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11/2023
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
Nov 2023 by Iain Barron
Quick review of 0f 2023,
Well to say the least the weather gods were not with us last spring and summer, but the times we did get out, they were good, we had great caches of targeted species, Pollock and Bass, and Codling, along with Red/Tub Gunard, Wrasse, and 4 other species.
The best fish of the year for Pollock around 10lb, along with 5 other 8 sizeable pollock on the same trip.
The best bass of the year fell to Martin 7lb 9oz on mid surface lure over rock terrain.
we had lots of new crews which were some of the enjoyable moments with smiles lighting up the dull skys with there first ever catches, and our regualr crews who along with loads banter had great days out.
as we look forward to next spring summer , we are doing 6 hour trips during the week in March and April for combined target fish of Bass and Pollock, or anything else that fancies a munch on rubber or metal lures.
family groups are always welcomed on board, so if you have an Xbox fanatic , get them to have break and book a trip out with us,
Lastly,
Thank you to everyone who booked with us and for your understanding in which was a very strange year weather wise. We look forward to welcoming everyone on board in 2024. -
10/2022
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
Oct 2022 by Iain Barron
It's been a while since our last report, this year has been the strangest, the weather obviously plays a big part, cold easterly than the north easterlies certainly, then, heatwave yay calm seas sunshine, did this turn the fish off and push them out to cooler waters, this hasn't helped our fishers, not say we didn't do well over the season.
We persevered with all the crews that came out with us, like everyone else we had extremely good days and days where were scratching our heads as to why the fish suddenly turned off, whilst writing we haven't had our lucky double-size bass this year, yet we still have 2 months left hopefully, we will fall upon one soon.
Our year started in earnest in March, fantastic crew of experienced anglers, and nailed it in the four-hour trip, not to be ever forgotten, the smallest on board that morning was around 3lb on average, ( who wouldn't be happy with that)the biggest of the day just under 5lb. this particular session I think we will never beat this.
May/June/July
we had lots of opportunities with some brilliant crews and our catch-and-cook sessions, were a resounding success, we had doctors, midwives, lawyers and a whole host of other people from all walks of life join us, the highlight is the youngsters coming aboard and not sure what to expect, Leon & Theo, in particular, out fishing the adults by 3-1.
August/September
The holiday season, mmm ruined by the weather nothing new there, the times we did get out, rewarding they were, with all crews getting on the fish, Lawerence with the biggest Bass so far 63cm, we've had lots of 50cm plus this year, a good class of fish, and thank yu to our family crews who came out with us, we hope all those that have come aboard so far this year have had a great time and we look forward to welcoming new and returnees soon.
We've still 6 weeks left before the dreaded December becomes catch-and-release only. -
01/05/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
1 May 2021 by Iain Barron
Saturday
The forecast was for good weather and a Birthday Boy (Jay) on board and regulars Malc and John, the plan in place was completely thrown in file 13 (bin), Slow Pitch Jigging being the way we’re going to fish.
We proceed to an area where I’ve been successful in previous visits, not a sniff, so we moved on to the next area in search of Silvers, and found in abundance the tide running at around .7-8 of a knot we had a good chance, Slow Pitch Jigging being the order of the day, and it worked big time.
The first drop down we had all rods into a fish, Jay was over the moon with his first boat caught bass, followed by John and Malc quickly followed by the skipper.
The next 90 minutes was pretty frenetic, with over 25 fish boated, biggest was 7lb 9oz which was returned and with numerous drop-offs in the process, everyone on board managed the 2 bag limit, with 2 fish in excess of 4lb plus, some great fishing, was had and the move onwards was decided for us, the weather crept on us and decided to change for the worst, the tide running at 2plus knots time to move horrible raindrops not pleasant situation for anyone.
We moved inshore for some fun on the next target species was Mackerel and Herring, we managed just one of those Mackerel not many but enough for the Barbie.
All in all the persuasion to go deeper paid dividends and a great 4 plus hours was well worth the effort. -
30/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
30 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
At last a real weather window and well worth waiting for, The Brighton Lure Boat has had busy two days, with some fine catches.
Friday’s Session
We had the pleasure of Chris/Robin & Bruno,
the weather was not at its greatest to start with a crosswind tide, which was difficult to manage to start with, the plan was to have a mixed day ie, target species was 5, we managed 7, 3 first time fish on board, and the main target not a sniff of a silver( Bass).
The firsts first, 2 Dabs, Herrings, and a Grey Gurnard, along with Plaice, Tub Gurnard, Mackerel and few Tings are thrown into the mixed session, the top rod was Bruno, followed by Chris, but robin had the best fish of the day went to Robin, with 2lb 5oz Plaice, a great day with more banter than the comedians could throw at a stag do!! -
14/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
14 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
We have had over the past 2 days completely different days, a lot of miles for a small reward and fewer miles for better results, to me the charter business is all about ensuring the client is given the best opportunities to catch, be it in 5 metres or 50 metres of water, the resulting feeling for them is the same, and target species achieved.
Today we ventured out and the target was Silvers, and this resulted, the good return of 28 in a 3-hour session, with an experienced pike fisherman aboard and accomplished chef to add into the mix we were in for fun-filled morning, and not forgetting the lemon drizzle cake Ryan produced halfway thru the session to boost our energy levels.
The SPJ (slow pitch jigging) took a while for them both to get the technique but both did well, Ryan was first in with good fish, followed by Lee, the drifts started to become difficult with wind against tide.
The Cheetha Marine boat soon got to grips and so did I with the right approach, the best drift produced 2 great fish (5 in total) yours truly with a 3.5lb and Ryan best fish of the day 6lb 10oz, Lee was getting to grips with the new style of fishing and hit into a good fish and landed, he said that’s his dinner sorted for the week, Ryan had another 3lb fish and that was our morning as the wind started to get up.
A great morning out with the banter and cake and silvers ta boot, think we see both back very soon.
To get aboard ring or text 07541645488 -
08/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
8 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
We had a venture out today into deep water, the Brighton Lure Boat with its superb handling and speed we were there in no time.
What’s new, SPJ, Slow Pitch Jiggin, looks like your Mackie bashing but we’re not. Using differently designed metal lures, It’s not rocket science just a different way to catch, and that we did, couple of wrecks were like the Sunday car boot at top of the marina bit congested!!
Malcolm was first in with a stunning fish new PB for Blurb , 10lb 9oz, next up yours truly with a 9lb plus fish.
Forecast looking good next week, few spaces left to get on board ring 07541 645488 -
02/12/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
2 Dec 2020 by Iain Barron
Brighton Lure Boat Tumultuous Tuesday, First on board was Mark, a first time out with us, and a recognised angler by his yellow hat and fishing reports from the Worthing Pier and fishing the walls on Brighton Marina. I know by Marks reports he was going to do well, which indeed he did.
Brighton Lure Boat Tumultuous Tuesday moved swiftly out of the marina to be greeted by fantastic sunrise awaiting us, and with the calm seas the birds working well, I was anticipating a good day ahead. I set the boat up for the first drift across the reef what wind there was held us over the mark for longer than I expected, we got into the rhythm and skipper for a change was quickly into his first fish, within seconds mark was into his 1st, The size of the fish was all around 45cms and above, we were an hour into the session and I’m netting one for Mark, and my reel screeched offline, around 4 minutes we were greeted with the biggest fish of the day or was it. . . . . 73cms, weighed on the boat at 9lb 5oz, Magnificent specimen, having rested for a minute or two safely returned and swam away strong.
We continued to drift the area and the fish were coming thick and fast, with the catch rate could we emulate Sunday and Thursday’s number’s, we decided to move on out to another area see if we could up the species number, which soon turned into Mackerel session but not for long as they were chasing this tiny wall of sprat, Mark hooked a Mackie with a mouthful of them!! Mark was on his 33rd fish when I said let’s go to a place that I know from the past winters produce codling!!
We arrived and the biggest note was the breeze was getting up, The unpredictable sea we set up of the rocky area and we had spent about 20 minutes when I decided to move again over another patch of ground that has produced, I was first in, not a codling, but around 1lb tub gurnard, still good size for where we were fishing. We moved on again, to the last chance saloon area as the breeze was beginning to increase, we spent about an hour around the area trying different methods of lure fishing to entice the unicorns, but to no avail, instead, we both had bass caught almost at the same time, both around the 3lb mark.
We returned to where we started the earlier session, our first drops produced fish straight away, Mark was edging towards 40 for the day, and he hit into his best fish of the day 55cm Bass which was his 40th and last one of the day. The wind and tide were making the drifts awkward that we had to reposition a few times the ebbing tide and wind causing a strange vortex rather than go sideways with the tide we went straight south! The last 15 minutes we tried to stay over the reef, but being pushed and buffeted like we were was not good for the ageing muscles and bones.
Brighton Lure Boat second best day of the year, Mark ended up with 40 yours truly 27. We hope Mark enjoyed his day on the Brighton Lure Boat and it was good fun from my part for having angler onboard who absolutely loves lure fishing, throw the banter in over the day makes it more enjoyable for all, For me, being out fished by the client is what the game is all about, catching 60 odd Bass, dozen mackerel you can say was a good day all round, the reason I love doing this is the enjoyment on peoples faces when they catch no matter how big or small the fish. -
29/11/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
29 Nov 2020 by Iain Barron
Brighton Lure Boat Super Sunday! 29 November 2020
Brighton Lure Boat Super Sunday! First up was Steve, a first time out with us, and seasoned angler, as he has had the delights of being out with other skippers over the years from Brighton. I knew we had a guy on board who knew his stuff with flying collars and booms, but he had never fished with light lines and lures, Testament to Stephen for understanding how we fish on the Brighton lure Boat, and was quickly into his first fish of many. . . . .
The forecast was for East North East winds up to 16knts at times with the wind dropping, we set out of the marina and were greeted a fantastic wintery sunrise, I was hoping after Thursday’s Bass fest could the same happen again? The first thing we noticed and looking for was where the birds were feeding and diving, always a good indicator if fish are around, they were in abundance on the east side we went in underneath the foray at least 50 plus gulls apparently if you get pooped on its meant to be lucky!!!
Steve with Brighton Lure Boat 50th of the morning.
Steve was first on with a great fish around the 5lb mark, the wind and tide were holding us over the reef well in the first hour, that soon changed once the tide turned. This didn’t stop the feeding hungry silvers within the first-hour score count was 16, with some great looking fish and one for the table.
We followed the birds for about 30 minutes east of the marina and the odd fish coming in well to the net. We visited the same area as Thursdays good day, and we weren’t disappointed, the first drift across the reef produced 12 all around the 2-3lb mark, were on own for the first hour, and then joined by two other boats, who also captured a few fish and joined in the fun.
The wind and tide were making the drifts awkward that we had to reposition a few times. When the drift was on the right spot, the fish duly obliged, 5-6 fish per drift was keeping us busy. Then Steve has the one odd fish which very was the huge Pout, The same place we had the Tub Gurnard on our previous visit; we also had Mackerel which were beginning to show on the sounder and the hooks at an alarming rate. We upped throttle and time to move on; we went out to the small wreck, the tide was coming thru around 1.5knt, which made life very hard to control the lure. We then moved back east to the marina where we found our 50th fish of the day, stunning bass 68cm.
Brighton Lure Boat Super Sunday on the Bass
We finished the 4-hour session on 57 in total and certainly makes you have the wow factor and feeling good that you have achieved the goal of the client who went back the A23 with two lovely fish to share with his very grateful sister, and the fact that he was very willing to learn completely different technique’s in a short space of time he had never used before sea fishing got his rewards, we look forward to welcoming Steve back and his daughter for a session early next year.
The Brighton Lure boat is back out tomorrow for another session on the Brighton high seas, to get on board contact 07739732332 or via the booking form on the website. -
26/11/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
26 Nov 2020 by Iain Barron
Brighton Lure Boat Inshore Bass Fest 27 November 2020
Brighton Lure Boat had not been out for a while due to the winds, and unfortunate accident getting off the boat!
We looked forward to welcoming James out with us as first-timer and keen Kayak fisherman or is it now not correct to say that!!! We were met with breezy conditions, clarity was ok the further out we went, and James request was not to blank (Bass) as he had on the floaty thing he uses, as he is a very keen angler and was willing to listen and learn which I hope he has I was hopeful of a good session. The first 40 minutes we moved around the western part of Brighton reefs, we picked up only 4 small ones, it was time move.
The decision to move rapidly to another area proved to be right and wow, omg, what happened in the next 2 1/2 half hours was stunning we already had 4 Bass but not really any size, so we advanced slowly over the area in anticipation of some action and bendy rods!
Brighton Lure Boat Let The Fest Begin
Our first drift across in the NE winds was slow due to the tide but this didn’t stop our silver hungry fish, we had around 6 on the first drift. What happened on the second drift I have never experienced, James was first into a fish around 2.5lb, and then the brother and sisters got involved, we had 14 in 9-minute drift, it was a case who get there’s unhooked the fastest and get back down before the drift ended!
The words fish on went out the window, the next drift produced our first ever squid, perhaps some reinvestment needed and buy some squid jigs although this was caught on a metal lure, Brighton Lure Boat first, another tick off the list. James on the same drift hit into larger fish which sadly wouldn’t stay hooked, he dropped back down and had yet another 2lbr plus.
Brighton Lure Boat-Lure Change
Brighton Lure Boat 1
50 up for Brighton Lure Boat
I suggested to James he tries the meatal lures, he duly did and again first in with a fish, the N easterly had got up again and was pushing us out quicker, so we changed to slightly heavier metals and they seemed to bring the fish on again.
Our 12th drift across we was up to big 50 and the 51st fish landed was lovely Tub Gurnard caught on a metal, whilst the silver continued to feed we hoped of larger fish but it wasn’t to be, although we had numerous takes on every drift the smaller ones seem to dictate the area.
Brighton Lure Boat–The Wind of Change
We were beginning to think the elusive ton was a possibility, but the wind of change happened more the tide ebbed, from N Easterly to more due North, this didn’t stop the fish, averaging around 4/5 a drift, the last 3 drifts we undertook we had to readjust the approach as the wind was catching the more stern on then side on , and then the last drift produced minimal contact and 2 fish only.
t was time to turn the Brighton Lure Boat back towards the marina and get warmed up and looking back on the morning’s session it was great fun, always hoping the larger would come to the fore, but alas not on this occasion, the total 73.
New record to be aimed at the next time Brighton Lure Boat hits the high seas.
To get aboard the Brighton Lure Boat contact us via the booking form on ;
www.brightonlureboat.co.uk -
18/10/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
18 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron
Sunday Brighton Lure Boat Catch report.
Our first two guys on today’s morning trip, were Paul & Ben, both seasoned anglers , pressure was on to produce!!
We dint have to travel to get to grips with which a schoolies fest , 6 landed within 20 minutes, all around 40cm.
We moved out to small wreck , with wind behind the tide pushing us too quick, upped fish sticks and moved inshore .
This was hopefully the plan for it to produce bigger fish, which sadly it didn’t happen for me and the clients, we had another 2 Bass again just under the 42cm. Ben did lose a descent fish on the way up as did Paul later on in the session.
I take it personally when I can’t get the results I’m looking for, in the end both Paul & Ben caught and enjoyed the experience.
As for me tadge more research needed as to why only the smaller ones on this occasion. 11 in total plus mackerel and the annoying cuttle fish wrecking the lures. . . . .
Perhaps, the incoming weather put the bigger silvers off, but with cuttlefish and Mackerel around in abundance , rubber was not on the menu. . .
