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27/03/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
27 Mar 2025 by Scott Belbin
It's always great to see different species and we weren't disappointed the other day. The bulk of the day might have been made up with whiting, dogfish and pouting but Ivan managed to sneak out a tub gurnard, there was a micro dab and a couple of tiny conger too.
This weekend we'll be in search of spring time rays, hounds and bass.
I have spaces Saturday and Sunday currently then into next week after that.
Next spaces
29/03 @ £60pp
30/03 @ £60pp
06/04 @ £60pp
07/04 @ £100pp
Please call 07956411528
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25/03/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
25 Mar 2025 by Scott Belbin
Things are starting to look up now with a few small hounds showing over the last week or two. There's not been loads to trouble the landing net the last couple of trips but the tides were tiny so hopefully these building tides will push some better fish in.
Stanley looks less happy about being photographed with a tiddler than Steve does.
The water temperature is rising rapidly, the tides are building and the close season for bass ends next week so things are looking up.
I have spaces for general fishing both Saturday and Sunday this week aboard Galloper from brightlingsea.
Please call 07956411528 for more information
Next spaces
29/03- £60pp
30/03- £60pp
06/04- exclusive hire or individual spaces available
07/04- offshore trip £100pp
Please call 07956411528 -
21/03/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
21 Mar 2025 by Scott Belbin
Here's Mark with a decent thornback ray from our last trip. Spaces this weekend aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex. Hopefully we can get offshore and find some decent fish. please call 07956411528 for more information
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03/03/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
3 Mar 2025 by Scott Belbin
Despite such a fantastic forecast we cancelled last week's trips. The inshore fishing just hasn't been up to scratch lately. I gave the lads the option to wait a couple of weeks and I got on with some jobs at home. It seems to be a sign of the times and I certainly don't intend making a habit of cancelling trips with perfect weather.
The weather did mean that the jobs were done quickly and looking out at such perfect conditions we couldn't resist nipping out for a few hours.
Nick had grafted on my block work at home so it was nice to see him get his first ray of the year. Dad was doing well with dogfish and a dab while I managed a roker too. I was really pleased to find a couple of roker fairly easily and I'm sure they are the sign of things to come as this spring sunshine warms the water up. I'm looking forward to having a run offshore this week and pretty confident the inshore fishing will be on form by the next set of tides.
I have spaces offshore this week and plenty of availability for groups and individuals over the coming weeks.
Next spaces
09/03- offshore trip 6 spaces @ £100pp
15/03- general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
16/03- available for individuals and groups
23/03- available for individuals and groups
28/03- 9 spaces @ £60pp
Not all available dates listed please call 07956411528 for more information
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18/02/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
18 Feb 2025 by Scott Belbin
Spaces this weekend aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex.
The tides are great for a flattie bash inshore Sunday and we are hoping to get offshore Saturday for hounds, spurs and rays ect.
The dabs won't be around in numbers much longer so this might be our last chance to get a feed of them before we start our spring fishing next month.
They might not strip line from the reels but they can be great fun in light tackle and taste great.
Next spaces
22/02- offshore trip 1 space @ £100pp
23/02- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
02/03- available for individuals and groups
08/03- offshore trip 1 space @ £100pp
09/03- available for individuals and groups
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
12/02/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
12 Feb 2025 by Scott Belbin
With the easterly wind curtailing our efforts to get offshore the other day we stayed inshore and went in search of some dabs.
After mark started us off with a couple of pouting our first dabs came aboard.
Tom managed to find a bass which was only just bigger than his hook! However it was nice to see something different.
The lads had fairly large hooks on to start with but we downsized them as the day progressed and caught more as a result.
There weren't many whiting about compared to before Christmas as is to be expected this time of year but we had a few small ones once the tide. We even managed a couple of dogfish too which Steve was very pleased with!!
There were a few nice eating size dabs among them and so we kept a few for the pot. Stanley was desperate to catch a couple of dabs for himself and Douglas for dinner. He had a few throughout the day and we kept a couple which he ate the next night and is already asking to catch some more.
I know dabs aren't everybody's cup of tea but we had a pleasant day with a few fish to boot. If you just want to get out fishing soon then please get in touch.
I have spaces inshore and offshore in the coming weeks.
Next spaces
15/02- individual spaces or groups welcome
16/02- individual spaces or groups welcome
23/02- individual spaces or groups welcome
Not all available dates listed
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28/01/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
28 Jan 2025 by Scott Belbin
It was great to be at sea again the other day. We grabbed a weather window and took the Galloper out on our first trip of the year. We might have been a bit rusty after the last couple of months but the lads fished hard and managed to find plenty of dogfish to keep them busy. Winter smooth hounds are still a novelty but always welcome. This one put a decent bend in Stephen Clarks rod and Steve hill was pleased with a thornback ray on his first cast. Unfortunately they are all too rare nowadays.
I have spaces this week aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex. Call me anytime for full boat bookings or individual spaces.
Next spaces
01/02- 9 spaces @ £60pp (possible offshore trip if enough demand)
02/02- individual spaces or boat available
09/02- individual spaces or boat available
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
01/2025
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
Jan 2025 by Scott Belbin
Sorry I've been quiet for a while. It's been a busy few weeks cracking on with maintenance on the Galloper. She's going back in Wednesday and our first trip is Saturday.
Although it feels like ages it wasn't that long since our last trips when we found some nice fishing for the time of year.
Nowadays I expect to catch hounds year round and sure enough there were a few to be had among the dogfish.
They weren't giants but big enough to put a bend your rods and the lads managed 10-15 during the course of the day. We saw a few pouting and whiting and a few bonus spurs to finish off with. Alex was very pleased with his new pb dogfish as well! I've seen smaller Alex so there's room for improvement.
I have spaces come up for this Saturday aboard Galloper aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex. I know some of you are itching to get out again so please get in touch on 07956411528 -
23/12/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
23 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin
It looks like we could have a weather window after Christmas so I'm arranging a couple of trips. Hopefully we can get offshore for the chance of some mixed fishing one day and find some fish closer to home on another more relaxing day. I have availability for full boat bookings if anyone wants exclusive hire for fishing trips or even just if you want a boat ride with the family for a few hours.
The weather has stopped our last few trips but before that there were loads of fish showing from the last of the bass and hounds through to whiting, dogfish, rays and even conger.
Have a lovely Christmas and hopefully I'll see some of you on the other side.
Next spaces
27/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
28/12- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
29/12- boat available
30/12- boat available
31/12- boat available
01/01- boat available
Please call 07956411528 -
11/12/2024
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
11 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin
Obviously the weather has curtailed some of our plans lately but we have managed to get out here and there. Steve canham had our biggest conger so far from brightlingsea the other day and it was nice to break into double figures as well as catching it intentionally too (something I never expected to say).
We had half a day for bass with Jons group the other day and although the size and numbers are down it was great to have fresh bass for dinner in December and there were plenty of bites. We missed lots but I had 7 bass in 3 hours fishing. John managed one or two small hounds and we had dogfish and whiting before heading inshore to have a relaxing end to the day. There's loads of life there and we added dabs and pouting to the species count.
It looks like the weather will be on its toes later this week and I have spaces for groups and individuals both days this weekend. Please contact me on 07956411528 if you want to get out.
Next spaces
14/12- individuals or groups welcome
15/12- individuals and groups welcome
21/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
22/12- individuals and groups welcome
23/12- individuals and groups welcome
24/12- individuals and groups welcome
27/12-01/01 individuals and groups welcome. Please contact me to be on the list to get a group together
Call 07956411528
