Latest Fishing Reports: Ebony May
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01/2023
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Jan 2023 by Stuart Denman
2022 was another awesome season for the Ebony May. We started catching our first large numbers of Tope from mid May right through to the beginning of July, this coinciding with the arrival of the fist mackerel. Average Tope weighing 35-40lbs with the occasional 45-50lb. June/July were excellent months for Bass and pollack mostly fish 3/4lb. July /August, we did a number of 4hr trips targeting bottom species such as Thornback Ray, Smooth hound, Huss, Bream, Spotted Ray, squid, Bass and Tope. September/October once again proved to be excellent months for bass fishing. Some great sport fishing with lures and live bait. A lot bigger fish being caught, and our largest for those months being 9lb. In all, another excellent season with plenty of fun and good fishing. Really looking forward to 2023!!
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10/2021
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Oct 2021 by Stuart Denman
2021 was probably one of our best seasons to date ,good numbers of Bass ,Tope and Pollack were caught throughout the year. The Tope arrived early in the middle of April and remained right through until September.The fish averaged 35 to 45lb, although the largest fish we caught was a fish of 60lb.It should be noted that the British shore Tope record was broken this year with a Tope of 82lb .This fish was caught not far from our location in Pembrokeshire. The mackerel arrived in May followed shortly after by the Bass shoals ,plenty of fish being caught on both lures and live baits .The Bass remained right through until October with some good size fish between 5 to 8lb being caught .The Pollack fishing was also excellent ,we were mainly fishing offshore during May/June targeting wrecks and Lundy area with plenty of fish 3 to 5lb mark,with the occasional Coalfish and Cod being landed. In addition to Tope ,Bass and Pollack we also caught other species such as Wray ,Huss ,Smooth hounds .Sharks , Bream and Wrasse .
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01/2021
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Jan 2021 by Stuart Denman
2020 what a year ,with the Corona virus pandemic and government lockdown restrictions we were unable to operate our business until the end of June ,and then with strict social distancing ,hand sanitizing and PPE .With these measures in place together with vast deck space on the Ebony May we were able to operate successfully and safely up until the second week in October when we were put back into lockdown. During these few months the fishing was outstanding, with fantastic catches of Tope/,Pollack ,Coalfish in June /July.In July we also had some excellent shark fishing producing both good catches of Blues and Porbeagle Shark .August/September/October produced excellent Bass fishing over inshore and offshore reefs with plenty of fish around 5lb to 8lb mark. We also caught good numbers of bottom species such as Thornback ray,Spotted ray ,Bullhuss , Bream ,Wrasse ,Triger Fish,Turbot ,dabs and Conger. We are really excited and looking forward to the new season. seeing customers both old and new 2021 We will continue to strictly adhere to all government guidelines .Tight lines Stuart(Skipper).
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12/2019
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Dec 2019 by Stuart Denman
2019 was another excellent season for the Ebony May Charter boat , the Tope arrived with the mackerel at the beginning of May resulting in good catches of Tope throughout May , June and first two weeks of July . Up to 30 plus tope being caught on an 8 hr trip average size 30lb to 45lb .We also had a number of trips to Lundy Island in May and June resulting in excellent catches of Pollack ,Coalfish .Wrasse , Spur dog and Tope . The first shark trips to the Celtic deeps started the first week in July with some good catches of Porbeagle and Blue sharks ,the largest Porbeagle weighing in at 130 lb .During June ,July ,August and September we had a number of mixed fishing trips producing good catches of Bream , Thornback ray ,Bass, Smooth hound, Pollack and Bull huss September was an excellent month for Blue Shark largest fish hitting 200lb ,September and October proved excellent months fishing for bass on reefs offshore using live Mackerel and Sandeel baits ,Dave Lewis came out with us in August and published an article in the November issue of Sea Angler on Bass fishing with live baits . Really looking forward to 2020 if you fancy a Tope ,Shark, Lundy , Bass or mixed fishing trip next year contact us , all skill levels and age groups can be catered for , bait and tackle can be supplied Tight lines Stuart
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07/01/2019
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
7 Jan 2019 by Stuart Denman
What an awesome season we had in 2018. The good weather enabled us to fish well out into the Bristol channel. In May, we began targeting mid channel wrecks and the Lundy area. Catching good quantities of Pollock, Cod, Spurdog, and Tope. average Pollack 5 to 8 lb. Also at the end of May, June, July, Tope arrived in good quantities inshore. Largest Tope caught this year 68lbs, caught on a shallow in shore mark.,fresh mackerel providing the bait, we had several trips with .over thirty tope landed. We were privileged to have Dave Lewis from Sea Angler magazine out with us in June, writing an article on the excellent Tope fishing in our area. On the day we landed several Tope up to 45lbs. June, July, August, September, we caught good quantities of Bream, Wrasse (Ballan and Cuckoo), Skates and Rays, Turbot, Bass, Smoothhound, Bullhuss, Pollock, Coalfish, Garfish, and several other species. This shows the diversity of fishing in our area. Looking forward to 2019. Now taking bookings for wreck/Lundy trips in May/June. Also, Tope fishing begins May-July. I am convinced on the quantity and size of the Tope that we caught in 2018, that there is a new welsh record Tope waiting to be caught in our area. With the lifting of the Bass ban allowing us to catch Bass, we will also be targeting Bass using live sandeels from June until October, drifting inshore reefs. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank customers old and new. Really excited for 2019.
In the meantime, check out my new website! - http://www.saundersfootseafishing.co.uk/ -
02/2018
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Feb 2018 by Stuart Denman
2017 was another awesome season. Tope arrived early May, and stayed until second week of July. During that period we landed over 250 Tope, the largest being 63lbs caught by an angler from Merthyr. Several days caught 20+ Tope. Bass fishing was once again excellent. See gallery - largest fish caught by Duncan from Cardiff - 9 and a half lbs. During the season we caught good numbers of Pollock, Coal fish, Skate, Wrass, and several other species.
Looking forward to the new year, new season approaching.. new boat. Sold the old Ebony May at the end of the last season, and replaced her with a new Ebony May.. a 10 metre cougar catamaran. Purpose built, toilet, under cover seating with twin 300 horse power outboard engines, giving a top speed of 42 knots. Cruising speed 25 knots. This year we will be targeting Lundy and mid channel wrecks for Pollock and other species. We will also be doing Shark trips, targeting Celtic deeps and north of Lundy for Porbeagle and Blue Sharks. In addition to a normal early season Tope trips. Started taking bookings for the new season, any enquiries please contact me - 07989326085 ⛴�� -
07/02/2017
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
7 Feb 2017 by Stuart Denman
Hi everyone.
The new fishing season is nearly upon us. We had a cracking season last year. The Tope appeared in May, and steady numbers of them were caught right through up til the end of July. Largest fish being a Tope of 55 lbs, caught by a Bristol angler. One session in July resulted in over 28 Tope being caught in 3 hours over low tide, average fish being 35 lbs. The Bass season started in July, with excellent catches right through until October when bad weather eventually defeated us. Largest Bass caught this season was 9 lbs, landed by Marcus from London, caught on live sandeels. Various other species of fish were landed during the season. On one charter trip we landed quality Skate, Smooth Hound, Bullhuss, Pollack, Coal fish, Whiting, Wrass, Mackerell, Garfish, Dabs, Plaice, Dragonet, Gurnard, Tope and the inevitable dogfish. Making a total of 15 different species of fish. This shows the diversity and variety of fish that can be caught in our area.
Really looking forward to the start of the season in April. Taking bookings now .
Tope trips starting in May, through to July.
Bass trips starting in July, through to October. Using live sandeel.
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30/09/2016
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
30 Sep 2016 by Stuart Denman
September proved an excellent month for bass on the Ebony May , with both inshore and offshore marks producing good numbers of bass between 3 to 5lb in weight[see gallery],The largest being a bass of 8 lb caught by a party of anglers from Bristol. There has also been some good pollack.bream, and wrasse caught this month there was also a number of codling caught in the latter part of the month,mackerel are still in abundance and small whiting are starting to show inshore Looking forward to October some spaces still available.
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02/08/2016
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
2 Aug 2016 by Stuart Denman
July 2016.
Once again, a good month for tope. Still large numbers being caught. 24th of July, a party from Swansea - John Criddle, landed 21 tope, averaging 35 pound in 2 and a half hours. Also bass are starting to show on local marks. The same party landed a number of bass, largest up to 5 pounds. Mackerel seems to have arrived in quantity, and no doubt the bass are following. Taking bookings for bass trips, with some places still available for spring tides in August, September, October. See gallery for pictures. -
06/2016
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
Jun 2016 by Stuart Denman
Tope fishing season is now in full swing. The Ebony May has been landing large numbers of tope averaging between 35 and 45 lbs, for the past 4 weeks (One up to 55 lbs). See picture gallery. Looking forward to the bass fishing in July. Still some places available for Tope fishing, last week of July.
