Latest Fishing Reports: East
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03/02/2016
Fishing Report by Ray Martin
on PLAN B (Southend-On-Sea, Essex)
3 Feb 2016 by Ray Martin
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The boat is having its annual service and tidy up at present.
Fishing has been pretty poor and weather dire but Spring is approaching fast and the summers species will soon be here. Last year we had loads of big big hounds and this year I am sure will be even better.
The boat is booking up fast so don't leave it too late .
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20/02/2016
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
20 Feb 2016 by TERRY BATT
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Happy to report we got out to sea yesterday with the wind blowing at 25 mph W-SW but we did have both wind and tided together so it was no problem.
We started quite well with a Thornback Ray of about 7lbs from the front of the boat ans then it was quite steady after that, not manic, but a fish coming to the boat at regular intervals, which is a lot better than it has been of late, what with one storm after another, and the sheer lack of fish, it has been a bit of a struggle.
But now spring is in the air, and there is a real movement of fish coming in once again, I think the lean times are over... unless we get a severe amount of late snow, then that will hold back the influx of fish, but hopefully that wont happen and we can get back to what we do best....THAT'S FISHING, AND OF COURSE NOW CLAY SHOOTING..!!!
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18/02/2016
Fishing Report by Phil White
on Chinook 3 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
18 Feb 2016 by Phil White
Report on-board Chinook 3
The fishing has improved with a big influx of skate, we caught 40 on tues from an offshore mark and i had a report from Lester on Seawatch who had similar numbers inshore yesterday, the cod are still up in the water but there are less herring around and we should soon start to see the cod back on the ground.
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10/02/2016
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
10 Feb 2016 by TERRY BATT
Report on-board Vanishing Point-2
Yesterday (9th Feb) the sun was shinning, and the wind had dropped to around 18 mph so we took a couple of people out on Vanishing Point-2 to try out the fully installed clay shooting equipment, shooting gallery and safety barrier.
I am glad to say that all went well and we are fully operational.
We do now have a 20 bore shotgun for our female clients which is considerably lighter that the 12 bore.
Here in the photos you can see various shots of yesterdays event, starting with a sequence of instructions from loading, to passing the gun, to controlled firing, and a few photos of myself just showinf off..!!!
Looks like we might actually get out at the weekend, and the wind is going round to the North so Clacton here we come...lol but seriously I have had quite a few phone calls asking me how the fishing is?? well the honest short answer is I don't know..! as like everyone else we have not been out for what seems like an eternity, so I guess we will find out on Saturday...!!!
But as always when the wind goes round to the north, it brings with it a very cold air stream.... Brrrrr..! so wrap up warm guys, and yes the wheelhouse will be kept to around 70 degrees all day so you will be able to get some rest bite from the cold if you need to.
Ok then ...... tight lines and Hot guns....!!! View Boats Page
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07/02/2016
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
7 Feb 2016 by TERRY BATT
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Still the wind blows...Arggh,,!! when will it ever stop.???
Well with trips cancelled yet again, Friday ,Saturday< Sunday, and now Monday... it makes you appreciate how the skippers down South feel, with a vast amount of their trips cancelled year on year through bad weather, it is not something we are used to, and I don't want too either, it's driving me bonkers, if this is global; warming you can stick it..!! give me back the cold frosty winters, the foggy Octobers, put up with the March winds, and April showers, but this constant bloody wind it doing my head in.!!!
Well on lighter note...(not though we can get out and do any) the boat is now fully set up for Clay Pigeon Shooting, so when the weather breaks, we will pop out in the Estuary and give it a go, might even have a promotion day and if enough people contact me, run a mid-week clay shooting special special ...
As a suggestion from one of our customers, we will also have a 20 bore shotgun for the ladies or younger shooters if they prefer..!
But for now, we will just have to watch the weather and pray for a settled spell so we can get some fishing in.....
Ok Guys n Gals...... Tight lines and Hot Guns..! View Boats Page
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02/02/2016
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
2 Feb 2016 by TERRY BATT
Report on-board Vanishing Point-2
Sorry I have not been on here to do reports... but with the current weather patterns, this has played havoc with our fishing trips.
Many of our anglers have made the comment, "I thought your boat can go out in adverse conditions?? well the answer is it can..!! but the reason we don't go is, basically you wouldn't enjoy it... well one or two of you would, but most would not.
Vanishing Point-2 was built to withstand harsh weather conditions and has more than proven herself in the hostile waters of the Irish sea for 3 years, and worked in seas of up to 3 meters high, so there is no question about the vessel, or our ability to operate in these type of conditions, but it's one thing working in those conditions, and trying to fish at anchor in those conditions..!
But as always point out to my guys.... I have given you the best advice I can, but if after all that you still want to go, and I consider it is safe, then we will take you, then there is no room to say ...."this is crap" yep, and we told you it would be..! but I must say rarely has this happens...
OK guys, as of today, the clay shooting on Vanishing Point-2 will be officially ready to go, with all the relevant safety equipment in place, so one choice you do have if the fishing is not,, for what ever reason going to happen, and you guys want to do shooting then you have the option.
We are going to run days where you can just book and pay for half a days charter, say from 0900 to 1300 (4 hours) and just do clay shooting, at anchor, or steaming into the wind, which has a massive affect on the flight of the clays, or steaming down wind, again has a dramatic affect on the flight of the clays so defiantly not easy, but all are subject to sea conditions.
We have now picked up the awards to be given out at the end of the shooting session we have......The prized, fully engraved..
"Vanishing Point-2 Top Gun " rosewood shield for 1st Place.
Silver colour medal on a ribbon for 2nd place
Bronze colour medal on a ribbon for 3rd place
So prizes well worth competing for (pleas see photo below), great for company team building events, or just a great day with good friends.
OK guys, lets hope this weather soon calms down and the fish go on the feed again..!!! so until then... Tight Lines, & Hot Gun's. View Boats Page
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01/02/2016
Fishing Report by jon old
on High Flyer 2 (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk)
1 Feb 2016 by jon old
Report on-board High Flyer 2
Well time i brought the month of January 2016 up to date unfortunately been a very testing time for us weather wise and fish wise too. We got plagued with millions of whiting just before christmas which seemed to put the cod off or they couldnt get to our baits either way we couldnt connect with many odd few here and there. Then tons of sprats poured into the roads where we fish inshore, seagulls dive bombing behind the boats wash thousands of sprats being churned up by every boats propps causes us a problem as the cod rise of seabed to feed while were on the bottom. Very testing to say the least! At this moment in time we have managed the odd codling ,plenty of whiting of all sizes and saving the day for us the flatties on the inside marks and bank providing some sport. The added headache is the mild weather not suitable for cod in my book i havent a clue whats ahead at the moment will we get a spring codling rush your guess is as good as mine. Very much hoping to time will tell wont be long till March now when usually weather breaks few spotties come about followed by the skate start of spring my favourite time of year lighter nights.
Would like to say a very big thank you to all my customers knowing how hard the fishings been here at the moment who still come regular and support me for putting up with the constant moving around to try all areas its very much appreciated and hopefully a end to our crazy weather which has sent the whole country upside down. Hopefully will have a great summer lots of new ideas to try this year, bass sport should improve with new restrictions, our new spurdog trips proving very popular with everyone keen to try, and as every our night trips increasing all the while.
I know its early but summer dates going already so any if your thinking of wrecking or tope/bass and require certain tides please get in touch to avoid disappointment, and also our colour BROCHURE still available just text or email your address will post one out to you. Until then tight lines hope to see you all soon.
Jon (High Flyer) View Boats Page
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01/2016
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Jan 2016 by Scott Belbin
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Im sorry its been so long since my last report on here but as ever ive been very busy with the boats as well as ashore so something had to give. I have kept my website and facebook page up to date though. Those of you that read my weekly reports will have a fair idea that its been hard work for the cod around here recently. This is down to many factors including bait fish distracting them, drop in water temp and lack of fish in the first place. Ive no doubt they will be back at some point in the near future though and the mild turn in the weather will help if it stays. Thankfully we have still been able to get out and find a few fish though with good numbers of thorn-back rays about until last week. Since the population of thorn-backs has increased locally we have regularly seen them 12 months of the year. January and February have also become a good time to catch some of the biggest females too with our biggest of the year coming out this time last year. The whiting and dogfish have been showing too although the cold snap has pushed life a bit further afield for the time being. If we get the tides and weather we will be heading offshore again. The weather put a stop to any offshore trips for over two months but we have managed two trips off there so far this year. There hasn’t always been lots of what we want off there but we did find a couple of decent fish in the last hour of the last trip to make the effort worth while. After the usual barrage of dogfish and whiting and a few rays we hadn’t seen anything special until Lawrence hooked a decent fish. it got us in a bit of a muddle around some other lines but we quickly untangled the and soon had it in the net. It was a lovely bass of 9.8lbs which wasn’t quite what we expected but very welcome. It was a great fish to see and made a change from the carp he usually fishes for. With the end of the day fast approaching I managed to hook into a decent fish myself which went really well having several good runs on light tackle. When it surfaced martin netted it for me. It was a nice spurdog which went 15.7lbs and a great addition to the days catch. We normally only see spurdogs on these offshore trips so it made the effort a little more worth while.
Over the coming weeks I would expect to see the cod come back on the feed and if it stays warm I would hope the thornbacks will be in numbers too. there will be the ever present dogfish and whiting too. if we get offshore who knows what will show up but I would bet lesser spotted dogfish will feature in high numbers as ever. For more information, available dates and weekly fishing updates please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk or call 07956411528 View Boats Page
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20/01/2016
Fishing Report by Ray Martin
on PLAN B (Southend-On-Sea, Essex)
20 Jan 2016 by Ray Martin
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Still skate are the most likely larger fish to be caught, but the odd codling can be taken.
Boat is getting booked up already for better tides in the spring so get your bookings in early to avoid disappointment.:) View Boats Page
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20/01/2016
Fishing Report by brian poppy
on Cleveland Princess (Lowestoft, Suffolk)
20 Jan 2016 by brian poppy
Report on-board Cleveland Princess
Took the boys from Access on Wednesday 20th Jan with conditions just about perfect i ran off to one off my offshore marks got the anchor in just as the tide started to ebb about 9.00am bit slow off at first with a few good size Whiting coming into the boat it was Duggie that got the first Cod a nice fish of 5lbs he was pleased it was a bit of a waiting game until Dave decided to drop a bait right beside the boat with the tide nearly finished it was a good choice he had a cracking bite after a few minutes in the water but he thought one of the others was pulling him in but no this was a good fish i got the net to it and straight onto the scales 9lb12oz what a lovely fish it puts him into the lead in my competition that i run,that was the only two Cod we had well done boys and see you all soon,BP.
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