Latest Fishing Reports: England
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17/12/2013
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
17 Dec 2013 by Nigel Lihou
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Merry Christmas everyone and Tight lines in 2014. Fishing lately has been mainly pouting on the Wrecks with a variety of species on the inshore reefs. Weather has caused the cancellation of a few trips and it seems at the moment to be blowing gale force winds every other day, but when the weather allows we will try and get out. Optimist is remaining afloat all winter and we look forward to seeing friends old and new aboard, February should see the larger Pollack arriving on the Wrecks, with April bringing Plaice to the Skerries Bank. Unfortunately we are going to have to put the price of full boat charters up next year as the cost of fuel keeps going up and the distances travelled for decent fish seem to be further, also individual's will have to share this burden as well. We are however offering customers who place a booking for 2014 with us before then end of February the chance to still have the 2013 rates.
On a lighter note I was offered the opportunity to join a trip aboard Atlantic Blue out of Minehead earlier this week for Cod, although when we boarded the Skipper Mike said that Cod were pretty scarce at the moment, I did however manage to catch 3 strap conger, a Thornback Ray and half a dozen Dogfish, the cod that did come aboard were not even codling except for one 19lber boated by the organiser Derek, a really good days fishing in very muddy water.
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12/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Dec 2013 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV NEWS - My New web site www.flamer4fishing.co.uk is now up and running "Check It Out".
FLAMER IV FISH OF THE YEAR FOR 2013 is awarded to Trevor Madden with his 10Ib Brill (pictured).The Brill was a superb specimen of 200%.
I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your support and I look forward to seeing you all soon.
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20/12/2013
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
20 Dec 2013 by Rich Ward
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The boat is almost ready for the start of the New Year now. Basically we are just waiting for the new engines to arrive and we are just about there. A total re-fit is definately something I wouldn't want to do each year !!!
As soon as we are back in the water and the sea trials have been completed I will adjust the availability calendar accordingly. It might just be that we are ready sooner rather than later ( here's hoping!! ) So keep an eye on the calendar if your thinking about an early season trip. We will sail with a minimum of 4 anglers.
May I take this opportunity to thank all those who sailed with us during 2013 ( both old and new ) and hope we see you all again during the 2014 season.
Happy Xmas to one and all and lets hope we all have a prosperous 2014.
Cheers
Rich. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 13/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. John Short 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 15/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Uptiding trip. 5.4m tide. Tom Allen 6. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 16/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.3m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 17/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. 5.1m tide. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Thu 20/02/2025 6 Spaces 8 Hours Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.5m tide. tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cliff A 2. Bill B 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Fri 21/02/2025 2 Spaces 8 Hours Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Cliff A 2. Chris Ibbotson 1. Craig White 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sat 22/02/2025 1 Space 8 Hours Offshore trip includes wrecking. 4.1m tide. Room for 1. Cole Dempsey 4. James 1. Marius 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Sun 23/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Mon 24/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.2m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details Tue 25/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours Need 4 more for trip go-ahead. Offshore wrecking trip. 4.6m tide. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.View details -
15/12/2013
Fishing Report by Jamie Salmon
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
15 Dec 2013 by Jamie Salmon
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Went out on the Highflyer and had a great day,even the typical British weather didn't put us off.Fishing was hard with Jon chasing the fish at his favourite spots which payed off with a nice cod to Paul L ,oh beers on you for the biggest fish.Would like to thank Jon for his help,hot drinks/biscuits and banter!Awesome trip said by all the party ,Merry Christmas and will defiantly be booking again.
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11/2013
Fishing Report by Paul Smith
on Rapid Fisher (Poole, Dorset)
Nov 2013 by Paul Smith
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A recent trip for a bunch of local lads to the Cod grounds off the Isle of Wight through up some great fish. After arriving in style accross Poole bay at 20 knots hooks were baited and lowered with antcipation. The lesser spotted dog fish took this to mean that the buffet was open and doggy after doggy was brought on board. After the tide turned the proper fish made an apperance and we ended the day with 3 cod and a bonus big bass.
I have places available for trips throughout the winter for cod & whiting fishing so call now to book your place. If you fancy a longer trip then i have various Alderney trips available for next year as well as the ever popular 2 day Cherbourg trips 07836 717055.
Merry Christmas to all that have fished with me over the past year.
Paul View Boats Page
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17/12/2013
Fishing Report by brian poppy
on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)
17 Dec 2013 by brian poppy
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Fished the Stanford Channel today for Dabs and Whiting we were not disappointed 52 Dabs and 37 Whiting not a bad days fishing considering the lack of Cod at the moment is making me turn on to these fish at least it keeps every one busy and a nice bit of fish to take home still lots of weed about on the flood look forward to seeing you in the new year Neal and have a great xmas,Brian
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17/12/2013
Fishing Report by Paul Kilpatrick
on Sea Otter 2 (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
17 Dec 2013 by Paul Kilpatrick
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Had a bunch of local lads onboard yesterday one or two hadnt tryed the uptiding and today there eyes were well and truelly opened there was stream of 5-8lb fish coming aboard the sport in morning was steady but in the afternoon the fish were coming thick and fast a great day for the boys.
The lads at the end of the day with a few of there fish. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Sea Otter 2
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 15/02/2025 2 Spaces £60.00pp Uptide/Downtide fishingView details Sat 15/03/2025 3 Spaces £60.00pp View details Sat 29/03/2025 3 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Uptide/Downtide fishingView details Sat 05/04/2025 9 Spaces View details Thu 17/04/2025 View details Sat 03/05/2025 8 Spaces Wayne Hancock + BrinView details Sun 11/05/2025 View details Sat 07/06/2025 6 Spaces View details Tue 10/06/2025 9 Spaces View details Sat 28/06/2025 Uptide/downtide fishingView details -
17/12/2013
Fishing Report by Stacey Belbin
on Lady Grace (Brightlingsea, Essex)
17 Dec 2013 by Stacey Belbin
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Today we had a 3 hour trip booked for John and Rob. Once the anchor was down Rob started us off with the first couple of whiting and then had his first cod while John stayed very quiet biding his time before catching 3 cod up to the high water. A lovely still calm day producing a total of 4 cod and 2 whiting for 3 hours
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15/12/2013
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
15 Dec 2013 by jon old
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Forcast for wind later was the report from our reliable weather friends, so decided to go slightly later at 9am to catch the start of the ebb on a SW which should prove reasonably comfortable for all. Unfortunately they lied again as the wind picked up forcing us to hug the shore. Started just outside the harbour today at slack bit later than the timetable predicted cught few little whitting ,the dabs not playing ball as they usually do. Moved further down to the Norman wreck for few more of the same,couple of dabs came in, and then onto Corton again to one of our spots on the rough. Had the place to ourselves for once ,the radio silent, had they heard a forcast we hadnt! Start of the ebb came with a few whitting not prolific as they had been, quieter than usual, ended up with only one cod on the boat between 4 and 5 pound, well done to Paul for that one pictured here,lost couple probably down to the weed in the water just didnt seem to be feeding hard. Ended up getting reasonably lumpy wind around the 30 -40 mph so called it a day at 3pm before tide changed. Big thanks to the Halliburton lads especially Jamie for organising everyone, Paul layton, Paul D, Jamie B,Greg,Mark.and Matt, sorry about the beating rain too! Thought you all done well, appreciate you coming out looking forward to our other trips we talked about. Cheers men. Jon. (High Flyer)
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13/12/2013
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
on Discovery (Liverpool, Merseyside)
13 Dec 2013 by Gary Flint
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FRIDAY 13TH OF DECEMBER 2013 INDIVIDS DAY.
TODAY WE HAD SOME OF THE LADS OUT FROM THE WEDNESDAY TRIP SO THEY HAD HIGH EXPECTATIONS AFTER THE DAY THAT THEY HAD WE SET OF AND FISHED A MARK BUT I MISSED THE MARK WHILST ANCHORING SO I LIFTED THE ANCHOR UP CHECKED THE SOUNDER AND PLOTTER AND RE SETTLED US WHERE WE WANTED TO BE THE DAY STARTED A LOT SLOWER THAN ANY DAY IN THE PAST WEEK SO WE PATIENTLY SAT IT OUT AND GRADUALLY AND STEADILY THE FISH CAME IN WE UPPED THE ANCHOR AGAIN AND MOVED TO A MARK THAT WE HAD NOT FISHED FOR A WHILE AND PULLED ANOTHER COUPLE IN OVERALL PLENTY OF WHITING AND DABS AND 11 CODLING BETWEEN 3LBS AND 6LBS, WELL DONE THE OLDHAM BOYS FOR TAKING THE POOL WITH THE LAST FISH OF THE DAY A 6LBS 2 OZ CODLING. View Boats Page
