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03/2022
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Mar 2022 by Mark Peters
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Quick report
The fishing & weather has been fantastic
Theres been Plenty of Rays about some good double figure females & decent males coming aboard! It Keeps everyones rods bending very busy at times with tripple hook ups!
Theres been plenty of hounds coming out last few week nothing massive the biggest so far was around 8lb but the bigger ones will move in shortly,
Good steady reports of spurs further offshore but obviously if you want to head further offshore that will cost extra due to the mileage we will cover. They might move inn local yet just like previous seasons just have to wait and see.
The bass wont be long either now we normally start seeing the first decent ones from end of march had a couple of schoolies the other day & herd of others been reported so its looking good & water temp is 9.6 - 10c warming up now!!!
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03/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Mar 2022 by Scott Belbin
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There have been steady numbers of roker coming in over the last few weeks. There are still plenty of fighting fit spring males there and a few big girls mixed in too.
With plenty of fish around we don’t have to worry about loosing many days to weather for a while. We have seen some busy fishing at times and as ever the occasional surprise aboard the Galloper.
The other Day Andy was playing a decent female ray to the boat and as she surfaced we could see why she was fighting so hard. She wasn’t alone and in fact had a male ‘attached’ to her. I have seen this several times before over the years and normally as they hit the surface the male lets go and swims off leaving her to face the music. However this time they surfaced right next to the boat and I was able to net both fish at once. I have had double shots of roker before and even a treble shot (after a few attempts) after being challenged to do so by fellow skipper John Rawle to do so. This however is the most roker I have seen boated on a single hook rig!
Another nice surprise this week was when Kev caught the first inshore hound of the year. We have had quite a few offshore where they can be caught all year round but this was the first one inshore and quite close to home too. She was a nice fish of around 7-8lbs which explained the lively scrap she put up on the way in.
The weather looks good for the week ahead and I have spaces Friday (18th) and Saturday (19th) @ £60pp if you are interested then please get in touch.
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03/2022
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Mar 2022 by Scott Belbin
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The last couple of months have been hard work at times inshore. A large influx of sprats moved in around mid-January and along with unsettled temperatures this stopped a lot of the fish feeding. However, we have plucked away and found a few thorn-back rays, whiting, dogfish and flatties to keep us occupied. We had a nice surprise the other week when Barry snuck out a coalfish in under 10ft of water. This certainly wasn’t what we expected and livened up the day for us. I hate the thought of missing out on good fishing so I like to get out once or twice a week to see how the fishing is doing. unfortunately we lost the best part of two weeks to the series of storms that ran through causing havoc. Thankfully by the time the weather had broken we got back afloat to find the fish to be feeding again. The last few trips have been producing good numbers of rays, dogfish and whiting for us. there are plenty of males ideal for the pot and some cracking big females ready to lay their eggs (obviously returned).
Pictured are Billy-Roy and his Dad Carl who found plenty of rays feeding the other day, as ever Billy-Roy had the most fish with several double shots of whiting and some dogfish too.
At this time of year as the sun get higher in the sky and temperatures rise, the fish are feeding and us skippers have most of our job done for us. I would expect thorn-back rays to be our main target inshore for the next few weeks or more. We have already seen a few hounds showing in places so it will only be a matter of time before these, along with the bass move in too. I have a few spaces this weekend and later in the month so get in touch if you fancy a trip out aboard the Galloper.
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18/03/22-2 spaces @ £60pp
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02/2022
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Feb 2022 by Mark Peters
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Quick update
The thornback numbers are increasing finally
We Boated around 20 odd to 12lb offshore the other day not massive numbers i know but its a start finally!
We also had plenty rays inshore on an short evening trip last week so they are starting to move inshore too a good sign.
All fish took herring baits & the good thing is using herring is the spurdogs love it too.
Spurs are being reported in good numbers offshore to the east so if you want to pay to punch further to the east for some spurs let me know.
Its a good sign that the spurs could on the way we will just have to wait and see but hopefully it will be as good as last season spurdog run!
Its Not long and the Hounds , Bass, Tope will be here before you know it.
The forecast looks very poor as im sure you have all have seen the storms are upon us & i doubt any boats will get out any time soon NOT good for any charter skipper.
Call 07523488290 or follow me @dawntidecharters for availability but i will say theres only limited availability left during the summer its looking busy & im looking forward to another great season thanks everyone stay safe View Boats Page
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01/02/2022
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
1 Feb 2022 by jon old
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Looking forward to spring this year been very tough here on us with very few codling this winter only now seeing odd one or two hoping we may have a little run soon. The whiting at times been prolific got us out of trouble to be honest! Caught thornbacks all winter not a bad thing give it a couple months we should be back in full swing with them hopefully and be moaning about spotty dogs as we always do. I say it every year but get your dates down for tope trips as the best tide days go fast and saves disappointment . Out for spurdogs middle of month new target species for us will keep you posted on that not the easiest of fish to target due to there feeding patterns but will see what we can do. Easy on a 5 mile longline not so easy on 100 yards behind a boat. Been asked alot to do father and son day again so when weather breaks will get organised on that . Looking forward to being of service will catch up with you soon,Tight Lines everyone,
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28/12/2021
Fishing Report by brian poppy
on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)
28 Dec 2021 by brian poppy
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Took the Party off Corton Church as the last 2 trips in that area have proved to be very good with a few small Cod showing on each trip and this was no different we boated 2 nice sized fish and lost 3 on the way as the weed came into play a bit,plenty of decent Whiting showing as well that are now full of roe,i am now taking dates for Bass trips to the Enterprise Banks and inner and outer Gabbard wind farms plus we will be running out to EA1 wind farm and Wrecks as well all these trip will be subject conditions for full details and costs call 07771926590 or mail,BP.
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12/2021
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Dec 2021 by Scott Belbin
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The last couple of trips have produced lots of whiting, Dabs, thornback rays and dogfish. the mild weather is helping keep the fish active and making for some enjoyable days afloat. I still have spaces this week if you wish to get out. If not there’s plenty of space as we head into the new year.
I will be arranging one or two trips for flounders in the new year. Last time we had a play for them we had flounders, dabs, whiting, the odd rockling and even a sand goby so if you want the catch something different then get in touch and we will sort something out for the new year.
I do have availability mid-week if you fancy a trip out. Please contact me on 07956411528 to discuss availability.
NEXT SPACES
Not all dates are advertised, I have some midweek availability please contact me to discuss midweek dates.
30/12/21-spaces
31/12/21-spaces
01/01/22- boat from £420 less than 6 people larger groups welcome max 10 anglers
02/01/22-boat from £420 less than 6 people larger groups welcome max 10 anglers
03/01/22-boat from £420 less than 6 people larger groups welcome max 10 anglers
09/01/22-boat available
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12/2021
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Dec 2021 by Scott Belbin
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The cold weather seems to have thinned out the dogfish inshore. this means the majority of our catches are made up with whiting now. There are some better ones mixed in the catches and still vast numbers of them eating just about any bait we can throw at them. On the right tides there are good numbers of dabs to be caught. The lads kept a few for a feed the other day, the smallest we kept was over 25cm long and of course we returned lots more to fight another day. there are still a few roker to be found here and there to put a bend in our rods. Hopefully this mild spell will help get the rays and dogfish feeding again.
Some times it can feel a tad predictable when whiting and dogfish are in biblical proportions but you have to be in it to win it. Steve Canham was very pleased he made the effort the other day as he caught his first ever haddock. These fish are not a common sight around here although we did have one a few years ago on a trip in the river blackwater. The odd small codling is showing amongst the whiting too and you wont catch them from the sofa.
I have space on the 18th (this Saturday) and a group on Sunday who are struggling for numbers too. if anybody is interested, after that I will be looking to fill my remaining spaces over Christmas. I will probably take a look at the weather the week before and arrange trips to suit. If you wish to join us then please get in touch and I will get you booked down somewhere.
I do have availability mid-week if you fancy a trip out. Please contact me on 07956411528 to discuss availability.
Please call me for more information on 07956411528
Dad (Stuart) has availability on the ‘Razorbill 3’ please call him on 07850234077 View Boats Page
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11/2021
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Nov 2021 by Scott Belbin
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As we come to the end of another great season chasing bass offshore It seems a good time for a round up of our trips. We had already enjoyed some good sessions on the bass as part of our tope trips in June and July. As the end of July approached and the tope moved off we turned our attention to the bass for many of our offshore trips. Most of our bass trips are based on bait fishing at anchor with worm baits over various sand banks. However, when conditions suit we will try to find a few fish on lures too. Some times the bass have balled bait up tightly and we only get one or two drifts through before they scatter then other times we find our selves chasing them around for hours until we have to head home. We had one or two trips in the height of summer when we couldn’t go wrong. One such trip saw us stop on the way to our planned mark and spend an hour or so catching bass on various lures. Strings of feathers were sent out on the first drift or two and after they came back with several bass at a time the lads soon had their quota. After this we started to mix it up a little. Luckily nowadays many of my regulars now bring a light lure fishing outfit along for such an occasion. On the next drift the lads sent out some Dexter wedges, surface plugs and poppers into the feeding frenzy. This slowed the catch rate a little but improved the sport for the lads who were now fishing on a catch and release basis. We managed several more drifts here and countless more bass before the tide went off and we continued to get anchored on our first mark. The tide was just getting under way here and although we were catching fish here it was a bit of an anti climax after the first few hours sport. Once the tide was under way we decided to move and try a mark close to where we had started this morning. This was a wise move, the fish were feeding well on the bottom now. The lads started off with 2 rods each but couldn’t keep both in the water as bites were coming thick and fast. There were plenty there and they were certainly hungry too. After couple of hours more chaos at anchor we decided to finish the day off on a high and went back to lure fishing for the last hour or so. The fish were once again in a feeding frenzy as we drifted through them with lures on light tackle. I even managed to nick a fish or two myself, I took great pleasure in christening Barry’s surface popper for him! It was as if the fish was waiting for me to cast it out as I only gave it a couple of pops and a bass burst from the water as it inhaled the lure. The fish were still feeding when I had to call time. With fish showing in numbers like this its hard to say how many we had. There were six good anglers on board the boat and I stole a fish here and there too. With 4 separate sessions on the fish and all of them productive it was certainly our best day numbers wise of the year. To say the lads had 50 odd bass each would be pretty conservative as the first couple of drifts saw them catching 5 at a time on feathers. All i can say is that at a guess we had 200-300 bass that day. the following day saw around half that amount as the fish weren’t feeding as well and seemed to have spread out.
Of course not every trip can be the same and we never know what stamp the fish are or where they will be from one tide to the next. Thankfully we had good numbers of fish in most trips. The stamp was fantastic for several trips in October. There were lots of fish around 5-6lbs coming out, these are hard to beat for sport in just a few feet of water on light tackle. Typical numbers were 60-100 bass per trip with a couple of anglers on 20+ bass for one rod. I had a two person charter one day which saw the lads catching around 35 bass each. Despite having plenty of room there was only time for 1 rod each that day. the fishing built to a beautiful crescendo as the lads kept improving on their best fish. Keith set the bar at over 7lb and over 1lb better then their previous biggest but Stuart (Dad) pulled the best fish of the day out at over 8lbs. not to be sniffed at on a spinning rod!
The last few trips saw a smaller stamp and fewer keepers but the lads were pleased to see 40-50 bass on a lovely day at the end of November. We often commented how we wouldn’t have been targeting them this late 10 years ago.
Although I am sure I could still find some bass next month, I doubt we will target them again while the lads cant keep any. Most of the lads accept the size limits and quotas nowadays but it can seem silly for the lads to return fish while there are boats illegally bass netting around us at times.
Our next offshore trips will be targeting spurdogs. Although I already have lots of days booked in for these please drop me a message if you wish to be on my contact list for upcoming dates.
The General trips have been pretty close inshore of late. This is party due to weather and partly because that’s where the best general fishing is. The Blackwater estuary and surrounding area’s are alive with whiting. When they are feeding its hard to keep a three hook rig down there for more than a few minutes before every hook is full! Besides the whiting there are still numbers of dogfish most places and numbers of Dabs if we try for them. Thankfully there are still a few roker here and there to put a decent bend in the rod although some times we have to work for them.
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07/11/2021
Fishing Report by John Dickens
on Lisa Jane (Canvey Island, Essex)
7 Nov 2021 by John Dickens
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Been windy last few weeks but got out this one lots of dogs whiting pouts dabs still a few bass and a few skate .
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