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12/2015
Fishing Report by Barry Ratcliff
on Nova Stella. (Isle of Sheppey, Kent)
Dec 2015 by Barry Ratcliff
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Big shoals of herring here in the estuary now ,seems to be a case of right place and time to hook yourself cod or roker in between lots of whiting ,spotty dogs,pout and dabs ,still good size fish to be caught as this picture shows, ide like to wish my old and new customers a merry Christmas and new year .
All the best tightline's and rod benders. Baz Stella spei
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13/12/2015
Fishing Report by nick smith
on Osprey (Minehead, Somerset)
13 Dec 2015 by nick smith
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Well was a interesting day with steve yesterday as the happy dangler's went out on their first codquest of the winter, for some of us it was hard work, but over all was a good day as always.
Mike got the ball rolling with the first fish of the day, a little doggie that he reeled in super fast to beat me to the boat to get the bonus points.....it then went quiet for abit, Dan's rod bent over and we all hoped he was into the target fish, but when it came to the surface our hopes were dashed by a strap conger. As the day went on the eels just wouldn't leave dan's bait alone.....
Wayne managed the first cod of the day, of about 10 inches, gary then had a cod of 11lb 6oz, which came off the hook at the side of the boat and swam into the waiting net..... and was probably kicking himself as he didnt enter the £5 wager.....especially as the day moved on without any more cod showing.....
We moved into deeper water where dan continued to catch conger, my rod bent over and i was into a decent fish, but after a short fight all went light as whatever i had bit through my 60lb hook length.
Finally mike's rod went over (luckily spotted by steve) and his fight started.....was it the bottom as he didnt seem to be moving it.....but it soon became clear he had a decent fish on.....20minutes later with sweat on his brow we finally saw the leader....everyone was holding their breath in anticipation...what was it? A few thought it was an arse ended ray as there were no knocks to mikes rod, finally with some leader on his reel mike started to walk back up the boat with steve shouting instructions.....mikey quickly grabbing the bigger net as we finally got a glimpse of this huge cod.....now it was just a case of getting it into the net, which steve managed with perfection and with a heave lifted the cod over the gunnels to whoops and cheers.....after quickly weighing in steves bag and some photo's mike put her back, we were all abit worried as the cod bobbed back to the surface as it drifted back with the tide, but then with a flick of the tail she went back to the murky bottom......
For the last couple of hours we moved back inshore where a few more cod were landed by gary, john and wayne.
In total we had over 50 fish with 7 species made up of cod, whiting, conger, poor cod, pout, thornback ray and that rarest of bristol channel fish the doggie.....
All the cod came to either black lug tipped with squid and mike's lump (28lb 12oz) came in on a whole lundy squid....
Looking forward to getting back out with steve next sunday... View Boats Page
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13/12/2015
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
13 Dec 2015 by jon old
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Bringing us up to date to the weekend of December 12/13th 2015, have put up with really blowy conditions last couple of weeks enough to test patience of a saint. Have managed a few trips inbetween keeping us inshore hugging the beach just to get fishing. Even though we have been plagued with whiting few good keepers among them with anglers kept busy all day, it is the cod people want to catch and unfortunately apart from the whiting knicking the baits the odd few cod about are not getting a look in. The main factor in all this is the temperature is so high for our seasonal average being so warm with our sea temperature round about 11 degrees still i fear too warm for our cold loving cod to appear in numbers yet. Today Sunday 13th was first opportunity with little wind to head out to deeper water fished in around 70- 90 ft off one of our banks which tails off to 130ft good cod mark in the past for us, today was good flatty mark! Apart from the whiting nothing else but few decent flatties no cod for us didnt hear any other boats with cod either. Tried a few other marks during the day and ended up for last hour right inside for more of the same. Wasnt a fantastic day fish wise but most enjoyable glad we tried off a bit hoping for our weather to become winter a bit! Big thanks to everyone Barry and his crew, two newbies on the Flyer from London Alex and Siergy, regular Dave Jones pressganged for a photo for today! Good lot of banter as usual, appreciate my xmas present still wearing them! Looking forward to next trip pray for cold weather everyone. Cheers . Jon (High Flyer)
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13/12/2015
Fishing Report by david jones
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
13 Dec 2015 by david jones
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Tough old day again Jon .we did some distance but still the cod are eluding us, Good size flatties won the day .whiting still in abundance need a few weeks of cold weather to bring them cod in .Good day plenty of banter lots of tea and choccy bars,don't think we can try any harder. Thanks to Barry and his crew for saving me a space.see you soon.
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12/12/2015
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
12 Dec 2015 by Bob Marshall
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Its wet and cold but we're still getting out when the weather allows, plenty of quality Whiting along with Codling, Skate and pout. Still some Bass around on the worm, talking of the worm the supply has improved with more and better available. Still some weekend date's available for groups or individuals so pull on the winter woolies and come fishing. Pic shows Roberts Skate caught today.
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07/12/2015
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
7 Dec 2015 by TERRY BATT
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After what seems like forever, storm after storm...!!! it looks as if we may get out tomorrow??.
Not sure what we are going to find, as we were out on Friday and it was blowing 36 mph SW conditions far from good, there was a few of us out there mostly Cats I must say, myself and John Rawle from our port Bradwell, and in the distance I could see a couple of white cats from the river Crouch I think, Hard Labour (Carl, or Shane,) at the helm, hope they did better than we did..??not sure who the other one was, I was too far away..
At the time of writing this, BBC breakfast news and weather is on, and it don't look good from Wednesday onward, so I am not expecting to get many trips in this week again...Arrgh..!!
I do sometimes get customers ask..." why are you cancelling? I thought you boat could handle the weather??"
Well the short answer is... yes the boat can take the weather, as can we, and we have worked in seas up to 3 meters in the Irish sea, but I don't think you would be happy trying to fish in those conditions, so like all responsible skippers even those with big Catamarans vessels we only have your best interest at heart, and not seen as just trying to extract cash out of you what ever the weather..!!
OK Guys n gals, that's it for now.if we do manage our trip tomorrow I will let you know how we got on..
photo of target species... Tight lines..!!
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06/12/2015
Fishing Report by Dick Peckham
on Strongbow (Poole, Dorset)
6 Dec 2015 by Dick Peckham
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Windy weather has blown out all fishing this weekend but there looks like a break next weekend
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12/2015
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Dec 2015 by Colin Penny
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DECEMBER 2015
The Winter gales have been making there presence felt but it has to stop blowing sometime and give us a chance of some fishing for Whiting Cod,Rays,Congers,Bull Huss etc on the Reefs and Banks.There are places available through December and including during the Christmas/New year holiday period.
COMPETITIONS - My F.I.S.H. species competition has had to be cancelled twice due to the windy weather and is now scheduled on the weekend of December 12th and 13th - there are places available on the 12th.
Also on December 30th there is a Winter Species Competition - " Win a prize or get stuffed" seems quite apt for that time of year. Don't Miss Out.
2016 - there are lots of interesting trips planned for individuals and boat charters alike So if you have not already! Please Book your Places/Trips for 2016. Check out my web site www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
Pictured is yours truly with a 20Ib Cod a fine example of one of the sort of Winter Species you are likely to catch. View Boats Page
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26/11/2015
Fishing Report by Owen Mallia
on Outlaw (Dartmouth, Devon)
26 Nov 2015 by Owen Mallia
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We enjoyed a good days fishing on the Mid-Channel Wrecks last Thursday, with Ling to 20lbs and a feisty 19lb Pollock falling for the Skipper's 'charm'!
All looking forward to our annual 'Hangover Trophy' events in between Christmas and New Year's Eve. View Boats Page
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12/2015
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Dec 2015 by Mark Peters
Report on-board DAWN TIDE II
Well When we get out we are finding some nice fish to 10lb when the gaps in the winds let us
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