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  • 07/11/2022 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    7 Nov 2022 by Scott Belbin

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    After such a great summer the recent turn in the weather has come as a bit of a shock to the system. Thankfully we havnt lost many trips although it did curtail a few offshore trips last week. All is not lost as there are still a few weeks left to get off there and catch some bass before we stop offering them. We only stop our offshore bass trips in December because the rules restrict us to catch and release only on bass so demand for trips targeting this popular table fish dwindle. I am sure if we were to target them we could catch them most months of the year at present. So when conditions are right there should be no shortage of them until the end of November should you wish to catch some.
    Our general trips can go ahead in most conditions as we can make use of the sheltered waters of the blackwater estuary and surrounding areas. At this time of year our inshore marks are stuffed full of whiting and dogfish. these keep our rod tips going most of the time but if we fish through them there are still thorn-back rays to be caught. Mark was top rod when he joined Dans group the other day. he had 4 or 5 rays himself as well as countless whiting and dogfish. the codling eluded us that day but most trips are still producing occasional codling and oddly enough still one or two very late smooth-hounds close inshore. on the right tides there are also numbers of dabs in places which are always a welcome change and popular for the table.
    Please note this Sunday is currently available for a general or offshore trip please contact me if interested
    The fishing should stay like this until the new year and I have plenty of availability so please get in touch if you want to get out.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.

    Spaces as follows
    09/11-11/11 possibly whole boat availability
    13/11 (this Sunday) -whole boat or individual spaces general or offshore bass trip available
    14/11 whole boat available offshore or general trip (individuals please contact me if interested)
    15/11-whole boat available offshore or general trip (individuals please contact me if interested)
    16/11 whole boat available offshore or general trip (individuals please contact me if interested)
    17/11 whole boat available offshore or general trip (individuals please contact me if interested)
    18/11- individual spaces available offshore bass 3 @ £120pp
    19/11-offshore bass (weather permitting) @ £100pp
    20/11- general trip 7 spaces @ £60pp
    27/11- whole boat available offshore or general trip (individuals please contact me if interested)

    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request please call 07956411528 for more information

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
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    Thu 10/10/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £250.00pp
    Blue fin tuna fishing operating from Plymouth yacht haven 1 individual spaces £250 Bluefin Tuna.
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    Sat 19/10/2024 4 Spaces £100.00pp
    Offshore bass trip 4 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
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    Sun 20/10/2024 7 Spaces £60.00pp
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