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  • 10/2018 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    Oct 2018 by Scott Belbin

    Report on-board Galloper

    Looking back over a busy summer the weather was pretty kind to us and the fishing was good too aboard the ‘Galloper’. Now as autumn is upon us we see the fishing has changed. The thorn-back rays are showing in good numbers once again and the average stamp is picking up as we would expect it to. The whiting and dogfish have returned in vast numbers in places and keep the rod tips nodding between the better fish. the first few codling have shown on the last set of tides which is a great sign. One of our regulars Steve Canham was pleased to have caught the first one of the season aboard the Galloper hopefully this is a sign of things to come. There are still a few smooth-hounds and baby tope showing further off as well as the odd spurdog pup to keep us guessing.
    The ban on retaining bass has been lifted allowing recreational anglers to keep one per angler for day. This is a little too late for our summer anglers but I am trying to get an offshore bass trip together for a couple of weeks time before they move off. There are still several bass showing and some decent fish too. Another one of our regulars Andy Partner beat his personal best the other day with a fine fish of 10.4lbs.
    Although I don’t do lots of reports on here I keep my calendar and last minute spaces up to date. I also write weekly reports, available dates have far more information on my website and facebook page www.essexseafishing.co.uk or please call 07956411528 for more information.

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    Fri 27/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Wed 02/07/2025 4 Spaces £100.00pp
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    Tue 08/07/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Thu 17/07/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp
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    Sun 03/08/2025 12 Hours £115.00pp
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    Sun 10/08/2025 6 Spaces £60.00pp
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    Sat 16/08/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
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    Mon 18/08/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp
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