Latest Fishing Reports: South West
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01/2013
Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford
on Supanova II (Weymouth, Dorset)
Jan 2013 by Lyle Stantiford
Report on-board Supanova II
It was finally nice to get out this weekend to get over the Christmas blues.
What a weekend it turned out to be, phenomenal Whiting fishing with a box full kept each day in the 2-3lb range with the best fish touching 4lb. Hundreds were returned to fight another day. On this Mark we managed a cod each day a nice plump 6lber on Saturday for Chris Corbin and a 20lb cracker on Sunday for Will Everett.
After their fill of whiting on Saturday the lads fancied a Crack at some Blonde Ray. SO we ventured back towards home stopping o one of my deep water Blonde marks after a quiet 20 mins the first Ray was Boated and then a Conger, the first Conger I have seen at this mark ever but down to the dirty water they had ventured off the nearby reef.
5 more Rays were Landed all in double figures, the best falling to Dave Borton with a 19lber. Also to my shock a further 6 Congers were landed and released including the best reef eel I have ever seen. This absolute beauty of 75lb+ landed and returned by Phil Rogers of Bristol.
All in all a fantastic weekends sport.
Who says winter fishing from Weymouth is Dull hey??!!
Happy New Year,
Lyle
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12/2012
Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford
on Supanova II (Weymouth, Dorset)
Dec 2012 by Lyle Stantiford
Report on-board Supanova II
Hi All,
Very little fishing has taken place lately with the poor weather, a shame really as leading up to the poor spells weather the whiting fishing was hectic and bass too.
Well 2012 is drawing to a close and what a fantastic year it has been. Early on in February and March saw the best Pollack fishing I have seen for quite some time. The best Pollack of the year was caught by Weymouth angler Trad Casey with a cracker of 20lb+. March saw the best Turbot fishing on the Shambles bank in probably 30+ years with many fish over 20lb landed and 1 fish of 30lb!!!! Supanova's best was landed by Mike Elvy from Buckinghamshire and weighed just shy of 19lb.
Then we come to the Plaice fishing, the best anyone can remember ever from Weymouth, from the last day in February to the middle of November the Plaice fishing was nothing short of exceptional, both in quantity and quality. Supanova was very fortunate to have 4 fish in 2012 to grace the decks that weighed 6lb 12oz, didnt quite manage to crack that 7lb barrier but in 2013 it will happen!!
Cod fishing on the wrecks and both inshore was pretty good this has reflected in next june almost fully booked already for next year.
Bream throughout the summer months on its day was superb but this year we seemed to get involved with the Plaice as it proved so reliable!
The reefs and banks for Rays, Tope, Conger, Huss were phenomenal in August and September but i must say I neglected this fishing somewhat this year but have a few more planned for next year thats for sure.
There were some really notable catches in 2012:
Bass 13lb 8oz (Byron Jones, Newport)
Plaice 6lb 12oz (Glenn Knight Southampton, Byron Jones Newport, Tony Hollingberry London, Alf Aylesbury)
Turbot 19lb (Mike Elvy Aylesbury)
Brill 8lb (Dangerous Dave Bristol)
Cod 22lb (Adam Greaves)
Pollack 20lb 4oz (Trad Casey Weymouth)
Tope 58lb (Paul Morton Yeovil)
Conger 64lb (John Puddick)
But....................... Fish of the year for 2012 was undoubtedly a Brill of 11lb 2oz landed by Brian Cross in May.
The biggest Brill I have ever seen and likely to be the biggest I ever will see! (pictured)
Thanks to you all who continue to venture to Weymouth and make the port what it is. Can't wait to see you all in 2013 on the all new Supanova II.
Have a great Christmas and fish filled New Year!
Check out the you tube link for a video of the fish of 2012 you may be in there!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UODGab0FWeg (Just copy and paste this into your browser bar at the top or check it out on my videos page)
Have a good one,
Lyle View Boats Page
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12/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Dec 2012 by Colin Penny
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ANDY GETS PB - Andy Collings landed two Undulate Rays a male and a female weighing 13Ib 8oz and 11Ib respectfully.The 13Ib 8oz Undulate ray (pictured) was a Personal best for Andy.Both Rays were returned alive.
On the same trip lots of Whiting were caught along with Blonde and Thornback rays,Congers,Smooth Hounds etc.
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12/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Dec 2012 by Colin Penny
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WINTER REEF/BANK FISHING - Whiting,Cod,Rays,Conger,Bull Huss,Smooth Hounds etc are the main species caught on Winter Reef/Bank trips but never rule out a late Turbot and Brill.
On a recent Reef/Bank trip Stephan Attwood from Grateley landed his Personal Best Blonde Ray weighing 17Ib 2oz ( pictured).Stephan was using 20Ib class tackle and the successful bait was Ammo squid and mackerel mounted on a pennel rig.Stephan returned the Dorset Blonde alive.Stephan also caught lots of Whiting on a three hook patanoster rig with strips of squid and/or mackerel being the best bait.
DON'T MISS OUT - BOOK YOUR PLACE/S NOW.
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23/11/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
23 Nov 2012 by Colin Penny
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Dave Metcalf and his mates from Sussex made the most of a small weather window and had a nice days fishing on the Adamant Bank.In total10 different species were caught which were Cod,Whiting,Thorback and Blonde rays,Smooth hounds,Tope,Congers,Pout,Dogfish and Poor Cod.Several Congers up to 25Ib were caught and released.John Hole landed the biggest Ray with a 14Ib Blonde Ray which was also returned alive.Steve Metcalf landed a 16Ib Cod on Squid and Mackerel cocktail bait.Steve Wells also landed a fine Cod which weighed in at 19Ib.The successful bait being three whole calamari squid mounted on a pennel rig.Steve is pictured with his 19 pounder.There was plenty of Whiting caught as well which was nice to see.The group caught their fish using down tide and up tide fishing methods.
The Reef and Bank fishing is and can be very intersting -SO DON'T MISS OUT.
The Next Reef/Bank Trips with place/s available are on December 1st,2nd,7th,8th. View Boats Page
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18/11/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
18 Nov 2012 by Colin Penny
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NOVEMBER 2102 - Bill Oliver age 59 from Somerset joined Flamer IV on an offshore wrecking trip and landed plenty of Pollack weighing up to 9Ib 12oz using sidewinder lures.But Bill also had great success catching Pollack on a dexter wedge which was being used to try and catch Bass.Bill is pictured with his 9Ib 12oz Pollack.Simon Ringrose from Oxford also caught several Pollack up to 9Ib 8oz but Simons best catch of the day was a Lobster which took a fancy to his rhubarb and custard sidewinder.During the slack water period two anglers tried mackerel baits with Phil Harrison catching a nice size Ling and Graham Gardner lost a monster.
The next Offshore Wrecking trip with places available is on November 29th. View Boats Page
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11/2012
Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford
on Supanova II (Weymouth, Dorset)
Nov 2012 by Lyle Stantiford
Report on-board Supanova II
Its that time of year again when the weather has the last laugh.
Thankfully of late things have been pretty settled, great catches of Plaice and Bream continue to keep all busy. It is the latest I have ever caught Plaice and it is showing no sign of slowing as yet. Combine the red spots with Bass, Bream, Cod, Rays, Congers, Turbot, Brill and some Pollack on the wrecks things are still pretty Rosy in Weymouth.
One of the highlights for many anglers venturing to Weymouth at this time of year is a crack at the atlantic squid that turn up just outside the harbour every autumn. Phenomenal eating and great fun to catch, what a way to round of a great day from Weymouth!
Pictured is Phil Rogers with the average size we catch.
Tight lines all!
Lyle View Boats Page
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11/11/2012
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
11 Nov 2012 by Colin Penny
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NOVEMBER 2012 - The Flamer IV annual Ballan Wrasse competition produced a variety of colourful Ballan's in many sizes.The Wrasse were taken on crab,ragworm and prawn baits.A few Personal Bests were set and broken during the day with fish of 4 and 5Ib plus.Terry Hickman who had never fished for Ballan Wrasse before did perticularly well and won the Competition with a Ballan weighing in at 5Ib 14oz.Jon Trevett was Runner Up with his PB Ballan weighing 5Ib.In Third place was David Colclough with his pb Ballan weighing 4Ib 12oz. Pictured is Competition Winner Terry Hickman with his now Personal Best Ballan weighing 5Ib 14oz. Next years Ballan Wrasse competition date is November 10th.
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11/2012
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Nov 2012 by Ross Parham
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Weekend on the 10th / 11th November 2012 saw two of days wrecking.
Saturdys weather was fresh but was comfortable and the fishing consisted of lures used being Bazwinders, Red Gills.
Fish were mainly in the range of pollock 6/8lb huge pout, bass upt to 4lb.
The lads caught Pollock, Cod, Bass, Whiting and Pout.
Sunday was calmer weather and same tactics used with fish being caught, Pollock Cod, whititng, Pouting and a surprise Haddock.
Fish were mainly in the range of pollock 6/8lb, Cod 8/12lb huge pout, bass up to 4.5lb. And a few larger fish from which photos are of.
All in all a great fun enjoyable weekend with two great crowds of anglers and hopefully all satisfied and happy customers. View Boats Page
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10/11/2012
Fishing Report by Dave Pitman
on Atlanta (Weymouth, Dorset)
10 Nov 2012 by Dave Pitman
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What a brilliant day the 10th of November was. Massive thank-you to Dave Pitman (Atlanta) for putting on a great trip and sorting out the Wrassing we have been nagging you for!
We had some nice Ballans, then Cod to 17lbs, spotted Ray, Smoothound and more Bream than you can shake a stick at - sport from first drop to the last.
Best of all was the weather which made it difficult to put the camera away.
Full report and (lots of) pictures here -
www.madpolka.co.uk/10nov12.html View Boats Page
