Charter Boat: Al's Spirit
-
Boat and Skipper Details
-
Availability Calendar
-
Individual Spaces
-
Reviews
-
Location and directionsMap
-
Bait & Tackle
Boat and Skipper Details
Prices are based on 9 persons onboard for comfort. Nothing is too much trouble aboard Al's Spirit, whether this is your first fishing trip and you want to use the tackle on board; a seasoned and keen angler searching for a certain species or maybe even arranging a stag weekend and looking for something to fill the daytime hours. Whether you are an individual or a group looking to book the whole boat, I will work hard to give you the best trip possible. I am always happy for you to contact me if you have any questions about the trip or to discuss what we are catching, so please do not hesitate to call or email.
BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY
Als Spirit Terms & Conditions for bookings
Deposits - Boat Charter Only
An agreed deposit or full amount will be required to secure a booking.
Should the trip be cancelled by me the skipper due to bad weather or other circumstances then your deposit will be refunded or can be moved to another date.
Late cancellation or failure to turn up by you will result in the full fee being payable if a replacement booking cannot be found.
Late cancellation means one month or less prior to your booking/date.
Deposits - Individuals Places
Note: There must be a sufficient number of people booked on the intended trip for it to take place.
Rolling Deposits (Boat Charter & Individual Places)
A single prepaid deposit can be paid that you can use to cover several bookings, this deposit is known as a "Rolling Deposit" and will carry over until such time as you wish to use it up, this saves you the hassle of repeatedly sending me a deposit for each booking.
Fixtures & Weather
Should fishing trends or the weather dictate or the water clarity not be good enough for the type of fishing intended, then a different type trip will/may be done to the one originally booked.
General Rules
When a booking has been accepted by us, a legally binding contract then exists between the person making the booking (The Customer) and ourselves (Als Spirit Charters), Als Spirit Charters reserves the right to cancel the contract for any one of the following reasons:
1. A bad weather forecast making the trip unsuitable for recreational angling to take place, whether the forecast is 'Unsuitable or Not' will be solely at the discretion of "Als Spirit Charters".
2. A mechanical or electrical system failure of any of the vessels main operating systems.
3. The Skipper or a crew member being unable to perform their duties efficiently due to ill health or injury.
4. A passenger or passengers arriving at the boat that in the opinion of the skipper are unfit to travel or, are likely to put other passengers at risk (No refund will be given in these circumstances)
Make sure you are on the boat at least Half an hour before the said departure time as the boat will leave promptly at the departure time.
Please note if fuel prices etc rise, my prices may have to rise as well. So prices are a guide line. Do not hesitate to contact me nearer the time of your trip for any update on the cost.
Boat Charter bookings - A Maximum of 12 anglers.
I have been fishing the shores of Weymouth and Chesil Beach since the age of 6. I am passionate about all types of angling and at the age of 17 bought my first boat, an 18' angling pleasure craft mooring it in West Bay harbour giving me the opportunity to combine my two keen interests. After many years of fishing from my own boat as well as the Weymouth Charter Fleet I was given the opportunity by Chris Caines to become a qualified charter skipper and own and run my own boat and business. I look forward to welcoming you on board Al's Spirit so that you can share my enthusiasm and passion for your sport.
W.I.B.A.C TOP BOAT 2012
W.I.B.A.C TOP BOAT 2013
PAIRS COMP TOP BOAT 2017
TOP BOAT 2018 E.F.S.A CONGER EEL COMPETITION
TOP BOAT 2018 POLICE SPORT COMPETITION
TOP BOAT 2021 WEYMOUTH CONGER EEL COMPETITION
TOP BOAT 2021 BRITISH CONGER CLUB
April 2025
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N.B. Not all Skippers keep this dairy up-to-date. Always check with skippers before making any plans. Last calendar update: 18-Oct-2024 |
||||||
|
Tue 1st Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Wed 2nd Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Thu 3rd Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Fri 4th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Sat 5th Apr Fully Booked More Details |
||
|
Sun 6th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Mon 7th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Tue 8th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Wed 9th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Thu 10th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Fri 11th Apr
Individual Spaces
|
Sat 12th Apr Fully Booked More Details |
|
Sun 13th Apr Individual Spaces More Details |
Mon 14th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Tue 15th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Wed 16th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Thu 17th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Fri 18th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Sat 19th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
|
Sun 20th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Mon 21st Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Tue 22nd Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Wed 23rd Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Thu 24th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Fri 25th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Sat 26th Apr Fully Booked More Details |
|
Sun 27th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Mon 28th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Tue 29th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
Wed 30th Apr Whole Boat Available More Details |
|||
Upcoming Individual Spaces on Al's Spirit
| Sun 10/11/2024 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available for Reef and Bank Fishing
| View details | ||
| Sun 16/03/2025 | 8 Spaces |
| View details | ||
| Fri 11/04/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Sun 13/04/2025 | 8 Spaces |
| View details | ||
| Sun 04/05/2025 | 7 Spaces |
7 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Mon 05/05/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Fri 09/05/2025 | 6 Spaces | 9 Hours |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | |
| Sat 10/05/2025 |
| View details | |||
| Sun 25/05/2025 | 6 Spaces | 9 Hours |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | |
| Fri 06/06/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Sun 15/06/2025 |
| View details | |||
| Fri 11/07/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Wed 16/07/2025 | 5 Spaces |
5 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Thu 17/07/2025 | 5 Spaces |
5 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Fri 18/07/2025 | 5 Spaces |
5 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Sun 20/07/2025 |
| View details | |||
| Fri 08/08/2025 | 6 Spaces |
6 Spaces Available
| View details | ||
| Sun 07/09/2025 |
| View details | |||
| Tue 09/09/2025 | 8 Spaces |
8 Spaces Available for Reef and Bank Fishing
| View details | ||
| Wed 10/09/2025 | 8 Spaces |
8 Spaces Available for Reef and Bank Fishing
| View details |
Reviews
Summary:
-
simon hague (04/08/2015)
Brilliant trip to alderney, plenty of flatties, cod, non stop banter !! Top skipper Adi and thanks Jordan for doing filleting.
-
Lesley Senn (29/08/2013)
We had a really fantastic day's fishing. The crew were friendly and particularly helpful. The boat was immaculate with great facilities on board. Jordan makes a makes a great coffee too! Thanks to Adrian and Jordan for a memorable day. We would definitely recommend this charter and would like to go again.
Skippers Reponse: Hi Lesley
Thank you for your good review and hope to see you again soon. Regards Adrian -
Geoffrey Huntington (13/09/2012)
What a fantastic day! Turbot, Plaice, Brill, Black Bream, Tub Gurnard and a Codling! A very hard working and knowledgeable Skipper where nothing was too much trouble! I shall definitely be using Adrian again and may I take this opportunity to thank him personally for providing my Son and I with a very enjoyable, and memorable day out!! Thanks Adrian we will see you soon!
-
wes kelly (21/08/2011)
many thanks to adrian, who worked extreemley hard to give us a superb day out with plenty of fish on a difficult rainy day. we had some large specimen fish inc: tope conger, bull huss 12lb 4oz bream to 4lb 9oz and various smaller fish. all in all a fantastic day with a top skipper. kind regards wes kelly.
Skippers Reponse: Cheers mate, much appreciated . . . tight lines!!
-
John Catchpole (04/06/2011)
We have just returned from Weymouth after yet another trip on Al's Spirit and it comes as no surprise to us that the day out was absolutely superb in all respects. We are a mixed group of anglers from Reading comprising of gents and ladies of varying ability. We have been using Adrian Brown for years and it is his enthusiasm, knowledge, personality, seamanship skills and above all his excellent way of dealing with all levels of angler that keeps us coming back year after year. Nothing is too much trouble for Adrian and he will spend a lot of time explaining exactly what's needed to maximise the catch on the day. His knowledge of the fishing marks in the area is spot on and he will ensure that wherever he recommends to fish will have the potential. It's up to you listen to his advice, concentrate on your fishing and the chances are you'll have a great day's catch. An excellent example of this was our last trip. We came back with a boatload of cod, pollack and bass - we know other boats returned with a lot less fish. If the fish are there, Adrian will put you right over them. What puts Adrian apart from the majority of skippers is that he genuinely wants you to have the best day out he can provide, given the conditions on the day. We have found this is not the case on all charter boats. Every sea angler who has been fishing charter boats for a few years will have stories of skippers who simply motor out, stop the boat and just sit in the wheelhouse to let you get on with it. Adrian however will take you straight to a mark that he knows, through years of experience, will be most likely to hold fish. Once the engines stop, he's straight out and will be walking around the boat ensuring that everyone is using the right tackle, the correct bait and the best methods to maximise the catch. And although Adrian's concern for his customer's enjoyment shows in his professional attitude, his sense of humour and easy going character will make the day a pleasure. All in all, we cannot recommend Adrian highly enough. Whether you are an experienced angler or a complete beginner, he will ensure that you'll have a great day aboard Al's Spirit.
Location
Bait & Tackle
-
Tackle Box
Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West, England
-
Chesil Bait n Tackle
Weymouth, Dorset, South West, England
-
Christchurch Angling Centre
Bournemouth, Dorset, South West, England
-
Castaways Tackle & Bait
Poole, Dorset, South West, England
-
Sea Fishing Poole
Poole, Dorset, South West, England
-
Tackle 914
Bournemouth, Dorset, South West, England
Catch Stats
- CBUK Catch Log: 20 Species have been caught onboard Al's Spirit, including: Allis Shad | Ballan Wrasse | Bass | Black Sea Bream | Blonde Ray | Brill | Cod | Conger Eel | John Dory | Ling (Common) | Plaice | Pollock | Red Band Fish | Red Gurnard | Spurdog | Starry Smooth-hound | Thornback Ray | Trigger Fish | Turbot | Undulate Ray
Latest Catches 59 photos uploaded
12 lb Pollock
Apr-2012Latest Fishing Reports and News
-
06/2018
Fishing Report by Adrian Brown
Jun 2018 by Adrian Brown
With the fishing Inshore now finally in full swing .Now the mackerel are here in numbers we are getting good numbers of Tope , Spurdogs , Congers and Bull Huss on the rough ground. The mussel beds are still producing a few Plaice and the Shambles Bank is always a good bet for a chance of a good Turbot. Black Bream are about after spawning and numbers will increase.
-
31/12/2017
Fishing Report by Adrian Brown
31 Dec 2017 by Adrian Brown
Looking forward to 2018 and with a new year the Wrecking season is upon us, with some good sized Pollack starting to show.
Don't miss this opportunity and book your Wrecking trip now.
If you didn't already know, Weymouth has its own Pollack competition on 30 March 2018 - check availability to join us. -
05/2015
Fishing Report by Adrian Brown
May 2015 by Adrian Brown
Wrecking is still steady with good numbers of Pollack and Ling about with a few Cod showing amongst them. As we get further in to May the Cod should show in more numbers.
Inshore fishing has been good for Turbot on the right tides. Plaice showing in more numbers on the mussel beds and with Bream showing on the spring tides.
