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14/10/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
14 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron
Monday Monday, So Good to be on the Brighton Lure Boat!!
Thankfully the weather and winds abated at last, and we had 2 sessions, with the Northerly winds hitting the seas, clarity about 2 miles out was better than inshore, and regular’s to Brighton Lure Boat, young Aaron and Dave, was first up. I had mentioned we may have to cut short due to the winds meant to be getting up.
We throttled up Brighton Lure Boat and ventured out, the first mark on the screen seemed to show a lot of fish, this was soon dispelled by noticing it was a net, that killed that idea. We moved on swiftly and went a mark 3 mile out which looked more hopeful, Aaron first into a 2lber Silver, not put off by the fact the swell was slightly bigger than inshore, we managed 4 basses in 12 drifts, Dave joined in with a couple, and we had 2/3 dropped or as they say spat the unflavoured rubber out!
The unpredictability of the weather played a major part of the morning, we moved back in a mile, near 30 knots plus on Brighton Lure Boat we arrived in no time, the clarity wasn’t the best but it was clearing, found the edges of the good and bad clarity and our first cast outs, straight into 3lb plus wrasse, Aaron joined in with his 3rd Bass of the day, we were approaching the magic double figure, which was passed with ease, although the Bass weren’t monsters, great fun on light gear and light lures. We had a number of good takes and few drop-offs, possibly wrasse, all in all, stunning fishing.
Score count 14 Bass, 3 Wrasse , New session record! -
17/10/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
17 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron
First up, and new to Brighton Lure Boat, John and Malcolm, the latter of the two very experienced in all aspects, not to say that John hadn’t ever fished, the last time was he was out, on a charter boat from Newhaven back in the early 90s, as with all Brighton Lure Boat clients tuition and help was at hand thru out the trip, and John was a great listener, and this helped him no end.
We headed out and with a very large tide ahead of us the sea was tadge lumpy with NE breeze, over cast and not very warm and clarity was looking good.
Our first stop west of the Brighton Marina, and the mackerel and cuttle were biting hard, but Silvers was what we were after, First in was Malcolm with not big fish but we were up and running, and conscious of the tide running hard in the next hour, the decision to move out to a wreck paid dividends.
We arrived on the wreck, not much baitfish around, But with a few shows, we gave it a go Malcolm was first in again with another Silver, followed by yours truly. John in the meantime was soldering on, He sadly lost a couple of Bass, but he mentioned I have a fish on, which stayed deep all the way up, in my mind was it a big bass, nope totally shocked a Turbot, we didn’t measure or weigh the fish, John wasn’t bothered if he didn’t catch another fish he was well made up, well that didn’t happen, as Malcolm cracked into another Bass, we had a mad hour an half, 6 bass netted and landed mackerel and a turbot!
The tide by now had started to gather, With Brighton Lure Boat‘s speed, we are able to move to marks quickly in any type of sea. Our last hour was very productive, another 4 silvers netted and boated, and John had 3lb plus wrasse, sadly no photo as the fish had damaged mouth we had to get it back in the water fast, plus Malcolm had his 4th bass of the day and netting and attending the fish multi-tasking at its best, Johns first time out in years he end up with 3 species, and said he can’t wait to come back, Macolm with his 4 bass and mackerel the morning was complete, Brighton Lure Boat score count 10 bass, 1 wrasse and the cracker of a turbot! -
09/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
Sep 2020 by Iain Barron
Fish Here There and Everywhere, Brighton Fishing 22 August 2020
Tuesday 18th- 23rd The week’s weather was stunning for some Brighton Fishing with the Brighton Lure Boat, with the boat booked out every day, With a number of challenges set by my fishing crews, and Father & Sons day, a week to look forward to . . .
Father and Son Onboard the Brighton Lure Boat
Tuesday, Jack & Paul This proved rather challenging with the neap tides, bright sunshine, anticipation was boundless, first up had a couple of guys from Twickenham, inshore areas can be difficult when there’s not much tide, as skipper we have to make it happen, and with first drop-offs then Jack hit into a schoolie 3 in total for him but we managed to find a few fish for Paul But no silver for him, over the 4-hour session. Mackerel, Gunards, Wrasse and 3 Schoolie Bass.
Another Family Adventure Sea Fishing With Brighton Lure Boat
On Wednesday we had Amiz, Theo, and Marcus Father and son Day talking to Marcus he is private secretary to Priddie Patel, that was enough politics in one sentence for me, as the previous day weather stunning for some Brighton Fishing on the Brighton Lure Boat.
An early start was required, the fish again proved tough to find but tracking them on the sounder always helps the situation, mackerel were in abundance but we needed silvers to get the excitement level up, which duly happened on the popular inshore mark, The schoolies although small proved fun and all 3 guys went home happy, also caught Gurnards Mackerel. -
15/08/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
15 Aug 2020 by Iain Barron
Course Fishermen to Sea Fishermen, Fishing the Sussex Seas
Saturday morning 3 hour Taster Session
we were greeted with overcast and dull conditions, First aboard was, Conner & Ben, bestie friends form the Midlands on a weekend visit to Brighton, both course fishers,we ventured out on to the glass sea, explained how we use the lures, and the actions they produce, lure and loaded we started the adventure, Firstly I was not surprised by there casting method for a couple of lads just turned 16 years old, and willingness to learn , we dipped the lures in to the offshore reefs which proved hard work, a quick move to another area, and we found fish, Conner hooked a lovely bass around 4lb, Ben was getting takes, possible cuttlefish which proved to be a bit of nuisance all morning, in the end, 3 bass landed and returned, and happy lads went back to Leicester, I’m sure we will see them again very soon. -
19/08/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
19 Aug 2020 by Iain Barron
First Codling For Brighton Lure Boat, Caught with Family Duo, Sussex Sea Fishing
Next up Father and son, Roger and Harry are onboard the Brighton Lure Boat The neap tides and the sunny weather can either turn the fish on the feed or switch off, again as previous days Mackerel were coming to the boat easily, it was just a case of finding the fish and what there interested in.
Moved slightly offshore to an area that had produced and I was proved right, a couple of drop-offs and then Harry’s rod was hit solid, possible Ray, nope a fine 3.5lb codling which duly went into the oven I’m told for supper along with some jumbo Mackerel, this was the only trip that didn’t produce bass, 5-6 drop-offs and possibly the neap tide, tomorrow’s another day . . . But a first Codling for Bright Lure Boat, and smiles all round. -
20/08/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
20 Aug 2020 by Iain Barron
Mirror, Mirror on The Brighton Seas, Where Be The Bass Please
Thursday Roger & Martin, We were met with a stunning mirror sea to fish the Brighton Fishing waters and 2 seasoned anglers on board, the task set neither had caught a bass could we deliver, well after pass couple of days. I was hopeful, neap tide slightly increase in height, again a first happened for BLB, whilst using the slow jig, Roger says fish on, slight bend in the rod, around 1lb plaice!! Then both had there the first cuttlefish, but we wanted Silvers and then, Martin had successfully captured his first bass, plus mackerel and Gurnards and cuttlefish. Roger already having the plaice, never happened before the last cast of the session and he hooks into his first-ever bass, the smile says it all. They went with mackerel for dinner and I’m sure to see them again s -
02/09/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
2 Sep 2020 by Iain Barron
Sea Fishing The Bank Holiday The 1st Of Many! 3 September 2020
The Bank Holiday Sea Fishing adventure Lived up to its reputation of being a hot and sunny day, an early start sees our regular fisher Dave and Brian, the sea was like a mirror with a small swell, as previous trips to the first mark proved the timing is right and you can get into the fish.
Like previous trips, Dave was first in, and the bass safely returned, again we experienced drop-offs at least three within space of 5 minutes, they just seemed to be mouthing the tails of the lures and dropping. Brian had a hard take and we good fish on coming to the boat, one last dive, the bass threw the hook, he mentioned where he fish’s they only get Thornback rays.
I was determined he would catch his first Bass Sea Fishing onboard the Brighton Lure Boat, all the while the time slipping away Dave has another 2 good fish in 15 minutes, couple photos, and back they went to fight another day.
Brian still plugin away hits into a Tub gurnard his first fish of the day and not his last, checking the sounder out all was quiet, so we moved offshore to a wreck, Fish showing as in previous reports but nothing doing.
Sea Fishing The Reefs With Brighton Lure Boat
The last 30 minutes moved inshore to a reef, again was hard work, personally believe the day before winds had ruined the clarity, we carried on, and last cast saloon, not for the first time Brian has his first not big but it’s the thrill and the experience he was after.
With 3 more Brighton Charter Fishing trips planned for the Brighton Lure Boat for the week, it looks like another hard week was ahead -
31/08/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
31 Aug 2020 by Iain Barron
Brighton Lure Boat Blow Away Monday Blues
Our first sailing is with Dave Arthur, a great supporter of Brighton Lure Boat, we motored on down east to few marks which have been producing some quality fish, with the sea state we moved out to a wreck off Saltdean, having speed like we have over 30kts we were onto the area in no time at all.
Brighton‘a seas can throw up the odd anomaly now and again , we were hoping for some good bass fishing, that’s not how it turned out.
Dave was first in , quickly followed by me , both bass 2/3lb great fun on lite line and gear, we retraced our trail over the area, and Dave’s rod was hit ferociously with line being stripped, he said don’t think this a bass!! How right he was !! 11lb 4oz Pollock!! We continued on and as the day grew so did the wind's which put paid to anymore fish , it was fantastic morning, 4 Species , 5 Bass,Pollock,Shad and Dave’s first mackerel and Pollock of the year!!! -
30/08/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
30 Aug 2020 by Iain Barron
Sunday mornings , are for lay ins, and w v ith the afternoon session cancelled due to the wind, Brighton Lure Boat had an early start, and after recent blow hopefully the Bass would show up.
Mick kicks off the busy week ahead for Brighton Lure Boat, meeting at crack of dawn we headed out, very overcast and rather grimy sea and rain!!
Shore Lure Catcher to Brighton Lure Boat Catcher
Mick, I found out fished for England fly team at Rutland water, he found this rather stressful and decided to give up and started lure fishing from Shoreham beach where he had success.
He mentioned he was struggling to catch a descent Bass , I said he will catch fish, a big statement to make with rain coming down, fish moving on the surface, and nothing showing on the sounder!
Brighton Lure Boat Experience Mission Accomplished !
We moved down to a spot which normally produces, we weren’t disappointed, Mick first into a fish and a broad smile said it all, we had long drift under the cliffs, with fish showing and baitfish being driven to the top, by Bass & Mackerel, I was hopeful for another feast. Mick into his second fish of the morning, and coupled with 4 drop-offs, we continued our drift. . .
Brighton Lure Boat smart move!
We moved out to a wreck and within minutes Mick’s rod is hit , his 4th for the day, and Brighton Lure Boat seventh and last, the wind had picked up but the sun shined and all in a great morning for a first timer on the Brighton Lure Boat
I’m sure we see Mick again very soon . . . . -
10/09/2020
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
10 Sep 2020 by Iain Barron
Colin’s Bass-tastic Thursday on Brighton Lure Boat! 13 September 2020
Our first trip out on Brighton Lure Boat was with Aaron and Colin, Aaron is becoming a regular lure man with us, Colin having travelled from Oxford and first time out with us and having 4 previous bookings cancelled we new we had to get on the fish for him. He was use to using 20lb class rods and metal booms and Red Gills, which we use the weighted version.
Brighton Lure Boat has taught us to be patient in our approach when we have new guys on board, within minutes Colin was onto his first Bass and the day proceed well.
We headed out and met with a big swelling sea, due to the previous winds, forecast was for it to settle, we first arrived on a wreck with fish showing on the sounder as was very hopeful, and first in was Aaron with a small Bass , followed by Mackerel and small Pollock, Colin joined in with Bass.
Skippers decision to move closer to shore was the right one, with tide building and bait fish showing the chance of something descent was high. Colin is first in with stunner of a female, weighed on the boat just over 5lb, he said made it worthwhile Just catching this and wasn’t bothered if he didn’t catch anything else…….Well that didn’t happen, Aaron in to another Bass, his 4th of the day.
Colin had one more Bass , and wanted some Mackerel, which the Brighton seas gave him, The Bass count a new record for a single session for Brighton Lure Boat 12, 4 each was the score count, Colin’s day ended with him taking 1 Bass and Mackerel back up the M23 to Oxford.
