Latest Fishing Reports: England
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01/03/2014
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
1 Mar 2014 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Well what an awful spell of weather we have had.Lets hope for better weather in March were the target species will be Turbot on the Shambles Bank and Plaice on the mussell beds,Rays,Spurdogs,Bull Huss and Conger on the Reef/Banks,with trips to the wrecks for Pollack and Ling.So take a look at my schudule/diary pages on my web sites for places and dates available.For those who have not already Check Out my New web site flamer4fishing.co.uk
I hope to see you all soon and lets get back out fishing on Flamer IV.
TURBOT TIME - Spring is the time to try for the big Turbot like the one being held up by Trevor Lockyer which weighed in at 24Ib 8oz.
PLAICE will be arriving now So Don't Miss out on the chance to catch a big spotty.
BOOK YOUR PLACES/TRIPS NOW - Don't let me say "You should have been here yesterday".
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26/02/2014
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
on Discovery (Liverpool, Merseyside)
26 Feb 2014 by Gary Flint
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26th of February 2014 Individuals Trip,
The lads all individual anglers some who had been with us before and some first timers set about baiting there rigs up as we traveled to our chosen mark in the Mersey. We anchored and as soon as we had settled the lads started fishing Fossil was the first of the day to land a Codling unfortunately for him it was unhooked and quickly returned to the sea as it was under size the lads fished well all day. they ended up catching 25 codling
to take home from 2.5lbs to 3.7lbs we also had 1 whiting and a lot of undersize Codling. They enjoyed it that much that they booked the only have day we have left before we lift out for maintaince before we start offshore fishing in April dates are still available for this summer. Gary View Boats Page
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27/02/2014
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
27 Feb 2014 by TERRY BATT
Report on-board Vanishing Point-2
UP-DATE OF ARRIVAL OF VANISHING POINT-2
Hi Guys, just another up-date, as so many of you are phoning with the impending arrival of Vanishing Point-2 to her new berth at Bradwell marina in Essex, a port this new vessel has never seen..!!
Since her launch last year, she went directly to Barrow in Furness, to work out in the Irish sea, but it looks as though her work there is done now, and we are looking to start the homeward passage from the other side of the country around the 7th March, as that’s when the Caledonian canal is opened, so if you want to track her progress around that time, just go to AIS ships live and type in VANISHING POINT-2 and you will be able to watch our progress.
Once the boat is safely back in Bradwell, we will take a couple of weeks just to do some service work and prep her for her new role of Charter Fishing..!!! yay!! By putting all her fishing rod holders on, we like the stainless steel ones that fit on the gunnel’s, so it keeps the deck clear, and bait cutting facilities, and alike.
Then I would say, at the end of March we will be ready to start taking those long awaited bookings for you all, and give you a trip of a lifetime, where you really will be cruising at over 20 knots!!, and if the sea should chop up, you will hardly notice it as with the fine bow entry, she has wave piercing technology built into her structure, she goes straight through a 1 metre wave with virtually no effect from any angle, you won’t truly appreciate it until you have tried it, I know we didn’t.!!!..
Ok guy's, as I say just another up-date for you so you know where we are, and I didn’t think it fair to start taking bookings, only to have to let you down, that’s not how we rock..!
Look forward to seeing you all very soon, and get ready to be impressed..!!!! Tight Lines
Terry & Nicola… View Boats Page
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22/02/2014
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
22 Feb 2014 by Scott Belbin
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last time I wrote on here was last summer and a lot has gone on since then.
briefly the autumn was ok with plenty of thornbacks about and loads of dogfish and whiting as you would expect. as usual there were a few summer species hanging around until late autumn and the odd cod showing from September time. however codling didn't show in number until the very end of October. i'm not sure what caused this blame it on what you like they were a little late but once they turned up they were in reasonable numbers and fairly steady. Of coarse there was the odd dud day mixed in but on the whole we have seen steady numbers right through until now. there was a brief cold spell around the start of December which started to thin the thornbacks out a little but when the temperature picked up they soon came back.
most of the codling have been fish of 2-4lbs the usual stamp for inshore although there have been a lot of 6-10 inch long codling about the past couple of weeks which is promising for this autumn when they should be back and around keep able size. as I mentioned earlier its been a notably mild winter compared to many of late which I think isn't a bad thing for the codling and a good thing for the thornbacks which have provided us with great sport and some sizable fish between the codling. there have been a lot of double figure rays coming out which unfortunately cant be said for the cod. I don't mind admitting I haven't seen one all season as yet but I have only managed one offshore trip due to the wind.as for the wind I cant complain much as I'm sure many other ports have suffered a lot worst than us. there has been many I time when we have been grateful to be out and thinking of the unfortunate boats tied up around the country. I don't envy some of the skippers trying to earn a living from some ports this time of year.
one of the big bonus's for us is the shelter of the black water estuary and surrounding area. just last Sunday we managed to sneak a day out with 18 thornbacks and a few other bits and bobs. in absolute comfort despite the strong winds. Saturday was good with 11 rays and 30 codling. we kept one male ray and 26 of the codling. 2 of the codling were the tiny things and another two legal but not worth keeping. we have had several days like that this season which usually sends everybody home with a smile.
over the next month or so we should see the spring run of codling before they leave and as the water warms further the rays will grow in numbers. if were lucky we might get a last chance offshore in search of a better cod if not im sure we'll be happy with the inshore codling rattling the rod tips.
im sorry its been a while since my last report on CBUK but I do update pictures and availability on here. I will try to do a monthly report on here if I get time. if not you can always find an honest report from each trip on my website www.essexseafishing.co.uk View Boats Page
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02/2014
Fishing Report by Dave Builth
on Upholder (Amble, Northumberland)
Feb 2014 by Dave Builth
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Booking being Taken for 2014
Its almost the start of a new season, please check availability at :-
http://www.charterboats-uk.co.uk/boats/detailedcalendar/?id=195
looking back at last year the best Ling was 18lb and the best Cod was 14lb and quite a few double figure Cod and Pollock .
Catch reports and photos of the catches can be viewed at http://www.ambleboatcharter.com/catches.htm View Boats Page
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26/02/2014
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
26 Feb 2014 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Well what an awful spell of weather we have had.Lets hope for better weather in March were the target species will be Turbot on the Shambles Bank and Plaice on the mussell beds,Rays,Spurdogs,Bull Huss and Conger on the Reef/Banks,with trips to the wrecks for Pollack and Ling.So take a look at my schudule/diary pages on my web sites for places and dates available.For those who have not already Check Out my new web site flamer4fishing.co.uk
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Some March dates with places available - March 1st, 2nd,9th Reef/Bank trips ,
March 15th,20th,21st,24th,29th,30th all Flatty Trips,
March 25th Wrecking Trip.
There are other dates available for boat bookings or individuals listed on my web sites.
I hope to see you all soon and lets get back out fishing on Flamer IV.
TURBOT TIME - Spring is the time to try for the big Turbot like the one being held up by Trevor Lockyer which weighed in at 24Ib 8oz. View Boats Page
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22/02/2014
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
on Discovery (Liverpool, Merseyside)
22 Feb 2014 by Gary Flint
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Saturday 22nd Febuary 2014
Harrys crew, We left the Marina at 5.45am and headed up the river to fish for Codling we dropped the anchor but with the tide and wind we did not sit how we wanted the boat to sit so we lifted the anchor up and reset it allowing for the tide we then asked the lads what fishing they had done, and selected the lads to uptide nobody had done this type of fishing so we set about showing one of the lads how to uptide all of the others selected to fish off the back of the boat ( downtide) With in 20 mins the fist codling was landed a nice 3 lbs.This gave the lads a bit of a boost so they all watched there Rods .Harry mind you was slightly distracted talking about roofing tiles and missed most likely one of the most fierce bites of the day actually bouncing his rod near enough out of the rest never mind Dannie made up for it landing a nice 6 lbs 7 oz Cod overall 16 cod keepers and plenty of small ones a great day with plenty of banter.
Gary View Boats Page
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24/02/2014
Fishing Report by Paul Kilpatrick
on Sea Otter 2 (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
24 Feb 2014 by Paul Kilpatrick
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Managed to sneak away today a lull in the weather we didnt sail till around 10 am but as i said to the lads the way the fishing has been there is plenty to go at and we finished up fishing latter than normal getting back in the harbour around 5.30pm the lads finished up with roughly 50 codlings between them so another nice days uptiding
This man imran who is a heart consultant first time cod fishing he nails 8 or 9 fish well chuffed he is bringing his mates on his next trip
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19/02/2014
Fishing Report by Rich Cope
on Mistress (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
19 Feb 2014 by Rich Cope
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Wednesday we went to sea with two lads as I was let down last minute again by an angler and didnt want to let the others down.
we fished a spot that I knew would be a bit slower than normal but the general stamp of fish is bigger than other areas.
we werent disappointed we took a steady picking all ebb tide moving twice, between the three of us we took 25 cod for the day but we saw many in the 4lb-6lb range, the best topping out at 7lb.
The best angler took a 40lb bag for himself for the day with a dozen fish, the good fishing is still out there for the competent anglers. and it shows there is still good fishing to be had.
Pictured is Tony Elves from Newmarket, with the best fish of the day - a nice plump 7lber! well done Tony! View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySun 02/03/2025 5 Spaces 9 Hours £60.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 5.7m Tide - Inshore at anchor.View details Fri 11/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 5.1m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 18/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sat 19/04/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.7m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 20/04/2025 7 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.5m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 04/05/2025 2 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.9m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Tue 20/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.6m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Wed 21/05/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. 4.6m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Fri 06/06/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £70.00pp 4.3m Tide - wreck/ground inshore.View details Sun 29/06/2025 6 Spaces £30.00pp Mackerel.View details -
22/02/2014
Fishing Report by peter stubbs
on Sapphire 2 charters (Sunderland, Tyne and Wear)
22 Feb 2014 by peter stubbs
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Saturday 22nd February, Uptiding bit on the slow side fishing either side the ebb 4 anglers took a dozen cod with young lad from Birmingham bag 5 connor chapman,
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