Latest Fishing Reports: Devon
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24/03/2016
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
24 Mar 2016 by Nigel Lihou
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What a shame about the Easter weather 180 degree wind change Friday lunchtime, force 6 on Sunday, Force 8 Monday, pity because the Skerries are fishing very well at the moment
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03/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Mar 2016 by Ross Parham
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With some lovely sunshine and flat calm seas 'Spot on' was wrecking mid channel in search of Ling and we were not disappointed, we boated over 20 Ling over the slack water with 25lb being the biggest, some nice channel whiting up to 4lb were also caught on this trip along with a double figure Pollock which are still in abundance.
A few larger Ling hooked and proving just too strong and eventually breaking free in the wreck.
The following day with the tides making we headed again mid channel wrecking in search of Pollock.
After a few wrecks producing smaller fish we hit one which was playing ball and we stayed for a couple of hours with the frantic action but I wanted some bigger fish so at 2pm I decided to move out a further 4 miles and what a good choice, the Pollock were even more frantic and bigger with several double figure fish netted along with a fair few small ling and the occasional pouting.
Pictured is Jon from Cadbury angling with his fine Ling of 25lb which he caught using a 8-12lb class rod baited with mackerel. Very sporting Jon (Well done).
I have now opened my diary for 2017 and its filling up fast so if you want to fish on Brixhams premier charter boat then please get in touch quick or miss the boat!.
Thank to sponsor SIDEWINDER lures for there great products which enable us to catch these monsters of the deep.
If you require any SIDEWINDERS or tackle please get in touch.
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03/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Mar 2016 by Ross Parham
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A day at anchor on the famous skerries banks in the deep holes which currently holds the British BLONDE RAY record was on the cards for this fine sunny day.
We left Brixham at 8am and with a short scenic steam across to our intended ray pitt we dropped anchor and waited.
It wasn't long until we had a bite which produced a very small turbot, then another and another, all returned as they were very small.
A quick move and we had our first blonde ray of just over 12lb.
15 minutes passed and the biggest blonde ray of the day fell to Bill of Sidmouth SAC of a nice specimen of
15lb 5oz.
All in all it was a nice and relaxing day with a few fish netted and a 25lb+ fish lost at the net as it simply wouldn't fit in it and finally biting through the 70lb trace line!
The skerries is starting to produce plaice with small fish being caught and the odd nice 2lb+ fish thrown in the mix, some nice Dabs are also being caught up to a 1lb.
Pictured is Bill with his fine specimen Blonde Ray of 15lb 2oz.
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21/03/2016
Fishing Report by Owen Mallia
on Outlaw (Dartmouth, Devon)
21 Mar 2016 by Owen Mallia
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Hi everyone, we were out on the Mid-Channel Wrecks today with good weather, decent tides and a bunch of anglers eager to catch fish - a perfect combo, you bet!
Most of the guys managed to catch two fish-per-drift on each occasion, top man on the day was John Adams from Braunton, John had a top day catching plenty of large Pollock.
John Hearnaman from Barnstaple was right in the mix too and had himself a great day.
All in all, a super day for us, now looking forward to the next one!
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03/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Mar 2016 by Ross Parham
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With the wind still not playing fair Spot On did manage to squeeze in 3 days of wrecking on the bounce at the beginning of march.
Those lads that braved the cold and chilly wind were rewarded with again some of the best action I have encountered on board Spot On, Pollock, Pollock and more Pollock coming every drift, with lots of prime double figure fish falling to a varied selection of Sidewinder lures.
When the wind allows we will be targeting the big Ling in the up and coming weeks as well as to continue the sport of the winter Pollock run.
Some anglers having a fantastic time using very light 30 gram spinning rods and 15lb braid to have the fight of there lives on board Spot On and I have to say I had a go and I am now 'hooked' on this light tackle fun.
Pictured is Bill and Steve from Sidmouth SAC & Brixham SAC with a couple of double figure prime Pollock they took on one drift together.
Thanks to your continued support of Spot On from Brixham and lets keep 'catching' and having fun!
Thanks to Sidewinder lures for there sponsorship and providing Spot On with simply the best lures on the market.
Remember only one catamaran in brixham and still the number one charter boat being the newest, fastest vessel around.
Please call or txt 07878668662 to book your trip.
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02/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Feb 2016 by Ross Parham
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A break in the weather allowed Spot On to leave Brixham at 7am for a days wrecking in search of Pollock.
It has to be said the day was absolutely awesome from the off, with a cold frosty morning the sun cam out and the little wind disappeared and it was like a summers day and the fishing wasn't bad either.
Well the truth has to be told it was fantastic from the off, with prime conditioned hard running Pollock and this continued all day and with a couple guys targeting ling over slack water we had a couple with just over 19lb being the biggest Ling and low double figure Pollock making up the remainder of the days catch.
A bumper haul and one of the best had on board Spot On so lets hope it continues.
2pm came and I made the decision that the guys had enough fish and with 3 guys filleting for 3 hours steam home we reached Brixham harbour at 17:35 for a well deserved cold refreshment.
A big thank you to the lads for making an exceptionally fun day and great relaxed atmosphere all day which is what its all about.
We will be targeting the BIG Ling very soon so watch this space for reports and catches.
Thanks to my sponsors SIDEWINDER lures for the continued support into 2016 who without there great products would not allow us to catch the fish that Spot On catches.
I would like to welcome the new charter boat 'OBSESSION' to Brixham and wish Kev good luck in his new port.
Spot On still has some good tides and dates available so please call, txt or email if you want a trip on Brixham's premier charter boat and still the only catamaran operating from Brixham.
Pictured is Jamie with his fine Ling of 19lb 4oz Ling
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02/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Feb 2016 by Ross Parham
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Hi all,
Sorry for the lapse in reports recently but as you can guess the weather has not been allowing us much at the moment but when we have managed to dodge the wind we have had some bumper days on the winter Pollock.
Wrecking from Brixham on board Spot On has been simply superb, with nice prime hard fighting Pollock, a few Ling and some pouting hitting the net.
The ling are starting to show up so we will be targeting them very soon and with the Pollock in abundance we will continue to target these as well.
Big Blonde rays on the deep water edges of the skerries banks will also be worth a go with squid and fish cocktail baits using uptider's.
Spot On is looking to be very busy this year and I have already been asked to open 2017 diary which I will do very soon as I now have the tides.
Pictured is Martin from Bridgwater with his fine winter Pollock of 17lb's
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25/01/2016
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
25 Jan 2016 by Nigel Lihou
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Optimist has remained afloat during our stormy winter months going out in the small windows in the weather to get out and on the fish, these have generally been midweek as most weekends have seen winds of force 4 - 6 and above making the opportunities to get out very slim. When we have managed to dodge the weather we have found Pollack on the offshore wrecks when we have managed to get through the many Whiting which have been there in large quantities and of reasonable size. The Skerries is still producing good size Rays with a few Plaice and there is some good fishing to be had with a drift on the Skerries. The inshore marks and reefs are catching well with Bull Huss, Conger, the inevitable Dog fish and Whiting which seem to be everywhere at this time of year. Optimist still has a few available spaces for the summer of 2016 and is looking forward to catching some good fish contact us for further information.
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01/2016
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Just Fishing (Brixham, Devon)
Jan 2016 by Simon Fisher
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Just Fishing has been hitting the inshore wrecks out from Brixham in our warm up ready for the offshores next month.
Some fine plump hard fighting fish were had in less than an hours steam from Port, proof that you dont always need to spend half the day steaming as there is some good fishing on our door step!!
Next month we are targeting Cod and Ling aswell as the Pollock so check out our Calendar for the latest availability.
We're also taking bookings for Skerries Charters for Spring onwards, if you book now we will supply the bait free, and with a Private Charter for the banks at £350 for up to 10 People for 8 hours what are you waiting for?
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01/2016
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Jan 2016 by Ross Parham
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After a long winter break with Spot On being ashore for the last 6 weeks for her annual scrub and tidy up etc, it was great to go straight back into the water and have 2 trips straight from the off with lovely calm seas and sunshine.
We steamed out in search of hard fighting winter Pollock and we were not disappointed, a few inshore wrecks held some good size fish but we were in search of more action so another 15 mile steam saw us mid channel were the wreck showed huge signs of life and it showed as the rods were all bent over and line screaming from the reels meant we were in for a good day.
We then moved again as we were in need of a break to be honest but each wreck continued to produce the same stamp of fish.
The fish were a good stamp of between 7-9lb with a good few double figure ones thrown in the mix also.
All in all a great start and an early finish as the lads told me they had caught enough which is always great to hear, so they filleted there catch and had a good scrub down on the way back in to keep Spot On looking pristine. (Thanks guys).
Tops lures were sidewinders although redgills also produced some nice fish as well, we did try some bazinda lures but they did not do so well and the lures fell apart very easy.
Remember you can get your sidewinders on board but please let me know what you want in advance as I carry a limited stock on the boat.
The following weeks should see some bigger Pollock turn up along with whiting and ling.
With already over 200 days booked for this year and already been asked for 2017 dates things are looking good for another great season on board Brixhams premier charter boat and the only catamaran to operate from brixham.
Don't delay and check my availability if you want to join us for 2016.
A big thank you for all my customers old and new for there support and your great attitude and banter on board.
Thanks again to my sponsors SIDEWINDER and TOP RIGS for there continued support and great products.
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Pictured is Noddy Phil with his fine winter Pollock. View Boats Page
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