Latest Fishing Reports: Devon
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08/2015
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Aug 2015 by Ross Parham
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Shark fishing has been very good this year on board Spot On from Brixham with just 3 trips completed we have had over 30 sharks boated, the best day was manic with 5 sharks all being hooked and played at the same time and with 2 lost in the battle of lines going all ways we did manage to keep 2 beauties both being measured for length and girth in turn making them 125lb and 132lb.
This was a truly remarkable trip as it was busy all day with many sharks in the area.
The next best sharking day saw 12 blues landed.
Spot On has one more shark trip planned for this year as I only do a few trips a year sharking and this is on the 28th September 2015 with 1space remaining. (max 6 anglers on the boat).
Spot On is still the only boat to catch Blue sharks and Porbeagle sharks from Brixham.
Diary for 2016 is looking very busy so get in quick to have a trip on board Brixham's only catamaran offering you speed, stability, comfort and plenty of room.
Spot On is sponsored by lure giant SIDEWINDER and TOP RIGS meaning you can fish with the best end tackle available on the market today. (Please contact me to pre order and collect on board).
Pictured is the best Blue shark to date on board Spot On 132lb!
www.spot-on-charters.co.uk
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09/2015
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Just Fishing (Brixham, Devon)
Sep 2015 by Simon Fisher
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A Great start to September onboard Brixham based " Just Fishing"
At the beginning of the month we fished the Skerries Banks and at last are starting to catch plump Plaice, along with a few Small Eyed Ray on the drift, best of which was just shy if 9lb.
Out on the wrecks the fishing continues to be steady. Typical sized Pollock for this time of year up to 10lb with a few Bass on the bigger tides. We're still catching Cod and Ling on Lures and drifting with Mackerel Flappers, best Ling so far this month was caught by Mike Smith weighing 16lb, although we have lost a number of better fish. At Anchor we have had a nice run of Black Bream making some good sport on lighter gear, best so far was taken by Skipper Simon Fisher at 3lb 15oz. Along with the Bream we've also had loads of Conger Eel around 25-30lb mark with a few larger ones being boated, biggest so far this month was 65lb 5oz caught by Jason Hemmings.
With " Just Fishing " running for just over six weeks now we've had some great fish onboard already, along with some great anglers too.
We will remain available and ready during the winter months to target the large Pollock and Cod.
Call 01803 530001 or visit our website www.justfishingbrixhan.co.uk View Boats Page
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06/09/2015
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
6 Sep 2015 by Nigel Lihou
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06/sept/2015 Some excellent fishing over the last few days on the Skerries Banks we have been Spot on with the rays as evidenced with the photos and also hitting the plaice with a smattering of Gurnards and Dogfish but it's been the rays that have provided the sport all returned to fight another day. Our local tackle shop owner Graham managed a decent Blonde earlier in the week and the Skipper although confessing to not really trying was Spot on with an 11lb Blonde ray followed by another and an Undulate Ray (sorry no photo) and yet another Blonde on the surface before the trace snapped. The Wrecks are still a bit quiet but with some spectacular fishing on the Banks we are certainly bringing the fish aboard and keeping the customers happy and thanks for the text's "Thank you for your boat trip today. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience on your friendly boat. Will definitely book again. Cheers" We have more trips planned, we would love to welcome you aboard to enjoy some 'spot on' fishing with a knowledgeable crew. Photo shows Dominic from Hereford with a 6lb 4oz Blonde.
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08/2015
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Just Fishing (Brixham, Devon)
Aug 2015 by Simon Fisher
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We`ve lost a fair few days fishing since our last report thanks to the weather....... the few days we have had out have been quite heavy going, plenty of nice sized fish showing on the chosen wrecks but they are playing hard to get!
We`ve had Ling and Cod onboard along with loads of Gurnard and Dogfish along with strap Conger up to 25lb taking flappers on the drift intended for Ling, (great sport on lighter gear!) not to mention hundreds of Pout. Also there are loads of Mackerel around at the moment with over 300 being caught in half an hour before we head out to the Wrecks.... Spaces still available for Torbay fishing festival.... plus we are available throughout the winter for the Large Pollock and Cod run. View Boats Page
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08/2015
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Aug 2015 by Ross Parham
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Well I am back from holiday and have completed just 4 trips since my last report and some cracking fish Spot On has caught.
A couple days wrecking few up loads of Ling up to 25lb 8oz, cod to 22lb, Pollock to 16lb, Whiting to 3lb 8oz and Black bream to 6lb 4oz.
A session at anchor resulted in 89 conger eels hooked with 60 being boated up to 53lb, all eels were 'T' Barred off at the side of the boat so my arms are aching.
A couple of drifts at the end of the day with lures resulted in some small Pollock and a few bass.
2016 Diary for weekends is now full until end of October and many weekdays have also gone so if you want to fish on Brixham's number one charter boat and the only Catamaran and still the fastest, newest vessel in the port let alone the ONLY boat who will try 100% to catch you a fish of a lifetime and just look at the photos and you will see for yourself.
Thanks to Sponsor's SIDEWINDER and TOP RIGS for giving me the end tackle that catch these awesome fish.
I have this great tackle for Sale as mail order so drop me a call.
Brixhams premier boat by far!!
Pictured is Terry with his monster Black Bream of 6lb 4oz. (Well done that man) View Boats Page
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15/08/2015
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
15 Aug 2015 by Nigel Lihou
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15-08-15 Another fantastic session on the Skerries Bank with more than enough plaice many released to come back another day, also Ray Spotted's up to 4lb 11oz and a Blonde to the boat estimated at between 15-20lb as it bit the trace just as we were lifting it, also Gurnards (Red and Tub), Launce, Mackerel.
Also now Pelagic Bird watching trips see our website www.optimistcharters.co.uk Many Shearwaters, Manx and Balearic, seen as well as Gannets, Terns, Guillemots, Razorbills, Gulls of many types and Common Dolphin and Harbour Porpoise. All seen on the last two trips with our experienced guide. View Boats Page
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08/2015
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Just Fishing (Brixham, Devon)
Aug 2015 by Simon Fisher
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Well August has started off great for Just Fishing!!
We are still continuing to catch Cod on the wrecks, also the Skerries banks are fishing well with plenty of Plaice being had along with great numbers of Gurnard.
Recently we visited the deeper Wrecks in search of Ling and we were not disappointed. As the Sun began to creep up we stocked up on plenty of fresh Mackerel which were in abundance before we headed out to the chosen Wreck.
Second drift in Local Angler Paul Harwood hooked into what he thought was the first Ling of the day only to be surprised to see a stonking Pollock come to the surface weighing in at an impressive 20lb 4oz an absolute cracker for August!!! After that the Ling began to feed and the fishing remained good for the rest of the day with Ling coming up every drift. Biggest Ling went to Alastair Finch with a fine fish weighing in at 29lb 3oz....
More Ling trips planned for the 22nd and 23rd August.
Remember we will be available throughout the winter months
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09/08/2015
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
9 Aug 2015 by Nigel Lihou
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Lovely three days on the Skerries Bank with lots of fish, species included Plaice, Dab, Launce, Mackerel, Red Gurnard, Grey Gurnard, Silver Whiting, Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Spotted Ray, Small Eyed Ray. The variety of fish and the sport provided some really good fishing with the banks producing the best fish at the moment. More trips planned in the coming weeks with the promise of some good fishing Picture shows Anton with his second spotted ray of the day weighing in at 4lb 14oz
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08/2015
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Aug 2015 by Ross Parham
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What a month July was this year, very disappointing on the weather front with over 50% of trips having to be cancelled due to strong winds.
However when we did get out the fishing was fantastic once more from SPOT ON! of Brixham with wrecking still going strong with great numbers of Cod, Pollock, and Ling being the main target species with the odd Bass and whiting making a show.
Skerries banks have tailed off a bit in numbers but the Plaice are getting bigger with one session seeing a 4lb and 5lb fish being taken along with a fair few in the 2-3lb region. The blonde and small eyed rays are also showing well although no great monsters of these landed just yet.
Last trip before my holiday yesterday (1st August) saw us head out to the mid channel wrecks with a group of lads from Bristol all on hired rods saw them catching plenty of Cod and Pollock along with pouting.
lucky angler Matt Williams pulled a monster from the deep and a once in a lifetime fish on a 15/30lb class fladen hire rod fitted with Akios reel loaded with 30lb braid and armed with a sidewinder lure on a 30lb trace hooked an Angler fish, which is a first for me on board Spot On. The fish hit 49lb on the scales on board and after the long steam home it was kindly weighed by Steve and Liam Ford of Brixham Sea anglers on there official club scales so after losing a bit of fluids and weight it hit the scales at 47lb 4oz
2016 diary is filling faster every day so if you want to fish on the ONLY boat out of Brixham who delivers results and also the ONLY catamaran in the port and the ONLY charter boat skipper who goes over and beyond to bring you results that others simply can not match up to, then please feel free to contact myself.
(MY CATCHES AND RESULTS DO THERE OWN TALKING!!)
BRIXHAMS Premier and TOP charter boat by far. (Just look at the photos and only been going 2 years!!!)
Thanks again to my SIDEWINDER sponsor for producing simply the best lures on the market today.
www.spot-on-charters.co.uk
I will be back from holiday on the 14th August and am looking forward to the first shark trip of the year along with more Guernsey trips followed by the annual Totbay festival.
Pictured is Matt Williams with his monster Angler Fish View Boats Page
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07/2015
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Jul 2015 by Ross Parham
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Well fishing again during the end of June and into July on board Spot On, has been nothing short of cod fantastic with wrecking from Brixham still fishing at its best.
Although not as many 20lber's as previous years but number of fish wise no contest as lots of fish in the 4-7lb mark making for some great scrappy sport and clean fillets for the table.
Some nice double figure summer Pollock are also in the mix with a few ling make up the majority of catches on the wrecks.
Channel island trips have been good with again on board Spot On with plenty of fish on the wrecks on the way and the Turbot have been small but we have had some monster Brill and with the bream fishing being amazing they have made the trips worth while.
Mackerel are still very hit and miss inshore but when we can get some fresh bait the Blonde & Small eyes rays are making an appearance on the ray pitts.
Plaice on the skerries are starting to increase in size and the numbers of 100+ fish per day is common as of late, also we have had a few small turbot coming on board as well which is great to see so long may it continue.
Over 50% of trips in July so far have been cancelled due to our fine summer weather!!
Bookings for 2016 have gone crazy and the calander is filling up fast so be quick if you want a trip on board Brixham and the south wests premier charter boat who always goes the extra mile and never stops working to give you the best chances to catch fish others only dream of.
Only one catamaran in Brixham and simply only one SPOT ON!
More channel island trips coming up after my holiday so I will keep you posted and the annual Torbay festival is also looming closer along with sharking so much more to fish for this year.
A big thanks goes to SIDEWINDER LURES & TOP RIGS for there continued sponsorship and support.
Thank you for all your continued support to myself and Spot On and choosing Brixham for our fantastic angling that we have to offer you.
Pictured is one of the great Sidewinder Rattle backs that have caught some awesome fish lately. View Boats Page
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