Latest Fishing Reports: South West
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21/03/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
21 Mar 2018 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
A lovely Spring days fishing started with a session at anchor on a bank to the East of the port which produced Spurdogs,Small Eyed Ray, Thornback Ray, Spotted Ray, Conger, Whiting and the usual Dogfish. Denise Youngs catching a good size Spotted Ray weighing 4Ib 10oz, not to be out done husband Ian landed his Personal Best Spurdog weighing 19Ib,Simon Oakland landed his first ever Spurdog weighing 12Ib 13oz.
Next we drifted a Bank for Turbot, so I decided to have a go, I proceeded to land a 3Ib Tub Gurnard a PB for me, followed by a Turbot and then a Brill which were returned alive,I was then called a spawny, lucky *astard by some of the anglers who had only manged to catch one Turbot. A lovely end to the day ha ha with a bit of abuse and banter.
My Next Bank Trips with places available with Rays,Turbot,Brill,Spurdogs the target species are on March 31st, April 7th Don't Miss Out.
DON'T MISS OUT - Book your Places Now. There are also other dates available in March and April for whole boat charter and individuals. This is the time for BIG TURBOT.
I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2018 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
As well as our single day trips we cater for groups and individuals wanting to take a multi - day angling holiday.
DON'T MISS OUT - Contact me a.s.a.p on 07968 972736
LOOK - at my Website for places/trips available, latest catches and lots of information.
Due to customer feedback, we have enhanced our website for those who browse using mobile devices (you may need to refresh your browser).
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON, ALL THE BEST,COLIN,FLAMER IV
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18/03/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
18 Mar 2018 by Colin Penny
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Hi
LOOKS like a weather window with good weather on MARCH 21st - any one up to make the most of this opportunity? to do a Bank Trip for Turbot,Rays,Spurs etc, contact me a.s.a.p.This is the time for BIG TURBOT.
After this weekends very cold and wintery weather I look forward to the Spring coming and fishing for Turbot, Brill, Plaice, Rays ,Spurs etc and Pollack and Ling on the Wrecks.
Here are some dates with places available - March 25th - Reef/Kidney Bank Trip - 4 place left, March 31st - Bank Trip for Turbot - 2 places left, April 2nd - Reef/Bank - 10 places left, April 7th - Bank Trip - 1 place left,
April 9th - Reef/Kidney Bank Trip - 9 places left,
Wreck Trips - March 24th - 3 places left, 28th - 8 places Left, April 1st - 10 places Left, April 6th - 7 places Left,
DON'T MISS OUT - Book your Places Now. There are also other dates available in March and April for whole boat charter and individuals. This is the time for BIG TURBOT.
I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2018 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
As well as our single day trips we cater for groups and individuals wanting to take a multi - day angling holiday.
DON'T MISS OUT - Contact me a.s.a.p on 07968 972736
LOOK - at my Website for places/trips available, latest catches and lots of information.
Due to customer feedback, we have enhanced our website for those who browse using mobile devices (you may need to refresh your browser).
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON, ALL THE BEST,COLIN,FLAMER IV View Boats Page
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17/03/2018
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
17 Mar 2018 by Philip Higgins
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Hi
Thanks to a sustained period of strong winds the fishing has been severly hampered with just the odd weather window appearing, when it is possible to get out the offshore banks have produced some cracking Spurdogs, Rays and Congers. Some of the wrecks have produced a few Pollack to a reasonable size but many others have yet to see the fish arrive. Inshore Plaice are the main target with Bream soon to start feeding ( some have been caught by netters) and when the weather warms up other species will quickly appear. It is now that time of year for the annual spruce up and polish hopefully no surprise things will come up during the period ashore.
all the best
Phil View Boats Page
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11/03/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
11 Mar 2018 by Colin Penny
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March Trips - Now is the time the Big Turbot to show up, like the ones pictured, Reefs and Bank trips for Rays, Spurs,Conger, Bull Huss etc, The Wrecks for Big Pollack and Ling. DON'T MISS OUT
I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2018 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
As well as our single day trips we cater for groups and individuals wanting to take a multi - day angling holiday.
DON'T MISS OUT - Contact me a.s.a.p on 07968 972736
LOOK - at my Website for places/trips available, latest catches and lots of information.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON, ALL THE BEST,COLIN,FLAMER IV View Boats Page
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02/2018
Fishing Report by Lewis hodder
on Pegasus (Lyme Regis, Dorset)
Feb 2018 by Lewis hodder
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February’s fishing was typical of the time of year really, we only manage 6 trips 4 of which were on the wrecks and 2 inshore trips.
Inshore fishing produced plenty of whiting up to 3lb, the odd thornback ray, Bull Huss and a fair few small Smoothies.
The wrecking continued to be good with lots of Pollack caught up to 15lb.
Not a lot else to report I’m afraid this month hopefully I’ll have a bit more to write about in next months report when hopefully we will start seeing some good Pollack on the inshore reefs and wrecks and maybe even a few early Plaice and more smoothies on the inshore grounds.
Tight lines
Lewis View Boats Page
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01/03/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
1 Mar 2018 by Colin Penny
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Flamer IV is now back in the water after being out for maintenance etc, so she and I are now refreshed and raring to go fishing for the coming year. Have done some trips and caught plenty of Rays, Conger, Whiting, Smooth Hounds etc.
After this weeks very cold and wintery weather I look forward to the Spring coming and fishing for Turbot, Brill, Plaice, Rays ,Spurs etc and Pollack and Ling on the Wrecks.
Here are some March dates with places available - Reef/Bank - March 10th - 2 places left, 11th - 2 places left, 12th - 8 places left, Bank Trip for Turbot - 31st - 6 places left,
Wreck Trips - March 9th - 6 places left, 17th - 6 places left ( includes a Red Gill Lure Competition), 18th - 8 places left (includes a Jelly Worm Competition), 23rd - 9 places Left, 24th - 9 places left, 28th - 9 places Left,
DON'T MISS OUT - Book your Places Now. There are also other dates available in March for whole boat charter and individuals.
JUNE 21st - Mid Summer Madness Trip - 12 hour species hunt 30 species challange - Only 1 place left, ( Dave Lewis from Sea Angler magazine is coming out to do a feature on this trip). Book your place.
ALSO BOOK NOW FOR 2018
I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2018 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
As well as our single day trips we cater for groups and individuals wanting to take a multi - day angling holiday.
DON'T MISS OUT - Contact me a.s.a.p on 07968 972736
LOOK - at my Website for places/trips available, latest catches and lots of information.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON, ALL THE BEST,COLIN,FLAMER IV View Boats Page
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22/02/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
22 Feb 2018 by Colin Penny
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Dave Metcalf and crew joned Flamer IV for the first of their 2018 two day Angling Breaks. Both days were spent fishing at anchor on banks which produced numerous Rays along with Smooth Hounds, Congers, Whiting and the usual Dogfish and Pouts. Pictured is Jim Birnie with his 12Ib 9oz Undulate Ray. The lads used downtide and uptide methods with squid and mackerel cocktail baits. They are looking forward to their next 2 day Angling Break on Flamer IV in May.
Weymouth Angling Breaks - Book Now, Don't miss Out,*** NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2018 ***
A few days away fishing out of Weymouth along with the social side is a nice trip to do.The variety of fishing and the amount of different species caught at Weymouth is probably second to none.There are plenty of places to stay which are angler friendly and some excellent places to wine and dine around the harbour and in Weymouth Town centre.
If you want to try a Weymouth Angling Break then contact me, I cater for whole boat charters and individuals.
Planning your trip well in advance is essential you need to arrange your boat booking and your accommodation as early as possible to avoid disappointment, some of my regular groups plan their trips at least 12 months in advance, this allows them to discuss with me the best tides for the type of fishing they are targeting. View Boats Page
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02/2018
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Feb 2018 by Ross Parham
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A break in the weather meant that we managed to get out mid channel wrecking 4 days in a row.
Glorious weather all days and accompanied by lots of dolphins which is always great to see.
Again wrecking proved to be very good with lots of prime pollock being caught every day, plenty of double figurerd fish around up to the high teens.
We also managed a lovely specimen grey gurnard of 1lb 8oz along with ling, our first cod of the year, pouting, whiting and some bass. (Returned alive quickly)
This fine fishing should be set to continue for the next month or so.
Top lures over the 4 days were the skerries Sandeel by Sidewinder.
Dates are filling fast so if you want a trip on board Brixham's premier charter boat and only catamaran then feel free to contact me.
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Spot On!
View Full Charter AvailabilityMon 09/06/2025 5 Spaces £550.00pp 5 day Alderney trip. Brill / Turbot.View details Tue 10/06/2025 5 Spaces £550.00pp 5 day Alderney trip. Brill / Turbot.View details Wed 11/06/2025 5 Spaces £550.00pp 5 day Alderney trip. Brill / Turbot.View details Thu 12/06/2025 5 Spaces £550.00pp 5 day Alderney trip. Brill / Turbot.View details Fri 13/06/2025 5 Spaces £550.00pp 5 day Alderney trip. Brill / Turbot.View details -
02/2018
Fishing Report by Sam Cumming
on Silver Spray II (Poole, Dorset)
Feb 2018 by Sam Cumming
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Highlight of the month so far has been the arrival of the spur dogs in good numbers. Even on the bigger tides when we can only head offshore to target them a couple of hours either side of slack water the fishing has been full on. The best rig to use is a simple 5 foot flowing trace made of about 80lb mono and a 4/0 circle hook baited with mackerel, sandeel and/or squid. Biggest so far has gone 22lb 8oz but I'm hoping there will be bigger to come in March. Inshore things are quietening down a touch with plenty of whiting left but mostly small fish and some rays dotted around on certain marks. Over the next week, weather permitting, we shall do our first wreck trips out in the Channel to target the big spring pollock. Alderney and Cherbourg trips are filling up fast so drop me an email at info@silverspraycharters.com if you would like a list of remaining dates.
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UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Silver Spray II
View Full Charter AvailabilityWed 26/02/2025 2 Spaces 11 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for pollock with turbot fishing over the slack £160 7 anglers max. 2 spaces Pollock / Turbot / Blonde Ray.View details Sun 09/03/2025 4 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 4 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Mon 10/03/2025 3 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 3 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 21/03/2025 5 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 5 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Mon 24/03/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours £120.00pp Banks fishing spurs blondes hounds tope huss congers £120 4 spaces 7 anglers max. Bull Huss / Conger Eel / Smooth-hound (Common) / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Wed 26/03/2025 6 Spaces 10 Hours £160.00pp Wreck fishing for big pollock maybe a session at anchor to fillet the fish - £160 6 spaces 7 anglers max. Pollock / Spurdog / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 04/04/2025 2 Spaces £160.00pp wreck fishing pollock cod etc maybe a session at anchor - £160 7 anglers max. 2 spaces Cod / Pollock.View details Mon 07/04/2025 6 Spaces £120.00pp big fish day - tope blondes huss congers smoothound etc - £120 7 anglers max.6 spaces Bull Huss / Conger Eel / Tope / Blonde Ray.View details Wed 09/04/2025 6 Spaces £160.00pp wreck fishing pollock cod etc maybe a session at anchor - £160 7 anglers max. 6 spaces Cod / Pollock.View details Sat 12/04/2025 7 Spaces £100.00pp Bream fishing maybe some other species as well - £100 7 anglers max. Black Sea Bream / Tope.View details -
17/02/2018
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
17 Feb 2018 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Flamer IV is now back in the water after being out for maintenance etc, so she and I are now refreshed and raring to go fishing for the coming year.
On February 17th The Sakuma/ Flamer IV Fish of the Month 2017 Winners final competition took place, three sessions at anchor on banks produced Rays,Conger,Whiting,Pout,Smooth Hounds etc.
The result was Scott Rice became the overall champion and last years winner Ian Youngs was runner up. "A Big Thankyou to SAKUMA for their continued support and sponsorship".
On the same day we fished the re arranged 2017 annual 1 day species Competition - Andy Collings was the winner with 120 points, Runner up was Scott Rice 117 points. (Andy Coliings is pictured with a 13Ib Blonde Ray.
On February 18th we fished the first match of the Flamer IV Species Specimen League . Match day 1/ was won by Andy Collings and Runner up was Peter Minns. The match was fished at anchor of Reefs and Banks and produced Thornback Rays, Whiting, Congers, Smooth Hounds, etc. INTERESTED - in joing this friendly/competitive league then contact me asap, all matches are on weekends.
*** NOTE: LOOK - my diary is now open for bookings in 2018. *** BOOK NOW FOR 2018 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2018 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
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