Latest Fishing Reports: South West
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13/12/2009
Fishing Report by Alex kweller
on Predator (Poole, Dorset)
13 Dec 2009 by Alex kweller
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Pictured here are the lads from Breaksea Boats with a fine catch of cod. The biggest fell to Dave which tipped the scales at 20lbs.
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07/12/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Dec 2009 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER III FRIDAY FISHERS SPECIES LEAGUE 2009 FINAL REULTS
2009 Was the fifth year this species league had taken place.All most 60 different species have been recorded.
Champion - Steve Clements,Runner Up - Rick Hawkins,Most Species - Rick Hawkins with 30,Pairs Winners - Andy Selby and Steve Clements with 32 different species,Runners Up - Mick Nunn and Rick Hawkins with 31,Most Improved Angler - Paul Milkins,Wrasse Shield - Steve Clements,Best Specimen - Steve Clements 4Ib Brill,Over 60's award - Mick Nunn,Weakest Link - Wayne Frapple,Most points over the 5 years of the league award - Ray Evans.
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10/11/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
10 Nov 2009 by Colin Penny
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NOVEMBER 2009 - well the weather has been awful,wet and windy.I managed to get out for two days in a weather window before the next lot of gales moved in. The water was quite coloured which made the fishing on the drift hard going on the Shambles Bank but one Brill was caught.Anchoring the Adamant Bank proved a lot more fruitful with plenty of good size whiting being caught on hoki's baited with squid and mackerel strips.Also dogs,gurnards,pout,poor cod and the occassional jumbo mackerel were caught.Some congers were also taking the baits intended for the whiting but the lads rigs were not strong enoough to get the congers to the boat.Pictured are the sort of size whiting that were caught.
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31/10/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
31 Oct 2009 by Colin Penny
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OCTOBER 2009 - THE ROYAL HOTEL TOTTINGTON SAC - The club were due to do two days fishing with bream,bass,cod the target species.But the trip was cut short to one day beacause of the bad weather due on the Sunday.On the Saturday it was a bit choppy in the morning but the weather did improve as the day went on,the lull before the storm I guess.Well we targeted black bream and flatties and did very well.Plenty of black bream were caught with Geoff Hall catching a personal best weighing 4Ib.Two sessions on the Shambles Bank produced five turbot and two brill all on Ammo mackerel baits. Also two plaice were caught on the mussel beds with Garry Spencer catching the biggest one a fine plaice of 4Ib 8oz which was his personal best.Garry is pictured with his PB plaice.
The lads also caught other species including red and tub gurnards,dogfish,garfish,mackerel,pout,lesser weaver etc.The club were pleased with their days fishing on Flamer III and have booked up for three weekends in 2010. View Boats Page
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31/10/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
31 Oct 2009 by Colin Penny
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OCTOBER 2009 - FLAMER III REPORT - The weather was reasonable with just the odd gale thrown in.The fishing was excellent for bream,cod,bull huss,rays,gurnards,ballan wrasse etc on the reefs.The mussel beds produced some nice plaice and the Shambles Bank was very good for Turbot and Brill.The species fishing was very good and the 2009 species count on Flamer III now stands at 58.My annual two day species competition was won by Paul The Power Milkins.Nick Payne won Flamer Fish of the Month for October with a Flamer First which was a Common Stingray weighing 57Ib.Nick is pictured with his ray catch.
The winter whiting fishing should start soon as a few have already been caught.
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28/10/2009
Fishing Report by Peter Davis
on Warrior II (Looe, Cornwall)
28 Oct 2009 by Peter Davis
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Hi all, well after a very busy Summer the sharking has now finished, ending on a high with a 110lb (estimated) on Fri, Oct 16th . The numbers are up on last year and considering the days lost with poor weather I will write it down as a good season with a good percentage of fish up around the"ton". Reef fishing from Looe has been on the whole good with some very good reef Congers going well over 60lb. With the winter looming towards us it will be the weather that will challenge the bookings/trips in the coming months. Any of my regulars reading this report please try and book as early as poss.for next year as the diary is just the opposite of last year and is already looking busy for the top times and tides !! The boat again will stay in the water for the whole of the winter period so there are deals to be done, even for small groups of you. To all that fished aboard Force Ten, thanks for your bussiness and to all new crews/clients/ customers-- dont wait too long, Cheers, Pete
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17/10/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
17 Oct 2009 by Colin Penny
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ENGLAND SQUAD ON FLAMER III - The England world championship squad have been out on Flamer III for a practise weekend.In 2010 the world championships are being held in Montenegro,so a practise session using the type of tackle required in similar tidal conditions for species like bream and gurnards was done on a calm October weekend.In fact lots of different species were caught all on the same rigs/traces during the two days.The different species included black bream,cod,red and tub gurnards,mackerel,scad,garfish,pout,poor cod,spotted and thornback rays,various wrasse,dog fish,smooth hounds,bull huss,whiting etc and lots of mini species.Jim Whippy an England team selector came along to add his wealth of expierience and keep score of the competiton they did as individuals and teams which just made it a more interesting practise session.Jim kept changing the rules so I am not sure which team won but the individuals winner on both days was Gary Galbraithe.Pictured are the England squad.I'm sure you all wish them well in Montenego in 2010.
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07/10/2009
Fishing Report by Trevor Small
on Rocket (Poole, Dorset)
7 Oct 2009 by Trevor Small
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Dear All
Just an update to mention that the original Rocket( southboat catamaran 36, has been sold.I am now the proud owner of a 40' catapult cat, that carries the Rocket name.This new vessel offers more room and greater speed,along with better design.We encourage ladies aboard by providing a very high level of comfort and cleanliness.We also offer weekly special rates as little as £25 per person per day.Rocket has had an exceptional season with good catches of cod and bass along with most other species.Call Rocket on 01202 887101 for value and great fishing. View Boats Page
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14/10/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
14 Oct 2009 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER III of WEYMOUTH - "STUMPY THE STINGRAY" - Nick Payne age 53 from Devon had caught two turbot and some black bream before a session at anchor saw him catch a 57Ib Common Stingray.Nick did well to land the big ray as he was only using 12Ib class tackle intended for black bream.In fact the 12Ib class rod was home made by Nick some 25 years ago.The successful bait was ragworm tipped with squid strip on a size 1 hook.The stinger had no tail,so we nick named it "stumpy".Stumpy was weighed,photographed and returned alive.
The ray is beleived to be a Weymouth port record. Nick is pictured with his prize catch.
The stingray a Flamer first is the 58th different species to be landed on Flamer III in 2009. View Boats Page
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11/10/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
11 Oct 2009 by Colin Penny
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NOTTINGHAM SEA SPECIMEN GROUP - fished a weekend aboard Flamer III in October and they did particularly well on the turbot.Day 1/ after a session catching black bream etc they then had one drift on the famous Shambles Bank at the end of the day and landed three turbot.Day 2/ In windy conditions after two hours of catching nothing they had four turbot in one drift and then four more turbot in as many drifts,Not bad an 11 turbot catch in total.The successful bait was sandeel/launce fillets which were used because mackerel were few and far between and it proved to be a brilliant bait.They also caught other species such as bass,cod,gurnards,garfish etc and Steve Craven caught his first ever John Dory(pictured).Needless to say the Specimen Group have re booked for 2010.
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