Latest Fishing Reports: South East
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31/12/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
31 Dec 2016 by Steve Green
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With inshore Cod fishing slower than expected we headed off to the wrecks in search of hard fighting Pollock and were not disappointed! As many were lost as landed taking repeated powerful dives into the wreck and taking baits so deep that they chomped through 30lb leaders. A great day out with great anglers onboard rounded off the year nicely.
It's been a great year with Turbot, Bream, Brill, Bass, Cod, Conger and above all the wonderful people that it has been pleasure to have aboard Brigand, you have really made it a great year, thank you all.
Very excited about the arrival of the new boat in February. 10m Catamaran with twin 280hp engines and a genuine cruise speed of 16kn will make those distance Turbot & wreck marks accessible in most weathers and that will be the focus of 2017.
Availabilty is limited for Jan/Feb which looks like being peak wrecking period so get in touch if you want to be amongst it.
Best wishes
Steve
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01/2017
Fishing Report by shane farley
on Kingfisher (Ramsgate, Kent)
Jan 2017 by shane farley
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Happy new year to all, prices the same this year as last year. Plenty of spaces available as just relocated to Ramsgate. Prices and info on website. Please call if you need any help or advise, or too book, on 07583 020896.
Look forward to having you on board for a great days fishing. View Boats Page
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28/12/2016
Fishing Report by Bill Jonas
on Blazer 2 (Brighton, East Sussex)
28 Dec 2016 by Bill Jonas
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Pollock are still being caught on the wrecks plenty of whiting on the ground but few cod. hopefully January when the water is colder
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12/2016
Fishing Report by Barry Ratcliff
on Nova Stella. (Isle of Sheppey, Kent)
Dec 2016 by Barry Ratcliff
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Only see. 4 codling so far this autumn.. lots of mixed fish good size skate about if you manage to dodge whiting for 5minutes big shoals of herring about which is top bait..I have plenty in stock so just turn up and have a go..
All the best to old and new customers,
Wishing you all a good Christmas and new year.��Baz. View Boats Page
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04/12/2016
Fishing Report by Ian Dale
on Kelley's Hero Charters (Gosport, Hampshire)
4 Dec 2016 by Ian Dale
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Sorry we haven't written a blog for a while guys, but there has been a lot going on at Kelley's Hero. Since we last blogged, as many of you know we have bought a new boat. We now have a 11m South Catamaran, and we can carry 12 passengers. She is now back home in Southsea Marina and has already been put to work.
On the first trip since the last blog, we had a small group book the boat, they hadn't been out fishing for a few years and they were really excited about getting out on the water. The only fault we could have picked with the day is that we nearly ran out of bait by 2pm. Thankfully we caught enough live bait to keep us going. We ended the day with nearly 300 whiting upto 3lb, and 3 cod up to 12lb. It was certainly a great day with some great weather to go with it.
The trip after that one wasn't as successful, and after staying out and trying for 10 hours, our patience wore a bit thin and we ended up going back in with no cod.
The new boat had to come down from Hartlepool, which is 375 nautical miles, this should have taken 24 hours non stop. As it was, it took 3 days over a week due to the weather, We arrived back into Southsea Marina at 0130 in the morning, and we had a trip going out at 8. So it was all hands to deck, getting the new liferafts on, and all the gear swapped over.
We did manage to get out at 0800, but the fishing wasn't the greatest, with only whiting, pout, dogfish and a conger to be seen, but at least our anglers got out and were able to test the new boat out.
We had a few evening trips booked in over the month, no cod caught, just a few colds, whiting congers, rays and the usual dogfish. These night trips are very popular and are becoming a regular thing.
Many of you may know that we have a competition running for the biggest cod of the season, which runs from October to January 31st. The winner receives a free inshore trip aboard Kelley's Hero, and £100 voucher for Allans Marine. The last weekend we managed out, we had a new leader, this was Gerry, with his first ever cod, weighing 16lb 7oz.
One that competition ends, we will then have one for our wrecking season, with the biggest Pollack winning a similiar prize.
Things have been very busy, with the new boat arriving, and christmas coming up etc etc. But we are now sorting our bookings out for next year. We are doing Alderney trips, Weymouth Trips, and 2 day trips to Brighton. As well as all our normal wrecking and inshore trips.
If anyone would like any information on any dates etc please feel free to text or email with what you are after
iandale@kelleys-hero.com
07795 538933
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Ian View Boats Page
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12/2016
Fishing Report by Rob Hickin
on Sea-Juicer (Portsmouth, Hampshire)
Dec 2016 by Rob Hickin
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Fishing has picked up well during November with good size Whiting to 2.5lb turning up in the eastern solent along with some bigger Cod,
On Deep water marks Cod ,Bullhuss , Spurs , Congers to 35lb seem to have switched to their winter feed up .some days they are becoming a nuisance as other fish not getting a chance on the baits .but cant complain they still put a nice bend in the rod . best Cod to date a nice 24lb for Aidan which fell to a dirty squid bait.
Things should continue to improve for December lets hope the weather is kind & i can get offshore on the Small tides for Blondes Spurs & Bull Huss along with the bigger Cod & no doubt Congers
The .Solent should continue to produce good bags of whiting along with the cod
I have dates / spaces available for Groups & Individuals see my calendar for details View Boats Page
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11/2016
Fishing Report by Dave Elliott
on Ocean Warrior 3 (Brighton, East Sussex)
Nov 2016 by Dave Elliott
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We have started fishing on the inshore marks now that the winter season has started.
We have been catching some nice sized Cod and there are quite a few Whiting showing as well now.
If you fancy coming out on a winter Cod fishing trip, give Dave a call on 07966 377145
We are also now taking bookings for 2017 of which some of the dates are going quite quickly. We still have some weekend dates available after booking in our regular anglers. View Boats Page
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14/11/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
14 Nov 2016 by Steve Green
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After what seems like an age Brigand was back fishing yesterday & today..... At last!
Yesterday had Adam and co. Aboard, tough day with the wind shifts from S to N in such quick succession but they toughed it out and we moved around quite a bit thoughout the day. No Cod but plenty of Plaice, Dabs and some sizeable Whiting. Not as good as we are used to but all boats were struggling in those conditions.
Today out with good friends so plenty of laughs and Bass, Plaice, Dabs & Whiting kept us busy on the rods
Jan & Feb dates loaded which will be peak Cod season so don't leave it until the last minute. If you have a date in mind give me a call and I will do my best to adjust calendar and fit you in.
Best wishes
Steve View Boats Page
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11/2016
Fishing Report by kurt lander
on Yellowfin (Brighton, East Sussex)
Nov 2016 by kurt lander
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Raymond Hempstead the Skipper of Charter Boat SORCERER from West Mersea, and David Newcombe a Landscape Gardener from Norfolk, both pictured with personal bests Cod, David's 20lb and Ray's 18.4lb
Both fish was caught on Squid & worm bait, on a flowing trace with 6/0 hooks. These 2 cod are the biggest on
Yellowfin so far this winter cod season if you fancy trying to do the same give me a call or email, room on the
boat on week days in November and December.
A big thank you to Ray and all the group for making a long journey to fish on Yellowfin. And wishing Ralph a
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11/2016
Fishing Report by Andy King
on Louise Jane II (Dover, Kent)
Nov 2016 by Andy King
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A beautiful 13lb 4oz cod caught of the Louise Jane
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