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13/10/2022
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
13 Oct 2022 by jon old
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up to date looking forward to start of winter had alot of nice bass to end summer of with very pleased with that . Catching odd thornback at moment lot of spotty dogs and start of the whitting ! Had couple of small spurdogs recently will be heading offshore in calm weather this winter if possible to find them hopefully watch this space. Weekends getting full for the winter run get your name down to avoid disappointment.
High Flyer 2
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10/10/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
10 Oct 2022 by Scott Belbin
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We have still been pushing offshore for a few trips and the offshore bass fishing is still great fun. We have had several trips off there lately in a variety of conditions and found some great fish each time. Paul and Leon travelled through the night all the way from Newcastle upon Tyne to sample the offshore bass fishing here in Essex. After several cancelled trips else where the forecast looked like it could curtail this one for them too. However thankfully we were able to get the lads out there along with the rest of our individuals that day. the bass were slow to start with as small smooth-hounds made up the majority of our catch until the tide got going and the bass came on the feed. The bass love a bit of rough water and luckily the Galloper makes fishing in these conditions far more comfortable for us. Paul found several nice bass himself throughout the day but his efforts were over shadowed by his Son Leon who was one of the top rods on the boat that day. Paul also asked me to thank everybody for making them feel so welcome on the boat. I’m not sure what he expected from us Essex folk? We can be as friendly as you northerners too!
The stamp of fish offshore has started to improve now with several fish around the 5lb mark showing on our last few trips. We should see a few bigger fish mixed in over the coming weeks too. Please get in touch if you fancy an offshore bass trip as individuals or a boat booking.
I have a bit of mid-week availability for full boat bookings and individuals coming up as well as a couple of spaces with a regular group that are short of people this Saturday (08th)
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528
its always worth keeping an eye out for last minute spaces with groups or where people drop out. I will list my current list of spaces but there are likely to be other dates so its always worth giving me a call. If I am out of signal range I will get back to you asap.
Spaces as follows
13/10 Whole boat availability for general or offshore bass trips call for info
20/10 individual spaces for offshore bass trip or land of no fish trip call for info
24/10-individual spaces @ £60pp or boat bookings
25/10 individual spaces @ £60pp or boat bookings
26/10 individual spaces @ £60pp or boat bookings
27/10- general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
29/10-full boat available from £490
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
03/10/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
3 Oct 2022 by Scott Belbin
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Well I have been very busy since returning from our holiday to Ireland. The weather may not have been perfect but it worked out well for most trips. The wind direction was in our favour and there are plenty of fish around all over the place at the moment too. This meant that we have been able to get everybody out and catching fish rather than cancelling any of our trips.
Fishing wise there are no shortage of bites to be had inshore. the dogfish and whiting are keeping us very busy in between the better fish. the Suffolk lads had their last match of the year and kept me busy marking their catches down. Andy had the highest score and biggest number of fish with something like 50 scoring fish during the match as well as a bonus lobster too! As if catching a lobster on rod and line isn’t lucky enough fancy the chances of catching a blue lobster? This one isn’t as blue as they sometimes can be but she is certainly a blue one. They are pretty rare according to oceanographers, a blue one is believed to be as rare as one in two million and is thought to be caused by genetic mutation. This is obviously as special catch, oddly enough my father in law had one a couple of years ago and he donated it to Southend sea life centre. Unfortunately they don’t have room for this one so we are currently trying to find an aquarium that wants to display her. If you know one interested then please put them in touch with me.
Aside from catching lobsters we have seen a mix of other species throughout the last week. This includes thorn-back rays, bass, smooth-hounds and some more codling too! Catches vary a lot depending on where we are fishing. some times we have seen better numbers of hounds and bass and other times we have seen more rays. The main thing is we have seen plenty of smiles on faces.
I have a bit of mid-week availability for full boat bookings and individuals coming up as well as a couple of spaces with a regular group that are short of people this Saturday (08th)
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528
its always worth keeping an eye out for last minute spaces with groups or where people drop out. I will list my current list of spaces but there are likely to be other dates so its always worth giving me a call. If I am out of signal range I will get back to you asap.
Spaces as follows
03rd-06th- Whole boat availability for general or offshore bass trips call for info
08/10-spaces joining a regular group @ £60pp
10/10 Whole boat availability for general or offshore bass trips call for info
11/10 Whole boat availability for general or offshore bass trips call for info
13/10 Whole boat availability for general or offshore bass trips call for info
17/10- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp plus worm bait (required)
20/10 whole boat availability for offshore bass trip call for info
27/10- general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
29/10-full boat available from £490
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
26/09/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
26 Sep 2022 by Scott Belbin
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As I’m sure you have noticed there has been a marked change in conditions of late. Just a few weeks ago it was balmy out there. I hadn’t worn a jumper in weeks and after a prolonged settled period and warm weather many fish weren’t feeding. Suddenly there were heavy dews in the mornings, northerly winds have prevailed and the daylight hours are getting shorter. All of this has bought the fish back to life again. Dogfish and whiting are now numerous and the thorn-back rays are back on the feed. There are certainly no shortage of bites on our general trips now. the autumn changeover also results in some great variety in our catches too. As the summer species and winter species overlap for a while. The other day we had a great start and end to the trip catching lots of schoolbass. they say the early bird catches the worm and our early start meant we even had some sizable bass before the other boats had left their moorings! With the anchor down and baits out we continued to see some bass mixed in as well as dogfish, whiting, dab, smooth-hound, thorn-back ray and even a codling for Stephen Clark! Don’t worry we let it go so we had one to catch the rest of the winter. I did get my ladybird book of fish out to check I had identified it correctly and it definitely was a codling. I wont be getting my hopes up of any numbers of them in the coming months but it would be nice to see a few again this winter. It was lucky we did let it go though as Robin caught it twice in one day! none of the codling have been of any size but nice to see never the less.
Hopefully this wind will ease off in time for our next offshore bass trips later in the week. At least there are plenty of fish inshore if we cant get off there. I do happen to have a space this Saturday if you are interested.
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528
its always worth keeping an eye out for last minute spaces with groups or where people drop out. I will list my current list of spaces but there are likely to be other dates so its always worth giving me a call. If I am out of signal range I will get back to you asap.
Spaces as follows
01/10/22-offshore bass @ £100pp
03rd-06th- Whole boat availability for offshore bass trips call for info
10/10 Whole boat availability for offshore bass trips call for info
11/10 Whole boat availability for offshore bass trips call for info
13/10 Whole boat availability for offshore bass trips call for info
27/10- general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
19/09/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
19 Sep 2022 by Scott Belbin
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After a break from pictures of bass last week I have a few more to share again this week. They have continued to provide great sport and a few for the table too. They will continue to show offshore until the end of November so keep an eye out for spaces. We should catch them on our general trips for several weeks yet as well as targeting rays and hounds in between the building numbers of whiting and dogfish. Dan’s group had a great trip the other day with loads of bass throughout the day. numbers just seem to get better and better. Duncan had his fair share of the action throughout the day including two bass on one rig. This was inevitable as we had several bass chasing hooked fish to the boat throughout the day.
Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
Please note I have some availability for spaces or full boat bookings this week as a couple of groups are struggling for numbers.
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528
its always worth keeping an eye out for last minute spaces with groups or where people drop out. I will list my current list of spaces but there are likely to be other dates so its always worth giving me a call. If I am out of signal range I will get back to you asap.
Spaces as follows
25/09/22- spaces @ £60pp possibly whole boat availability
26/09/22- general trip spaces @ £60pp
02/10/22-offshore bass @ £100pp
03/10/22-offshore bass @ £100pp
03rd-05th- Whole boat availability for offshore bass trips call for info
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request please call 07956411528 for more information View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
09/2022
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Sep 2022 by Mark Peters
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Quick update
The Bigger bass are plentiful during September/ October on local marks worm, squid or a live whiting bait should tempt 1 or 2 better ones!!
The big numbers of bass all shapes & sizes are further offshore now its great fishing but extra miles are needed for these trips &
worm bait is a must along with the lures too!
The Skate are moving back inshore & on local marks now ,if you like the Rays get your fish baits out!
Hounds are still about all over the places really no big girls but plenty of small to medium ones on the squid baits !
I won’t mention the COD fishing lol
I have loads of offshore Bass trips planned through September & October some availability remaining on a handful of October ones best to Contact me on 07523488290 for availability
Thanks everyone hopefully see you all aboard soon View Boats Page
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11/09/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
11 Sep 2022 by Scott Belbin
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The wind has changed direction, the mercury has dropped and the heavy dew each morning suggest autumn is on its way. The fish don’t miss these signs either and so we have seen the numbers of thorn-back rays (roker) increase over the last few weeks. This is great news for our general trips and should keep us busy in between the dogfish and whiting when we are staying inshore. Ernie was better at catching the rays than he was at holding them but that’s what Dad’s are for. After all you don’t have a dog and bark! of course these trips continue to produce bass, smooth-hounds, baby tope and even a few dover sole and silver eels. Numbers of bass can vary depending on the tide, bait and where we can fish but if you really want bass then our offshore trips are the best bet. These continue to produce numbers of fish as well as quality both of which should improve over the coming weeks. We will try and make the most of these fish until the end of November when the 2 bass bag limit ends. Of course the weather can be less settled as we get later in the year but that’s where being on a big catamaran really pays off so we can fish when others can’t and be in more comfort too.
Spaces as follows
02/10- offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
03/10, 04/10, 05/10- offshore bass trips available
06/10-boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass at extra cost
10/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
11/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
13/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
20/10- boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
24/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
25/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
26/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
27/10 boat available for general trip from £490 possible offshore bass extra cost
Please visit www.essexseafishing for more information or call 07956411528 View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
29/08/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
29 Aug 2022 by Scott Belbin
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The weather may have broken at times lately but we have continued to get out amog the fish each day. some days we have had to work harder for the fish than others but still they keep coming aboard. We have seen a few thorn-back rays starting to feed again. These are promising signs for the next few months inshore. there have been a few hounds in places too. These are always welcome and sure to ‘pull your string’. The bass have been pretty obliging at times. From schoolies to 5lb they are all welcome and seem pretty hungry too. One of the biggest we have seen lately shook the hook 2 feet from the net the other day. it even had the audacity to sit on the surface taunting us for a few seconds before swimming off. Don’t worry John I will get a longer net handle for your next trip!
Using lots of worm bait for the bass has resulted in a few soles lately too. From various locations and purely as accidental bycatch but welcome all the same.
I gather the wind has meant several trips have been cancelled else where this week. Just a reminder that we have plenty of sheltered fishing in this area and working a big catamaran means we can often still fish in comfort when others are in port. I have individual spaces on Wednesday and Friday as well as boat availability Thursday if you are keen to get afloat.
We have continued to see smooth-hounds, baby tope and some chunky bass on our general trips as well as lots of schoolie bass at times. The offshore bass fishing continues to be productive too.
Spaces as follows
31/08- 2 spaces @ £60pp
01/09- full boat availability from £490
02/08- 6 spaces
03/09- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
06/09-full boat available for offshore bass
07/09- full boat availability from £490
Please visit www.essexseafishing for more information or call 07956411528 View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details -
08/2022
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Aug 2022 by Mark Peters
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Well the decent stamp of bass has increased again several most trips between 2-5lb with the odd better one to 8lb!!
all the fish have been local on the lures & worm baits. Bass is our main target until the season ends midd November its prime time now,
I Will have to start pushing further offshore as temperatures drop but we have plenty of time local yet now the betters ones are showing,
But please remember further offshore trips are longer days & cost a bit more
Unfortunately fuel isn’t free
but most of you know me by now always chasing them Bass especially on the lures!!!
October is when it really kicks off offshore with the numbers & sizes increasing even more worm lives baits, squid but lures normally do really well
Been a great summer weather & fish wise lets hope autumn is the same
Thanks to everyone for the support through out the season hope to see you all onboard soon
Remember to Keep an eye on my my website for cancellations or spaces the diary is pretty rammed 6-7 weeks ahead but get in-touch il always try must best to get everyone afloat www.dawntidecharterfishing.co.uk
& social media @dawntidecharters for availability, reports & updates
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26/08/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
26 Aug 2022 by Scott Belbin
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I thought I would do a quick update with my availability for the next couple of weeks. I know some of you may wish to make the most of the last of the school holidays and the nice weather. I have no spaces after this until October.
We have continued to see smooth-hounds, baby tope and some chunky bass on our general trips as well as lots of schoolie bass at times. The offshore bass fishing continues to be productive too.
Spaces as follows
30/08-full boat availability from £490
31/08- 8 spaces @ £60pp
01/09- full boat availability from £490
02/08-offshore bass 6 spaces @ £100pp
03/09- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
07/09- full boat availability from £490
Please visit www.essexseafishing for more information or call 07956411528 View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 08/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp offshore tripView details Sat 22/02/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 08/03/2025 3 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 15/03/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 22/03/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 05/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 19/04/2025 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 03/05/2025 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp View details Sat 10/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details Sat 17/05/2025 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp View details
