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04/2024
Fishing Report by phillip browning
on Braveheart II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Apr 2024 by phillip browning
Report on-board Braveheart II
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
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View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 25/04/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Need 5 more for trip go-ahead. Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Tue 30/04/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Need 6 more for trip go-ahead. Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Wed 01/05/2024 9 Hours Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Thu 02/05/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Tue 07/05/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Wed 08/05/2024 9 Hours Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Thu 09/05/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Mon 13/05/2024 9 Hours £70.00pp Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details Tue 14/05/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp View details Fri 17/05/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £70.00pp Whole boat £360 for 6 including frozen bait individuals £70 each including frozen bait Rod hire £5 Fishing for, smoothounds, bass, thornback rays,tope,stingrays etc Call 07970 728707 Cheers PhilView details -
04/2024
Fishing Report by Nick Coffin
on Better Days (Ramsgate, Kent)
Apr 2024 by Nick Coffin
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The bass are in! Last week on these spring tides the bass have been feeding heavily on the fresh crab. Bass to 9.5lb; hounds to 16lb and rays and to 20lb. With summer only around the corner fishing should only be getting better and better. £60pp will provide you with everything you need for a days fishing. For more details please contact us��
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 01/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Sat 04/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Wed 08/05/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp 5 Spaces. £60pp, 0900-1600. Ramsgate harbour. Targetting hounds,Rays and bass. Message for detailsView details Sun 12/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Sat 18/05/2024 7 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 7 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Sun 19/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Fri 24/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Sat 25/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details Wed 29/05/2024 8 Spaces £60.00pp Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. 8 spaces, £60pp. 0900-1600, Hound,Rays and Bass fishing. Everything included. Message for details Bass / Mackerel / Thornback Ray / Blonde Ray / Starry Smooth-hound.View details -
17/04/2024
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
17 Apr 2024 by Sam Thornton
Report on-board Plan B
Fishing is good at the moment with Smoothhounds nice size Bass and a few good thornbacks, so join us soon to take advantage of the early run and have a enjoyable day out. Regards Sam
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View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 25/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 26/04/2024 2 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 27/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sun 28/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Mon 29/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Tue 30/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Wed 01/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Thu 02/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 03/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 04/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details -
17/04/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
17 Apr 2024 by Scott Belbin
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Steve had a nice mixed bag aboard Galloper the other day. Hounds, roker and bass not to mention the occasional dogfish as well! He was really hoping for that bass and was relieved when this one hit the net after loosing one on the previous cast! There's certainly plenty of life out there at the moment and things look promising for the summer ahead.
Next spaces from tomorrow
18/04- offshore trip £100pp
21/04- 1 space @ £60pp
24/04- 8 spaces @ £60pp
01/05- offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
04/05- 3 spaces @ £60pp
05/05- 7 Spaces @ £60pp
12/05- 7 Spaces @ £60pp
Other dates available for full boat bookings please call 07956411528 View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 01/05/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp View details Sat 04/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 Spaces @ £60ppView details Fri 10/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 12/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 25/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 08/06/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 16/06/2024 7 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore trip 7 spaces @ £100ppView details -
16/04/2024
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
16 Apr 2024 by Sam Thornton
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We love fishing and it's good at the moment with Smoothhounds and nice size Bass. Why not jion us this weekend.
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View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 25/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 26/04/2024 2 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 27/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sun 28/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Mon 29/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Tue 30/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Wed 01/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Thu 02/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 03/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 04/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details -
15/04/2024
Fishing Report by Sam Thornton
on Plan B (Brightlingsea, Essex)
15 Apr 2024 by Sam Thornton
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Plenty Smoothhounds and nice size Bass. Jion us to take advantage of the spring run.
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View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 25/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 26/04/2024 2 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 27/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sun 28/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Mon 29/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Tue 30/04/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Wed 01/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Thu 02/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Fri 03/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details Sat 04/05/2024 8 Spaces 7 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. . Min of 4 anglers required for a trip (non exclusive). £240 • Exclusive full boat up to 8 anglers £450. • We provide 1 rod & Frozen squid tip bait per angler. Phone Sam 07791802744 to book. Bass / Cod / Smooth-hound (Common) / Thornback Ray.View details -
14/04/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
14 Apr 2024 by Scott Belbin
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With some lovely weather it was nice to see a mixed bag including hounds, bass, a codling, thornback, whiting dogfish and dabs the other day. This time of year is usually pretty good for variety. Both the weather and the fishing should continue to improve over the coming weeks too. Even when the weather doesn't play ball we have some great sheltered marks that are producing good fish as well.
I have spaces this week and over the coming weeks so feel free to get in touch
Next spaces
17/04- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
18/04- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
21/04- 1 space @ £60pp
24/04- 8 spaces @ £60pp
01/05- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
04/05- 3 spaces @ £60pp
05/05- boat available from £528 or individual spaces @ £60pp
Please call for more information on 07956411528 View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 01/05/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp View details Sat 04/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 Spaces @ £60ppView details Fri 10/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 12/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 25/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 08/06/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 16/06/2024 7 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore trip 7 spaces @ £100ppView details -
12/04/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
12 Apr 2024 by Scott Belbin
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The lads from Suffolk police had another busy day aboard the Galloper with a great mixed bag of rays, smooth hounds and bass between the abundant dogfish and whiting. Between 7 anglers they had around 600 fish! I have spaces for individuals and boat bookings for inshore and offshore trips over the coming weeks.
Next spaces are on
17/04- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
18/04- offshore trip 4 spaces £100pp
21/04-5 spaces @ £60pp
24/04- 8 spaces @ £60pp
01/05- offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp
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View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 01/05/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £115.00pp View details Sat 04/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 Spaces @ £60ppView details Fri 10/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 12/05/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 25/05/2024 5 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 5 spaces @ £60ppView details Sat 08/06/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp 7 Spaces @ £60ppView details Sun 16/06/2024 7 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore trip 7 spaces @ £100ppView details -
20/03/2024
Fishing Report by Simon Logan
on Deep Blue (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
20 Mar 2024 by Simon Logan
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Wednesday 20th March:
Day 2 of the Hampshire Police social ��♂️.
We headed out to the sandbanks in the shipping lanes this morning.
The conditions were perfect for it, and it gave the crews on Deep Blue, and Manx Belle a different prospect from yesterday’s inshore trip.
Now, the fabled Turbot & Brill would’ve been a more than welcomed sight, but alas it wasn’t to be. It’s probably still a little bit early for them, but I’ll be keeping my ear to the ground and heading back there to coral some of them into my crews hooks later this spring.
Every whiting in the channel seemed to be on the banks this morning. Every now and then we’d see a greater weaver, or and tub/red gurnard, but the whiting were thick. Lots and lots of birds working the water near us, but not obvious why.
We headed back in to have a look at some wrecks. The water was very clean, with excellent visibility, better than I’ve seen it in a long while. Lots of fish hugging the back end of the first wreck, with a few pollack coming up quick as a flash.
Onto the reefs for slack water saw more fish marking, and again a few pollack for our troubles.
Fishing the last half hour of the day back on the sand where we started yesterday saw plaice, dabs a flounder. There seems to be a good number of plaice this year, which is a vast improvement on the last few years.
A dozen or so species to the boat today, on what was a flat calm, and pretty warm in the sun, trip.
Thanks to John on the Manx Belle for buddying up with me to provide the 16 chaps guiding for their 2 day jolly.
We had Sea Angler magazine onboard today too, so there may well be a little write up in an upcoming issue - cheers Tim.
Last but not least, a big thank you to Shaun Gratton for coming along to assist, and for trying to give me diabetes with all the sweeties ������.
Species:
Dabs
Plaice
Goldsinney Wrasse
Pollack
Flounder
Greater weaver
Red gurnard
Tub gurnard
Mackerel
Dogfish
Pout
Whiting View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 28/04/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Tue 30/04/2024 2 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Tue 07/05/2024 2 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 18/05/2024 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 Sun 19/05/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Wed 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 Wed 12/06/2024 7 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 6 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 Sun 23/06/2024 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 Sat 13/07/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details -
21/03/2024
Fishing Report by Simon Logan
on Deep Blue (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
21 Mar 2024 by Simon Logan
Report on-board Deep Blue
Thursday 21st March:
First COD(ling) of the year. Our last cod was on the 2nd December, so 3 months and 3 weeks without a rod and line caught cod - and I’m SO GLAD we found this one.
Leaving the harbour and straight onto my new favourite plaice grounds, we got into a good stamp of fish straight away. This was short lived with the tide coming to the end of its flood, so we blitzed out onto the reefs for slack for wrasse, and ready to fish the start of the ebb.
Ballan and Cuckoo wrasse found. Still small tides currently, but they are building in size. The clarity is still improving, with 6m visibility at least at 4miles out.
Moving onto a mark that we fish a lot for multi species over spring and summer, codling and numerous pollack landed on a mixture of lures, including my usual go to Bass lure - the 6” pearl Sidewinder sandeel. More wrasse here too, as well as a small Coalfish - that’s 2 coleys in as many days. Nothing to shout about for some, quite a feat for us this end of the channel.
Back onto the plaice mark as the tide eased and the wind picked up. Wind against tide pinning us to the spot for about an hour, a few fish caught.
We had a very good year with cod last year, even though no fish managed to break the magic proper COD threshold of 10lb, which make them codling to me, we still had a lot of them from March - December. According to some commercial friends, this winter has produced a good number of them, but they have been moving around a lot.
Hopefully this year is as good, if not better than last for this species. Given the number of pollack we’re seeing inshore, the commercial ban along the SW may allow Eastbourne to have a better year than usual on them too. Still no bass, but I can feel it in me bones that they aren’t far away, and you can trust we’ll be right at the front of the queue for them when they do finally arrive. View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 28/04/2024 1 Space 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Tue 30/04/2024 2 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Tue 07/05/2024 2 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 18/05/2024 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 Sun 19/05/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details Wed 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 Wed 12/06/2024 7 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 6 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 Sun 23/06/2024 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 Sat 13/07/2024 4 Spaces 8 Hours £70.00pp £560 Mixed fishing - full boat £640 Wrecking/Sandbanks - full boat Equipment and bait available - ask the Skipper.View details
