now everybody was catching. Wayne had a pretty little tub gurnard and there was a good number of dabs thrown in too. Not that we were complaining but dogfish were noticeable in there absence. Only around 6 came out all day. The lads kept 20 odd plaice for the pot and let as many again go. I must admit I thought there might be a few but it was as good as I've seen for Essex plaice fishing in years. Of course we would have liked to have seen more but around 40 plaice for the day as well as the other species made for a very pleasant trip.
    If you fancy joining us for some plaice and bass fishing in the coming months please get in touch and I will add you to my mailing list.
    Next spaces for other trips include
    20/05-1 space @ £60pp
    27/05-offshore trip 1 space @ £100pp
    29/05-offshore trip 8 spaces @ £100pp or full boat from £700
    05/06-8 spaces @ £60pp
    11/06-offshore trip 8 spaces @ £100pp or full boat from £700
    Other midweek dates available. Please call 07956411528 for more information or visit essexseafishing.co.uk for more information

  • 02/05/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    2 May 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Spaces this week aboard Galloper from Essex.
    We continue to see some nice rays aboard the Galloper. Not as many as we used to expect but enough to put a bend in the rod between the other fish. The numbers of bass are increasing each week. Boyd Rees had a lovely bass to start his trip off. Followed shortly after by a nice smooth-hound for Pete. There are a few more better hounds showing now and I look forward to getting among them in the coming weeks. In between there are lots of dogs and whiting to keep us busy too.
    Next individual spaces on
    Saturday 06/05- 7 spaces @ £60pp
    Sunday 07/05- 2 spaces @ £60pp please call 07956411528 for more information

  • 24/04/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    24 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin

    No need for extra long arms for bass pictures on board the Galloper. Al started his day off with this cracking fish which he returned.
    Spaces this week aboard Galloper from West mersea Essex please call 07956411528
    Saturday 29/04 offshore @ £100pp
    Sunday 30/04 general trip @ £60pp
    Monday 01/05 boat from £490 or 10 spaces @ £60pp

  • 17/04/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    17 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin

    We managed to get a few trips in with varied conditions last week. Small tides and strong winds limited our options at times but we were able to put a few miles in and found plenty of fish. the rays are down on numbers compared to recent years but there are still some nice fish amongst them. Bens group had the biggest of the week at 15.2lbs which is a very respectable fish. not least on a windy day and a very last minute trip.
    We had smooth-hounds on every trip and although there were no monsters they are widespread and numerous. Our best trip totalled around 30 hounds along with countless dogfish, whiting, dabs, roker and a bass.
    Mark was pleased with his first bass of the year to go with his first hounds too. Hopefully there will be plenty more where that came from.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    20/04-1 space @ £60pp
    22/04-1 space @ £60pp
    29/04-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
    30/04-10 spaces @ £60pp or full boat from £490
    07/05-5 spaces @ £60pp

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

  • 13/04/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    13 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Spaces this week aboard Galloper from West mersea Essex please call 07956411528 or Message 07791 859624.
    Weather looks good for the next few days. Spaces on Friday 14/04-3 @ £100pp , Saturday 15/04-1 @ £100pp and Sunday 16/04-7 @ £60pp
    The lads from Suffolk police had a great trip the other day with a complete contrast in weather to last month. They had 31 rays and a few smooth-hounds between loads of dogfish and whiting

  • 11/04/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    11 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin

    With fine weather and plenty of fish around I have too much to include in a single report so I will post a few short reports over the coming days.
    Of course not wanting to break a great British tradition bank holiday Monday was wet and windy. Not wanting to miss out on all the fish around we made the most of the working a big catamaran from the blackwater estuary. to be honest part of me enjoys the extra challenge of finding some decent fish in these conditions as well as having the place to myself.
    With the group largely made up of regular individuals pushed a fair way out in the hope of a mixed bag. Unfortunately as the anchor went down the rain set in and stayed with us for several hours. There were no shortage of bites from those pesky dogfish but several smooth-hounds amongst them. as the tide got going we saw some rays mixed in too and then our first bass for Alex. It was a nice little table sized fish which was followed soon after by another for Kevin. By now we were all soaked and the driest thing on the boat was Marks sarcastic comments about how the weather was improving! Thankfully the net was getting wet regardless of the rain. As I was making another cup of tea Barry called for the net telling me Mark was into something very lively. I put the tea on hold and we waited with baited breath to see what came out of the murky depths. to our delight a big bar of silver broke the surface and was guided expertly into my net by Mark. We quickly photographed and weighed her before returning her to the sea. We settled on a weight of 9.10lbs which certainly brightened up a rainy day for us. soon after the clouds cleared to reveal a bright but breezy afternoon. By the time we had started to dry out it was time to head home with some great fish for our efforts, obviously Marks bass was fish of the day and just goes to show you have to be in it to win it, we certainly wouldn’t have caught it from the sofa!
    SPACES THIS SUNDAY PLEASE SEE AVAILABLE DATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS REPORT.
    In general there are plenty of fish out there at the moment. Depending on where we fish there are hoards of dogfish and whiting around at the moment. These do keep us busy but can become a nuisance when they mask the hook which potentially prevents a better fish taking the bait. It is therefore worth checking baits very regularly at the moment.
    When we can find our way past these fish there are good numbers of thorn-back rays to be had. These may not be the same quantities as the recent past but we have enjoyed several days with 20-30 rays per day on board over the last few trips.
    The numbers of smooth-hounds are improving each week. these early fish make a very welcome addition to our catches. They are showing on most trips and we have seen several days with 10-20 mixed in with the rest of the fish. as the shore crabs start to peel in the next few weeks the numbers of bigger hounds should arrive.
    Its been nice to see a few bass coming out too. One or two table sized fish here and there with better numbers in some places than others. These too will increase in numbers over the coming weeks.
    Further afield we are chasing spurdogs, hounds, rays, bass and other species including the occasional codling off there too and with any luck a proper one at that.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    14/04-offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
    16/04- 8 spaces @ £60pp
    20/04-1 space @ £60pp
    22/04-1 space @ £60pp
    29/04-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
    30/04-individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

  • 03/04/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    3 Apr 2023 by Scott Belbin

    At last It really feels as though spring is in the air now. the daylight hours are getting longer, the sun is higher in the sky and temperatures are gradually creeping up. The fish notice these changes too and as the last set of spring tides came and went there has been a marked change in the species we are catching.
    The main bulk of the codling have gone now although we may see one or two mixed in over the coming months in places.
    The dogfish and whiting are very plentiful and ravenous too, these keep us busy in between the increasing numbers of thorn-back rays we are seeing.
    Although numbers may be down on the peak of the stocks we are seeing respectful numbers at the moment and should do for the next few weeks as they move inshore to breed and feed.
    There are a few more bass starting to show closer in too which is great to see and hopefully a good sign for the rest of the season.
    It is nice to see a few more smooth-hounds showing on our general trips too. Some have been very close in which is great to see and certainly livens the day up. We can catch these fish in numbers 12 months of the year aboard the Galloper nowadays if we fish the right places but never tire of seeing them. I am sure I’m not alone when I say I look forwards to some great sport from these fish in the coming months.
    Further afield we are chasing spurdogs, hounds, rays, bass and other species including the occasional codling off there too and with any luck a proper one at that.
    We had some good numbers of rays the other day although we had to work hard to find them. Barrie Senior and myself were neck and neck for top numbers throughout the afternoon although he managed to catch a couple of additional smooth-hounds which I think pipped it for Barrie. Most of the other lads had 2-3 rays each as well as vast amounts of whiting and dogfish and a pouting to boot.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    10/04-3 spaces £60pp
    14/04-offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
    16/04- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    20/04-3 spaces @ £60pp
    22/04-1 space @ £60pp
    29/04-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
    30/04-individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

  • 27/03/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    27 Mar 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Although I cant be sure how much longer the codling will hang around in numbers we have still been finding a few on our general trips.
    Ian had the boat booked for a match the other day. 9 lads with 1 rod each and 2 hooks permitted. Unfortunately we had to leave late and return early that day so our time was limited that day and the pressure was on. Luckily there were no shortage of fish to be caught with whiting and dogfish from the first cast. Often two at a time on all manor of rigs and baits. Mark fished slightly bigger baits and picked out the first codling of the day with another soon after before the tide died. We had a move over slack water and the lads glanced at the score sheets to get an idea of tactics for the rest of the day. by the time we arrived at our next mark the tide was well under way and the same direction as the wind now thankfully as it did freshen later in the day. I definitely saw some bigger baits going out for as the day went on and the lads were soon bringing in some high scoring double shots of dogfish as well as some rays. Steve had the biggest ray of the day but it wasn’t enough to wipe out all those dogfish the others had clocked up. Just as the tide notched off Ian and Graham came into their own with a nice run of codling each. I think Graham had one a cast four casts in a row. For a little variety there were even a few pouting too. It was a shame we had to head in relatively early but the lads still managed 13 codling 3 rays and stacks of other fish too.
    Our general trips have continued to produce numbers of codling and thorn-backs with lots of whiting and dogfish keeping us busy as well as a few other bonus species.
    Further afield we are chasing spurdogs, hounds, rays, bass and other species including the occasional codling off there too and with any luck a proper one at that.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    01/04- 6 spaces £60pp
    02/04- 8 spaces £60pp
    09/04-4 spaces @ £60pp
    10/04-6 spaces £60pp
    14/04-offshore trip 6 spaces @ £100pp
    16/04- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    20/04-7 spaces @ £60pp

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

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