Latest Fishing Reports: England
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23/11/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
23 Nov 2012 by Colin Penny
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Dave Metcalf and his mates from Sussex made the most of a small weather window and had a nice days fishing on the Adamant Bank.In total10 different species were caught which were Cod,Whiting,Thorback and Blonde rays,Smooth hounds,Tope,Congers,Pout,Dogfish and Poor Cod.Several Congers up to 25Ib were caught and released.John Hole landed the biggest Ray with a 14Ib Blonde Ray which was also returned alive.Steve Metcalf landed a 16Ib Cod on Squid and Mackerel cocktail bait.Steve Wells also landed a fine Cod which weighed in at 19Ib.The successful bait being three whole calamari squid mounted on a pennel rig.Steve is pictured with his 19 pounder.There was plenty of Whiting caught as well which was nice to see.The group caught their fish using down tide and up tide fishing methods.
The Reef and Bank fishing is and can be very intersting -SO DON'T MISS OUT.
The Next Reef/Bank Trips with place/s available are on December 1st,2nd,7th,8th.
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11/2012
Fishing Report by Ray Burn
on Grey Viking (Brighton, East Sussex)
Nov 2012 by Ray Burn
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The Cod came inshore from the wrecks quite early this year and we've been catching consistently since the third week in October, with most of the action only 4 to 8 miles from the Marina. So the Winter Cod season is well under way!
We've had a fair few mid doubles in the 14lb to 16lb class and the best so far was caught on by Mike Pile on the 11th November, a proper "mud pig" of 24lbs. So if you are seeking a personal best Cod now is the time!
There are also some smaller Cod about in the 6lb to 8lb class which we've not seen this last couple of winters and that's a good sign for the future.
Our normal winter tactics of fishing big cuttle baits on 8/0 pennel rigs has been working well but this year we've also found scaling down works better some days. This means using black lug tipped with a strip of cuttle on a 6/0 hook.
In addition to Cod there are still a fair few decent Plaice and Bass around plus Whiting, Gurnard, Pout and the like. The other day we had a specimen Tub Gurnard of 4lb 2oz so you never know what might turn up!
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11/11/2012
Fishing Report by gary melling
on Irene II (Liverpool, Merseyside)
11 Nov 2012 by gary melling
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Brilliant days fishing an a host who new his stuff
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18/11/2012
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
18 Nov 2012 by jon old
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Todays charter headed north due to a break in the weather thank god. Our first chosen mark resulted in a severe change in depth from last time unbelievable really, so headed to close by wreck that has proved good for me in the past. results were non stop whiting and flatties most of the day, tried another mark in Hemsby hole but no cod played ball. Plenty of fish just the wrong ones! Thanks to Shaun,Richard,Dave,Steve,James and Tasha,and Geoff, lovely day with superb weather ,appreciate you all coming out. Last stop of the day in the Roads proved difficult with too much weed, few whiting as usual, still need a cold snap to bring those cod in. Time will tell. Thanks again to you all. Jon
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21/11/2012
Fishing Report by Gary Flint
on Discovery (Liverpool, Merseyside)
21 Nov 2012 by Gary Flint
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Wednesday 21st November 2012 - Chris Taylor and the Lads -
Todays group had been out 2 weeks ago and decided that they wanted another crack at the cod. From the off the guys were catching decent sized whiting. Sweep landed the first cod of the day weighing in at 6lb 6oz. Then a steady stream of fish came all day, Plenty of whiting, dabs, Cod and a dogfish.
Totals for the day - 17 Cod to 6lb 6oz, 100+whiting, 4 dabs, 1 dogfish
A cracking day fishing. See you all soon.
Gary
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11/2012
Fishing Report by Dave Elliott
on Ocean Warrior 3 (Brighton, East Sussex)
Nov 2012 by Dave Elliott
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The weather hasn't been quite so good over the last couple of days, although, we are still managing to catch some nice Cod and Whiting over the rough ground.
There have also been some Plaice and big Dabs showing on the inshore sandbanks. It has been one of the best years for catching Plaice I have known off the Newhaven and Brighton area. Lets hope that next year continues to be as good or better...
We still have some spaces left over the Christmas and New Year season, so if you fancy a day out Cod fishing visit www.oceanwarrior3.com. My website has also recently been updated so check it out to see the changes.
We are also now taking bookings for 2013, the weekend dates are going very quickly so book early to avoid disappointment. View Boats Page
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21/11/2012
Fishing Report by Rich Ward
on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
21 Nov 2012 by Rich Ward
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Looking at the forecast for Whitby last night, we were fully expecting a flat calm day today at Whitby. The anglers had all been watching it too and thought the same thing. Winds predicted were no stronger than 10mph and variable for the day.
We were all loaded with fuel by 6.0am and the lads were all on board by 6.40am so we made off to sea with a nice early start to the day.
Conditions through the pier ends were great. Very little movement at all and still little movement when we got out to the 9 mile, so we decided to make for the wrecks on the 20 mile.
The lads had a cracking 3 hours or so amongst the cod. Most of the fish coming up on the bait today. A change from last Sunday when nearly all the fish were on the shad.
Sadly, by 12 o clock the weather had deteriorated quite a bit from the North and we decided to make for home. By the time we were 5 miles from land the weather was "crap" so a good call. The wind now blowing 20mph from the North!! ( If only they could predict more accurately! )
The lads managed around 60 cod to 12lb for their efforts today. Lovely fresh run cod too!!
Pictured is Chris Maltby from Darlington with a personal best cod of 12lb 2oz. 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 -
21/11/2012
Fishing Report by Warren Scott
on South Today (Chichester, West Sussex)
21 Nov 2012 by Warren Scott
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Lots of whiting around at the moment cod proving elusive but they are out there !!
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20/11/2012
Fishing Report by Paul Kilpatrick
on Sea Otter 2 (Whitby, North Yorkshire)
20 Nov 2012 by Paul Kilpatrick
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Sunday was the last day of the uptiding festival here at whitby sea-otter 2 was leading to the very last day of the competition with an 11lb cod but it was beaten with a 20lb cod on the last day caught only 400yds from the shore all the same we had cracker on the last day stacks of cods the best ounces of 11lb the best bag of cod on the boat was over 40lb .
This was the best cod on the day just under 11lb caught just 300yds from under the cliffs one of many.
Whitby is unique not only is the wreck fishing for cod here at whitby probably the best in the country , during the winter months they move inshore in droves with loads of fish just a stone throw from the shore when the wreck fishing for cod is on hold because of the weather you can still gets come cracking fishing uptiding , distance means nothing here at whitby 20lb cod can be caught minuites from the harbour you are not steaming for hours to catch quality fish .
paul. 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 -
18/11/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
18 Nov 2012 by Colin Penny
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NOVEMBER 2102 - Bill Oliver age 59 from Somerset joined Flamer IV on an offshore wrecking trip and landed plenty of Pollack weighing up to 9Ib 12oz using sidewinder lures.But Bill also had great success catching Pollack on a dexter wedge which was being used to try and catch Bass.Bill is pictured with his 9Ib 12oz Pollack.Simon Ringrose from Oxford also caught several Pollack up to 9Ib 8oz but Simons best catch of the day was a Lobster which took a fancy to his rhubarb and custard sidewinder.During the slack water period two anglers tried mackerel baits with Phil Harrison catching a nice size Ling and Graham Gardner lost a monster.
The next Offshore Wrecking trip with places available is on November 29th. View Boats Page
