Latest Fishing Reports: Braveheart II
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04/2024
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Apr 2024 by phillip browning
In March we saw the arrival of some early smoothounds and bass aboard BRAVEHEARTII and everyone knows how much I like these hard fighting fish. As we have progressed into april
The wind had been relentless, but when we have been able to get out to our chosen marks the fishing has been generally good. We've had smoothounds up to 13lb so far and bass to over 6lb & the bigger ones normally follow at the end of April and beginning of may.
Thornback rays have been on the increase too which is a great sign and when located can provide excellent sport
On the days of smaller tides, the anglers have scaled down the tackle for species hunting which include, bass,smoothounds, lesser spotted dogfish, dabs
Thornback rays, whiting, eels and flounders. These days can be great fun and a good bit of friendly competition amoungst the anglers. I'm really looking forward to the summer and meeting anglers old and new.
Don't hesitate to call for enquiries and booking.
All the best & tight lines
PHIL BROWNING 07970 728707 -
03/2024
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Mar 2024 by phillip browning
Blessed with fine weather and calm seas yesterday ..Alfie and family drove down from London to jump onboard "BRAVEHEARTII"
The Rods where busy all day and smoothounds starting to move in now... although many of these are lsd size, which always happens before the BIG mamma's show up, also Some reasonable sized whiting around at the moment, not channel whiting but worth taking home none the less as these are delicious. Roker numbers should also increase as they start move inshore this month
The diary is filling up quickly and All weekends are booked until October..and midweek filling up rapidly so if you want to book please get in contact through
braveheartcharters.com
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*****07970 728707 ****((*
Many thanks & tight lines
Phil Browning -
02/2024
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Feb 2024 by phillip browning
Saturday was the first trip out for 2024 aboard BRAVEHEARTII after winter maintenance and upgrades. Aboard we had the pleasure of Trevor who has learning disability and was kindly being looked after by Andy, justin and jim.
He was thrilled with his first thornback ray, bass along with heaps of, lsd's and whiting.
Great crew and weather today.
Well done Trevor
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12/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Dec 2023 by phillip browning
I'd like to wish Everyone, a very merry Christmas,and happy, healthy New year. BRAVEHEARTII was lifted this morning for maintenance and TLC.... & I anticipate the relaunch in early/ mid February when thornback's start moving inshore and hopefully cod. I look forward to welcoming onboard anglers old and new,, thank you for all your support ����
Best wishes and tight lines
Phil Browning
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12/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Dec 2023 by phillip browning
As the year draws to a close and the last of the better bass move off into deeper water we turn our focus to cod, as a few have been reported from piers and beaches on the North Essex coast and in the nets of the commercials and we have been anticipating a rise in numbers, but in the mean time, thornback rays, whiting, lesser spotted dogfish and dabs are the primary species that have kept rods twitching and bending as remember you can only catch what's swimming under the boat. Even so we have enjoyed some great days out with awesome weather for this time of year and some brilliant crews as a good laugh is always guaranteed onboard. Usually a wager is laid which leads to a bit of friendly competition and definitely adds to the banter on the day.
I still have limited availability over the up to and over the Christmas period so check out the BRAVEHEARTII schedule calendar for availability and pricing. I look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Many thanks And tight lines
Phil Browning ������
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12/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Dec 2023 by phillip browning
As the year draws to a close and the last of the better bass move off into deeper water we turn our focus to cod, as a few have been reported from piers and beaches on the North Essex coast and in the nets of the commercials and we have been anticipating a rise in numbers, but in the mean time, thornback rays, whiting, lesser spotted dogfish and dabs are the primary species that have kept rods twitching and bending as remember you can only catch what's swimming under the boat. Even so we have enjoyed some great days out with awesome weather for this time of year and some brilliant crews as a good laugh is always guaranteed onboard. Usually a wager is laid which leads to a bit of friendly competition and definitely adds to the banter on the day.
I still have limited availability over the up to and over the Christmas period so check out the BRAVEHEARTII schedule calendar for availability and pricing. I look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Many thanks And tight lines
Phil Browning ������
☎️ 07970 728707 -
11/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Nov 2023 by phillip browning
The last month or so has seen some excellent fishing aboard BRAVEHEARTII and as the water temperature remained high the smoothounds hung around a bit longer than usual, as well as inshore bass. From early/mid September onwards the bass shoal up and fatten up before moving off for the winter and when the weather allowed we had some excellent days fishing on the offshore banks for these chunky autumn fish. One session saw an angler catching 2x 8lb + bass almost back to back the second of which tangled with my line that i cut off in a second because i knew it was a good fish even before i saw it and didn't want the angler to lose it. He caught these lovely fish and others in the 4-5lb range using the boats hire tackle and outfished everyone as is often the case with the hire equipment as these are set up right. As the whiting shoals have moved inshore we have started fishing for cod and hope to see the first arrivals soon but in the meantime, whiting, lsd's, dabs and thornback rays make up the bulk of the catches.
If you would like to book the boat or space aboard BRAVEHEARTII please call on ☎️ 07970 728707
i am also taking bookings for the whole boat for next year no deposits required at this stage so be sure to get booked fast to avoid disappointment
The whole boat is £360 for 10hr up to 6 anglers and £270 for 5hrs, frozen bait included and hire tackle available.....I will take 7 anglers for a small additional charge for the extra angler ( please enquire) i will also be targeting stingrays in August as we had some very successful sessions targeting these amazing fish.
All the best and tight lines
Phil ☎️ 07970 728707 -
09/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Sep 2023 by phillip browning
The fishing this last month has been exceptional as traditionally and historically August can be very hit and miss with water temperature peaking towards the end of the month and prolonged high pressure systems, all marine life can become very lethargic punctuated with brief spells of activity. This August was completely different and everything seemed to be on the feed on all but the smallest tides. Weed has been a terrible problem for anglers this year but unfortunately for the best part the fish were where the weed was and anglers had to fish through it frequently reeling in and clearing line and bait of the dreaded stuff but those who persevered had good results.
The month of August has been very good for stingrays as this is the month of you want to add these to your species list. We boated 14 and lost another 5 big fish due to Anglers tackle failure or angler panic, remember its not a race its a marathon with these powerful fish.
There are still one or two good tope around for anglers that want to persevere for them. As we move into autumn i look forward to bass fishing on the sandbanks of the outer Thames estuary where they shoal and fatten up before moving off for the winter.
More than happy to answer any queries
All the best and tight lines
Phil Browning -
08/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Aug 2023 by phillip browning
After a windy weekend we were blessed with 3 days of settled weather that allowed us to get out amongst the fish. We had our 3rd stingray in 3 weeks yesterday with a 4th 10 minutes later lost at the net estimated to be 25lb + both caught by Terry Top Rod . We have seen plenty of species on BRAVEHEARTII this last few days, including, Stingray , Smoothound, Bass, Dover Sole, Thornback Ray, Mackerel, Scad, Dab, Eel, Pouting, whiting and the good ol lesser spotted dog fish.
The best Smoothound was on Tuesday with a spent 17lb female, easily a 20+ if it wasn't pupped out so still some good fish around to pull your string and don't they hang on!
When weather confined, our local trips have been really relaxing, with some nice fish over the rails these are good fun trips usually around half an hour steam from port and are really popular with family's and anglers who want to sneak 5 hrs fishing in after work etc .
The diary is solid this month but still some boat availability in September . Any queries, don't hesitate to call ☎️07970 728707 or DM
Tight lines to all and see you out there
All the best Phil Browning
(skipper and angling addict)
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06/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Jun 2023 by phillip browning
A quick report and a few random pics of what's been happening on Braveheart II this last month��
Despite well over a month of relentless stiff north easterly winds the fish were definitely on the feed most trips see good numbers and size over the rails . The beginning of the month saw the crouch open boat comp which had a great turnout of 50 + boats and we were blessed with a perfect weather window �� well done to all the boats and anglers that took the time out to enter and mark and fils tackle for the organisation, let's hope it goes from strength to strength...Braveheart II came in joint 3rd place in both categories... Longest Bass and Longest Smoothound ! (We had the second Longest Hound last year) i couldn't have tried harder for the boys and was happy we had some really good fish onboard that day and plenty of em���� finally the wind began to veer round to the south and south west, but the sudden rise in air pressure and sea temperature eased the throttle back slightly for a few trips but this last week or so the fish have been on the feed big time and a few days ago saw 5 hounds on at the same time...4 of which were doubles! Absolute carnage lol unfortunately this weekend and the early part of next week sees the return wind, predominately from the west. A few days off and i can't wait to get back out there again
Tight lines everyone
Thanks to all my customers
Phil Browning
Braveheartcharters.com
