Latest Fishing Reports: East Sussex
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10/10/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
10 Oct 2016 by Steve Green
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Sat 8th Oct
For the very first time this year we did not get all of the fish we were after, well we got some Bream but the Bass eluded us so I guess its fair to say it was 50% successful. We headed West, then North, anchored some, drifted a little, changed rigs several times, put in the miles and stayed out a little longer - it was tough! Anglers were great (particular thanks to Stuart for sharing the "bait of the day" which only he had, classy Stuart and much appreciated by all) and we ended up with some lovely deep plaice to go with the Bream so on balance a reasonable day.
Sunday 9th
Really needed a day off and hadn't planned on fishing but at 0900 received an SOS from a group that found their boat double booked and stranded in Brighton - what a horrible position to be in. 90 minutes later we are heading out to Sea and making plans on the hoof! Feathered some bait, headed West and had a great days fishing which included: Scad, Mackerel, Starry Smooth-hound, Bream, Dog fish (off course), Dabs, Plaice, Red Gurnard and our first inshore Cod of the year. Happy anglers with a box full of fish to take away and a ruined day salvaged at the last minute.
We are now prepping for serious Cod so its time to pack away the 12-20lb class and get the big guns out!!
Availability is limited (took another 4 bookings this morning) from repeat customers who clearly like what we do - Top quality tackle, unlimited free premium cuttle bait and free Tea/Coffee/Soup/Hot chocolate all day for £50 so if you are interested please give us a call and we will try our best to accommodate.
Steve - 07572 065543
--------------------------------------------- NEWS UPDATE---------------------------------
We are delighted to have been selected by Masterline Walker (Yo-Zuri/Rovex/Cortland/Ryobi/Jarvis Walker/Tsunami/Marttinni) as their preferred partner In Brighton Marina and will be carrying a full range of their fantastic Rods, Reels & terminal tackle onboard Brigand for you to try out for free.
Brigand operates on a very simple model - We aim to provide a great fishing experience at a very competitive price, values which we share with Masterline Walker so its a very exciting partnership.
Best wishes
Steve
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10/2016
Fishing Report by Dave Elliott
on Ocean Warrior 3 (Brighton, East Sussex)
Oct 2016 by Dave Elliott
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After being out of the water for a few weeks with one of the engines being rebuilt.
We managed to get a couple of good trips out recently. There were some good sized Congers along with Turbot, Brill still fishing well. There have also been some nice Blonde Rays showing now as well.
This picture of 'Scoop' with a cracking Lobster of over 7lb. It was caught it while Conger fishing and caught it on a Mackerel flapper.
We are now starting the inshore Cod fishing and there have been some nice sized ones showing. It just needs to get a bit colder to bring the numbers up. View Boats Page
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03/10/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
3 Oct 2016 by Steve Green
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Another cracking day out on Brigand today with a top bunch of guys.
Thought we would make the most of some reasonable weather today and hit the Turbot & Brill marks for what is possibly (but I hope not) the last time we may be targeting these his year.
"Big Green Net" called into action again for Ricky's double figure Blonde - not quite the 20+'s we had last week but with the tide set that was to be expected. However, todays task was really about trying to make sure everyone went home with a Turbot or Brill ........... 13hrs + 60 miles + focused anglers = job done!
Targeting Bass & Bream through October and getting serious about Big Cod so if any of that interests you or you would like to know a little more about what we have planned please give me a call.
Best wishes
Steve - 07572065543 View Boats Page
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23/09/2016
Fishing Report by trevor sturt
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
23 Sep 2016 by trevor sturt
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V.f.money,cracking days fishing with a very knowledgeable skipper. Three blonde rays over 20 lbs ,an8lb turbot plus many other decent turbot and brill .If you want to fish on tidy decent boat then get your arse in gear because there won't be many spaces up for grabs on this boat
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23/09/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
23 Sep 2016 by Steve Green
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The tale of the Green net.....
When I bought Brigand down to Brighton the previous skipper Kevin McKie (now operating "Size Matters" out of Plymouuth/Liverpool (great angler, great skipper & great boat so if you are ever down that way hit Kev up) left a huuuuge green net onboard. I mean this thing is massive, almost 4ft across and I have been tripping over it and meaning to take it off the boat for the last 6 months. Yesterday I was so glad I didn't!!! It was pressed into service 3 times for 20lb plus Blonde Ray's, the biggest over 25lb, patiently and skilfully landed by Sam.
I knew we had a chance of a big Blonde but 3 of them at 20lb+ and a cracker over 25lb exceeded expectation. Target species were Brill and Turbot, happy to report that we boated 9 Turbot & 1 Brill up to 8lb 3oz - beautiful deep fish in prime condition.
A great group of anglers who worked hard all day and were fantastic company so a big thank you to all for making the day so memorable.
Interestingly, the two best fish of the day were caught as the sun was setting mid-channel so very pleased we decided to stay out on the banks and not at all concerned that we arrived back in Brighton in the dark gone 10pm. £45 for 13hrs of Turbot, Brill & Giant Blonde's - worth thinking about perhaps?
Our focus is now moving to Winter Cod and as always with Brigand only the best and biggest will do - £50 will secure you quality tackle, quality bait, quality boat with no extras but as our reputation grows sadly the availability reduces so if you want to be assured of an excellent day out on the water get in touch soon.
Best wishes
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09/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
Sep 2016 by Steve Green
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Today's catch - 120kg of premium Sussex Cuttle of the right size now nestled in Brigand's on-shore freezer and all ready for those huuuge Cod which are working the way up the channel as you read!
Save Brigand as a favourite on your CBUK and you will receive immediate updates on our specialist Cod trips which will include;
FREE - parking
FREE - Rod & Reel hire
FREE - Top quality bait
FREE - refreshments and not just bland cup of non- descript coffee! You have an unlimited supply of;
* PG Tips Tea
* Nescafe Latte
* Nescafe Cappuccino
* Nescafe Gold Blend
* Bachelors Chicken Soup
* Bachelors Golden vegetable Soup
* Cadbury Hot-Chocolate
* Bovril
With a heated wheelhouse, great crew to assist with rigging, baiting, tangles, filetting and an onboard (immaculate) W/C you really don't need to look anywhere else.
Please have a look at our reviews - if others have better (recent) reviews and offer what we do - seriously consider booking with them. If not - look at our booking calendar and get in quick, we are are already 60% booked until end of this year and availability is very limited.
Always a friendly face & helping hand awaiting aboard Brigand - it's a passion,
Best wishes
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15/09/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
15 Sep 2016 by Steve Green
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Another cracking day out on Brigand with a fantastic group from London.
We headed out on a flat sea looking for Turbot & Brill, first drift we had a Brill aboard, second drift a Turbot - job done! It wasn't mile a minute stuff and patience was the order of the day but we had a steady stream of Big Tub Gurnard, Bull Huss, Red Gurnard and a nice double figure Thornback for John between the flatties.
This report wouldn't be complete without a "one that got away story" - Tang was left wondering what it was that bent his rod in half for 10 minutes and eventually took a lunge into the deep snapping his 20lb trace..... 30lb trace now on order!!
You get to meet some wonderful people in this game and today's crowd were as good as they come, thanks for making the day memorable and look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon.
Steve - 07572065543 View Boats Page
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14/09/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
14 Sep 2016 by Steve Green
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Had the pleasure of Wengi and his friends aboard Brigand today and it was a pleasure. Conditions were borderline to fish in comfortably (often the way of late) with a forecast to improve so we gave it a shot.
Not a Red Letter day by any means but they had Bass, Garfish & a box of the most enormous mackerel I have seen this year, caught in the most unusual manner on a very surprising bait..... Now we know where to stock up on big Turbot baits but at that size a few are also destined for Sushi & BBQ - nice :-)
Well done Wengi & co. For toughing it out and hope you enjoy your Bass & Sushi tonight.
Whole boat currently available this Sunday & long range weather looks excellent - wrecking/Turbot on the cards so get aboard!
Best wishes
Steve - 07572065543 View Boats Page
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11/09/2016
Fishing Report by Steve Green
on Brigand (Brighton, East Sussex)
11 Sep 2016 by Steve Green
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Another cracking day aboard Brigand today. A crowd of guys from Ireland onboard who wanted to catch a Turbot - not a problem��. We set off just as the sun was rising and headed to the Turbot banks, within a couple of hours they had their Turbot and wanted to go looking for some other species; again, not a problem! We managed 12 species on all today;
Bream
Red Gurnard
Tub Gurnard
Dogfish (2 species)
Mackerel
Scad
Launce
Pouting
Giant Weaver
Cuttlefish
A fabulous day with a great crowd and glorious weather ........ Perfect!
If you would like to hit the Turbot banks or bag a few new species give me a call and I will do my best to accommodate.
Best wishes
Steve View Boats Page
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29/08/2016
Fishing Report by Lynne Hawkins
on Blazer 2 (Brighton, East Sussex)
29 Aug 2016 by Lynne Hawkins
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Another great days fishing cod not playing game but lots of fun with the bream. Beat my husband again. Stocked up the freezer.
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