Latest Fishing Reports: Essex
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09/04/2015
Fishing Report by LESTER BAKER
on Seawatch1 (Brightlingsea, Essex)
9 Apr 2015 by LESTER BAKER
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Hi guys,I'm sure that most of you reading this report already know that the Thames Estuary has been producing some fantastic spring fishing over the last few weeks.Large numbers of plump codling to five pounds are still close inshore in the area providing great sport,best bait still seems to be lug and squid cocktails.A few days of warmer weather will soon warm the water and these fish will be leaving the area,so if you want to catch a few more make your trip sooner rather than later.Thornbacks are moving on to the grounds in greater numbers now,one angler ignored the codling and targeted the rays with fish baits on one rod and caught nine rays to double figures.We had our first bass of the season on Seawatch two weeks ago and I have heard of a few just south of us,so they are coming,all in all a good time to be fishing the Thames Estuary.
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09/04/2015
Fishing Report by chris Mole
on Enterprise (West Mersea, Essex)
9 Apr 2015 by chris Mole
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fishing its nuts of at mo
145 cod to the boat today and 12 thonbacks with loads returned and a few missed,
with the water temp rising and dropping tides don't think we have long left at
them lets hope they make it back next year , also few bass showing there heads
now so all looking good .
tight lines chris View Boats Page
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08/04/2015
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
8 Apr 2015 by TERRY BATT
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hi everyone, the weekend went well, with a shed-load of prime Codling boated..!!
It has to be said that most anglers lost a lot of fish until they got the hang of the bites....! but everyone on the boat caught more than enough fish.
Well I noticed the water temp was up again yesterday, so these little darlings will be getting ready to leave us,
So.. if you are going to get a last crack at them, you had better do it soon!!. weather it is with us on Vanishing Point-2... or, one of the other fine professional charter boats that operate with in the Blackwater area from either my port Bradwell, or West Mersea, or Brightlingsea, all of which can put you over the fish in a short time.
Ok guys we are looking for 1 or 2 people for tomorrows trip so if you fancy it just call and book you place.
Tight lines............... !!!
Terry & Nic.. View Boats Page
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05/04/2015
Fishing Report by G Derham
on Eastern Promise 2 (West Mersea, Essex)
5 Apr 2015 by G Derham
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Fourth time lucky!!! Having had the last 3 trips cancelled due to gales.This time we had a forecast of variable 3, When we arrived at West Mersea the water was flat calm and our hopes were high as Derek had said that the cod were still about so after our usual brew and a bacon sarnie in the car park we boarded Eastern Promise just before 07.30 and within a few minutes we were cruising at over 20 knots. Eastern Promise is possibly the fastest angling charter boat in the uk with a top speed of over 40 knots due to the hysucat foils under the boat I have been on this boat at 33 knots and that is shifting for a big boat, anyway back to the fishing. It wasn’t long before we arrived at the mark but then Derek started going round and round and up and down looking for something, he found it whatever it was and dropped the anchor then we dropped our Baits. Derek came out of the wheelhouse and asked who wants a cuppa well you know the answer to that one, before he made the tea I had the first fish a cod of about 4.5 pounds so I’ve got the pound coins to come. That fish was followed by several others around the boat I had 4 cod over 4 pounds in the first half hour. The fish just kept coming and coming there was more cod of 5lb+ several Big Roker good sized Whiting and a couple of dogs (I know but it does mean summer is on its way). So I’ve got the pound now were fishing for the fiver lots more cod came the average weight was over 3.5lb. Then Ron hooked into a Cod of 10lb 7oz a cracking fish, this fish was the biggest of the day and won the fivers. The day ended up with 6 good sized roker kept (females & small males returned) Whiting,Dogs, and 77 Cod 77 x 3.5 equals 269.5 lbs. I don’t always agree with reporting big catches as I know the Foreign trawlers read these pages. I have kept quiet about other Fantastic days we have had on this boat for that reason, so it’s about time I made another report. Thanks Derek for a cracking day, weather permitting we well be back next month and the one after that and after that and so on.
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05/04/2015
Fishing Report by Ray Martin
on PLAN B (Southend-On-Sea, Essex)
5 Apr 2015 by Ray Martin
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The skate have started and we were amongst them at the weekend
Nothing huge yet but there will be large females amongst all the smaller males.
Treat yourself to a trip. View Boats Page
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04/04/2015
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
4 Apr 2015 by TERRY BATT
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Well it wasn't a bad Easter weekend, and if you worked the fishing trips, timed with the tides so you had wind and tide together, even a 30 mph blow was no problem at all...!!
On Saturday, we had a whole bunch of our regular individuals from years gone by reunited, it was marvellous it was like we had never been away, the banter was flying (mostly at my expense) and the boys getting ready for another good fishing day with me and my wife Nicola.
So..... once on the fishing mark, which even against the hard run of the tide took just 45 minutes to reach, and all hooks baited, they were of..!!! within a couple of minutes the first of many fish swung over the gunnals, the landing net didn't stop all day, first I had the net then Nicola was shouting for the net, and so this went on all day...!!!! even over the slack water period, the Codling stopped, only to be replaced the the onslaught of Thorn-back Ray's, then once the tide turned to run again on ebb, the Codling were back...!!!!!! phew..!!! it was bloody hard work, but that is our job, eventually the guys just purely ran out of bait.
What a day, with all fish that were kept (we didn't keep them all) gutted and bagged, Vanishing Point-2 returned to her berth in Bradwell and after a good clean down, wheelhouse vacuumed, the boat was made ready for the next day..
These fish wont be here for much longer if the weather forecast is to be believed, with the weather predicted for temperatures to rise to around 70 degrees by the end of the week, this could spark the retreat of the Cod to leave...... that may not be a bad thing!! as like all things in life, everything needs to be done in moderation, and that includes giving the fish a rest, and moving onto other species.... the Codling have been hit hard over the last few months, so a rest is overdue in my opinion, and we will see the hopefully later this year with a few more pounds packed on over the summer period.!!
If you want to experience this outstanding Vessel .... Vanishing Point-2 you need to book your space, we have had many comments from so many people, like on Saturday..! this angler said to me,
" you know what skip, I have been charter fishing for over 40 years, and I have never seen anything like this boat, it is just mind blowing....!!!!!"
Well Nicola and I thank you for you kind words, and feel the £700,000.00 price tag on VP-2 was well worth it.!!
Call 0768 30 66 46 soon and join the winning team...!!
FACT: over 10 years the Blackwater challenge trophy has been fought for by around 5 of the best charter boats from our area, and Me and Nicola have won it 8 times, with all the prize money going to charity
See you all soon Guys n Gals...... Tight lines..!!!!!!!! View Boats Page
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04/2015
Fishing Report by Mark Peters
on DAWN TIDE II (Wallasea Island, Essex)
Apr 2015 by Mark Peters
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April 2015
Well the Bass are here over Easter we went in search for the first Bass of the year and found 3 nice Bass from 5 to 7 LB. Also on our bass mark there where lots of codling to 5.5LB and many thornbacks too 12LB. Just a heads up to make the most of Cod Bass and Rays all being on the same marks as it won't be long untill the Cod go but the Ray numbers and Bass numbers will increase well worth going NOW while the mixed bag of fish is for the taking thanks
Mark Peters
Dawn Tide II View Boats Page
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30/03/2015
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
30 Mar 2015 by TERRY BATT
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Well, Vanishing Point -2 departed Bradwell this morning at 0800, the guys wondering weather I was crazy getting ready to sail, with comments of .... you sure Skip?? da dee da...!! yeah I'm sure..!! we have the tool for the job just trust me and you will have a good day..!!!!!!
So... with the ropes slipped, we were on our way, I had timed the trip so our arrival to the fishing mark would coincide with high water, thus having wind and tide together for the next 6 hours, and the party said ..bloody hell skip, where did the rough water go?? just experience boys, just experience..!!
Well the first fish was a double figure Skate in the first 10 minutes, the several more rays to follow in quick succession, then as the tide started to pick up and the ebb tide was under way, the Codling started to come to the boat, and this went on for 5.5 hours.
So... with the party nearly out of bait, we decided to call it a day with two 7 stone boxes of Cod on the boat plus the Rays, they had a lot of gutting to do.
Our bait digger has just dropped off the fresh Lug worm for tomorrows trip, so we do it all again tomorrow just an hour later.....
If you want to try a fishing trip on the largest charter catamaran in Essex and get out there instead of being cancelled off due to the weather then call......
07768 30 66 46
Tight lines..... Terry & Nicola View Boats Page
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03/2015
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)
Mar 2015 by Scott Belbin
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I’m sure you don’t need reminding but march has been a windy month on the whole for us. Thankfully we have been blessed with some great sheltered fishing. The river has been fishing really well at times with some of the best fishing I’ve ever seen in there in march. We’ve save several days in there with good numbers of codling, plenty of whiting and even the odd thornback ray. Our best trip in the river was 50 codling for the day along with plenty of other odds and sods. In fact that particular day was fine enough to get much further down but the lads chose to stop in the river which was the right choice on the day. further down has been producing even higher numbers at times with fish of 2-4lbs average its great sport on light tackle. We should see these fish and perhaps one or two larger fish for a while yet but the numbers will start to peter out over the coming weeks. Thankfully the rays are starting to show in numbers now which is a sure sign that spring is on its way. The other day on another windy trip we managed to find a few rays to keep us busy. The action was good throughout the day and there were several fish around double figures with the biggest falling to Arthur at 12lbs. we totalled 47 for the day along with lots of whiting and a couple of codling. The rays should be around in good numbers from now until sometime in June. Looking ahead spring is on its way and we should see a fair variety over the next month. We should start with a mix of rays and codling before seeing a few bass mixed in as the month goes on and maybe even the odd smooth-hound too. for more information, weekly reports and availability please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk or call 07956411528
pictured is Saunders with a tagged roker we had the other day. we have had 4 or 5 over the years with various tags. the details were passed on to cefas and she was returned alive View Boats Page
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29/03/2015
Fishing Report by TERRY BATT
on Vanishing Point-2 (Bradwell Marina, Essex)
29 Mar 2015 by TERRY BATT
Report on-board Vanishing Point-2
Well......!! after two days of wind, the Vanishing Point=-2 was the only charter boat out of our port.
As you might have seen yesterday's party had a good time and caught Codling and Skate, and they appreciated the hard work me and my wife Nicola out in to catch them as many fish in the toughest conditions, so much so.....!! they didn't want it to end.
So they called two hours after leaving the boat to make another booking, (Thanks lads, we had a really goo time with you too).
But today with winds forecast at over 40 mph, my guys thought we would like all other charter boats have to cancel.!! but looking at what we did on Saturday with winds up to 30 mph, I decided to leave so we would arrive on the fishing mark just at high water..!!! in the sure knowledge that when the tide turned, we would have 6 hours of good fishing in relative calm conditions, and that is just how it turned out, and we fished until the tide died, then with some really nice fish in the boxes, we returned to Bradwell with a really happy party, in the knowledge they were on the only boat to be able to get out when the wind blows..!!! after all we were a wind farm vessel for 2 years..!! working seas of up to 3 metres... so 1 metre in the Thames Estuary does't phase
us in the least.
Well tomorrows party are all rearing to go, so watch this space guys n gals for more red-hot action off of the Vanishing Point-2 .... as Arnold Schwarzenegger says......... (I'll be back) and we are....!!!! . View Boats Page
