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  • 27/02/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    27 Feb 2023 by Scott Belbin

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    As I am sure you have heard by now there are a few cod showing at the moment. This is of course a very welcome sight after a few lean years. only time will tell if this spring run is a sign of things to come or not. One thing is for certain and that is they are here now and they wont catch themselves. With the wind stuck in the east for a few days we have been able to take full advantage of the shelter offered by the blackwater estuary and surrounding waters with a big comfortable catamaran to fish from. Catches have included the usual dogfish and whiting (although in small numbers) one or two pouting and even a bass. Thorn-backs are in varying numbers from day to day with a good day seeing 10-12 rays and the biggest pushing 12lbs. numbers of codling have been the best for several years and a nice stamp too.
    Our best day so far is 25 codling between 8 rods, I have seen people travel many miles around the country for far less in recent years. of course with the afore mentioned other species making the day up we have enjoyed some great sport often while other boats are stuck in port. Who knows how long this fishing will last so I would suggest getting out there and enjoying it while its there folks. Its hard to beat a good days uptiding for codling on a winters day.
    Further afield we are chasing spurdogs, hounds, rays and other species. There is of course a good chance of seeing a cod off there too and with any luck a proper one at that.

    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.
    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
    04/03-4 spaces @ £60pp
    05/03- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    12/03- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    19/03- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    25/03- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    26/03-offshore trip 2 spaces @ £100pp
    01/04- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490
    02/04- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490

    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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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Thu 11/07/2024 8 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Sat 27/07/2024 2 Spaces 12 Hours £100.00pp
    Offshore bass trip 2 spaces @ £100pp plus bait
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    Sun 28/07/2024 3 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp
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    Sat 10/08/2024 2 Spaces £100.00pp
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    Sat 17/08/2024 7 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
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    Thu 22/08/2024 7 Spaces £60.00pp
    Clacton air show 7 spaces @ £60pp
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    Sat 24/08/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
    offshore trip 1 spaces @ £100pp
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