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22/11/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
22 Nov 2015 by Philip Higgins
Poole Cod Comp
as the weather decided to give the charter fleet a break the seas were calm on a cold and frosty morning, Mistress Linda anglers opted to go to the IOW in hope of a big Cod, the fishing was not furious but fish were coming aboard and as the tide eased the Cod appeared, we hooked into at least 6 but only landed 4. At least we were now in with a chance of a prize in the comp. The tide changed and so did our fortunes as the fishing dropped away to just the occasional dogfish and pout. At the weigh in the comp was won by R Lake with a cracking 24lb 10ozs Cod, Mistress Linda won the top Charter boat prize -
17/11/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
17 Nov 2015 by Philip Higgins
The cod fishing was starting to come good then nature intervenes and thanks to Hurricane Barney we have had 2 weeks of severe winds where even the protection afforded by Poole Harbour has meant being tied up waiting for a weather window, in the meantime the tackle box is immaculate, new cod traces ready to go and a very tidy boat. When the winds drop I will be going to sea if you are free and would like to go Cod fishing then please call
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04/11/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
4 Nov 2015 by Philip Higgins
The drop in temperature has bought the whiting into the bay, on an Albion club match last Sunday they landed over 100 whiting to reasonable size plenty of dogfish in all 12 species were recorded. Ian Hansford caught the best fish of the weekend landing another fine Turbot of 8lb. The cod fishing is good with the larger fish now appearing, our best this season is only 15lb but reports of fish to 27lb have been caught.
All the best
Philip Higgins -
25/10/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
25 Oct 2015 by Philip Higgins
After a spell of unsettled weather a window of opportunity arose on Sunday 25th saw bright sunshine and calm seas along with the 1st frost of this winter, the idea was to head of to sea after the last of the big bream on the wrecks but for some reason we choose to head east and enjoy a day fishing of the Needles, as we approached I counted 35 boats already at anchor and my chosen mark already taken so as we headed towards another bank we marked some fish and anchored into these, almost immediately we had bites and Mark Turner produced a 6lb Cod on his 1st drop bites continued and fish came aboard regularly all day, Conn Bratcher changed his tactics to catch whiting and within minutes hooked into something a bit more challenging after a few minutes a superb Turbot of 17lb 12ozs was safely netted, the tackle used was not traditional Turbot gear but a size 4 Aberdeen wire hook and a small slither of mackeral. As the tide eased Gary Taylor landed another 10lb Cod along with a few nice whiting.
Cod and whiting are now the main targets for the next 2 months with numbers and size set to improve, if you fancy a trip as an individual or as part of a group please give me a call.
All the best
Philip Higgins -
19/10/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
19 Oct 2015 by Philip Higgins
The plaice fishing last week was absolutely brilliant with over 200 caught in 3 sessions, although mainly on the small to medium size they give a good sport on the right gear add in Dabs, Gurnards, Red Mullet, Garfish, Smoothhounds it all adds up to great days fishing. Whiting are starting to appear in numbers and after the run of Codling we have had the bigger fish will soon be here. Some good size Bass have been landed. Most of our fishing once November starts will be concentrated on Cod and Whiting so if you fancy a day afloat call to reserve a space.
All the best
Phil -
08/10/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
8 Oct 2015 by Philip Higgins
The fishing on the banks and wrecks is really good with plenty of good size Ray's and Congers being landed along with some stonking 5lb + bream. Big Bass have featured in catches with some trips landing several doubles which to the credit of anglers have been returned alive.
Have spaces for midweek trips, call for further info -
27/09/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
27 Sep 2015 by Philip Higgins
Sept has been a great month with lots of species and quality fish, several of our trips have been fishing along the piers which has produced good numbers of plaice, gurnards, small bream and the odd cod to 8lb further off to sea Ray's , congers and bull huss have been prolific and as a bonus we have also landed brill and turbot. Trigger fishing has slowed up towards the end of the month but did give some great days fishing. When the weather has been challenging we have reverted to the harbour which gives plenty of sport with wrasse,plaice,garfish,bass, bream and gurnards.
Last Friday the Police SAC fish their boat championship from Poole 16 boats and 120+ anglers took part, the Mistress Linda as reigning top boat had to pull out the stops against some very good boats and skippers to retain her crown which when the scores were in we achieved 1st 2nd and 4th place for the anglers. Now is the time to start thinking about the winter cod fishing so book early and get the best tides.
We are taking bookings for next year charter or individual so if you would like to join us next year please email me.
All the best
Phil -
08/09/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
8 Sep 2015 by Philip Higgins
Sept
This month has started well with a good run of quality Trigger fish being caught, the inshore drift fishing has seen good catches of Gurnard (Tub, Red, a Grey and the odd Streaked) and Plaice. On the outer marks during the weaker tides there has been plenty of action with Rays, Congers, Tope and Bull Huss all fighting to grab the bait whilst off to sea on the wrecks and banks big Black and Red Bream are being landed with fish in the region of 5lb + showing. Grab your chance before the season finishes and come out fishing with us. -
02/09/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
2 Sep 2015 by Philip Higgins
Inshore Fishing
The fishing along the beaches this last few days has been extraordinary in the amount of quality fish being caught, Trigger fish are the target species and they have shown in good numbers along with these we have landed Cod and Bass to 6lb, Rays to 13lb and plenty of Plaice, Bream, Gurnards all to good size along with the usual mini species. Many drops have seen good quality doubles but the highlight of these was Sam Burrows with a Cod on the top hook and a Sole of 2lb on the bottom hook caught in bright sunshine. All have been caught on very light gear which has tested the angler and gear and proved great fun. -
20/08/2015
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
20 Aug 2015 by Philip Higgins
This week has been challenging weather wise but the Ray fishing has been very good, the Bournemouth Air Show is now well under way yesterday was a wash out but today the weather broke and the schedule was completed the displays were awesome and makes you proud to be British and watch the skill of the pilots. We all have our favourites and the Typhoon is always spectacular but hopefully the Vulcan will be there on Sunday
