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  • 22/12/2022 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    22 Dec 2022 by Scott Belbin

    Report on-board Galloper

    This week I thought I would focus on the coddling we have seen over the last couple of months on our general trips. since their disappearance 8 years ago we have all-but given up expecting to catch these fish. however this year has seen a slight improvement in their numbers even if the stamp isn’t huge. I have said the last few winters that I would be happy to average one per trip throughout the season. This may seem a low target but even this hasn’t been achievable of late. So I am pleased to have averaged just under 2 per general trip. Not bad considering we spend so much time chasing bass and even when we were on general trips we couldn’t always reach where to codling were due to weather or tides. Obviously these numbers are still woefully low in comparison to years gone by but hopefully it is a sign that all is not lost yet. Of course in between there have been numbers of thorn-backs, smooth-hounds and bass. Let alone huge volumes of whiting and dogfish interspersed with pouting and dabs at times. Keep an eye on the next few months offshore trips when our attention will turn to spur dogs, thorn-backs, smooth-hounds with a chance of bass or even a cod. Please get in touch if you want to have a go at these.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the Christmas period 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
    27/12/22 Whole boat or individual availability for general trips
    28/12/22- 7 spaces @ £60pp
    29/12/22-offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
    31/12/22-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
    01/01/23-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
    02/01/23-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

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