Latest Fishing Reports: Dorset
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16/02/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
16 Feb 2017 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV is now back in the water after her lay up for maintenance, clean and polish, anti fouling, new cabin door etc etc and she and I are raring to go and get you on the fish. Don't Miss Out - Book your places/trips.
FEATURES - in the Salt Water Boat Angling magazine issue 9 Feb 2017 on pages 20,21,22,23 there is a Flamer IV Skipper's Diary feature. Also in Sea Angler magazine issue 541 Feb 9 to March 8 on pages 58,59,60,61, there is a Flamer IV feature titled "Last - Minute Adventure. In the same magazine on page 74, I have won the TOP SKIPPER AWARD which I am really pleased with and thanks to those of you who nominated me.
FEBRUARY dates with places available -
Wreck Trips - 19th,24th, 25th, Reef/Bank Trip - 26th,
NOTE: LOOK - *** BOOK NOW FOR 2017 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2017 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides.
DON'T MISS OUT - Contact me a.s.a.p
LOOK - at my Website for places/trips available, latest catches and lots of information.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON FLAMER IV SOON, ALL THE BEST,COLIN,FLAMER IV
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23/01/2017
Fishing Report by Philip Higgins
on Mistress Linda / San Gina3 (Poole, Dorset)
23 Jan 2017 by Philip Higgins
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The inshore Whiting fishing has continued to be outstanding this winter, last weekend we managed to land our 1st set of 5 Rays in 1 trip, Blonde, Thornback, Small Eyed, Spotted and Undulate. Conger Eels are still providing plenty of sport on the lighter tackle. Keith Humphreys of Sea Fishing Poole fame caught his 1st cod of the winter during a 'boys' day out along with plenty of big whiting. Saturday we ventured out to sea to chase the Spurdogs but only managed more Eels, rays and Whiting, yesterday the freezing fog which did not lift all day meant a change of plans so we fished a little closer to shore landing plenty of Whiting,Congers and the 1st Plaice of the year.
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01/2017
Fishing Report by Sam Cumming
on Silver Spray II (Poole, Dorset)
Jan 2017 by Sam Cumming
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The whiting fishing really turned on in late December with the biggest average stamp of fish I think I've ever seen off Poole. Fish between 3-4lb being caught two at a time is good fun on the light tackle. As I'm starting to see more and more markings of sprats on the sounder the whiting seem to be getting fatter and fatter, they really are one of the nicest eating fish around I just wish they stuck around for longer. Not put off by the small baits we have seen some smashing cod on the whiting gear, always putting up a hell of scrap. As well as the target species we have also seen a lot of mixed fish on the cod baits. Thornbacks, undulates, congers, smoothound and spotty rays are all in abundance. One of the highlights have been some of the big bass that continue to pop their heads up. Shane Barlow landed a monster 15lber whilst fishing in the bay with a squid and cuttlefish bait, the second biggest one we have ever seen. Fish of the Year for 2016 went to Pete Read for his 25lb 4oz spurdog caught in March, a brilliant catch even if she was a little camera shy before being returned. We have done our first trip out to the banks with success landing spurs to over 20lb and blonde rays as well. We look forward to doing more of this in the coming weeks.
Sam Cumming
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View Full Charter AvailabilityThu 28/11/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £100.00pp Whiting blonde rays congers bass etc at anchor £100 6 spaces 7 anglers max. Bass / Cod / Blonde Ray.View details Fri 29/11/2024 2 Spaces 9 Hours £100.00pp Whiting blonde rays congers bass etc at anchor £100 2 spaces 7 anglers max.View details Sat 30/11/2024 2 Spaces 9 Hours £100.00pp Whiting blonde rays congers bass etc at anchor £100 2 spaces 7 anglers max.View details Sun 01/12/2024 1 Space 9 Hours £120.00pp Bass fishing with floats maybe some whiting - £120 7 anglers max. 1 space Bass.View details Mon 02/12/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £120.00pp Bass fishing with floats maybe some whiting - £120 7 anglers max. 6 space Bass.View details Tue 03/12/2024 4 Spaces 9 Hours £120.00pp Bass fishing with floats maybe some whiting - £120 7 anglers max. 4 spaces Bass.View details Fri 06/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £100.00pp Whiting blonde rays congers bass £100 6 spaces 7 anglers max.View details Sun 08/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours £100.00pp Whiting blonde rays congers bass £100 6 spaces 7 anglers max.View details Fri 13/12/2024 5 Spaces 9 Hours £120.00pp Bass fishing with floats maybe some whiting - £120 7 anglers max. 5 spaces Bass.View details Sun 15/12/2024 6 Spaces 9 Hours £120.00pp Bass fishing with floats maybe some whiting - £120 7 anglers max. 6 space Bass.View details -
07/01/2017
Fishing Report by clem carter
on Wild Frontier 2 (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Jan 2017 by clem carter
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We are always grateful for Allan Yate's trip out in January - it marks the start to the year and he is always happy to share the experience with readers. His report of fishing last week is below. Alan has a great website promoting his lures.. Seabooms.
Enjoy the read and book up soon - the 2017 diary is filling up: 07967 029031 or wildfrontier@deepsea.co.uk:
'First trip out of Weymouth 2017 wrecking onboard Wild Frontier II with skipper Clem Carter and his crewman Reed. Criteria for the day was to trial some new lure designs in UV colours to see how they fish on the Pollock, I was also going to try out the new underwater cameras. Fishing was slow in the morning and it took off early afternoon after skipper Clem Carter moved us onto more productive wrecks and one that produced some nice ling and mine fell to a new pattern Fast Tail in UV red and yellow. Third wreck we found more Pollock plenty of them too and my results tested out the new small Maggot lures AND fish of the day a chunky double figure Pollock was taken on the new Maggot lure to MOI so a nice result for a new lure. Great bunch of guys to fish with and some of the guys were on day two of their weekend fishing break and they had a good result again. Plenty of fish for the freezers all expertly filleted by skipper Clem assisted by crewman Reed who also showed his new skills preparing the fish for us. If today is anything to go by for 2017 wrecking then it could be a really good fishing year to look forward to Oh and no the cameras didn't get tested so will have to book another trip as soon as to give them a go. Images from the day enjoy what we enjoyed.' View Boats Page
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07/01/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Jan 2017 by Colin Penny
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My first wreck trip of 2017 produced a variety of size Pollack along with a Bass and a real bonus a Coalfish. Certainly when the tide was at it's peak the best lures were Bubble Gum Pink Red Gills fished on long traces and flying collar rigs certainly did the trick. Pictured is Earl Coates with an 11Ib 3oz Pollack, he also caught several other Pollack and a 5Ib Bass.
NOTE: LOOK - *** NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2017 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2017 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides. View Boats Page
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08/01/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
8 Jan 2017 by Colin Penny
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The Flamer IV/Sakuma Fish of the Month Winners Title was kept in the family as Ian Youngs took the title from his wife Denise who had won the title in 2015.The Flamer IV Fish of the 2016 Winners - Champion Ian Youngs with 209 points, Runner Up - Stephan Attwood 208 points. Pictured - Group with trophy winners.
Every year Flamer IV does several competitions, some are annual events, some are one off competitions. With Trophies,Prizes etc to be won.
2017 Competition Dates
March 4th - Red Gill Competition ( Wrecking Trip)
March 5th - Jelly Worm Competition (Wrecking Trip)
April 24th - Annual Flatty Competition - Flamer IV v Meerkat
April 25th - Annual Flatty Competition - Flamer IV v Supanova II
July 31st - Annual Plaice Competition - Flamer IV v Top Cat III
August 23rd - 3 Boat Flamer IV v Meerkat v Supanova - Bream Competition
August 28th - Flamer IV Bream Competition,
September 12th - Age 60 and over Competition
October 20th - Annual 1 Day Species /Hunt/Competition
October 21st and 22nd - Annual 2 Day Species Hunt/Competition
Flamer Festival Competition for the persons who fish all three days October 20th,21st,22nd,
November 18th and 19th - F.I.S.H. Species Singles Competition
November 20th - F.I.S.H Species Pairs Competition
December 30th - Winter Reef/Bank/Species Competition
Any Other Dates to be announced soon.
All competitions are "Two Hook" maximum
2017 Flamer IV Specimen Species League - The Dates have now been decided. INTERESTED in joining this friendly/competitive league which is fished at weekends, then please contact me a.s.a.p. View Boats Page
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08/01/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
8 Jan 2017 by Colin Penny
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My first Reef/Bank trip of 2017 was fished on two marks at anchor west of Portland and a variety of fish were caught which included Bass,Pollack,Rays,Conger,Smooth Hound, Spurdog,Whiting etc. Pennel rigs of Sakuma Stinger hooks baited with squid and mackerel cocktails worked the best. Pictured is John Billett with his new Personal Best Starry Smooth Hound weighing 13Ib 9oz.
NOTE: LOOK - *** NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2017 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2017 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides. View Boats Page
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07/01/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Jan 2017 by Colin Penny
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My first wreck trip of 2017 produced a variety of size Pollack along with a Bass and a real bonus a Coalfish. Certainly when the tide was at it's peak the best lures were Bubble Gum Pink Red Gills fished on long traces and flying collar rigs certainly did the trick. Pictured is Kevin Clark with a 10Ib Pollack.
NOTE: LOOK - *** NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2017 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2017 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides. View Boats Page
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07/01/2017
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 Jan 2017 by Colin Penny
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My first wreck trip of 2017 produced a variety of size Pollack along with a Bass and a real bonus a Coalfish. Certainly when the tide was at it's peak the best lures were Bubble Gum Pink Red Gills fished on long traces.
Coalfish are a rare fish in Weymouth waters, Nigel Powis landed his first ever which weighed 8Ib 3oz and is a new Flamer IV record. (Pictured)
NOTE: LOOK - *** BOOK NOW FOR 2017 *** I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2017 on all my web sites, take a LOOK, the itinerary is not set in stone so I may be able to change it to suit your needs subject to the tides. View Boats Page
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30/12/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Dec 2016 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER IV WINTER REEF/BANK/SPECIES COMPETITION - was the last trip of 2016 and what a lovely day. During the trip lots of Whiting were caught along with various Rays, Congers, Smooth Hounds,Dogfish, Pouting and Garfish. Flamer IV regular Phil Harrison an avid Wreck angler decided to try his luck in this competition with the score sheet aimed at bigger fish,Phil stuck to his task of fishing with big squid and mackerel cocktail baits and went on to win the competition much to all our surprise. "Well done Phil". Results - Winner - Phil Harrison 157 points, Runner Up Kevin Clark 156 points,Third place - Andy Collings 148 points. (Pictured is Phil Harrison with a Ray.
Every year Flamer IV does several competitions, some are annual events, some are one off competitions. With Trophies,Prizes etc to be won.
2017 Competition Dates
March 4th - Red Gill Competition ( Wrecking Trip)
March 5th - Jelly Worm Competition (Wrecking Trip)
April 24th - Annual Flatty Competition - Flamer IV v Meerkat
April 25th - Annual Flatty Competition - Flamer IV v Supanova II
July 31st - Annual Plaice Competition - Flamer IV v Top Cat III
August 23rd - 3 Boat Flamer IV v Meerkat v Supanova - Bream Competition
August 28th - Flamer IV Bream Competition,
September 12th - Age 60 and over Competition
October 20th - Annual 1 Day Species /Hunt/Competition
October 21st and 22nd - Annual 2 Day Species Hunt/Competition
Flamer Festival Competition for the persons who fish all three days October 20th,21st,22nd,
November 18th and 19th - F.I.S.H. Species Singles Competition
November 20th - F.I.S.H Species Pairs Competition
December 30th - Winter Reef/Bank/Species Competition
Any Other Dates to be announced soon.
All competitions are "Two Hook" maximum
2017 Flamer IV Specimen Species League - The Dates have now been decided. INTERESTED in joining this friendly/competitive league which is fished at weekends, then please contact me a.s.a.p. View Boats Page
