Latest Fishing Reports: East Sussex
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08/07/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
8 Jul 2024 by Steve Green
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TURBOT SEASON IS OPEN !!!!!
Our first trip of the year looking for Turbot on the Offhsore banks and it didn't disappoint!
Bait inshore was hard to come by so we didn't hang around too long and took the chance that we would be ok for it out deep - and so we were. A few drifts and we were stocked up for the day.
First Turbot of the season fell to Andrew Kennedy, a seasoned Turbot angler who has boated very many with us over the years so only fitting that he should kick us off.
A steady stream of fish throughout the day which included more of those excellent Tub Gurnard we have been boating of late, Bass, jumbo mackerel were also present in large numbers and great to see such an abundance of Launce.
Oh - and we had the pleasure of sharing most of the day with a very friendly gull that had the most unusual eyes - one yellow, the other black.... not seen that before!
Tides in July not particularly suited to Turbot but there are a couple of stand-out days and we have added those to our calendar;
Thursday 11th July - 8hr Turbot
Tuesday 23rd July - 8hr Turbot
24th July - 12hr long distance Turbot, Bass & Wrecking.
That will be it for July.
If you would like to join us please get in touch.
Best wishes
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07/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Coates
on Wandering Star (Brighton, East Sussex)
Jul 2024 by Steve Coates
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Hi all fishing has been good with the weather was better lol anyway fishing out deeper plenty of nice topes rays eels mackerel inside plaice bream smoothounds there's still availability for 4hrs and 8hrs trips thanks for looking regards steve
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30/06/2024
Fishing Report by Greg Bishop
on The Kraken (Brighton, East Sussex)
30 Jun 2024 by Greg Bishop
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A great afternoon out with Sherene and her friends who were a lovely group of people. We hit 3 inshore marks and 2 provided plenty of fish all be it nothing huge! Lots of plaice with a couple meal size and countless bream mainly smalls but several big enough for the table a very decent size. Some much fun we stayed out for an extra hour and all came in happy and looking forward to a fish dinner! View Boats Page
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18/06/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
18 Jun 2024 by Steve Green
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A fabulous day out fishing the Offshore wrecks today with an even more fabulous crew!
An early start to get where wanted to fish and we of course had a plan which started with putting the hammer down and heading out far. Water clarity improved by the mile and was perfect when we arrived out our first wreck where the crew were immediately rewarded with good quality fish. Pollock, Cod & Bass all coming to the net in quick succession as the tide kicked in and it was constant action until the time came to catch the tide for the next stop. A real mix of fish coming over the next couple of wrecks including a fantastic 7lb 3oz Tub Gurnard which looked ready to burst skilfully landed by Adam and very sportingly released to (hopefully) have an opportunity to pass on that excellent DNA.
Species count for the day;
Jumbo mackerel (45cm+)
Bass
Cod
Pollock
Coalfish
Bream
Wrasse
Launce
Tub Gurnard
Red Gurnard
Scad
Pouting (of course!)
Whiting
Alex Brown and Simon Clark of course both in the thick of it with Bass, Pollock & Cod but hats off to Adam for gamefully releasing a magnificent fish and for taking the fact that we almost left without him this morning in his stride..... my apologies Adam!
We have very limited availability for these long distance Offshore trips this year but if there is sufficient interest we might be persuaded to lay on a couple more which would be absolutely tide dependent so a little flexibility required.... just let us know if your keen!
Thanks all for a wonderful day on the Ocean and bravo on your catches today ������
Best wishes
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10/06/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
10 Jun 2024 by Steve Green
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Another cracking day Offhsore today with Pollock, Cod, Bass, Herring, Jumbo Mackerel, Scad, Launce, Gurnard and do I have to state the obvious ...those 4" lures are pout magnets ��!!
The stunning start the day with flat seas and sunshine gradually detirorated and led to a slow sail home in a confused sea but the guys were baiting fish right up until the last drift of the day.
Very encouraging to see the Cod (more accurately codling) increasing in numbers and they are not the "Unicorns" some would say they are- we expect numbers to increase steadily over the coming weeks. Also great to see those jumbo Mackerel out there, an often underrated table fish at that size and absolutely fnatstic when smoked or made into pate.
Thanks all for a great day at sea, it's getting better and better as the season gets into full swing Offshore.
Best wishes
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04/06/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
4 Jun 2024 by Steve Green
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After a short break in Norway wrestling Halibut & Wolffish (more on that in a later post) and a couple of days putting smiles on faces inshore Bream fishing we headed to our happy place today - the Offhsore wrecks.
Slated as Pollock & Cod trip as this is the time of year we generally see the Cod appearing and it didn't disappoint. Some fantastic double figure Pollock along with a box full of good table fish in the 4-7lb range and the Cod also were obliging!
Species boated today;
Cod
Coalfish
Pollock
Wrasse
Mackerel
Tub Gurnard
Launce
Dogfish
Pouting .... of course!
A beautiful day to be out on the Ocean on flat calm seas and fishing in T shirts at 0800hrs - really felt like Summer has arrived.
Great fishing next to Alex Brown and enjoying a head to head tussle with a fish a drift each until the arms gave in and we realised there was a couple of hours filleting ahead!
If you would like to join us for some great wrecking in the coming weeks you can view availability on our website calendar.
Best wishes
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05/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Coates
on Wandering Star (Brighton, East Sussex)
May 2024 by Steve Coates
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Hi everybody as the weather turns abit warmer so the fishing has pick up plenty of nice black bream plaice smoothounds rays and mackerel 4hr trips available plus 8hr trips message or phone regards steve
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08/05/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
8 May 2024 by Steve Green
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Bream session again yesterday. Slow fishing to start but a little tweak to our approach resulted in an immediate and very positive outcome! Lost count of fish but there were plenty of Bream, a few hounds, eels & of course the obligatory Dogfish!
Great to catch-up with some old friends and to welcome so new ones aboard.
A beautiful day out there made all the better by the wonderful company. Not the most challenging of days fishing, those lay ahead when we start the serious Offhsore trips in the coming weeks venturing out to some of our favourite areas.... always an exciting time of the year!
Due to a cancelled dive trip we have whole boat available this Sunday for either 8hr or 4hr trips.
Best wishes
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05/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Coates
on Wandering Star (Brighton, East Sussex)
May 2024 by Steve Coates
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Hi everybody with the weather getting better so has the fishing black Brean starting to show in numbers plaice a few mackerel smoothounds so if you fancy a trip on broad we us please message or phone kind regards steve
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05/05/2024
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
5 May 2024 by Steve Green
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It's not all about charging over the horizon in search of specimen fish off the wrecks & banks.
We also enjoy running shorter, inshore trips for novice anglers who book the whole boat for a 4hr session.
Today's lovely guests caught Dabs, Plaice, Thornback Ray, Dogfish and a whole load of Bream!
We supply a selection of baits, all equipment, flaked ice and 2 crew to assist on these trips so guest just have to turn up with a coolbox for their catch. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Brigand
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 01/02/2025 8 SPACESView details Mon 10/02/2025 4 Spaces 10 Hours 4 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECKINGView details Tue 18/02/2025 5 Spaces 10 Hours 5 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECK FISHINGView details Tue 25/02/2025 5 Spaces 10 Hours 5 SPACES OFFSHORE WRECKINGView details Sun 02/03/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours 8 SPACES PLAICE FISHINGView details Sat 12/04/2025 8 Hours 8 SPACES BREAM FISHING KINGMERE ROCKSView details Mon 14/04/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours 8 SPACES BREAM FISHING KINGMERE ROCKSView details Fri 18/04/2025 6 Spaces 12 Hours 6 SPACES LONG DISTANCE LONG DAY OFFSHORE WRECK FISHING - 12hrsView details Tue 27/05/2025 4 Spaces 8 Hours 4 SPACES OFFSHORE BASS FISHINGView details Sun 15/06/2025 10 Hours 8 SPACES OFFSHORE BANKS EXPLORATORY TRIP - 12hrsView details
