HOLD FAST, Littlehampton

Charter Boat: HOLD FAST

Skipper: Gary Edwards

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9 Reviews

123 Catch Photos (5 Notable)

Licensed For: up to 12 passengers

Code Of Practice: Cat2 60 miles

Hours: 5hr / 6hr / 8hr / 10hr / 11hr / 12hr Trips

Type of Fishing: Ground/reef ground wreck /. Wreck fishing at anchor and drift./. bass turbot brill drift fishing./ Evening night ground reef fishing.

Tackle Available: Yes - Contact Skipper

Boat Specification: 11.9 m Vigilante 450hp cruises 15kn-16kn max 22kn

Facilities: Toilet open to deck. Tea & Coffee. Extensive Simrad Electronics package.

Additional Description:

Whole boat hire (weekends and Bank Hols). (8 hrs). £600 for 8 people (9 people +£70 pp
Whole boat hire. (Week days). (8 hrs). £600 for 8 people (9 people +£70pp
Whole boat hire Evening/night trips. (5 hrs). £450. Max 9 people
Inshore reef ground wreck trip up to 10 miles Individual space (8 -10 hrs). £75pp max 9 people (offshore wreck pollock trips etc (10hr+) £95pp max 9 people
Whole boat hire offshore Wreck fishing / bass turbot brill fishing trips (8 to 10 hrs) £800 Max 9 people
Whole boat hire. Inshore bass trips. . (8 to 10 hrs ) £ 600. for 8 people (9 people +£70pp

About the Skipper:

40 years experience within the fishing industry at sea

April 2025

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Color for Fully Booked Fully Booked Color for Available Whole Boat Available Color for Partially Booked Partially Booked (Individual Spaces) Color for Whole Boat or Individuals Whole Boat or Individuals Color for Not Available Unavailable Color for Unspecified Unspecified N.B. Not all Skippers keep this dairy up-to-date. Always check with skippers before making any plans. Last calendar update: 16-Apr-2025
		Tue 1st Apr Fully Booked Inshore drift reef bass trip on boat 9:15 for 9:45 More Details	Wed 2nd Apr Fully Booked More Details	Thu 3rd Apr Fully Booked More Details	Fri 4th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30 More Details	Sat 5th Apr Fully Booked Offshore wreck pollock trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00 More Details
Sun 6th Apr Fully Booked Offshore wreck pollock trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00 More Details	Mon 7th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef wreck trip on boat 7:30 for 8:00 More Details	Tue 8th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef wreck trip on boat 7:30 for 8:00 More Details	Wed 9th Apr Individual Spaces Inshore bream trip on boat 8:45 for 9:15 More Details	Thu 10th Apr Fully Booked Inshore plaice trip on boat 6:15 for 6:45 More Details	Fri 11th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:00 for 7:20 More Details	Sat 12th Apr Individual Spaces Plaice trip on boat 7:15 for 7:45 More Details
Sun 13th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Mon 14th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef ground trip bream ??on boat 8:15 for 8:45am More Details	Tue 15th Apr Fully Booked Inshore bream trip on boat 8:45 for 9:15 More Details	Wed 16th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Thu 17th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef ground trip bream??. On boat 9:30 for 10:00 More Details	Fri 18th Apr Fully Booked Offshore bass. Trip on boat 5:45 for 6:15 More Details	Sat 19th Apr Fully Booked More Details
Sun 20th Apr Fully Booked on boat7:00 for 7:30 More Details	Mon 21st Apr Fully Booked Bream trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30 More Details	Tue 22nd Apr Fully Booked More Details	Wed 23rd Apr Fully Booked More Details	Thu 24th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Fri 25th Apr Fully Booked Inshore reef ground trip on boat 8:00 for 8:30 More Details	Sat 26th Apr Fully Booked More Details
Sun 27th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Mon 28th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Tue 29th Apr Fully Booked More Details	Wed 30th Apr Fully Booked More Details

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Color for Unspecified: Unspecified

N.B. Not all Skippers keep this dairy up-to-date. Always check with skippers before making any plans. Last calendar update: 16-Apr-2025

Tue 1st Apr

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Inshore drift reef bass trip on boat 9:15 for 9:45
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Wed 2nd Apr

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Thu 3rd Apr

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Fri 4th Apr

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Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30
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Sat 5th Apr

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Offshore wreck pollock trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00
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Sun 6th Apr

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Offshore wreck pollock trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00
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Mon 7th Apr

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Inshore reef wreck trip on boat 7:30 for 8:00
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Tue 8th Apr

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Inshore reef wreck trip on boat 7:30 for 8:00
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Wed 9th Apr

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Inshore bream trip on boat 8:45 for 9:15
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Thu 10th Apr

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Inshore plaice trip on boat 6:15 for 6:45
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Fri 11th Apr

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Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:00 for 7:20
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Sat 12th Apr

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Plaice trip on boat 7:15 for 7:45
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Sun 13th Apr

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Mon 14th Apr

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Inshore reef ground trip bream ??on boat 8:15 for 8:45am
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Tue 15th Apr

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Inshore bream trip on boat 8:45 for 9:15
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Wed 16th Apr

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Thu 17th Apr

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Inshore reef ground trip bream??. On boat 9:30 for 10:00
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Fri 18th Apr

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Offshore bass. Trip on boat 5:45 for 6:15
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Sat 19th Apr

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Sun 20th Apr

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on boat7:00 for 7:30
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Mon 21st Apr

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Bream trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30
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Tue 22nd Apr

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Wed 23rd Apr

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Thu 24th Apr

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Fri 25th Apr

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Inshore reef ground trip on boat 8:00 for 8:30
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Sat 26th Apr

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Sun 27th Apr

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Wed 30th Apr

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Upcoming Individual Spaces on HOLD FAST

Mon 04/08/2025	1 Space	12 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip	View details
Tue 05/08/2025	1 Space	12 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip	View details
Fri 08/08/2025	3 Spaces	8 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 6:45 for 7:15	View details
Sat 09/08/2025	2 Spaces	8 Hours	£100.00pp	RNLI charity trip. On boat 7:30 for 8:00	View details
Thu 14/08/2025	3 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 6:15 for 6:45	View details
Mon 18/08/2025	1 Space	12 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip	View details
Tue 19/08/2025	1 Space	12 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip	View details
Fri 29/08/2025	2 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00	View details
Tue 16/09/2025	3 Spaces	10 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip 6:30 for 7:00	View details
Wed 17/09/2025	1 Space	10 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30	View details
Thu 18/09/2025	9 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:30 for 8:00	View details
Thu 25/09/2025	5 Spaces	8 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip 9:15 for 9:45	View details
Sat 27/09/2025	6 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 6:00 for 6:30	View details
Tue 30/09/2025	2 Spaces	10 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip on boat 6:00 for 6:30	View details
Wed 01/10/2025	2 Spaces	10 Hours	£200.00pp	Shark trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00	View details
Thu 02/10/2025	6 Spaces	10 Hours	£95.00pp	Wreck trip anchor and drift on boat 6:30 for 7:00	View details
Fri 03/10/2025	7 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 7:00 for 7:30	View details
Wed 08/10/2025	8 Spaces	8 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore bass trip on boat 8:00 for 8:30	View details
Fri 10/10/2025	6 Spaces	8 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 9:15 for 9:45	View details
Tue 14/10/2025	7 Spaces	10 Hours	£75.00pp	Inshore reef ground trip on boat 6:30 for 7:00	View details

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Reviews

James Martin (14/07/2024)
Had a fantastic day with my brother on Hold Fast. Gary is a fantastic skipper, very likeable and generous about sharing his considerable knowledge and experience. Learned a lot and had a great experience. Will definitely be booking again. Many thanks!
HAROUN SHAH (07/06/2024)
I cannot recommend Gary highly enough as a fishing charter skipper! My father and I regularly fish with Gary, and each trip has been nothing short of spectacular. Gary's boat is always clean, well-maintained, and perfectly equipped for any fishing adventure.

What truly sets Gary apart is his incredible accommodation for all guests, especially those with special needs. My father, who is blind, is always treated with the utmost respect and care. Gary ensures that he is safe, comfortable, and engaged throughout the trip, which means the world to both of us.

Gary's knowledge of the waters and fishing spots is unparalleled. He always knows where to find the fish, and his tips and tricks have immensely improved our fishing skills. His patience and willingness to teach others are commendable, and it's always a pleasure to learn from him.

Gary isn't just a skipper; he’s a kind, considerate host and a true professional. If you're looking for an exceptional fishing experience, look no further than Gary. We are already looking forward to our next adventure with him!
Simon Dickens (09/09/2023)
Wow what can I say Gary and Susan are amazing hosts we booked them to scatter my father in law
ashes out at sea him being a submariner they could not do enough for us 5 stars from us Will defo book them for fishing trip in the future
Philip Waller (19/07/2023)
This was my first charter trip since 2020. The boast is amazing, lots of space for everyone some even fish from the front. It is very clean and even has a toilet. and crises at 28 knots. There are two igloo boxes which Gary the skipper puts ice in to keep your bait and catch fresh. Not many skippers do that. Tea and coffee are supplied in thermos mugs so it doesn't go cold and there are free biscuits. At 3pm he even handed out ice cold KitKats to the crew! The skipper Gary couldn't be more helpful or more friendly. He has a dry humour that many will miss.
On out trip we basically caught nothing which was surprising given the experience of the crew and the ample choice of bait Gary made available from crabs for smoothound, cuttlefish, squid and mackerel we caught.
Unfortunately, due to an injury by one of the crew we had to go in 90minutes early which none of us minded as it had become quite rough. Back at the mooring, Gary said pay me what you think is fair as it was a short trip and fishing was poor (not his fault as he moved 5 or 6 times trying to find fish for us.) Most gave him just £40 which was mean considering his efforts, but my mate and I wanted to pay him the full £65 but he would only accept £50. How many skippers would do that these days? I whole-heartedly and unreservedly, recommend this boat and the skipper in particular. One thing Gary, it would be even better if we could store our bags/gear off the deck so it doesn't get wet and slide around when you go warp speed.
Steve Veck (29/06/2023)
I’ve been charter fishing for nearly 50 years! One of the most helpful skippers I’ve ever met. Goes the extra mile and would highly recommend. Great boat too. Steve.