Latest Fishing Reports: South East

  • 26/11/2020 Fishing Report by Iain Barron on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)

    26 Nov 2020 by Iain Barron

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    Brighton Lure Boat Inshore Bass Fest 27 November 2020

    Brighton Lure Boat had not been out for a while due to the winds, and unfortunate accident getting off the boat!

    We looked forward to welcoming James out with us as first-timer and keen Kayak fisherman or is it now not correct to say that!!! We were met with breezy conditions, clarity was ok the further out we went, and James request was not to blank (Bass) as he had on the floaty thing he uses, as he is a very keen angler and was willing to listen and learn which I hope he has I was hopeful of a good session. The first 40 minutes we moved around the western part of Brighton reefs, we picked up only 4 small ones, it was time move.

    The decision to move rapidly to another area proved to be right and wow, omg, what happened in the next 2 1/2 half hours was stunning we already had 4 Bass but not really any size, so we advanced slowly over the area in anticipation of some action and bendy rods!

    Brighton Lure Boat Let The Fest Begin
    Our first drift across in the NE winds was slow due to the tide but this didn’t stop our silver hungry fish, we had around 6 on the first drift. What happened on the second drift I have never experienced, James was first into a fish around 2.5lb, and then the brother and sisters got involved, we had 14 in 9-minute drift, it was a case who get there’s unhooked the fastest and get back down before the drift ended!

    The words fish on went out the window, the next drift produced our first ever squid, perhaps some reinvestment needed and buy some squid jigs although this was caught on a metal lure, Brighton Lure Boat first, another tick off the list. James on the same drift hit into larger fish which sadly wouldn’t stay hooked, he dropped back down and had yet another 2lbr plus.

    Brighton Lure Boat-Lure Change
    Brighton Lure Boat 1
    50 up for Brighton Lure Boat
    I suggested to James he tries the meatal lures, he duly did and again first in with a fish, the N easterly had got up again and was pushing us out quicker, so we changed to slightly heavier metals and they seemed to bring the fish on again.

    Our 12th drift across we was up to big 50 and the 51st fish landed was lovely Tub Gurnard caught on a metal, whilst the silver continued to feed we hoped of larger fish but it wasn’t to be, although we had numerous takes on every drift the smaller ones seem to dictate the area.

    Brighton Lure Boat–The Wind of Change
    We were beginning to think the elusive ton was a possibility, but the wind of change happened more the tide ebbed, from N Easterly to more due North, this didn’t stop the fish, averaging around 4/5 a drift, the last 3 drifts we undertook we had to readjust the approach as the wind was catching the more stern on then side on , and then the last drift produced minimal contact and 2 fish only.

    t was time to turn the Brighton Lure Boat back towards the marina and get warmed up and looking back on the morning’s session it was great fun, always hoping the larger would come to the fore, but alas not on this occasion, the total 73.

    New record to be aimed at the next time Brighton Lure Boat hits the high seas.

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    Tue 01/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp
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  • 11/2020 Fishing Report by Steve Coates on Wandering Star (Brighton, East Sussex)

    Nov 2020 by Steve Coates

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    Hi al after this lock down we be back up and running over Christmas if u fancy a cod trip please book steve on here or our website kind regards steve

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  • 18/10/2020 Fishing Report by Iain Barron on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)

    18 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron

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    Sunday Brighton Lure Boat Catch report.
    Our first two guys on today’s morning trip, were Paul & Ben, both seasoned anglers , pressure was on to produce!!
    We dint have to travel to get to grips with which a schoolies fest , 6 landed within 20 minutes, all around 40cm.
    We moved out to small wreck , with wind behind the tide pushing us too quick, upped fish sticks and moved inshore .
    This was hopefully the plan for it to produce bigger fish, which sadly it didn’t happen for me and the clients, we had another 2 Bass again just under the 42cm. Ben did lose a descent fish on the way up as did Paul later on in the session.
    I take it personally when I can’t get the results I’m looking for, in the end both Paul & Ben caught and enjoyed the experience.
    As for me tadge more research needed as to why only the smaller ones on this occasion. 11 in total plus mackerel and the annoying cuttle fish wrecking the lures. . . . .

    Perhaps, the incoming weather put the bigger silvers off, but with cuttlefish and Mackerel around in abundance , rubber was not on the menu. . .

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  • 14/10/2020 Fishing Report by Iain Barron on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)

    14 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron

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    Monday Monday, So Good to be on the Brighton Lure Boat!!

    Thankfully the weather and winds abated at last, and we had 2 sessions, with the Northerly winds hitting the seas, clarity about 2 miles out was better than inshore, and regular’s to Brighton Lure Boat, young Aaron and Dave, was first up. I had mentioned we may have to cut short due to the winds meant to be getting up.

    We throttled up Brighton Lure Boat and ventured out, the first mark on the screen seemed to show a lot of fish, this was soon dispelled by noticing it was a net, that killed that idea. We moved on swiftly and went a mark 3 mile out which looked more hopeful, Aaron first into a 2lber Silver, not put off by the fact the swell was slightly bigger than inshore, we managed 4 basses in 12 drifts, Dave joined in with a couple, and we had 2/3 dropped or as they say spat the unflavoured rubber out!

    The unpredictability of the weather played a major part of the morning, we moved back in a mile, near 30 knots plus on Brighton Lure Boat we arrived in no time, the clarity wasn’t the best but it was clearing, found the edges of the good and bad clarity and our first cast outs, straight into 3lb plus wrasse, Aaron joined in with his 3rd Bass of the day, we were approaching the magic double figure, which was passed with ease, although the Bass weren’t monsters, great fun on light gear and light lures. We had a number of good takes and few drop-offs, possibly wrasse, all in all, stunning fishing.

    Score count 14 Bass, 3 Wrasse , New session record!

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    Mon 07/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp
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  • 17/10/2020 Fishing Report by Iain Barron on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)

    17 Oct 2020 by Iain Barron

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    First up, and new to Brighton Lure Boat, John and Malcolm, the latter of the two very experienced in all aspects, not to say that John hadn’t ever fished, the last time was he was out, on a charter boat from Newhaven back in the early 90s, as with all Brighton Lure Boat clients tuition and help was at hand thru out the trip, and John was a great listener, and this helped him no end.

    We headed out and with a very large tide ahead of us the sea was tadge lumpy with NE breeze, over cast and not very warm and clarity was looking good.
    Our first stop west of the Brighton Marina, and the mackerel and cuttle were biting hard, but Silvers was what we were after, First in was Malcolm with not big fish but we were up and running, and conscious of the tide running hard in the next hour, the decision to move out to a wreck paid dividends.

    We arrived on the wreck, not much baitfish around, But with a few shows, we gave it a go Malcolm was first in again with another Silver, followed by yours truly. John in the meantime was soldering on, He sadly lost a couple of Bass, but he mentioned I have a fish on, which stayed deep all the way up, in my mind was it a big bass, nope totally shocked a Turbot, we didn’t measure or weigh the fish, John wasn’t bothered if he didn’t catch another fish he was well made up, well that didn’t happen, as Malcolm cracked into another Bass, we had a mad hour an half, 6 bass netted and landed mackerel and a turbot!
    The tide by now had started to gather, With Brighton Lure Boat‘s speed, we are able to move to marks quickly in any type of sea. Our last hour was very productive, another 4 silvers netted and boated, and John had 3lb plus wrasse, sadly no photo as the fish had damaged mouth we had to get it back in the water fast, plus Malcolm had his 4th bass of the day and netting and attending the fish multi-tasking at its best, Johns first time out in years he end up with 3 species, and said he can’t wait to come back, Macolm with his 4 bass and mackerel the morning was complete, Brighton Lure Boat score count 10 bass, 1 wrasse and the cracker of a turbot!

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    Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pm
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    INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pm
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  • 10/2020 Fishing Report by Rob Hickin on Sea-Juicer (Portsmouth, Hampshire)

    Oct 2020 by Rob Hickin

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    October continued to be a windy month
    Days being able to get out fishing very limited but Nice to see a few cod arriving in the Solent bigger whiting will soon follow .
    Elsewhere some nice size bull huss coming from inshore marks & Bass coming on live whiting baits
    Hopefully November will be a calmer month
    Few individuals spaces left but have been filling quickly due to max of 6

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  • 10/2020 Fishing Report by Steve Coates on Wandering Star (Brighton, East Sussex)

    Oct 2020 by Steve Coates

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    Hi everyone hope everyone OK and safe well the weather has turned but hopefully we have some flat days soon we be running cod trips threw the winter so if fancy targeting cod and big whitings to book please call steve to book your trips kind regards steve

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  • 12/10/2020 Fishing Report by Jason Parrott on Lady Ann (Ramsgate, Kent)

    12 Oct 2020 by Jason Parrott

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    A hard days fishing with windy conditions limiting spots still managed to wangle few small hounds a chunky bass .A big thank you to the Luton massive what a cracking bunch you were. Picture is Dina Diana with a decent hound, she took no prisoners pushing the fellas out of the way when she had a fish on ! Taking bookings for this Month inbox us on Facebook or message the boss Dawn on 07854772314

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  • 10/2020 Fishing Report by Gareth John on Hurricane (Isle of Sheppey, Kent)

    Oct 2020 by Gareth John

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    Well despite the terrible loss of days out this year due to COVID when the day came when we could again venture out we found some good fishing with plenty smoothounds and some excellent Bass this year
    Now the winter is nearly here and the whiting shoals are starting to arrive and we can only hope for the elusive cod fingers crossed
    As I am now full time I can offer midweek trips also
    2021 diary is now open and starting to fill up so book early to get the best tides

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  • 03/10/2020 Fishing Report by Steve Green on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)

    3 Oct 2020 by Steve Green

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    Made the most of a narrow weather window and headed offshore today to target some flatties. A fantastic group of anglers onboard who managed the conditions admirably. Pete led the way with a personal tally of 9 Turbot & Brill - excellent angling by a bloody nice bloke��.
    Sarron Ward left things late to boat a beautiful Brill and Damien Gary Marc Pantony got things together to land a steady stream of fish including 2 lovely Turbot.
    Heavy weather forecast for the next week so unlikely we will be getting out...... sooo frustrating!
    Our 2021 dates are now loaded and we have a new booking system coming online later this week which, I hope, will make the booking process easier and quicker with reduced burden my end so please keep an eye out for that.
    Best wishes
    www.brigandbrighton.com

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