Latest Fishing Reports: East Sussex
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16/04/2022
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
16 Apr 2022 by Steve Green
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Another great day out on the wrecks with plenty of decent double figure Pollock and the odd Codling thrown in for good measure.
Very little availability for the remainder of the year and no additional dates being added so if you would like to join us you had better get booked on.
Best wishes
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View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details -
18/04/2022
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
18 Apr 2022 by Steve Green
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The last of 5 consecutive days at sea and what a lovely way to complete this block of fishing! Another Bream trip to the rocks in search of some Spring fish and the crew absolutely nailed it! Frantic at times, slower at others but the general quality of fish was extremely high. Colin (pictured) is probably feeling pretty pooped right now, he seemed to be into a fish every couple of minutes and most were of a similar and fantastic stamp to this one…… very well done Col.
Fun and laughter all day from an outstanding group, great fish for the table and a happy crew - perfect days inshore fishing.
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View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details -
09/04/2022
Fishing Report by Simon Logan
on Deep Blue (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
9 Apr 2022 by Simon Logan
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Well, what a day we’ve just had out on Deep Blue. Only the 4 customers onboard today, with mixed approaches and experiences with a rod in hand.
The bites happened as soon as the silt from dropping the anchor had settled. A nice little plaice followed by a lovely double figured Thornback ray flew onto the deck. The ray took us by surprise because we had literally just put the rods into their holders on the first drop of the day. Not long after another double ray, followed by another.
We had definitely found the ray‘s stomping ground. Across the deck a double shot whiting was being hauled, and a complimentary dog fish, and then more whiting. Then BANG! Another big bend in the rod, and up came another double figured ray. This time tipping the scales at 14lb 8oz. Aggelos, a young Greek lad from West London had the privilege. Everyone was bringing really decent fish over the gunwales. Bites were thick and fast on the ebb, and well into slack water too.
The bites started to ease off at the turn of the tide. We stayed put and fished the first hour of the flood. The big fish had stopped feeding but we were graced with a few new species for the day. A nice Gurnard, a dab and a Smooth-hound pup were the next to feel peckish.
We lifted the anchor and headed to the rock marks. The water had become noticeably choppier with the strengthening wind. We set up for our first drift. Using a single 4/0 running ledger rig, and a Jaffa cake sized piece of squid, Bruce bounced his lead at the beginning of the rocks. FISH ON! “It’s a pollack” were the words muttered by Bruce’s mates. I readied the net, and up it came. A flipping Codling!! Only about 3.5lbs, but there it was, in all it’s glory, a highly coveted East Sussex cod. As we set about starting another drift the boat was moving around a bit on the chop. One of the group had been caught off guard, and put his hand out to steady himself. Sadly for him, he managed to find the razor sharp blade of a bait knife. I cleaned him up and bandaged his hand. He was adamant he wanted to fish on, but with the water still bashing us about, and everyone having such a good day, they all elected to call it a day a bit earlier so Bill could get his hand checked out. The right call!
All in all, a great day was had, with some fantastic and unexpected fishing, with a great group of lads, and I’m sure they’ll be back for another go in the near future. View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 05/06/2024 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 07/06/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Wed 12/06/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 21/06/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 12/07/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Fri 19/07/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sun 28/07/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £70.00pp Drifting/anchoring reefs for pollack, cod, bass, bream Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Pollock / Tope.View details Thu 08/08/2024 7 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sun 11/08/2024 3 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sat 21/09/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details -
16/03/2022
Fishing Report by Simon Logan
on Deep Blue (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
16 Mar 2022 by Simon Logan
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The first annual ‘Eastbourne Spring Challenge’ match fishing comp took place on Wednesday across two boats and featuring 13 anglers. The anglers were of mixed abilities, with some in the current, and previous England home nations fishing team in attendance.
Given the time of year, and the conditions in the build up to the comp, there was a very respectable quantity and range of species brought over the gunwales. Fish over 18cm’s scored, with fish in groups of 1 point fish (inc whiting/pouting), 3 point fish (inc wrasse/dabs) and 5 point fish (inc rays/bass).
Over the 7 hour timeframe well over 400 fish were landed on deck. The fish weren’t weighed, but they were checked for length. Dogfish made up the bulk of the catches, but dabs, plaice, thornback rays, whiting, smooth hounds and a couple of unwanted guests (spider crabs) made up the numbers. The fishing grounds used were that of the Pevensey Shoals and inshore close to Hastings. Fishing at anchor over mud clay and shingle with rocky pinnacles framing the fishing zone was the ground of choice.
We provided the bait packs to the anglers which consisted of mackerel, lug and squid. 3 hooks maximum were allowed. The weather was grey overcast skies and relatively light easterly winds. High tide was at 10am so most of the fishing happened on the ebb, but lots of bites during slack water. View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 05/06/2024 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 07/06/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Wed 12/06/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 21/06/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper. Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Mackerel / Pollock.View details Fri 12/07/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Fri 19/07/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sun 28/07/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £70.00pp Drifting/anchoring reefs for pollack, cod, bass, bream Bass / Black Sea Bream / Cod / Pollock / Tope.View details Thu 08/08/2024 7 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sun 11/08/2024 3 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Sat 21/09/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details -
13/02/2022
Fishing Report by anthony collins
on Kestrel warrior 6 (Newhaven, East Sussex)
13 Feb 2022 by anthony collins
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Fishing trips to start soon here is some good news we have caught some very nice plaice on the last trip out average size around 2lbs
With some bigger fish to 5lbs on the last trip out View Boats Page
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02/2022
Fishing Report by kurt lander
on Yellowfin (Brighton, East Sussex)
Feb 2022 by kurt lander
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Clint Walton from Essex a regular customer of ours had a good day pollack fishing this month several pollack but these 2 was his best 1 at 15lb and the other 16lb . Dates available for group's or spaces available for single anglers call or text me 07731465992 or check out my Facebook page ��
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11/07/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
11 Jul 2021 by Steve Green
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The last two days we have had the pleasure of Julian and his crew. Great bunch of guys who have been regulars since their first trip to France with us. These two days had been pencilled in as a French trip but a combination of Brexit & Covid meant that was not viable so we headed out far for more Bass action….. and it was predictably crazy!
9 fish on some drifts, double hook-up’s on the jig assist hooks of both mackerel and Bass, the action was non-stop. Getting through the smaller fish was a struggle at times, plagued by 3-4lb fish but they managed to get the bigger ones in the end.
We struggled for bait at times as the Bass were nailing feathers so we moved away only to hit shoal after shoal of massive mackerel and let me tell you a 2lb mackerel puts up a fair scrap!
Two long, tiring but fantastic days with wonderful crew and stunning fish……. Just about perfect��
Best wishes
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View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details -
12/07/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
12 Jul 2021 by Steve Green
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So ……. another fantastic crew and another day of Bass chaos, monster mackerel and multiple hook-ups!
Today was slated as a Turbot trip but I gave the chaps a heads up to be prepared to alter plans. A short pow-wow in the morning, tank full of fuel and a football match to get back for the decision was unanimous - gun it out for the Bass.
Most anglers will never have experienced fishing like this and I was delighted that a consensus was reached so quickly.
Hit the mark bang on time, set the boat up for the drift and we we’re off straight away - 14 good fish on the first drift in a little under 10 minutes …. And that was just the start! Tally for the the day, 72 keeper sized Bass in a little over 90 minutes! Some anglers wanted bigger fish, some returned those over 5lbs, it’s a personal choice and the crew were very responsible in handling fish to be returned…. Well done guys.
Once Bass quota was reached we turned to those
Monster mackerel and we’re not disappointed - again more fish around the 2lb mark and lots of medium sized fish around 1 1/2lb and once again gratifying that the crew only wanted to keep 2-3 each when they could have taken dozens.
Our day was almost done but just enough time to boat a couple of Turbot to round off another outstanding day.
Thanks all for an excellent day at sea, if the England football guys perform as well as you did today we will be in for a treat��
Best wishes
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View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details -
11/07/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
11 Jul 2021 by Steve Green
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Another long day at Sea for us today targeting Bass & Flatties with Dave and his regular crew of fabulous guys- always look forward to catching-up with these chaps.
We have been doing really well on the Bass of late so offered them the chance to do both Bass and Flatties in the same trip. There is a risk that when you take on multiple species on the same trip that you may end up doing both badly and it is often better to focus on just the one…….. but they didn’t have that problem!
Bass fishing was slightly slower than previous trips but still plenty of excellent fishing and the job was done with time to spare and a couple of decent Tub Gurnard as a bonus.
Plenty of big mackerel around so we nabbed a few of them before setting our sights on the flatties. Deano couldn’t put a foot wrong boating Brill & Turbot including a clonker right at the end.
Another glorious day to be far out on the Ocean, a few sunburned faces and plenty of smiles all around.
Thank you Dave & Co for a wonderful day and well done on your fine multi-species haul����
Very few places left for this year I’m afraid but there are a couple of spots available if you would like to experience a fishing day like this drop us a line��
Best wishes
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Brigand
View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details -
13/07/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
13 Jul 2021 by Steve Green
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Another long day at Sea for us today targeting Bass & Flatties with Dave and his regular crew of fabulous guys- always look forward to catching-up with these chaps.
We have been doing really well on the Bass of late so offered them the chance to do both Bass and Flatties in the same trip. There is a risk that when you take on multiple species on the same trip that you may end up doing both badly and it is often better to focus on just the one…….. but they didn’t have that problem!
Bass fishing was slightly slower than previous trips but still plenty of excellent fishing and the job was done with time to spare and a couple of decent Tub Gurnard as a bonus.
Plenty of big mackerel around so we nabbed a few of them before setting our sights on the flatties. Deano couldn’t put a foot wrong boating Brill & Turbot including a clonker right at the end.
Another glorious day to be far out on the Ocean, a few sunburned faces and plenty of smiles all around.
Thank you Dave & Co for a wonderful day and well done on your fine multi-species haul����
Very few places left for this year I’m afraid but there are a couple of spots available if you would like to experience a fishing day like this drop us a line��
Best wishes
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View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 03/06/2024 7 Spaces 7 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Wed 26/06/2024 1 Space 1 SPACE 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/ LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECKING POLLOCK & COD AND BANKSView details Mon 15/07/2024 5 Spaces 5 SPACES ANCHORED WRECK FISHING FOR CONGER EELSView details Fri 26/07/2024 3 Spaces 3 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 07/08/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Wed 04/09/2024 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Mon 16/09/2024 2 Spaces 2 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DISTANCE/LOMG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Fri 04/10/2024 2 SPACES OFFSHORE TURBOT & BRILLView details Sun 06/10/2024 8 SPACES 12 HOUR LONG DAY OFFSHORE BANKS TURBOT & BRILLView details Tue 08/10/2024 6 Spaces 6 SPACES BIG BREAM OFFSHORE WRECKSView details
