Latest Fishing Reports: Dorset
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06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV FISHY NEWS June 2013 - Kim Lum age 44 from Eastbourne on his first trip aboard Flamer IV for two years landed a 7Ib 6oz Plaice while drifting the Shambles Bank.Kim's successful bait was a strip of Ammo mackerel presented on a flowing trace and 4/0 Sakuma hook.KIm is pictured with his Personal Best 7Ib 6oz Plaice.
*** The Next Flatty Trips on Flamer IV in June with places available are the 28th,30th, DON'T MISS OUT ***
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15/06/2013
Fishing Report by Sam Cumming
on Silver Spray II (Poole, Dorset)
15 Jun 2013 by Sam Cumming
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Last month’s improved fishing has continued right into June, with the aid of some good weather, I’ve only had to cancel one trip in the last 4 weeks. It is never fully the summer season until the mackerel shoals arrive properly and they started showing in good numbers in the last week of May. Unfortunatly this was just a touch too late for my first trip to Cherbourg this year as we only managed to catch 3 mackerel in as many days. Despite this the weather was on our side and we had a good trip with mainly pollock and cod hitting the deck but also a few ling and bass aswell. Gareth Awbery landed a nice double figure cod just after slack water to find that something had bit its tail clean off, the wound must have been a couple seasons old as it had fully healed but it amazes me that it could survive after such a major injury. I finally managed to get an Alderney trip in with nice weather to go with it; you know you have had a couple of bad ones when you are saying east/northeast force 4 is nice weather! The banks fished well with Steve Bealing pulling out the best turbot of the trip at 13lb, Steve’s brother Graham managed to catch 3 turbot on the same sandeel flapper one drift after another.
I mentioned in my last report I didn’t think that the summer cod had fully arrived and I, and my anglers, were glad to see I was correct with a few days bringing over 20 fish to the boat. One day Silver Spray regular Bill Thornton caught 9 cod with the biggest coming on an orange twin tail with a lead head and weighing in at 21lb 4oz, hoping to get out there again soon to find a few more of that size. On our side of the channel the first of the mackerel have of course brought in the tope and bass with them. Although the fishing has been good so far it seemed like the fish were easily spooked and on some days wanted live mackerel on the bottom and others wanted lures high up in the water. I am hoping for another good season with some big fish as we have already seen our first double. Whilst drifting just after slack one day waiting for the tide to build Gary Legg managed to catch something sizeable on a live mackerel, we all assumed it was a tope until it was in the net and had 2 large spikes sticking out of its dorsle fins. The spur dog weighed in at 22lb and could have potentially have been a new record, it was certainly the biggest one I have seen. I’m looking forward to writing next month’s report with the first of the freeline bass trips and a few more journeys across the channel.
Sam Cumming
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13/06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
13 Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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Recent trips have seen plenty of good size Plaice caught on the mussel beds with lots of anglers setting and beating their Personal Bests. Some Turbot and Brill on the Shambles Banks have been caught along with a Bass or two.Black Bream have also featured with John Billett catching his Personal Best weighing 4Ib12oz..
On the reefs Congers,Bull Huss,Rays,Tope etc have kept the anglers busy.The offshore wrecks have produced some excellent Ling fishing along with Cod and Pollack.Phil Harrison catching a 20 pounder on his birthday which was a new PB Cod for Phil.30 different species have been caught on Flamer IV this year so far.
Pictured is John Billett with his PB 4Ib 12oz Black Bream.
There are plenty of interesting trips coming up in - SO DON'T MISS OUT. With a bit of luck Summer might arrive as well.
DATES WITH PLACES AVAILABLE in June and July - Reef/Bank Trips - June 18th,25,July 14th,
Flatty Trips - June 19th,28th,July 9th,15th,16th,17th,30th, Wrecking Trips - June 27th,July 13th,
COMPETITIONS - July 29th - Big Plaice Competition,
July 12th - Age 60 and over Competition (reef/bank/flatty trip)
WEST COUNTRY TRIP 2014 - MAY 19,20,21,22,23 is tailored for individuals, 2 Places are Left on the "TRIP WITH A DIFFERENCE", Contact me for details.
As always check out my web sites for the latest Fishy News and Places, Dates available.
Hope to see you soon and thank you for your support , ALL THE BEST, COLIN,FLAMER IV View Boats Page
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10/06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
10 Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV FISHY NEWS June 2013 - Pictured is Karl Winkler age 66 from Wimbourne,Dorset who landed his first ever Plaice which weighed in at 4Ib 10oz,"not bad for your first Plaice".Karl was on his first trip aboard Flamer IV and was using 8Ib class tackle with a two hook flatty trace baited ragworm,prawn and strips with Ammo squid.
The Next Flatty Trips on Flamer IV with places available are June 19th, 28th. July 9th,15th,16th,17th,30th, DON'T MISS OUT.
BIG PLAICE COMPETITION - July 29th View Boats Page
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03/06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
3 Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV FLATTY LEAGUE 2013 - Match three saw several small Turbot caught which were all returned alive. Also two Brill were caught both by Roger Smith. All the Turbot and Brill were caught on strips of Ammo mackerel or launce fillet. A hectic session of Plaice fishing was had on a variety bait combinations and traces.
Last years champion Rob Burgin won match three.Part of Rob's winning catch included two 4Ib Plaice.Rob is pictured with one of the four pounders.
The Next Flatty Trips on Flamer IV in June with places available are the 19th and 28th. DON'T MISS OUT. View Boats Page
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06/06/2013
Fishing Report by steve brookes
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
6 Jun 2013 by steve brookes
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Well, I'll try to keep this short. 7 lads, 6 of which have never fished and 4 are deaf.
We all caught plenty of fish, and Colin was excellent at putting us on the fish and had loads of patients with the lads who had no idea.
He showed them how to set up and bait up.I set out to catch a conger as I never have had one, with coloins help I achieved this, plus a monster that got away (it must have been 70lb aye Colin :-) . In all seriousness, a top boat top skipper and will be booking again so brush up on your sign language Colin!
Reef fishing, 8 species caught. Highly recommended! Listen to him and you'll not go wrong. Get your trip booked with him.
A big thanks from Steve the lads and the orangutan. View Boats Page
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06/06/2013
Fishing Report by steve brookes
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
6 Jun 2013 by steve brookes
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To cut along story short, 7 lads 6 of witch have never never sea fished, my personal target was to catch a conger as I have never had one, with colons help I did this, plus the massive one that got away, it must have been 70lb aye Colin? No in all seriousness everyone caught, a good stream of fish all day,8 species in total, very accommodating (even with 4 of our party being totally deaf). Brush up on the sign language for next time Colin. From Steve , all the lads and the orangutan a big thanks. Ps next time the 2 quid will be mine :-).
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03/06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
3 Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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KURT LANDER age 45 and Skipper of charter boat Yellow Fin at Newhaven joined Flamer IV at Weymouth for bus mans holiday in search of a big Plaice and was not dissapointed.Kurt landed his Personal Best Plaice weighing 4Ib 15oz..Kurt's successful bait was ragworm,lugworm tipped with a strip of Ammo squid.Kurt was using 8Ib class tackle with a flatty trace that had lots of coloured attractor beads on.Kurt is piuctured with his PB Plaice.
kurt lander (03/06/2013)
First trip out with Colin on Flamer IV, the day was fantastic great weather, good bunch on the boat was made welcome by all,day started off fishing for Brill and Turbot, pleanty caught by others on boat, i had my personal best plaice just under 5lb, very enjoyable day out with a Top Skipper. Will be out with colin in couple of weeks, for brill and turbot.
Skippers Reponse: I am glad you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.
*** The Next Flatty Trips on Flamer IV with places available are June 19th,28th, DON'T MISS OUT. View Boats Page
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01/06/2013
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
1 Jun 2013 by Colin Penny
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MAY REPORT - A few days unseasonal weather stopped a few trips going ahead.During the month some excellent fish were caught on the wrecks,reefs and banks.Which included Cod up to 15Ib,Rays of 20Ib plus,Plaice up to 5Ib 12oz and much more.Did a West Country Trip which was enjoyed by all who came on it.During the trip plenty of Ling were caught on the wrecks along with some Cod and Pollack along with Plaice,Bull Huss etc on the Reefs and Banks.A date for individuals has already been set for 2014.The annual Plaice comp Flamer IV v Top Cat was won by the Flamer team 45 - 17. Flamer IV FIsh of The Month for May was awarded to Steve Lsaght for his 19Ib Ling (pictured). Thanks for your support and I hope to see you all soon.
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05/2013
Fishing Report by Lyle Stantiford
on Supanova II (Weymouth, Dorset)
May 2013 by Lyle Stantiford
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With May now drawing to a close it has been a frantic month with only 5 days lost to weather the rest has been an exciting time with some decent runs at sea which has been a great relief after such a poor start to the year.
The wrecking has been consistent with plenty of Pollack, the arrival of the sand eels has made this a bit easier.
Plenty of decent doubles with the best a PB of 19lb for Dave Edwards.
Cod numbers have been a little down on this time last year but as things are about 5 weeks behind this should improve in the coming weeks.
The nice surprise has been the small tides bringing plenty of LIng which has been great to see and probably the best I have seen for 8-10 years.
Inshore has been a little patchy, the bigger tides has seen improved Turbot catches from April with the best of 16lb 12oz falling to Lloyd Rush. The odd Brill has appeared, Brill catches should improve in the coming months. Plaice has been cracking on the small tides but the larger tides have been more of a struggle.
This last week the first few Bream have appeared along with consistent numbers of Mackerel. This is the latest I have ever known the Mackerel turn up.
The three Channel islands in May were completed with steady fishing on each with one unfortunately being cut short to weather.
Turbot and Brill catches were generally in the 20-30 bracket each day with a 50/50 split between keepers and chuck backs.
The coming month should see Bream, Cod, more plaice and Flatys, Tope arrive in decent numbers inshore, with hopefully continued wrecking action with more Cod featuring.
On another note 2014 DIARY IS NOW OPEN. weekends are filling fast and also Channel islands trips too so get in quick for what you want. I know its early but people keep asking so I have done it.
Thanks again to those that continue to support Weymouth and us grateful skippers.
Pictured is Phil Rogers with his PB Channel Islands Turbot
Tight lines,
Lyle View Boats Page
