Latest Fishing Reports: Galloper
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29/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
29 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
The bass fishing continues to be good even in some pretty rough conditions. It was great to see Phil join the other lunatics despite some gnarly conditions. He had some quality bass too, let's hope the weather is better next time he's out. The bass will be around for a while yet and the good news is I will be running bass trips into December as we are allowed to keep them until the end of January. I have spaces offshore on Friday (03/11) this week weather permitting then inshore on 11/11 please call 07956411528
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27/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
27 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
I often say that the fish, the boats and the weather come and go but it's the people who make or break a day on a charter boat. To be fair there was no shortage of fish the other day but whatever we were catching it was obvious that the lads would have a great day. Rick was pleased to be catching of whiting and dogfish first thing but he was over the moon when his first thornback ray came aboard. He had promised his dad that he would catch one for him and was only too pleased to have a picture and let her Go. How do we quantify that compared to the commercial value of that fish? There were a few bass showing too so can you imagine how made up he was when he had a cracking bass too! Making people's day and bringing them together is what it's all about. The bass are hanging around inshore very late this year and are in great numbers offshore which is nice to see.
Next spaces are tomorrow with more in the next few weeks
Next spaces
03/11- 2 spaces at £100pp
11/11- 6 spaces @ £60pp
24/11- 6 spaces @ £100pp
25/11- 5 spaces @ £60pp
26/11- full boat from £490 or £60pp
Please call 07956411528 -
26/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
26 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
There is certainly no shortage of life inshore on our general trips at the moment. Of course there are hoards of whiting and dogfish to work through. These are on our baits very quickly but if baits are changed very regularly then we can work through these fish. There is a real variety of species available some of which we might not expect. These conger were certainly a surprise to see. Not least because we had 2 on our day trip and 2 more in the evening! Now I appreciate that they might not break any records but they put a smile on my face. Considering i had never seen one off of the Essex coast until this year I certainly didn't expect to see 4 in one day inshore! Hopefully they get a chance to survive and flourish. Unfortunately I noticed that one of the commercial boats who caught one in his pots earlier this year thought the best thing to do was kill it. Despite them being rare and low value. This perfectly demonstrates their mentality. Unfortunately what they catch is only worth anything to them when it's dead.
I have a few spaces this week aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex including
27/10-6 spaces @ £60pp
03/11- offshore trip @ £100pp
11/11- 6 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 -
18/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
18 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
What a lovely brace of bass for father and daughter duo Andy and Honey. They were hooked simultaneously on opposite sides of the boat. Andy said he was so busy playing his that he didn't realise Honey was into a bigger one at the same time. There are is some great bass fishing to be had at the moment and I have spaces over the next few weeks including this Friday and Saturday aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex please call 07956411528
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16/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
16 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
As you might expect the offshore bass fishing is in full swing at the moment. Given the right conditions and if you can afford it we can bass fish most of the time. They have varied in size and numbers from day to day and place to place. They are pretty widespread at the moment however the fishing is better in some places than others.
Jon and the lads joined us once again the other day. the weather was pretty good with a bit of breeze on the way out but an improving forecast for the day ahead. Unfortunately just as we set up to start bass fishing Jim managed to get a hook well and truly stock in his index finger! After a long journey out and with lots of fish showing beneath us the rest of the lads offered to head straight in but Jim insisted they carry on without him. We didn’t know how long we would stay for but Jim seemed ok and we monitored him as we started to fish.
Jon was first into a fish almost immediately! The other lads weren’t far behind him and there was soon a steady stream of chunky bass coming over the side. The stamp was great with lots of 4-5lb fish and several over that coming aboard. It was great to see such quality fishing but it made it even harder to drag our selves away from it. Jim insisted that he was ok so the lads decided to use their bait up and head in. we fished for 2.5-30 hours with only 4 rods fishing most of the time as Jim tried in vein to remove the hook and Dave would catch a fish then sit it out for a while before casually catching another. We easily had 30-40 decent bass in that time with the biggest falling to Jon and pushing double figures but landing just shy. Unfortunately there wasn’t much time for me to get pictures with everything going on but I grabbed one here and there. I’m sure they wont do the fishing much justice though.
As we headed in conditions fined right away, it was a shame to leave so soon when the fishing was that good but at least we had a nice ride home. Jim headed off to A&E to get the hook removed and I gather is on the mend now.
We will continue to bass fish offshore until the end of November. Hopefully we will have a few more days like this. Please remember the fish will vary in size and numbers from day to day and place to place
I also feel I should remind you that there is a national bag limit of two bass per angler per day. this has been the case for several years now. I don’t necessarily agree with it or the way things are but I wont allow you to break the law on my boat while I am responsible for you. I don’t care what nationality you are. I don’t care if other skippers turned a blind eye to your behaviour and Its not my fault if you claim that you weren’t aware of this law. If you wish to break the law, try to intimidate me or whinge all day because I wont let you do as you want then please go on somebody more desperate boat.
Sorry for the moan but as you may have guessed I had a snotty party that ruined a flat calm day full of fish with a poor attitude. All others are welcome, attitude makes the difference.
I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months 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
20/10-offshore bass 3 spaces @ £100pp
21/10- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
23/10-offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
24/10-offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
25/10-general trip full boat bookings from £490
26/10-general trup 5 spaces @ £60pp
27/10-general trip 5 spaces @ £60pp
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 -
11/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
11 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
The general fishing has become very autumnal in recent weeks as expected. There are hoards of whiting queuing up for our baits along with the sought after dogfish. It really is a bite a cast with a few rays, hounds, bass, dabs, pouting ect showing in between. I haven't spent much time inshore but I have heard of one or two codling starting to show. Looking forward to trying for them this week. I have a few spaces this Saturday inshore then next week offshore.
Next spaces on
14/10- 4 spaces @ £60pp
20/10- offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
21/10- offshore bass 1 space @ £100pp
22/10- offshore bass 2 spaces @ £100pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
04/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
4 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
There is some nice mixed fishing around at the moment. Steve's group had a busy day on Sunday with over 20 smoothhounds, 15-20 bass, dogfish, whiting, a dab and lost a ray. There are better numbers of rays in places too and although the stamp isn't as good as other times of year there's still plenty to keep us busy when we aren't offshore.
I have spaces this week on
Sunday 08/10 @ £100pp.
Then
14/10- 3 spaces @ £60pp
21/10- offshore bass 1 space @ £100pp
22/10- offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
27/10- 8 spaces @ £60pp
Please call 07956411528 for more information -
02/10/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
2 Oct 2023 by Scott Belbin
The autumn bass fishing is in full swing now and pretty hot too right now. It was a pleasure to meet young William the other day and see him show the old boys how to catch them. Depending on conditions we are catching on bait and lures. He was lucky enough to experience both as well as perfect weather. We will be targeted bass offshore for the next 7-8 weeks depending on conditions. I have a few individual spaces and full boat availability midweek if you want to join us and make the most of it.
Next spaces on
04/10- general trip @ £60pp
08/10- offshore bass trip @ £100
17/10-3 spaces @ £60pp
22/10- offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp
Please call me on 07956411528 -
20/09/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
20 Sep 2023 by Scott Belbin
It has been a funny summer for bass fishing so far. At times the offshore fishing has been slower than we have grown to expect but closer inshore the numbers have been exceptionally good and at times nothing short of phenomenal. I put this down to the vast amount of bait fish congregating closer to shore than usual. As you can see the lads had a very good trip the other day when I was lucky enough to find the bass 7 days straight before they tailed off. We fished feathers expecting a few drifts on tiny school bass to pirk up a slow day. We were pleasently surprised when the feathers came up with loads of keepers on. The lads soon had their quota and changed to spinning outfits for more sport. I quickly snapped a picture to try and show just how busy it was. This was commonplace at the time. Hopefully this will be a great sign of things to come as we concentrate our efforts on the offshore banks over the coming months. I look forward to it and have a few individual spaces as well as full boat bookings available for offshore bass trips and general trips alike. Please contact me to join us on 07956411528
Next spaces on
04/10- individual spaces @ £100pp or £60pp depending on demand
07/10-offshore bass 4 spaces @ £100pp
08/10-offshore bass 5 spaces @ £100pp
22/10-offshore bass 5 spaces @ £100pp
27/10-general trip 8 spaces @ £60pp
I have other midweek dates available for offshore bass trips and general trips please call for more information -
16/09/2023
Fishing Report by Scott Belbin
16 Sep 2023 by Scott Belbin
It's always nice to see something different and even more so when it's something rare and beautiful like these greater weaver. The pictures don't do them justice at all. Considering i don't know of any other boats catching them around here so you see several in one trip is great. Next spaces are in October some weekend bass trips and both general and bass trips available midweek. Please call 07956411628 for more information. Or follow us on social media, everything is under Essex Sea Fishing
