Charter Boat: Galloper

Boat and Skipper Details

Licensed For: up to 10 passengers
Code Of Practice: 60 mile
Hours: 3hr / 4hr / 5hr / 6hr / 7hr / 8hr / 9hr / 10hr / 11hr / 12hr / 24hr / Multiple Days Trips
Type of Fishing: boat casting, uptide, downtide and drift ,offshore -spurdog, cod,bass and tope trips although anything can be arranged to suit your needs.
Tackle Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Bait Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Boat Specification: blyth 33 catamaran
Facilities: very hot kettle,heated wheelhouse,toilet,spray cover,live well, tackle and bait available. car park next to floating pontoon access.
Additional Description:

We have recently purchased a blyth 33 catamaran powered by two 8.2litre doosan engines capable of cruising 16-18knts with a flat out speed over 23knts. the blyth catamaran is a fast modern boat comfortable both at anchor and under steam. She has some indoor seating a toilet accessible at deck level and spray cover to keep you drier and more comfortable. we have a live well on deck and seating for more than 10 people on deck.
with a beam of 5 meters there is loads of deck room even with 10 anglers on board.

WE ARE AVAILABLE TO TAKE BOOKINGS 7 DAYS A WEEKS 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR

most trips run from 6.30-7.30am untill 16.30-17.30 at night although if you book the boat we can arrange times around you. we also offer night trips from 17.30-12.30am at night and evening trips in the river from 17.30-21.30 in the estuary. these are available upon request and we can arrange trips to suit your requirements.
we have hire tackle available with penn fixed spool reels at £10 per rod per day.

for further information available dates, gallery, weekly reports and more please visit my website www.essexseafishing.co.uk

Galloper Skipper scott belbin's Photo
About the Skipper:

I have fished since I could hold a rod and grew up aboard my dads charter boats in the 90's. as I got older I took my Orkney longliner out and my dads boats when I got the chance. I am obsessed with fishing I have no other real hobbies and just about any free time I have is devoted to fishing related activities. This may sound abit sad but as I enjoy all kinds of fishing I have little time for anything else. My real passion is for sea angling but if I had more time I would like to spend a little more time fresh water fishing aswell.the first 'galloper' was bought by myself and my dad back in 2007.she was a brinkliner 28 and kept me busy for a couple of years. My wife stacey and i bought the second 'Galloper' back in march 2009 she was an aquastar 33 and we ran her untill 2013 when we bought our evolution 33 also named 'galloper' and the evolution did very well over the next six and a half years.
early in 2019 we bought a blyth 33 and spent 10 months completely overhauling her to bring her up to the standard we like to give our customers. the bltyh catamaran is a vary stable and spacios platform which is very popular with the anglers for her speed, room and stability.
i look forward to many good trips aboard her over the coming years. Although I'm only in my 30'sI have plenty of experience as a skipper as before all of this i was running my dads boats since I got my Yachtmasters Offshore licence when I was 17. before that I was taking his boat out with my grandad or brothers or friends whenever I could. I like to think that all of this along with many holidays spent fishing other venues has helped to give me a large amount of experience and knowledge for my age.

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Reviews

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  • 5-star Aaron Stevens (24/04/2021)

    First time out with scot and had an amazing day ! Very professional and aware or everything happening throughout the day,
    Ready to help and assisted at a secondary notice!
    The boat was spotless and he had no problems finding the fish ! 5 starts well earnt ! Will be back !

    Skippers Reponse: cheers Aaron, glad you had a nice day. look forwards to seeing you again.

  • 5-star Nick Hills (24/11/2019)

    Another great days fishing aboard Galloper with Thornbacks and whiting plus a pb for Kaz! Cheers Scott see you next week (don’t forget my worms)

    Skippers Reponse: glad you enjoyed it nick. see you at the weekend.

  • 5-star Nick Hills (03/11/2019)

    Thanks Scott fantastic days fishing on your new boat. Can’t wait for the next trip out with the boys.

    Skippers Reponse: glad you enjoyed it nick, nice to see you getting back into it. see you next time.

  • 5-star Greg Mallia (07/04/2019)

    Excellent Skipper went with two non fisherman friends and he could not do enough to help them, which let me get on with my fishing. Mind you think I should have got some help as they caught more than me.

    Skippers Reponse: i'm glad you enjoyed your day Greg. thank you for taking the time to review your experience. best leave the others behind next time!!

  • 5-star Simon Lewis (11/11/2018)

    We had a fantastic day out fishing with Scott. Very friendly and extremely helpful to us novices. Coffee and tea served regularly throughout the day. All in all, one brilliant day and will definitely be going again.
    Cheers Scott, you made my mates 60th birthday present a memorable one

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Bait & Tackle

Latest Catches 1,373 photos uploaded

2 oz Bluefin Tuna

23-Sep-2024

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2 oz Bluefin Tuna

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2 oz Bluefin Tuna

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2 oz Bluefin Tuna

19-Sep-2024

2 oz Bass

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2 oz Bass

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2 oz Stingray (Common)

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2 oz Stingray (Common)

30-Aug-2024

2 oz Stingray (Common)

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2 oz Stingray (Common)

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2 oz Stingray (Common)

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2 oz Conger Eel

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2 oz Stingray (Common)

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Latest Fishing Reports and News

  • 23/12/2024 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    23 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin

    It looks like we could have a weather window after Christmas so I'm arranging a couple of trips. Hopefully we can get offshore for the chance of some mixed fishing one day and find some fish closer to home on another more relaxing day. I have availability for full boat bookings if anyone wants exclusive hire for fishing trips or even just if you want a boat ride with the family for a few hours.
    The weather has stopped our last few trips but before that there were loads of fish showing from the last of the bass and hounds through to whiting, dogfish, rays and even conger.
    Have a lovely Christmas and hopefully I'll see some of you on the other side.
    Next spaces
    27/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
    28/12- general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
    29/12- boat available
    30/12- boat available
    31/12- boat available
    01/01- boat available
    Please call 07956411528

  • 11/12/2024 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    11 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin

    Obviously the weather has curtailed some of our plans lately but we have managed to get out here and there. Steve canham had our biggest conger so far from brightlingsea the other day and it was nice to break into double figures as well as catching it intentionally too (something I never expected to say).
    We had half a day for bass with Jons group the other day and although the size and numbers are down it was great to have fresh bass for dinner in December and there were plenty of bites. We missed lots but I had 7 bass in 3 hours fishing. John managed one or two small hounds and we had dogfish and whiting before heading inshore to have a relaxing end to the day. There's loads of life there and we added dabs and pouting to the species count.
    It looks like the weather will be on its toes later this week and I have spaces for groups and individuals both days this weekend. Please contact me on 07956411528 if you want to get out.
    Next spaces
    14/12- individuals or groups welcome
    15/12- individuals and groups welcome
    21/12- offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
    22/12- individuals and groups welcome
    23/12- individuals and groups welcome
    24/12- individuals and groups welcome
    27/12-01/01 individuals and groups welcome. Please contact me to be on the list to get a group together
    Call 07956411528

  • 02/12/2024 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    2 Dec 2024 by Scott Belbin

    There's still loads of life inshore at the moment. Stacks of whiting queuing up for our baits as well as dogfish, pouting, some nice dabs and even a couple of small bass. If you want a comfy day out catching plenty of fish then it's hard to beat the blackwater estuary at the moment.
    If the weather permits then we can head offshore and target other stuff. It can be hit and miss but if you want something different and the chance of a better fish then I love trying for something different.
    I have spaces this weekend both inshore and offshore weather permitting.
    Next spaces
    07/12- offshore 3 spaces @ £115pp
    08/12- general trip mainly targeting dabs and whiting 7 spaces @ £60pp
    14/12- boat available for groups or individuals
    15/12- boat available for groups or individuals
    Spaces over Christmas too
    Please call 07956411528 for more information
    #essexseafishing #galloper #dabs #whiting #winterfishing #inshorefishing #offshorefishing #catamaran #spacesthismonth #spacesthisweek

  • 25/11/2024 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    25 Nov 2024 by Scott Belbin

    It's that time of year when the we start targeting the dabs again. Numbers have been great so far. The lads had some nice ones last week as well as good numbers. They might not make the reels scream but they can keep those rods rattling along with the whiting and dogfish. Barrie had the biggest one his trip but numbers were better for Stephen Clark and the lads. He soon turned treble shots of whiting into treble shots of dabs (though it took nearly 2 hours before he managed a treble of dabs). Numbers were steady throughout the tide and god knows how many the lads had by the end of the day. Clarky fished hard and the most as a result.
    This may not be the most extreme fishing but it's a pleasant way to spend the day catching loads of fish and even taking a few for the table too. I know several of you enjoy a day on the dabs and we will be offering these trips for the next couple of months. Please let me know if you want to join us.
    Next spaces
    28/11- offshore trip £115pp
    30/11- offshore trip £100pp
    01/12- general trip £60pp
    08/11- general trip £60pp
    Not all dates advertised please call 07956411528 for more information

  • 18/11/2024 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin

    18 Nov 2024 by Scott Belbin

    Managed to sneak out with Jons group the other day. It was back on the bait fishing for bass and although conditions were far from perfect we managed some nice fish. Jon was top rod with 10-15 bass (I didn't keep count) and the biggest one going over 4lb. We had whiting, hounds and dogfish too. Hopefully we can manage a few more days on the bass before the weather turns too much they go.
    I have spaces this weekend and midweek next week if you are interested.
    Next spaces
    25/11- offshore bass fishing 3 spaces @ £115pp
    25/11- offshore bass fishing
    27/11- offshore bass fishing
    30/11- boat available for groups or individuals
    02/11- 8 spaces @ £60pp
    Please call 07956411528 for more information