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16/09/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
16 Sep 2025 by Scott Belbin
We might be chasing tuna currently but it won't be long before we are back in Essex chasing those autumn bass. The first couple of months of our offshore bass season were prolific and this bodes well for the autumn run when the bass are feeding hard. We will be targeting bass offshore on most tides throughout October and November and even early December. On a range of methods from lures and lives on the drift to worms at anchor depending on conditions.
We have availability for general trips too.
Not all available dates advertised
Next available dates
04/10- 1 space @ £60pp
05/10- 4 spaces @ £60pp
16/10 - offshore bass fishing 7 spaces @ £100pp
19/10 - 8 spaces @ £60pp
26/10- offshore bass fishing boat available for individuals
Please call 07956411528 for more information and other available dates
#essexseafishing #galloper #bassfishing -
01/09/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
1 Sep 2025 by Scott Belbin
We've enjoyed our first few days joining the tuna party down in Cornwall. The journey down was far from flat calm but but Galloper powered down there regardless. We made great time and got the tides just about perfect. For a huge chunk of the trip the big doosans were pushing us along at 18-20knt and so we did the journey in 20hrs.
Although the weather wasn't perfect for our first few trips and we had to work for the fish but we managed to put the lads on a few and got off to a great start. Falmouth did us proud offering the shelter and the fishing we needed. Let's hope we the rest of the season is as kind to us.
Thanks to those who have already joined us. Alex you made the trip down and the first few days easier and Barry for your help (including the grapes). I can't wait to share the rest of the adventure with those who are joining us over the next few weeks.
I have one individual space left for the 12/09 other than that I'm currently fully booked for the rest of the season.
Please get in touch on 07956411528 if you are interested. -
21/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
21 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
Walking down to Galloper this morning and seeing the outriggers set up really gets me excited ahead of our tuna fishing. We start next week and I can't wait to join the party.
I'm really grateful about how quickly our dates have filled up this year. Everyone from last year has booked again for this year so hopefully we offered a great experience. we added a load of extra dates this year too most are full however we currently have the following availability for tuna fishing from Falmouth. These dates have been offered to people but it's first come first served if you want to join us.
Available dates for tuna from Falmouth
29/08- boat available
12/09- 1 space @ £260
23/09- boat available
Of course all tackle included with a fighting chair and outfits, standup outfits and spinning and popping gear.
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
19/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
19 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
Finally I have a spare minute to get an update on here. It's been very hectic lately with cracking weather and great fishing I've been flat out. In-between that I'm preparing everything for tuna fishing which w start next week!!
Thankfully there isn't too much to do as we set most things up last year. Just the usual boat prep and maintenance, things like new leaders on the reels and a few additional outfits to set up for popping and spinning ect.
While I was servicing the engines the mullet were begging to be caught so while I waited for a filter to drain I had a few casts and soon nicked one of the greedy thinlips. Not to be outshone Stanley was desperate to catch a mullet too so the next day (and about 20 bass later) he had one from the shore! You can see how pleased he was.
In just a few days time we will leave these Essex bone fish, the hounds and bass behind to chase big game fish in Cornwall again. We're looking forward to chasing monsters and making dreams come true again.
Most of our tuna season is now full however I have two days remaining currently
29/08- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
23/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
I have offered these to several people however it's a first come first served basis so please get in touch if you want to join us.
We can offer standup outfits, chair outfits and spinning gear.
Please call 07956411528 for more information
#essexseafishing #galloper #mullet #thinlipgreymullet #tunafishing -
10/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
10 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
We had a lovely group out the other day, a mixed bag of regulars and beginners with some lovely weather too. I think the likes of Alex and Steve enjoyed a change from being offshore too. There were some decent fish showing amongst them with a few around the double figure mark. Martin even snuck a tub gurnard out as a little bonus.
We should have a nice run on the hounds again over the next few weeks before the majority leave the inshore grounds.
The bass will hang around offshore until December though.
I have limited availability before I head to Cornwall for the tuna and plenty of availablity for the autumn bass and more when I return.
Next spaces
17/08- land of no fish £115pp
21/08- Clacton air show 3 spaces @ £60pp
24/08- 3 spaces @ £60pp
25/08- boat available
29/08- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
05/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
22/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
23/09- boat available for tuna fishing from Falmouth
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information -
08/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
8 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
We had a break from the bass fishing offshore the other day. After seeing quite a lot over the past few weeks some of us might have overdosed on bass.
We planned a run off to 'the land of no fish ' where we can catch anything and everything.
To be honest it was a bit nautical out there but the forecast was to decrease.
Considering the conditions we we comfortable and able to fish nicely.
Mackerel are normally abundant off there but I reckon the weather had broken them up a bit. Thankfully we found enough for bait and a few jumbos for dinner too.
The bottom fishing could have been better to start with. We had some gurnards throughout the day. Mostly tubs but a decent red gurnard for Stanley too.
The lads were very pleased to see several dogfish though as I think they have been missing them lately!
Over slack we tried a different mark and had pouting, scad, mackerel and whiting. The conditions weren't really ideal for here though as the drift was too fast.
Once the tide was back underway we decided to go a little further to another area for a few drifts. With the turn of the tide came the sunshine and the wind dropped away.
We had a few lovely drifts on this mark catching lots of greater weaver fish, gurnard, mackerel and more including a cuttlefish for Kevin. We didn't get the turbot we hoped for but everything felt right. We were tempted to put another drift in but instead decided to head home and stop for bass on the way. The wreck we stopped on was alive with them and in two short drifts we had our quota to end a lovely day.
I'm hoping to head off there again soon. This is a great place for different species and although things like the greater weaver are common there anything is possible. We've had all sorts over the years.
If you want to join us for a trip like this, general trip, offshore bass from brightlingsea or even tuna fishing from Falmouth please get in touch.
Next spaces
17/08- land of no fish -5 spaces @ £115pp
18/08- offshore bass 1 space @ £115pp
21/08- Clacton air show 4 spaces @ £60pp
24/08- 7 spaces @ £60pp
25/08- boat available
Not all dates advertised
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
06/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
6 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
We've still been seeing some cracking bass offshore recently. These two came on worm baits but we had some on lures too. Fish ranging from undersized to these lovely fish on this trip and a few other bits and bobs too including hounds. The tides are building nicely again now and I look forward to finding more bass, hounds and more over the coming weeks.
Next spaces are tomorrow then I have nothing available for a few days
Next spaces
07/08-5 spaces @ £60pp
13/08- boat available
15/08- boat available
17/08- land of no fish 5 spaces @ £115pp
18/08- offshore bass 1 space @ £115pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information -
04/08/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
4 Aug 2025 by Scott Belbin
Thought I'd best do a quick tuna reminder while I'm on a inshore trip today. Most of our dates went very quickly and Im currently waiting for a few people to come back to me but I currently have the following dates left from Falmouth.
We can offer you a great setup for these amazing fish with all the usual stuff plus some advantages such as
A fighting chair and 4 x 130lb class chair outfits
The stability and seakeeping of a large catamaran
4 x 80-130lb class standup outfits
As well as Popping and spinning gear
Galloper also boasts 1m heigh rails all around her and lots of access around the wheelhouse.
Remaining dates from Falmouth
29/08
04/09
07/09
22/09
23/09
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
31/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
31 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
There's still been great numbers of bass on both offshore and general trips lately. Although we're getting really good numbers on the general trips of course the offshore ones are producing great numbers of fish on lures and baits.
I've got spaces for offshore bass trips from tomorrow and spaces on general trips next week and availability next month.
We have a few days left for our tuna season in Falmouth too.
Next spaces as follows
01/08- offshore bass fishing 4 spaces @ £115pp
03/08- offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £115pp
04/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information -
31/07/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
31 Jul 2025 by Scott Belbin
There's still been great numbers of bass on both offshore and general trips lately. Although we're getting really good numbers on the general trips of course the offshore ones are producing great numbers of fish on lures and baits.
I've got spaces for offshore bass trips from tomorrow and spaces on general trips next week and availability next month.
We have a few days left for our tuna season in Falmouth too.
Next spaces as follows
01/08- offshore bass fishing 4 spaces @ £115pp
03/08- offshore bass fishing 1 space @ £115pp
04/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
07/08- 6 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information
