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31/05/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
31 May 2021 by Steve Green
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After the last 3 days boating Bass, Cod and Pollock on the offshore wrecks today was a far more relaxed affair! Target was inshore Bream and as this was our first go at these this year there was a hint of trepidation - would we find them in the numbers and the sizes we wanted? Well that was soon answered and a really fun filled, non-stop, fishy day saw us boating around 150 Bream, a dozen or so Plaice and few beautiful wrasse. We always observe our local IFCA recommendations on sizes and really pleased to see this year not just minimum take sizes but also maximum sizes recommended. These bigger fish have avoided predation, disease and (until this point !) capture; the DNA of these fish allied to the fact the egg production of larger females grows exponentially is a very important factor when considering fishery conservation.
Great weather, great fish, great company so a wonderful day all around and I finally had an opportunity to have a proper fish and ended up in a head to head contest with Mark Pantony who between catching Plaice and Wrasse boated a pb tally of 28 Bream - do correct me if I’m wrong Mark! It was hilarious banter, great competition and most of all wonderful to see an angler who through sheer grit and determination had developed both offshore and inshore angling techniques to that level..... I smell a fishy Rob Robin Howard��
A very chilled day and great to catch up with out friends who fish regularly and to meet a few new ones who I hope we see again, a real pleasure sharing time with you all today and Mrs Brigand is extremely pleased to have a few Bream in the fridge!
We do not have any full boat availability for this year but do have limited individual places for Cod, Bass, Pollock, Turbot, Bream & Tope so if you would like to join us availability can be viewed here www.brigandcharters.com
No photo’s today I’m afraid - I was too busy trying to keep pace with with Mark and his diabolical, underhand tricks (����) - besides, pretty sure you all will know what a Black Bream looks like��
Best wishes
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30/05/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
30 May 2021 by Steve Green
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Another fabulous day out in the deeps with a bunch of top chaps. I thought I would steal Paul Coventry report of the day (apologies Paul!), refreshing to have an anglers view of a days fishing with us instead of ours;
Catch report 29/5/21.
It's been a good days fishing. All of our guys caught. First stop was a bass mark then onto a bass wreck. Schoolies Initially but then a better stamp of fish around the 5lb mark saw several keepers. On again and we were into pollack. Again some smaller ones that were still mostly keepers but Ian Hamilton latched into and boated a 10lb plus fish , 10-4 rings a bell, only to be outdone by Andrew Kennedy with a 14lb 9oz PB. We then saw a couple of cod come on board....to Ian and Andrew again!
In all I guess around 20 keepers in the ice box and a nice sunny day afloat!
Thanks as always to Steve and Nick at Brigand Brighton .
Well done Andrew on his Pb Pollock and to those who took Bass, Cod & Pollock today - some excellent angling ����
Best wishes
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29/05/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
29 May 2021 by Steve Green
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Fantastic to be out on the water again after some pretty poor weather and great to
Welcome back Peter and his crew, always a pleasure sharing time with these guys.
Day started on a little inshore Bass hunt before heading offshore. Bumped into our resident Bass expert and mentioned that we wouldn’t be hanging around as we targeting Cod and couldn’t hang around. Rob picked up a nice Bass around 5lb and off we went. Pretty steady stat with a fish or two a drift and a good mix of Bass & Pollock, slack water and things slowed which signalled the time to move to the Cod wrecks. Some
beautiful prime Spring Cod boated and the odd Pollock as the tide built before heading home...... its great to be back at it��
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01/05/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)
1 May 2021 by Iain Barron
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Saturday
The forecast was for good weather and a Birthday Boy (Jay) on board and regulars Malc and John, the plan in place was completely thrown in file 13 (bin), Slow Pitch Jigging being the way we’re going to fish.
We proceed to an area where I’ve been successful in previous visits, not a sniff, so we moved on to the next area in search of Silvers, and found in abundance the tide running at around .7-8 of a knot we had a good chance, Slow Pitch Jigging being the order of the day, and it worked big time.
The first drop down we had all rods into a fish, Jay was over the moon with his first boat caught bass, followed by John and Malc quickly followed by the skipper.
The next 90 minutes was pretty frenetic, with over 25 fish boated, biggest was 7lb 9oz which was returned and with numerous drop-offs in the process, everyone on board managed the 2 bag limit, with 2 fish in excess of 4lb plus, some great fishing, was had and the move onwards was decided for us, the weather crept on us and decided to change for the worst, the tide running at 2plus knots time to move horrible raindrops not pleasant situation for anyone.
We moved inshore for some fun on the next target species was Mackerel and Herring, we managed just one of those Mackerel not many but enough for the Barbie.
All in all the persuasion to go deeper paid dividends and a great 4 plus hours was well worth the effort. View Boats Page
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30/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)
30 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
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At last a real weather window and well worth waiting for, The Brighton Lure Boat has had busy two days, with some fine catches.
Friday’s Session
We had the pleasure of Chris/Robin & Bruno,
the weather was not at its greatest to start with a crosswind tide, which was difficult to manage to start with, the plan was to have a mixed day ie, target species was 5, we managed 7, 3 first time fish on board, and the main target not a sniff of a silver( Bass).
The firsts first, 2 Dabs, Herrings, and a Grey Gurnard, along with Plaice, Tub Gurnard, Mackerel and few Tings are thrown into the mixed session, the top rod was Bruno, followed by Chris, but robin had the best fish of the day went to Robin, with 2lb 5oz Plaice, a great day with more banter than the comedians could throw at a stag do!! View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityTue 01/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 02/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Thu 03/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Fri 04/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Mon 07/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Tue 08/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 09/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Thu 10/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Fri 11/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Sun 13/04/2025 4 Spaces £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details -
02/05/2021
Fishing Report by anthony collins
on Kestrel warrior (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
2 May 2021 by anthony collins
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Another descent trip out on the sand bars today 30 rays in total nice size average 7lbs
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30/04/2021
Fishing Report by anthony collins
on Kestrel warrior (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
30 Apr 2021 by anthony collins
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Solveig and her 2 children came aboard for her son's first fishing trip 1 hour trip 5 rays in total not bad for a quick one on the water
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14/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)
14 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
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We have had over the past 2 days completely different days, a lot of miles for a small reward and fewer miles for better results, to me the charter business is all about ensuring the client is given the best opportunities to catch, be it in 5 metres or 50 metres of water, the resulting feeling for them is the same, and target species achieved.
Today we ventured out and the target was Silvers, and this resulted, the good return of 28 in a 3-hour session, with an experienced pike fisherman aboard and accomplished chef to add into the mix we were in for fun-filled morning, and not forgetting the lemon drizzle cake Ryan produced halfway thru the session to boost our energy levels.
The SPJ (slow pitch jigging) took a while for them both to get the technique but both did well, Ryan was first in with good fish, followed by Lee, the drifts started to become difficult with wind against tide.
The Cheetha Marine boat soon got to grips and so did I with the right approach, the best drift produced 2 great fish (5 in total) yours truly with a 3.5lb and Ryan best fish of the day 6lb 10oz, Lee was getting to grips with the new style of fishing and hit into a good fish and landed, he said that’s his dinner sorted for the week, Ryan had another 3lb fish and that was our morning as the wind started to get up.
A great morning out with the banter and cake and silvers ta boot, think we see both back very soon.
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View Full Charter AvailabilityTue 01/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 02/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Thu 03/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Fri 04/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Mon 07/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Tue 08/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 09/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Thu 10/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Fri 11/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Sun 13/04/2025 4 Spaces £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details -
08/04/2021
Fishing Report by Iain Barron
on Brighton Lure Boat (Brighton, East Sussex)
8 Apr 2021 by Iain Barron
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We had a venture out today into deep water, the Brighton Lure Boat with its superb handling and speed we were there in no time.
What’s new, SPJ, Slow Pitch Jiggin, looks like your Mackie bashing but we’re not. Using differently designed metal lures, It’s not rocket science just a different way to catch, and that we did, couple of wrecks were like the Sunday car boot at top of the marina bit congested!!
Malcolm was first in with a stunning fish new PB for Blurb , 10lb 9oz, next up yours truly with a 9lb plus fish.
Forecast looking good next week, few spaces left to get on board ring 07541 645488 View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilityTue 01/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 02/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Thu 03/04/2025 5 Spaces 4 Hours £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details Fri 04/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Mon 07/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Tue 08/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Wed 09/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Thu 10/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Fri 11/04/2025 5 Spaces 5 Hours £65.00pp Bass fishing/Slow Pitch Jigging 6.30-11.30 12-5pmView details Sun 13/04/2025 4 Spaces £40.00pp INSHORE BASS FISHING £40 per person 6.30-10.30 10.45-2.45pm 3pm-7pmView details -
12/04/2021
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
12 Apr 2021 by Steve Green
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What a strange day. We cast-off in the midst of a snow shower under heavy skies and ended the day in the gentlest of breezes with the Sun on our back ..... and experienced everything in between! Wind was stronger than forecast offshore and with a big tide that just amplified the sea state, so for a while it was difficult fishing and rewards were just not worth the challenging conditions. A change of plan, course alteration and we were in business! Always great to see anglers battling doubles and we had 3 or 4 of those today, also dropped a couple but we will pick them up on Thursday��
Paul and Andrew picked up last minute places aboard today’s trip and both landed double figure fish, think Paul had a couple.
Crew, well what can I say, all lovely chaps and a huge thank you for your company today, always lovely to catch-up with those that fish regularly with us and I’m sure we will be seeing more of Paul & David in future.
Highlight of the day....... The fantastic doubles and of course Bob’s Bakewell tarts!!
We have 1 space available this Thursday for wrecking so if would like a go at these hard fighting Pollock on the offshore wrecks just get in touch.
Best Wishes
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