Latest Fishing Reports: High Flyer 2
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11/01/2014
Fishing Report by jon old
11 Jan 2014 by jon old
Plans today were the 12 mile bank so headed out , 6 miles out decided to fish a shallower bank till the tide slackened off, unfortunately the wind came from nowhere making things very uncomfortable and left no alternative but to head in. Quite disappointed tons of fresh bait aboard, hermits, herrings, peelers, along with hundreds of lug, tail between the legs to the safety of the Roads again!! Anchored up bit further out today slightly deeper, paid off with cracking 2lb whiting for Rob , nice codling for Shannon, pictured here on todays report, also reasonable size pouting not very often caught in close ,normally associated with wreck fishing. Ended up fishing the sandy beds up the top to finish the day off with more whiting and flatties, not a bad day really for inshore fishing just wish the codling were thicker on the ground but still got 7 degrees water temp not good for our cold loving cod. Thanks to all the lads for coming out today, pity we didnt get to where we planned but were all home safe ready for next time and thats all that matters. Just hoping we get a break soon to let us do some distance and try our luck further out. All the best. Jon. (High Flyer)
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29/12/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
29 Dec 2013 by jon old
Today was putting us between a rock and hard place, forcast was bringing in high winds for the afternoon and with strong tide we decided to stay in the Roads and joined all the other charter boats who were in the same situation. Fishing wasnt great to start as we missed the start of the ebb by an hour but we stayed till the slack giving it everything we could. Some measly whiting for our efforts very poor, but not alone think one of the boats had small codling next door to us. We decided to move to one of my inshore flatty spots at slack which resulted in flatties straight away. Some decent size whiting followed and we had only the one codling today pictured here with young Will showing us oldies up! Was a most enjoyable day despite the fishing being bit on the slow side, big thanks to Tony for doing all the organising and lovely stew he brought. Also to Will,Alex,Steve,Duncan,Martin,Carl,Damien and Andy all tried very hard i thought, least weather was on our side and started to pick up just as we headed in. Much appreciated men for the day will see you as discussed for our summer session looking forward to it. All the best. Jon.
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15/12/2013
Fishing Report by Jamie Salmon
15 Dec 2013 by Jamie Salmon
Went out on the Highflyer and had a great day,even the typical British weather didn't put us off.Fishing was hard with Jon chasing the fish at his favourite spots which payed off with a nice cod to Paul L ,oh beers on you for the biggest fish.Would like to thank Jon for his help,hot drinks/biscuits and banter!Awesome trip said by all the party ,Merry Christmas and will defiantly be booking again.
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15/12/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
15 Dec 2013 by jon old
Forcast for wind later was the report from our reliable weather friends, so decided to go slightly later at 9am to catch the start of the ebb on a SW which should prove reasonably comfortable for all. Unfortunately they lied again as the wind picked up forcing us to hug the shore. Started just outside the harbour today at slack bit later than the timetable predicted cught few little whitting ,the dabs not playing ball as they usually do. Moved further down to the Norman wreck for few more of the same,couple of dabs came in, and then onto Corton again to one of our spots on the rough. Had the place to ourselves for once ,the radio silent, had they heard a forcast we hadnt! Start of the ebb came with a few whitting not prolific as they had been, quieter than usual, ended up with only one cod on the boat between 4 and 5 pound, well done to Paul for that one pictured here,lost couple probably down to the weed in the water just didnt seem to be feeding hard. Ended up getting reasonably lumpy wind around the 30 -40 mph so called it a day at 3pm before tide changed. Big thanks to the Halliburton lads especially Jamie for organising everyone, Paul layton, Paul D, Jamie B,Greg,Mark.and Matt, sorry about the beating rain too! Thought you all done well, appreciate you coming out looking forward to our other trips we talked about. Cheers men. Jon. (High Flyer)
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08/12/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
8 Dec 2013 by jon old
This week has been really testing as biggest surge since 1953 hit us on Thursday night , the High Flyer was inches from coming over the quay wall on the high water, debris everywhere was quite frightening and spectacular but also humbling to witness the raw power of the sea. We cancelled fridays trip, headed out Sat to still swelly conditions, the weed and marran grass was prolific all day making fishing extremely difficult. .Ended up hiding inshore Sat quite lucky with a few dabs and whiting for our efforts really hard day. Sunday weather slightly calmer armed with previous day knowledge headed right inside 500 yards off the beach to dodge the weed. Payed off with 3 cod landed, one scabby and returned, Dave pictured here with one of them. We lost 2 others at side of the boat tides pulling strong today. Few whiting came in not as many as usual so decided to flatty bash for the last 2 hours on my favourite mud patch. Plenty of the little blighters giving us a bit of sport to save the day. Thanks to all the lads over the weekend,thought we done well for the conditions.Looking to do a few evening trips if anyone interested please email or ring, starting to get colder now signs of these cod eventually turning up! Lets hope so. Tight lines everyone . Jon. (High Flyer)
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26/11/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
26 Nov 2013 by jon old
''The forecast was promising and Cod had been reported being caught, what more could we want. After a short 20 min steam out we dropped anchor at our first mark; it was the last of the ebb and we had to be quick. Out went the rods baited with varieties of choice concoctions and it wasn't long before the first sizable whiting hit the deck, shortly followed by some nice dabs. But where were the cod? the tide had by now gone slack and the boat swung with the wind, it was time to move to a rough ground mark for the start of the flood. After a slow start the first Cod of around three pounds was boated shortly followed by another slightly smaller one, both taken on lug; things were looking up! Anxious to catch one or two more the level of concentration from our small party increased twofold but it was another 30 mins before another two around the same size came aboard. One or two more sizable Whiting and a good Dab were boated before the skipper caught and netted a near 4 pounder, another plump 3 pounder ended the day; we steamed for home, happy with how the day had turned out and started planning our next trip.'' -
16/11/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
16 Nov 2013 by jon old
Very light westerly wind for once nice calm seas, as on slack water as we headed out decided to take advantage and try the deeper water on the 5 -6 mile mark. In 85 ft thought we might have a chance of those migrating thornbacks that made a show last week but was not to be. Only few flatties and the dreaded whiting again! As the tides a bit strong today we had to head back in to shallower ground to hold bottom trying a hole on the 3 mile mark same sort of fish again! Headed right in under Corton ,slow start with plaguing weed as tide raced through picked up the odd whiting most of the day. Just before slack nipped out again to the bank nothing changed still bloody whiting so came in to my mud hole as it got dark where we had a busy little spell on dabs and yes more whiting! Hard work today i thought for the running around but lads done well, thanks to Nigel for organizing the party with, SAS Roland, Russel,Dick,Tom,Ash,Carl,Chris,Paul and lastly George from Cambridge all first timers on the Flyer. Thanks men hope you all enjoyed the day, and the wives didnt moan too much about being late back in! All the best. Jon. (High Flyer.)
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10/11/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
10 Nov 2013 by jon old
Todays report covers 9/10th of Nov as we didnt bother with any photos from the Sat. We steamed out to a ten mile bank north, reports of blondes from our commercial side, unfortunately on getting to the grounds the weather took a turn for the worse. After a hour we left having caught about a dozen doggies and handful of whiting. Headed inside the Roads again to countless whiting and a few flatties nothing worth shouting about just plenty of small action. On Sun the wind and rain was quite fierce at times keeping us inshore ,determined not to join the other boats at Corton we stayed on the banks outside the Holm ,rather choppy at times, paid off with couple of small skate returned and a nice keeper pictured here with Lukasz from Watton area, thornback of 7.5lb. Ended up with couple of keeper dogs, other small ones returned, few dabs and flounders and too many whiting wish i had a pound for everyone! well done to the lads for braving the conditions it wasnt great but we had fish so who cares.! Many thanks to both parties on the weekend , hope you all enjoyed yourselves.
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02/11/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
2 Nov 2013 by jon old
Lovely start to the day for once, flat sea ,forcast of wind later, perfect tide , pleasure to be out. With the tides being on the strong side the deeper water wasnt a option today especially with talk of wind later so decided to start near the Holm channel. Had a nice little session with whiting from the off, few nice flatties , few spotty dogs and a nice little thornback caught by Steve who put it back as it was female well done for being conservation minded. Went a bit slow so headed north up the Roads to a little hole i use in these situations few whiting again but the weed was just killing us . Moved back again right inside off Gorleston beach as the wind was getting up making the situation a bit lumpy. Plenty of whiting again and more flatties , picture today with some of the fish,the better looking anglers onboard, Kim,Jemma,and Racheal, thanks to Mike and Dave,also Shannon and Steve and Collin. Was an enjoyable day pity no codling again but plenty of other stuff to catch,appreciate you all coming out on the High Flyer. All the best. Jon.
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27/10/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
27 Oct 2013 by jon old
Todays trip was skippered by Dave Pike who has joined East Anglian Charters veteran skipper from Felixstowe who has moved local to us now, for those who didnt know Dave has worked the east coast for many years so very pleased to have his knowledge and seamanship skills onboard the Flyer.Same as yesterday with myself ,extremely windy day keeping inshore in the same area, hard days fishing all round, ending up with doggies and whiting again. Pictured today are Darren,Neil and Daniel with their catch they kept, also thanks to the others Andy( who didnt catch me a cod as promised) Curtis ,John and Jack, much appreciated everyone with the difficult conditions well done to all of you. Also to Dave for todays charter , lets hope a bit of cold comes in along with the cod!
