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12/09/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
12 Sep 2017 by jon old
Well its been a poor start weather wise to September cant remember ever such windy conditions most trips have been keeping us inshore. Despite that plenty of fish mainly on the small side to be honest plagued with small spotty dogs some trips others picked up few skate with some of the last remaining smoothounds before they go one or two nice sizes. Havent been able to get to the bass banks so hence no recent photos not worth photographing the odd small schoolie were getting but great to see our future stocks present. The whiting starting to come in in numbers now those anglers keeping a few have been about 35cm plus the limit of 27cm i think is too small personally, pretty soon they will become a serious pain as always but it all adds to the sport. Reports of codling from further south is good news so hopefully wont be too long before they visit us need some cold weather to start , leaves off the trees and ice on the windscreens cant wait myself! Next report will cover our new vessel should be operational in next week when will fill you in on details and pictures. Until then tight lines everyone.
Jon (High Flyer2) -
30/08/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
30 Aug 2017 by jon old
Bringing us up to date had adverse weather one day flat calm next northerly wind! Pulled few codling on inshore wrecks nice to see, couple of coalfish which we rarely see here , lost few tope runs as well this week bit frustrating.! The pouting and whitting bit of a pain at times the mackerel have broken up a bit due to lots of cable laying where we normally go least thats my theory as affected the sandeels as well to be honest. Right inside we been getting few skate bit on the small side all returned of course along with spotty dogs of all sizes. The whitting making a showing now so here to stay no doubt till march April so just have to put up with it! when we can been nipping out to bass banks getting few decent fish as you can see most fish returned only couple of deep hooked fish kept well done lads for conservation. Still be trying for last tope next month then they go, soon be autumn looking forward to a cold winter with bit of luck need our cod to visit this year fingers crossed. New vessel coming next week ashould be operational then details and pictures to follow. Leave with this picture of angler fish i believe one of the lads threw at us off commercial boat looks like someone i one dated! Tight lines everyone.
Jon (High Flyer) -
13/08/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
13 Aug 2017 by jon old
Not been the greatest summer to be honest all these lows we been having have affected the whole country. I think we have deserved every fish the anglers have worked hard most trips not been easy. Bit of good news we picked up half dozen small codling inshore on a wreck lets hope this winter is a cold one to bring our water temperature down to normal god knows we need it, also we are seeing lot more school bass not worth a picture but great to see our future sport probably down to the drift netting ban giving them half a chance. We will be going for a few mackerel when we can weather allowing, bass on the banks hopefully few nice tope we need to beat the 50lb mark this season so heres waiting! Unfortunately the whiting are showing up again but adds to the sport small influx of skate inside nice to get a few. Well done to everyone this year we have kept only 1 bass so far this season great to see conservation and most female skate been thrown back as well. It all helps. Looking forward to this weekend as weaker tides hopefully light winds bit of drifting i think on the banks see what we can find.
Dont forget winter dates are going fast website up to date dont leave it till last minute! Picture today of Gary pressganged with small cod serves you right for catching 6 different species ! Until then tight lines people.
Cheers Jon (High Flyer) -
05/08/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
5 Aug 2017 by jon old
Headed out on the banks today been very windy last week weather not great, had bit of a stir up. The mackerel and sandeels were not having it today just managed few whiting on the feathers. After anchoring up our first bass came in to Duncan of 5lb followed by a move then 7lb to Emily first bass for her. To top it off Mandy with a cracking 9lb all fish returned nice to see a bit of conservation. Finished the day off inshore ended up with a couple small roker Fern and Mandy hooking up was a ladies day today lads outfished. With a huge great downpour thunder and lightening we headed in earlier than usual, great day all round, big thanks to all today especially Louise for organising everyone, looking forward to the next time,
Cheers Jon (High Flyer) -
02/07/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
2 Jul 2017 by jon old
Now into July when anglers may keep one bass per day 42cm in length, has caused few problems over past months but we dont make the laws as skippers we just have to enforce them unpaid for the task i might add! We have kept away from our bass grounds to avoid these situations having lost saturday 1st july to the weather decided to try on the banks for bass. Paid off with Dave Jones pictured here with a cracking 9 pounder fish was returned unharmed, great to see conservation Dave top marks mate. was a personal best for Dave who also caught few weeks ago our biggest smoothound to date of 15lb another PB for him. Day wasnt fantastic but managed smoothounds and still pesky whiting about was bit limited due to the lumpy conditions but was a good day enjoyed it. Big thanks to everyone hoping to see few more crackers soon time will tell.
Tight lines everyone.
Jon (High Flyer) -
17/06/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
17 Jun 2017 by jon old
Bringing us up to date weekend of 17th /18th June 2017 spent the calm weather and sunny conditions offshore a bit, plenty of joey mackerel and sandeels couple gurnards on the feathers nice to see. Everyone enjoys feathering even me! Usual weavers a pain nice to have a scorpion fish onboard dont often see them nowdays. i lost first tope just ripped bait of the hook, second tope came in at 41lb best of the day. Next tope was 35lb then finished with a 28lb nice bit of action. Hero of the day was Stephen Clark pictured here well done Mr sore arms and to me for pulling the buggers aboard not getting bitten this time! Ended up the day inshore where everyone caught smoothies and doggies to finish day off. Was a cracking day weatherwise few sunburnt customers but smiley faces. Great day lads thanks to all of you.
If you fancy a specialist tope session get your name down with me will look at right tides dates and options and go from there until then tight lines people.
Jon (High Flyer) -
04/06/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
4 Jun 2017 by jon old
Bringing us up to date fishing has vastly improved the skate seem to be about not in great numbers but enough. Well done to all my anglers for returning them think weve kept 2 in total also the smoothounds. Picture today is Dave Jones with our boat record smoothound of 15lb well deserved as Dave is one of our most regular anglers who has supported the High Flyer through all seasons it couldnt have gone to a more deserving person. Well done mate. No mackerel yet on the feathers or tope still bit early but we will keep after them concentrating on the smoothounds crab being most effective bait at the moment. Spotty diogs a pain at the moment still catching some large whiting inshore another pain but adds to the sport. As we head into mid to late June will be out on the banks then ready for few bass July 1st when we will start fishing for them. Night trips will be organised soon bit blowy this coming week will keep eye on weather for that. Dates filling up at weekends so get in for summer trips now or they will be gone midweek generally ok. So roll on warmer weather clearer water polish those pirks wont be long. Until then tight lines everyone. Jon (High Flyer)
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29/05/2017
Fishing Report by Kriss Krajewski
29 May 2017 by Kriss Krajewski
II would like to thank the High Flyer crew,for a great day on the sea. After 1 day before the fishing day Andrew Wood from Pioneer Boat staged me and left with no fishing day.John from High Flyer gave me a chance Spending the day with Dad on fishing.Greatly spent a day at sea, great service.Chris ,our skipper ,He was very helpful,Friendly and experienced.For those who often fishes in the sea It was one of many days at sea,But for me it was a chance to have a great time with my father,Once again great thanks to John and Chris from High Flyer.I recommend High flyer For those who like to fish,but also for those who would like to rest on the Sea.
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18/05/2017
Fishing Report by Jim Taylor
18 May 2017 by Jim Taylor
18th May 2017
Had a great days fishing the weather couldn`t have been better for the North sea , Jon the skipper is a great host with plenty of sound advice and practical help for us novices , nothing was too much trouble and he`s very easy going , also providing a never ending flow of tea/coffee , snacks and some ropey jokes I would definitely be using this charter boat again and would recommend it for both novices and the more experienced sea anglers .
Regards Jim Taylor
P S The skate I caught tasted great -
18/05/2017
Fishing Report by jon old
18 May 2017 by jon old
Today was great weather for once nice weak tides took advantage and headed out with DXB water Company and lads from Brentwood Essex, our first mark was already fished by commercial liner so had to move but managed few nice smoothounds with the pesky spotty dogs as usual. Still cant shake the whiting but all adds to the sport. At slack we moved out onto the 4 mile mark plenty of small smoothounds and doggies again ended up with a number of skate best pictured here with Howard todays winner just under 13.5lb nice fish. Looking like the better size smoothies are making a show now peeler crab if you can get it proving best bait. Will be doing few more evening trips soon so lookout for them if your interested. Big thanks to Derek for todays trip much appreciated looking forward to our next jolly next month always a pleasure to see you guys.
Cheers Jon (High Flyer)
