Latest Fishing Reports: Mistress Linda / San Gina3
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18/04/2021
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
18 Apr 2021 by Philip Higgins
Plaice dominate the catches and have been caught in good numbers with many good size fish being landed up to 3lb there are lots of small ones which bodes well for the future. Bream have been illusive this is down to the unseasonal low temperatures and frosts we are getting a few have been landed and as the weather warms up which coincides with big tides this should see them in numbers. On the banks we are getting a few Rays, congers, dogs, whiting and early Mackeral.
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10/03/2021
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
10 Mar 2021 by Philip Higgins
Hi
After a long lay off the green light to start chartering on the 29th March with 6 anglers following Covid guidance, as I have not seen my family and missed 2 x 40th birthdays and 1 engagement I am starting on Monday 12th April which falls in line with more businesses opening up inc accommodation, if you would like to spend time on the water catching the sporting Black Bream please call me as spaces are going fast. As the summer species arrive we will be putting plenty of Bass, wreck and the Shark trips, last summer / autumn we spotted Tuna off our coast so there is always a chance one may take a bait being offered for another species. What an experience that would be. Lately during the weaker tides we have had some good fun on the Spurdogs now our attention turns to Turbot for the lead up to Easter.
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30/12/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
30 Dec 2020 by Philip Higgins
The weather gods were kind to us to with unbelievable fishing from the moment the anchor hit the seabed we were blessed with fish all day many double and triple shots of whiting and dogfish combos, a Smoothhound took Pete for a walk around the boat, the quality of the fish coming onboard was well above average with the best whiting at 4lb. As we were about to come home we found out that my area had entered into Tier 4 so today was my last trip of the year and thank you guys for making it a special fish filled trip.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a safe 2021. -
10/11/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
10 Nov 2020 by Philip Higgins
The latest set of COVID measures have changed my operation to only taking 1 angler , it seems strange to have so much room but if it sorts the problem then it is worth it. The weather has not been brilliant but we have managed a few days fishing for Whiting, Rays and Bass and have been successful but as usual with fishing something comes up you were not expecting and this year it is the late run of Mackeral being caught this week string fulls all the time more than I have seen all season a real bonus. Once the wind drops out the Whiting fishing will be coming into its best so if you fancy the boat to yourself please give me a call, full social distancing measures are in place and a scanning card is onboard for track n trace.
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07/10/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
7 Oct 2020 by Philip Higgins
In between the current gales a small weather window presented itself today, the plan was to do a bit of Plaice fishing then Rays. We started along the beaches drifting towards Boscombe and this proved fruitless with only the occasional pout bothering the baits so we returned to the Swash channel and again very little but we did manage a small plaice so plan 2 came into action we anchored a bank and immediately had dogs and Rays this set the pattern for the afternoon with plenty more Rays, dogs, hounds and Gurnards coming aboard. Newly weds Russell and Karen outfished everyone landing most of the Rays. Chris Knight who is severely disabled was not to be outdone and landed a fine Undulate ray.
Given the conditions today the fishing was very good . -
15/09/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
15 Sep 2020 by Philip Higgins
With the settled weather we have had the fishing has improved with plenty of good quality Bass being landed during the hardest part of the tide then as it eases our attentions have turned to Plaice making for an enjoyable days fishing, the best of the Plaice season is just starting with catches of 100 plus fish per trip. Whilst fishing for Plaice many anglers have landed bonus fish Turbot, Brill , Sole, John Dory and Cod just to keep things interesting. On the outer banks there has been some good sport with 30lb class Tope and Bull Huss to 15lb giving the anglers a work out on light gear the hardest part of this fishing has been getting enough fresh mackeral which seem more illusive each year. On yesterdays trip we set a new boat record in getting 15 PBs for the crew including a 1st for Martyn with a 6lb Cod whilst Bream fishing at anchor. Today is a day off for me as my crew have gone into isolation to ensure their safety allowing me time to catch up on reports like this.
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02/09/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
2 Sep 2020 by Philip Higgins
As the tides build in strength we have targeted Bass and have they given the team plenty of sport, yesterday the conditions were perfect, no wind beautiful blue skies and fish, these were nearly all well over size limits. During several drifts all the anglers plus myself all hooked up making for some great video and all bar 3 fish being returned. Today promised to be good with perfect conditions but this soon gave way to a fresh breeze causing the boat to go across the tide, the catch rate was well below yesterday but for Chris Bowden to set a new PB Bass of 12lb 10ozs
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09/08/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
9 Aug 2020 by Philip Higgins
Hi
The fishing along the sea front has produce plenty of plaice which vary in size from small to medium but are excellent sport, off to sea during the bigger tides Bass have been th3 main target and have not failed to impress in numbers and quality, the best this week went to Phil with a cracking 11lb 12ozs fish which not only set a PB for him and was his 1st. During the slack water periods plenty of small Tope have kept anglers busy mixed in with some quality Rays. The last few days have seen us during slack water switching to drifting the deep water for plaice which has been successful but the quality has not been there with many small fish being released. It is now time for us to start our Thresher trips as reports have hinted some have been caught, this always brings an extra air of tension and expectation waiting for that tell tale ratchet run. Will keep you posted on the results. -
14/07/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
14 Jul 2020 by Philip Higgins
Hi
After a rather unfortunate collision whilst at anchor the Mistress Linda has with the help of Marine Options Poole, Sillette Sonic and Hamble Propellors undergone a few gel repairs, new prop shaft and rebuilt propellor and will be back in action this week. Many thanks to Pip at Marine Options for some fantastic support his team have just made things so easy. -
11/06/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
11 Jun 2020 by Philip Higgins
Hi
After a long break and with the new social distancing measures and strict cleaning methods in place around the boat ( the boat is deep cleaned after every trip) it is good to have my friends back onboard fishing. The results have been excellent with bumper bream catches, plenty of small Plaice and some sporting hounds. We have spent the mornings fishing for the fiesty black bream with lots of double and triple shots, (Brian Moss has developed a series of luminous glow beads and they out perform all the others as tried over 3 days ) during slack water to avoid being pestered by pout we have moved inshore to drift for Plaice and the rewards have been good in numbers but not the size we would like the bonus is we have landed some cracking hounds, Gurnards, bream, mackeral and to give our plaice rigs a test some strap congers and a 9lb undulate.
