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  • 04/2013 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Apr 2013 by Lyle Stantiford

    Hi All,

    Well what weather we have experienced over the last month!

    I think March last year lulled us into a false sense of security, relentless easterly wind has put pay to many trips for the whole Weymouth fleet throughout March. It certainly is the worst start to the year I can remember.

    The water temperature is about 3-4 degrees colder than normal, combine this with coloured water it has made the inshore fishing a little challenging. The fish are there we just need conditions to improve in our favour Nd I'm sure the plaice and turbot will be hungry!

    The wrecking continued to offer all anglers fantastic sport when we could get out there.

    The coming month hopefully will offer all you anglers some better weather and in turn offer much improved inshore sport with plaice and turbot top of the list and towards the end of the month maybe an early bream or two.

    Wrecking should see continued pollack action, improving ling numbers and the arrival of the first Cod.

    Pictured is Charlie Butcher with his PB Plaice landed on one of the nice days last month.

    Thanks to all who continue to support Weymouth and Supanova II.

    Tight lines to all for the coming month,

    Lyle

  • 03/2013 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Mar 2013 by Lyle Stantiford

    Hi all,

    Well February was definitely at the mercy of the weather. Continuous Northeast winds put pay to allot of trips but when ever there was a small break and we managed to get out the fishing was very good indeed. Most trips were Mid Channel after the Pollack. Catches were very good every day with all on board going home with a nice bag of fillets each day. I would say the average size of fish is a little down on last year but all the fish are fit and healthy and certainly put a good ben in your rod!

    The lure of the moment seems to be the bubble gum pink Red Gill evolutions. These latest editions to the Red Gill Family really are the lure of the moment regardless of colour. They seem to last well and on their day out fish live sandeels.

    I also have some of the New Snowbee Super Skad lures on board and these were used this weekend for the first time and matched the red gills fish for fish so be worth sticking some in your box for next time.

    I now have the full range of Snowbee deep blue rods on board so next time your out and you fancy try with one just let me know.

    Towards the end of February we did try and experimental look at the Shambles and to be fair conditions were against us with coloured water and not allot of tide. We still managed four which was very encouraging indeed.

    Focus over the next few weeks will still be the Pollack mid Channel and more Turbot and Plaice fishing.

    If you fancy a day and cant see a date that suits on my schedule then give me a bell/text 07976876667.

    Tight lines and thanks to all who continue to support Weymouth.

    Lyle

  • 02/2013 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Feb 2013 by Lyle Stantiford

    Well.... Supanova II is now happily bobbing round in Weymouth after completing sea trials. The home leg of the journey from Portsmouth to Weymouth saw gusting winds in excess of 35knts which is the best part of a gale and she handles absolutely amazingly. Proving what an outstanding platform she is for angling.

    The last couple of days has seen the maiden trips out which have both been nothing short of an absolute pleasure. The first trip was for a few friends and family that have helped along the way with Supanova II. The chosen specie was the hard fighting Pollack that inhabit the mid channel wrecks at this time of year.

    After a pleasant cruise at 17knts and a little over an hour and a half later we were at our first location and we were into fish from the off, this continued steadily all day with most fish in the 8-14lb range they really put up a good account of themselves. A couple of moves to look for the biggie also produced fish and on the penultimate drift Kevin Turner smashed his PB by over 6lb and landed this cracker of 20lb 2oz (pictured)! Well done Kev!

    THe second day was the first trip proper, the fishing was a little slow but a move another 10 miles further on made all the difference, the fishing was crazy and by half one the lads had enough fish for the table so they asked if we could get in early to watch the rugby. We took a steady plod home while crewman Ryan filleted down the fish all ready for the lads tables!

    Feb and March really are the best time to bag a big PB Pollack so if you fancy a day on the all new Supanova II get in touch!

    Thanks to all again for their continued support to the port.

    Tight lines,

    Lyle

  • 01/2013 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Jan 2013 by Lyle Stantiford

    It was finally nice to get out this weekend to get over the Christmas blues.

    What a weekend it turned out to be, phenomenal Whiting fishing with a box full kept each day in the 2-3lb range with the best fish touching 4lb. Hundreds were returned to fight another day. On this Mark we managed a cod each day a nice plump 6lber on Saturday for Chris Corbin and a 20lb cracker on Sunday for Will Everett.

    After their fill of whiting on Saturday the lads fancied a Crack at some Blonde Ray. SO we ventured back towards home stopping o one of my deep water Blonde marks after a quiet 20 mins the first Ray was Boated and then a Conger, the first Conger I have seen at this mark ever but down to the dirty water they had ventured off the nearby reef.

    5 more Rays were Landed all in double figures, the best falling to Dave Borton with a 19lber. Also to my shock a further 6 Congers were landed and released including the best reef eel I have ever seen. This absolute beauty of 75lb+ landed and returned by Phil Rogers of Bristol.

    All in all a fantastic weekends sport.

    Who says winter fishing from Weymouth is Dull hey??!!

    Happy New Year,

    Lyle

  • 12/2012 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Dec 2012 by Lyle Stantiford

    Hi All,

    Very little fishing has taken place lately with the poor weather, a shame really as leading up to the poor spells weather the whiting fishing was hectic and bass too.

    Well 2012 is drawing to a close and what a fantastic year it has been. Early on in February and March saw the best Pollack fishing I have seen for quite some time. The best Pollack of the year was caught by Weymouth angler Trad Casey with a cracker of 20lb+. March saw the best Turbot fishing on the Shambles bank in probably 30+ years with many fish over 20lb landed and 1 fish of 30lb!!!! Supanova's best was landed by Mike Elvy from Buckinghamshire and weighed just shy of 19lb.

    Then we come to the Plaice fishing, the best anyone can remember ever from Weymouth, from the last day in February to the middle of November the Plaice fishing was nothing short of exceptional, both in quantity and quality. Supanova was very fortunate to have 4 fish in 2012 to grace the decks that weighed 6lb 12oz, didnt quite manage to crack that 7lb barrier but in 2013 it will happen!!

    Cod fishing on the wrecks and both inshore was pretty good this has reflected in next june almost fully booked already for next year.

    Bream throughout the summer months on its day was superb but this year we seemed to get involved with the Plaice as it proved so reliable!

    The reefs and banks for Rays, Tope, Conger, Huss were phenomenal in August and September but i must say I neglected this fishing somewhat this year but have a few more planned for next year thats for sure.

    There were some really notable catches in 2012:

    Bass 13lb 8oz (Byron Jones, Newport)

    Plaice 6lb 12oz (Glenn Knight Southampton, Byron Jones Newport, Tony Hollingberry London, Alf Aylesbury)

    Turbot 19lb (Mike Elvy Aylesbury)

    Brill 8lb (Dangerous Dave Bristol)

    Cod 22lb (Adam Greaves)

    Pollack 20lb 4oz (Trad Casey Weymouth)

    Tope 58lb (Paul Morton Yeovil)

    Conger 64lb (John Puddick)

    But....................... Fish of the year for 2012 was undoubtedly a Brill of 11lb 2oz landed by Brian Cross in May.
    The biggest Brill I have ever seen and likely to be the biggest I ever will see! (pictured)

    Thanks to you all who continue to venture to Weymouth and make the port what it is. Can't wait to see you all in 2013 on the all new Supanova II.

    Have a great Christmas and fish filled New Year!

    Check out the you tube link for a video of the fish of 2012 you may be in there!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UODGab0FWeg (Just copy and paste this into your browser bar at the top or check it out on my videos page)

    Have a good one,

    Lyle

  • 11/2012 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Nov 2012 by Lyle Stantiford

    Its that time of year again when the weather has the last laugh.

    Thankfully of late things have been pretty settled, great catches of Plaice and Bream continue to keep all busy. It is the latest I have ever caught Plaice and it is showing no sign of slowing as yet. Combine the red spots with Bass, Bream, Cod, Rays, Congers, Turbot, Brill and some Pollack on the wrecks things are still pretty Rosy in Weymouth.

    One of the highlights for many anglers venturing to Weymouth at this time of year is a crack at the atlantic squid that turn up just outside the harbour every autumn. Phenomenal eating and great fun to catch, what a way to round of a great day from Weymouth!

    Pictured is Phil Rogers with the average size we catch.

    Tight lines all!

    Lyle

  • 24/10/2012 Fishing Report by GLENN KNIGHT

    24 Oct 2012 by GLENN KNIGHT

    Captain Fantastic on top form again.
    I caught PB Plaice of 6lbs 12ozs and another of 5lbs 1oz, plus 3 nice bass in the race,
    on a day stolen from the weather. Great company with Ian & Co.

  • 10/2012 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Oct 2012 by Lyle Stantiford

    Some Cracking fishing throughout October has seen many a happy angler that has ventured to Weymouth.

    Spring tides have seen some superb bream fishing with double shots galore combined with continued super plaice fishing has meant the inshore action has been superb.

    Bass fishing has been exciting to say the least on the portland race both with live Mackerel and also artificial with the Red Gill evolutions proving the lure to beat.

    October see's competition time in Weymouth, the annual 2 day bass comp featured 3 Weymouth boats this year with more next year. The aim of the comp is to land the biggest Bass. This year team Supanova were fortunate enough to claim the title for biggest fish and most Points with Phil Rogers and Byron Jones collecting their awards respectively.

    And in the last few days team Supanova were beaten narrowly by team Flamer in the annual Supanova vs Flamer flat fish comp. Team Flamer were victorious with 91.5 points and team Supanova 86.5. Well done to the Flamers!

    Highlights for the month were Glenn Knight equaling (again! 7 Plaice of the same weight now!) the boat record for Plaice with an astonishing fish of 6lb 12oz.

    Biggest Highlight had to be Byron Jones winning fish in the Bass Comp, A boat record and a PB for Byron.

    The magnificent fish is pictured of 13lb 8oz.


    Thanks to all for continuing to support Weymouth and watch this space for possibly some big Weymouth news in the New Year.

    Novemebr will continue to produce good Bass catches with late Bream, a good run of Channel Whiting, and who knows maybe the odd Cod and quite possibly the continued run of Plaice.

    On a sad note close friend and colleague Richard English of Lone Shark has decided to call it a day on the angling charters for the time being, a big loss to the port indeed. Good luck RIch in the new career path RIch!

    Supanova will be leaving us for her new home in the Shetlands at the start of November but fear not I have a lovely Catamaran to use in the period between the delivery of the all new Supanova 2 in the New Year.

    Tight lines one and all,

    Lyle

  • 09/2012 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Sep 2012 by Lyle Stantiford

    Just Returned from the last run to Alderney for the year. A great bunch of lads. Some tough fishing the first couple of days but after that we got right into the swing of it. Some great Bass fishing along with a couple of cracking sessions on the Turbot and Brill, mix that in with a couple of productive sessions for Bream and Tope and it made a great trip. There is still availability for 2013 for both Alderney and Guernsey trips so get in touch soon to avoid disappointment. They really are a great way to chill out and enjoy a relaxed few days away with friends!

    Pictured is Byron Jones with the stamp of Bass from our 4 day trip.

    Lyle

  • 08/2012 Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford

    Aug 2012 by Lyle Stantiford

    A while since the last report I know!

    The olympic sailing events have now finished in Weymouth, they were a great success! This week has seen the first couple of trips back angling that I have been absolutely buzzing about! FIshing seemed to start where it left off. Fantastic Plaice fishing and Turbot and Brill on the banks.

    A session at anchor produced some nice Bream along with Undulates and Tope for those that had a crack with the bigger baits.

    Settled weather from the weekend onwards should see us get out on a good run! Watch this space.

    Once again thanks to all who continue to keep coming down to Weymouth and offer the Weymouth charter fleet so much support.

    Pictured is Glenn Knight with the best plaice of the week at a cracking 6lb 3oz!

    Lyle

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