Latest Fishing Reports: United Kingdom
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05/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
May 2007 by Colin Penny
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The weather was certainly unsettled for most of the month. However a wonderful week with glorious sunshine was had on my first 5 day West Country Trip of the year. 24 different species were caught ,Tope, Spurdog, Smooth hound, Conger, Bull Huss, Gurnards, Whiting, Garfish, Pollack etc along with plenty of Plaice. The offshore wrecking produced Bass, Pollack, Cod and Ling. The reefs were good for Tope, Bull Huss, Congers and Bream. A session on the Kidney bank produced 8 Blonde rays including 15Ib,18Ib,22Ib and 24Ib rays. Plaice were still being caught on the mussel beds and Turbot on the Shambles bank. Species Count is 40 so far in 2007. Flamer Fish of the Month for May was awarded to Leo Toms who caught a 50Ib Tope. The Tope was returned alive.
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06/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Jun 2007 by Colin Penny
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June threw up some very un seasonal weather but despite this some good fish were caught when the weather allowed. The reefs produced some good catches of black bream,tope,bull huss,congers,cod and undulate and thornback rays. Mark Sargeant caught an amazing ray double landing a 15Ib female Undulate ray and then five minutes later landed a 15Ib 8oz male Undulate ray.James Mccarthy landed a 13Ib Thornback ray.The Kidney bank was consistant for 20Ib plus blonde rays,like the 22 pounder Aiofe Dillon caught on her first boat fishing trip. The Shambles Bank produced a few Turbot and Brill. Plaice were caught on the mussel beds in particular on one trip that produced 14 in total with nearly all the plaice weighing over 4Ib and the best one of 5Ib 4oz caught by John Hayes.The offshore wrecks were good for pollack,cod,bass and a few ling.The Flamer 2007 species count is now 45. June Flamer Fish of the Month was awarded to Paul Lawson for his personal best 9Ib Bass catch.
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07/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Jul 2007 by Colin Penny
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Again very unseasonal weather forced plenty of cancellations of trips but when we did get out the fishing was very good.Good fishing on the reefs for Black Bream,Bull Huss,Congers,Tope,Rays and the occassional Cod.This year has been prolific for the amount of Undulate rays caught on a variety of marks. The offshore wrecks produced Pollack,Ling,Cod and Bass. A steady run of Brill and Turbot on the famous Shambles Bank. The Plaice fishing on the mussel beds just keeps on going with plenty being caught and up to 5Ib plus,perhaps the way the weather is the Plaice still think it's Spring. The 2007 Flamer species now stands at 50 , including a Connemarra Sucker a first for/on Flamer.
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08/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Aug 2007 by Colin Penny
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Plenty of Black Bream in the 2 to 4Ib range along with two 5 pounders being caught, the bream were caught on the reefs ,wrecks and mussel beds. Bull Huss,Congers,Rays,Tope from marks to the west and east of the port. On the small tides,anchoring wrecks produced plenty of conger action along with ling and the occassinal cod.Bass from the Portland race area,although the best Bass weighing 11Ib came from a reef and was caught by Robin Amor.Turbot and Brill on the Shambles Bank. Plaice were still being caught on the mussel beds with quie a few 4 to 5 pound fish. Undulate rays have been prolific this year and in August there quite a few 15 pounders caught along with a 16Ib one caught by Ted Scorer. Flamer Fish of the Month for August is awarded to David Trevarthen for his 5Ib 14oz plaice.
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09/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Sep 2007 by Colin Penny
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September was a good month with plenty being caught. Plaice and Black Bream on the mussel beds. Some good Conger and Ling fishing on sessions at anchor on wrecks. The reefs were good for Conger, Bull huss , Bream and undulate Rays. Turbot and brill from the shambles bank. Bass from the portland race area. The european championships were fished and a good time was had by all with some excellent fishing taking place. The N.F.S.A. wessex champion of champions competition was also fished,with Flamer III winning the top boat prize. The kidney bank was good for Blonde Rays. September flamer fish of the month is awarded to Peter Bradley for his 23Ib Blonde Ray. The flamer 2007 species count now stands at 54 which includes a rare coalfish which we hardly ever see these days.
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10/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Oct 2007 by Colin Penny
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Plaice were still being caught on the mussel beds. Plenty of Black Bream with the biggest weighging 4Ib 12oz, and Bass from the portland race area.. Pollack up to 15Ib and Bass up to 9Ib on some of the wrecks. Turbot and Brill from the Shambles Bank. Huss,Conger,Bream,Cod on the many reefs. Lots of different species including one trip were 8 red band fish were caught during a species comp. Species count for 2007 now 58. Good ray fishing from the Kidney Bank including a 19Ib 8oz Undulate Ray caught by Garry Doyley which is Flamer Fish of the Month for October. NOTE - BOOK NOW FOR 2008
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11/2007
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Nov 2007 by Colin Penny
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During November the fishing was good when the weather allowed. Black bream were still being caught through to the middle of the month. The Kidney bank produced some good blonde rays with the biggest weighing 27Ib 5oz.The whiting began to show in numbers towards the end of November.The reefs produced Conger, Cod, and Bull Huss.Wayne Frapple landing a 14Ib Bull Huss.A few Turbot and Brill from the Shambles Bsnk. Still plenty of different species being caught. The Flamer count for 2007 now stands at 60. An offshore wreck trip produced Pollack and Bass. Two big Pollack were caught a 17Ib 8oz and a 18Ib 8oz. Flamer Fish of the Month for November is awarded to John Crotty with his 18Ib 8oz Pollack. BOOK NOW FOR 2008.
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01/2006
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Jan 2006 by Colin Penny
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Only a few trips done, The reefs and banks saw some very good Whiting fishing, Lots of Bull Huss ,Congers. Also some good size Blonde Rays up to 20Ib. The Pollack fishing on the offshore wrecks gained momentum with most fish in the 10 to 15Ib range. However a personal best Pollack of 18Ib was caught by Martyn Giles and wins Flamer Fish of The Month for January 2006.
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02/2006
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Feb 2006 by Colin Penny
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The Reef/Bank fishing was good for Blonde rays up to 20Ib, along with some early season Spotted and Small eyed rays.Congers,Smoothound and Bull Huss featured, also had Turbot and Brill on the Shambles Bank. It won't be long before the Spring Plaice show up. The offshore wrecking was cosistant for Pollack mainly in the 12 to 15Ib range. Personal bests for Claire Munro and Steve Parker with Pollack of 15Ib. The best Pollack however was caught by Robin Amor which weighed 18Ib 2oz, a personal best for Robin and is FLAMER FISH of the MONTH for February.
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03/2006
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Mar 2006 by Colin Penny
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The weather was awful with only two trips done which were both in shore on reef/bank trip. Caught a variety of fish though, including a 13lb Ling from reef. The first Plaice of the season on mussel beds with best one weighing 4lb caught by Richard Swain. Blonde Rays were also a feature with Billy Short catching two in a 20 minute spell. Flamer fish of the month is awarded to Billy Short - Blonde Ray - 24lb.
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