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02/2023
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Feb 2023 by phillip browning
As we move towards the spring of 2023, it's that time of year again that BRAVEHEARTII is lifted from her mooring and into the yard for a few short weeks to prepare for the season ahead which includes checking running gear, replacing anodes, the fabrication and fitting of a new stainless bench seat etc etc. A thorough clean and polish and relaunch ready for the season ahead. On reflection 2022 was a great year weather wise and fishing ,and i had the pleasure of fishing with many new faces, from total novice to seasoned pro's as stated previously the thornback ray numbers were down on previous years but were still around in enough numbers to keep the anglers happy. The bass fishing fishing seems to keep improving on and around the sandbanks of the river crouch and the Thames estuary with better average sizes. Smoothound fishing has always been my passion and excitement especially in shallow water and we have had some clonkers this year that rip lines from the reels at a tremendous rate of knots! Catching high doubles in 7ft of water is about as exhilarating as it gets and we lost over a hundred yards of line to a fish last year that eventually broke free after a 20 minute battle. The shorter localised trips have proved successful will families, novices and experienced Anglers alike and at times the fishing has been amazing and not forgetting species, like sole, flounder ,eels, dabs and juvenile tope! I will still be offering these trips at £260 for the whole boat for up to 6 Anglers 5-6 hours and the same for 5-6 hour evening trips
Our regular trips are 10 hours and details can be found on our website braveheartcharters.com
I look forward to 2023 and welcoming back all last years anglers and plenty of new faces too!
Tight lines
Phil ( skipper ) BRAVEHEARTII -
06/2022
Fishing Report by phillip browning
Jun 2022 by phillip browning
the movement inshore of the summer species is well underway , and the fishing for the most part has been very good and the weather for the most part has been settling down. The later part of April, we had the influx of smoothounds in good numbers and the average size has been exceptional. The good ol reliable thornback ray numbers have been down on previous years, largely to do with commercial pressure but the numbers are still good. Bass fishing has been a bit late to kick off this year but in recent weeks there are signs that we are in for a very good year ,and just pray that we get lots of settled weather. Thanks to all the Anglers and crews that have booked with me so far this year and it gives me great satisfaction and pleasure to give everyone a good day .
This year I have started incorporating family trips into my charters especially for dad's mums, grandads etc who would like to give their kids/grandkids an enjoyable day out with a fishing experience . These trips are usually 5 or 6 hours in the sheltered waters of the river crouch at a cost of 260 for up to 7 anglers and can be very productive and give the kids a day they will never forget!
See you all on board soon
Phil
