Charter Boat: Plan B

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Boat and Skipper Details

Licensed For: up to 10 passengers
Code Of Practice: Within the thames estuary up to 20 miles from harbour
Hours: 7hr / Multiple Days Trips
Type of Fishing: Bass, Smooth hounds, Thornback Rays, Tope, Whiting, Cod, Dog fish etc etc.
Tackle Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Bait Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Boat Specification: off shore 105 Back taking bookings following the refurb: New larger engine to get us to the marks quicker, New non slip flooring and new cushioned seating for more comfort while waiting for those takes/bites.
Facilities: Toilet, microwave, tea and Coffee making facilties. Easy access
Additional Description:

New prices for a new year:
Depart Brightlingsea Harbour 8:30am, a 2min walk from carpark.
Inshore trip:
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip £220(non exclusive). Ind anglers £55. Full boat £430 8 max.
Off shore trip:
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip £260 (non exclusive). Ind anglers £65. Full boat £495 8 max.
Free rod hire.
Free frozen tip bait provided (Squid).
New larger engine to get us to the marks quicker, New non slip flooring and cushioned seating for more comfort while waiting for those takes/bites. Individual bait trays, Microwave, Tea & Coffee making facilities, Heated cabin, toilet.
Electric reels available for hire for the less abled angler.
For all enquiries call Sam 07791802744.
Web site Click https://planbcharters.uk

Plan B Skipper Sam Thornton's Photo
About the Skipper:

The Skipper has over 30 yrs Fishing this area as does the crew.
Always open for a deal

This Charter has been listed as Suitable for Diving Trips. Contact the Skipper for full details.
This Charter has been listed as Wheelchair Accessible. Contact the Skipper for full details.

May 2024

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N.B. Not all Skippers keep this dairy up-to-date. Always check with skippers before making any plans. Last calendar update: 03-Jul-2025

Wed 1st May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Thu 2nd May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Fri 3rd May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Sat 4th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Sun 5th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Mon 6th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Tue 7th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Wed 8th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Thu 9th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Fri 10th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Sat 11th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Sun 12th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
. Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450.
• We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait …

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Mon 13th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Tue 14th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Wed 15th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Thu 16th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Fri 17th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Sat 18th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Sun 19th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Mon 20th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Tue 21st May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Wed 22nd May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Thu 23rd May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Fri 24th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Sat 25th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Sun 26th May

Fully Booked
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Mon 27th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Tue 28th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Wed 29th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Thu 30th May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Fri 31st May

Whole Boat
or Individuals
Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240
• 6 anglers exclusive inshore trip £300
• Exclusive full boat up to 10 £450.
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Reviews

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  • 5-star Robert Brown (01/05/2025)

    Great day out plenty if fish and good banter.

  • 5-star Zoe Rawe (28/08/2023)

    Fantastic day on Plan B can’t recommend them enough, Sam and Ian are super knowledgeable and helpful they not afraid to change things up to give you the best chance of catching something!
    Will be back with the family for a winter session soon. Thank you for a cracking day.
    Zoe

    Skippers Reponse: It was a pleasure, what a great day over 60 Bass, then a bonus, saw dolphins on the way in. Good banter all day. Looking forward to seeing you all again. IAN

  • 5-star Stephen Homan (29/05/2021)

    Been on several trips with Sam . As an individual this is the ideal skipper he will take your details phone round and fix you up with a trip with other like fishermen.
    Small crews will also suit normally 6 max.
    i have fished with 5 on and everyone was able to fish 2 rods each comfortably.
    Currently excellent skate being caught average weight is around ten ponds. decent bass just starting to show in reasonable numbers. together with smoothound which always produce grreat sport.
    whether the fishing is good great or excellent the day is always enjoyable due to the non stop banter.
    Sam is great fun and a good skipper
    Steve the gardener

  • 5-star Ian Scott (06/07/2019)

    Went out this weekend with Sam and the bass were nearly jumping on deck, quite a few schoolies but even more keepers. All of us took home a good size keeper from around 4lb up to 7lb and returned the rest for another day. Great weather, great company and a great skipper. I hope to be back soon.

Bait & Tackle

Catch Stats

Latest Catches 67 photos uploaded

6 lb Smooth-hound

19-Jun-2025

6 lb Smooth-hound

19-Jun-2025

4 lb Smooth-hound

5-Jun-2025

5 lb Smooth-hound

22-May-2025

3.5 Kg Thornback Ray

3-May-2025

5 lb Smooth-hound

14-Apr-2025

9 lb Smooth-hound

3-Nov-2024

5 lb Smooth-hound

20-Sep-2024

4 lb Smooth-hound

27-Aug-2024

4 lb Bass

27-Aug-2024

7 lb 10 oz Smooth-hound

21-Aug-2024

8 lb Smooth-hound

19-Aug-2024

8 lb Smooth-hound

17-Aug-2024

21 lb Smooth-hound

11-Aug-2024
Stu

15 lb Smooth-hound

29-Jun-2024

5 lb Thornback Ray

22-Jun-2024

Latest Fishing Reports and News

  • 02/07/2025 Fishing Report by Sam Thornton

    2 Jul 2025 by Sam Thornton

    Sun's gone but the hounds haven't. Another good days fishing using prawn.

  • 28/06/2025 Fishing Report by Sam Thornton

    28 Jun 2025 by Sam Thornton

    Still plenty of hounds around and the bass numbers are up slightly. Hopefully they will keep increasing as the numbers are down on this time last year. Prawn is the hot bait at the moment.

  • 17/06/2025 Fishing Report by Sam Thornton

    17 Jun 2025 by Sam Thornton

    Still plenty of hounds being taken, Bass on the increase but the thornbacks are proving to be elusive.

  • 14/06/2025 Fishing Report by Sam Thornton

    14 Jun 2025 by Sam Thornton

    Bit of a rough day but had a few decent hounds. Some doggies and a couple of small bass. Fishing squid and worm on a 3/O .

  • 07/06/2025 Fishing Report by Sam Thornton

    7 Jun 2025 by Sam Thornton

    Some bigger Bass coming in now, and still plenty of hounds, squid still producing for both.