Latest Fishing Reports: Dorset
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12/07/2020
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
12 Jul 2020 by Colin Penny
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Andy Collings a Flamer regular for over 20 years booked Flamer IV to celebrate his 65th Birthday, he invited along his son Peter and two friends.
Andy wanted a day where they could all use light tackle. Baits used were Ragworm, Squid, Mackerel,
The day was spent mostly drifting for Plaice and Gurnards and a session at anchor on a Reef which produced lots of Congers and some Black Bream.
An enjoyable day was had by all. Catch of the day was a 3Ib 2oz Plaice landed by David Hawker.
Pictured is Andy Collings with a 2Ib 12oz Plaice
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07/07/2020
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Jul 2020 by Colin Penny
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At last back out fishing and good to be back. My first charter trip since the middle of March.
I had the pleasure of Khang and his friends,on the way out they were treated to a Dolphin leaping out of the water several times.
As they all had light tackle we anchored a mark to the East of Weymouth in not too much tide.
They enjoyed themselves catching Thornback Rays, Congers, Smooth Hounds and the usual Dogfish.
Also caught quite a few Mackerel during the trip, "good to see the Mackerel are about".
Khang is pictured with his 35Ib Conger eel.
They enjoyed themselves so much they have already booked for a trip next week.
July dates - not many left now, so don't miss out - July 22nd and 23rd are both Reef/Bank Trips and available for whole boat bookings or individuals. View Boats Page
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06/2020
Fishing Report by John Peck
on Lady Margaret (Poole, Dorset)
Jun 2020 by John Peck
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The fishing is very good at the moment and we have been helped by generally favourable weather although there have been some windy spells.
There are lots of plaice being caught. Plenty of small fish around but also a good number of bigger fish up to 3lb. All of the local marks are producing fish which is great as you do not need to travel far to find nice fishing.
Further out there are plenty of bass taking lures fished on the drift. The big fish have eluded us so far but we have had plenty up to 6lb. Our last trip also produced a 4lb tub gurnard amongst the bass.
We haven't been doing much fishing at anchor but when we have there have been rays and lots of tope which are often a brief encounter on a light nylon trace!
The mackerel have arrived now but seem to be feeding for certain periods rather than right through the day. It is better to bring some frozen mackerel for bait rather than relying on catching bait immediately. View Boats Page
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24/06/2020
Fishing Report by Ryan Jones
on Ocean Runner (Poole, Dorset)
24 Jun 2020 by Ryan Jones
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Some great bass fishing to be had on the big tides at the moment also with good numbers of bream about still. The plaice fishing has got off to a great start finding the bigger plaice in the deeper water banks.
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18/06/2020
Fishing Report by Malcolm Collins
on Just Mary (Christchurch, Dorset)
18 Jun 2020 by Malcolm Collins
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Hi All, the trips continue aboard 'Just Mary' from Christchurch with a visit from well known South Coast Angler Steve Preddy being joined onboard by his two sons. We fished a local well known Bream holding reef in Poole Bay and really had to work hard for the fish. Initially we couldn't get through the Pouting for the Black Bream but perseverance and a bit of staying power paid off and so did retaining some of the Pouting for bait in the absence of any Mackerel. We landed some nice 'Blue Boys' Male Black Bream on the ebb before the slack water came. Over slack before the flood started Kiran Preddy hooked and landed a 4lb Turbot, perfect eating size at 45cm, on Bream gear of size 2 hook to paternoster trace on Pouting strip. This fish was quickly followed by a Female Undulate Ray of 15lb2oz by his Father Steve Preddy again on Bream gear and a size no.2 hook with Pouting strip as bait. The Undulate was a welcome bonus on light gear and a classic Daiwa Sea Hunter rod, quickly unhooked, weighed in a net bag on my new scales, photographed and released unharmed as these big Undulates are the breeding stock of future generations. A couple of personal best fish for the Anglers and a sign of things to come onboard for 'Just Mary', now we need the fresh Mackerel in decent numbers and we can target these fish rather than them being 'accidental' catches. We also landed our first red gurnard of the season just to prove that Summer is here. Now we need the weather to settle down and behave after the coming four days of blow and we can get going again for more of the same, thanks, Malc.
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06/2020
Fishing Report by Malcolm Collins
on Just Mary (Christchurch, Dorset)
Jun 2020 by Malcolm Collins
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Hi All, working to strict self imposed guidelines of Risk Assessment, Limited numbers to comply with Social distancing on the huge deck area of 'Just Mary' from Christchurch, PPE by way of Facemasks, a wash station and personal hygiene measures onboard and priority given to regular and previous customers who I know and who are local as Dorset has been the lowest infected Covid 19 County in the UK. Catching Black Bream and other species on local reefs and rocky areas. Good fish on good days with good friends, thanks to all of you who have fished with me this year together we will make 2020 a successful year despite the current difficulties, all the best to all of you, thanks, Malc.
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11/06/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
11 Jun 2020 by Philip Higgins
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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. View Boats Page
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28/05/2020
Fishing Report by Malcolm Collins
on Just Mary (Christchurch, Dorset)
28 May 2020 by Malcolm Collins
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Hi All, we are working under strict rules, Risk Assessment and PPE, but we are working, maximum two onboard, but the possibility of four now since June 1st and Boris' speech, same household, close family, close friends, work colleagues, just £50 each own tackle, bait, etc or extra £10 for hire gear and bait at cost or bring your own. Now seven glorious days on the water in bright sunshine and flat calm seas and plenty of fish....as always with me ! Nice Bream and good numbers, some bonus Bass plus lots of other species off the reefs. Pics to follow or go to my FB pages, ta Malc. PS. RING TO BOOK...Really busy so book soon.....!
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25/05/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
25 May 2020 by Philip Higgins
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Hi
What some fantastic weather we have had during lockdown, I have seen so many people with ‘tans’ that previously would only have been gained abroad. I hope you are all well and nearing completion of all those jobs around the home you have never had time to do before. At last I have been able to return to sea 1st with the wife and the fishing was brilliant and in true form the wife caught more than me, last week I tried a trip with 1 person to see how to keep to the guidelines and it worked perfectly and on the back of this as from 1st June I am now operating 1 person trips which have had a tremendous response from my regulars and June has been snapped up. Hopefully we can increase the numbers and having worked out social distancing requirements and practicality I will be once allowed taking a maximum of 5 anglers who all know each other or families. If you would like a day out alone, with friends or family please call.
Stay safe
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21/03/2020
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
21 Mar 2020 by Philip Higgins
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Hi
Although the fishing in Poole is good with plenty of Plaice inshore and some cracking Pollack on the wrecks along with the expected arrival in numbers of the bream due to uncertain times ahead I am not advertising anymore trips until things settle. The most important thing we can all do is follow guidelines even though our instincts say different and stay safe, once this is over I look forward to seeing you again and catching fish. Please keep in touch.
Stay safe
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