Latest Fishing Reports: Devon
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05/04/2014
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
5 Apr 2014 by Ross Parham
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The 5th of April saw Spot On going to the skerries bank with 6 guys from Bideford angling club to target Plaice.
Conditions were against us to say the least but we managed to track down a small concentrate of fish and short drifts over this mark was rewarded with a few fish every drift.
As slack water appoached we headed off for some shelter and to put the anchor in to target some bull huss and have some lunch, however from the off we were hit by small huss up to 5lb snatching our baits approx 30+ bull huss boated.
Back on the drift one more time for a couple more plaice before the quick steam home to Brixham.
Speicies boated were Bull huss, Plaice, Whiting, Pollock, Dogfish and a lovely brown crab that went home with the happy angler for his lunch tomorrow. Pictured is the first double header of plaice for this season.
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04/2014
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Apr 2014 by Ross Parham
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A great start to April for Spot On, as we ventured out wrecking in search of big Pollock.
Lots of prime sized fish and as always with Pollock it was great fun and good scraps on light tackle.
Many double figured fish coming to the net with the biggest weighing just over 17lb, average size was 6/8lb.
A few nice whiting and a belly bursting 24lb Ling made up a great day and the 4 anglers onboard went home exhausted after a very fun and sporting day.
Things are definately looking up for wrecking at the moment and long may it continue.
Pictured is Phil with his lovely 24lb Ling caught on a Bazinda lure.
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29/03/2014
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
29 Mar 2014 by Nigel Lihou
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Well the early part of 2014 has been a bit of a wash and blow out with storm after storm we have taken the opportunity to carry out a mini refit on Optimist (to make things better for you the Angler) and try and get out when the weather permits. The condition of the water around the wrecks and the Skerries Bank is well and truly stirred up and with the fresh water coming down the rivers Exe, Teign, Dart and the Salcombe estuary, this makes the waters extremely brackish and very very cloudy, not good at all for lure fishing. Good news though when we have managed to get out in the last couple of weeks there are a few Pollack returning to the wrecks further offshore as well as the good old Pouting, and plaice on the Skerries. No sign yet of early Cod, or Bass coming on to feed, but as the stormy season subsides and the waters clear we should be in for some very good fishing. Still some dates available for 2014, telephone or email for individual or full boat charters.
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03/2014
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Mar 2014 by Ross Parham
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You will all be pleased to know that wrecking is starting to pick up and even with the easterly winds Spot On headed out to the mid channel wrecks, loads of signs of fish on the sounder and the fishing was good with a few fish coming every drift, first fish on board was the absolute cracker of a whiting and a fish of a lifetime that fell to Steve Ford of Brixham Sea Anglers of a fish of 6lb 10oz, and taking the new club record and on the clubs official scales some 10 hours later after being caught it went 6lb 3oz.
Lots of nice Pollock also coming to the net with the biggest around the 10lb mark but as the tide turned the drift was hampered by the stronger growing wind which made life a tad difficult to get the right direction but fish still kept coming but it did slow down.
Spot On is Full time and has loads of great tides still available so if you want to fish for the fish of a lifetime then I will see you on board.
Skerries bank is starting to produce Plaice and an adventure across last week (30 min steady steam) we had quite a few fish and then we went on the Huss and Doggies which were also good fun. View Boats Page
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23/03/2014
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Becca Marie (Brixham, Devon)
23 Mar 2014 by Simon Fisher
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Fishing the wrecks has been disappointing lately with the water being so coloured, so it was a nice change to for us to begin the first of our regular runs to the skerries banks in search of Plaice.
The weather was certainly not on our side, with a biting fresh north west wind and a very murky water.
That said in the early part of the day we had some dogfish and by late morning the first Plaice was aboard.
The fishing wasnt fast paced but we manage to bag several more and an enjoyable trip was had by all.
Things can only get better now on the banks so we cant wait for the next one! View Boats Page
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03/2014
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Mar 2014 by Ross Parham
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Well the wait is over and the brand new Spot On has arrived.
She has been out to sea and is performing flawlessly with great feedback from anglers who simply love the speed, comfort and huge amount of room they have gained.
Sea trials conducted with full tanks (900ltrs) and 12 anglers including there kit she topped out at just over 30knots across the bay! for those who don't believe this then videos to follow shortly or be brave and come and see for yourself!
Now taking bookings for 7 days a week so plenty of mid week dates available with good tides.
Mid channel wrecking trips @ £60pp for a 11 hour trip!
Skerries banks @ £35pp for a 10 hour trip!
These prices are based on 10 anglers. View Boats Page
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19/01/2014
Fishing Report by Simon Fisher
on Becca Marie (Brixham, Devon)
19 Jan 2014 by Simon Fisher
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After it seems weeks of strong winds there was a gap in which we could get out. The sea was calm as we steamed for the first wreck towards the sunrise. First Wreck Produced a few Pollock at 5lb, so we headed out a bit further where the fishing was steady. Biggest Pollock was 9lb 1oz, although we lost one that was easy double figures. As the Day went on the wind returned making the Fishing Difficult.
But all went home with fish...... Bring on the next one View Boats Page
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01/2014
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Jan 2014 by Ross Parham
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Well 2013 was a great year for 'Spot On' with some amazing catches and great anglers alike who helped make it enjoyable.
2014 is looking set to be even better with more bookings and more days at sea (weather permitting) and with the channel island trips, Weymouth multi days and others planned should be fun and cant wait for the new season aboard my BRAND new Catamaran that will simply leave others standing!
So come and take a ultimate angling trip on board Torbay's Premier and Ultimate charter boat based in the historic fishing town of Brixham. View Boats Page
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17/12/2013
Fishing Report by Nigel Lihou
on Optimist (Brixham, Devon)
17 Dec 2013 by Nigel Lihou
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Merry Christmas everyone and Tight lines in 2014. Fishing lately has been mainly pouting on the Wrecks with a variety of species on the inshore reefs. Weather has caused the cancellation of a few trips and it seems at the moment to be blowing gale force winds every other day, but when the weather allows we will try and get out. Optimist is remaining afloat all winter and we look forward to seeing friends old and new aboard, February should see the larger Pollack arriving on the Wrecks, with April bringing Plaice to the Skerries Bank. Unfortunately we are going to have to put the price of full boat charters up next year as the cost of fuel keeps going up and the distances travelled for decent fish seem to be further, also individual's will have to share this burden as well. We are however offering customers who place a booking for 2014 with us before then end of February the chance to still have the 2013 rates.
On a lighter note I was offered the opportunity to join a trip aboard Atlantic Blue out of Minehead earlier this week for Cod, although when we boarded the Skipper Mike said that Cod were pretty scarce at the moment, I did however manage to catch 3 strap conger, a Thornback Ray and half a dozen Dogfish, the cod that did come aboard were not even codling except for one 19lber boated by the organiser Derek, a really good days fishing in very muddy water. View Boats Page
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11/2013
Fishing Report by Ross Parham
on Spot On! (Brixham, Devon)
Nov 2013 by Ross Parham
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The brand new 'Spot On' is in build and going well and will be ready for the 2014 season, she is a new very fast catamaran that will leave others speechless.
2014 tides and diary have been opened and dates are filling up, will be offering channel island trips, Weymouth multiple days for a variety of fishing on the way etc.
Bespoke trophy hunter trips for sharks and down west just to name a few. (all catch and release im afraid)
And of course still fishing from brixham on a daily basis to English channel wrecks and skerries bank for plaice and rays.
please visit www.spot-on-charters.co.uk or search spot on charters facebook for more information.
The website will be updated soon and pictures of the new boat to follow over Christmas.
Thanks for the anglers who have been on board this year and supporting Brixham, the home of wreck fishing.
Hope to see you on board soon.
Ross View Boats Page
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