Latest Fishing Reports: Dorset
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07/05/2016
Fishing Report by Malcolm Collins
on Just Mary (Christchurch, Dorset)
7 May 2016 by Malcolm Collins
Report on-board Just Mary
Hi All, a new start to a New Season and the BLACK BREAM have arrived in POOLE BAY in reasonable numbers, with a new colour scheme for 'Just Mary' of rhubarb and custard for 2016 ! The recent photo of 'Just Mary' on the trailer at Elkins Boatyard just prior to re-launch shows just how Huge this boat is and with her 12 passenger plus 2 crew capability there is plenty of room for Angling parties. So as a Full Time operation, weekdays and weekends, Half Day or All Day, Whole Boat Charter or Small Groups/ Individuals and Singles we are ready for 2016 bookings. Always best to Phone me rather than message or email if you need a quick reply for a specific date and a specific booking, we will always try to accommodate you if possible. We run regular weekend Singles/Individuals trips and many of those Anglers have been with me since the start in 2001. New and returning Customers are always welcome and we can supply the necessary Tackle and bait too when given sufficient notice. A nice big stable boat and we look forward to hearing from you soon, we even offer a 'No Fish-No Fee' policy to everyone who comes with us.....book now and join our growing group of Supporters, thanks, Malcolm, 'Just Mary', Poole, Dorset, UK.
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30/04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
COD are Now being caught on Wrecking Trips, like the one pictured a 9Ib 8oz Cod caught by Phil Harrison, which was caught on a recent Wrecking Trip on a Red Gill Lure, Phil also landed several ling up to 17Ib on the same trip on mainly squid and mackerel baits.
Book your Place(s).Listed are some Wrecking Dates/Trips with places available -
May 12th,18th,23rd,28th,31st,June 2nd, 15th,18th,23rd,30th,
DON'T MISS OUT on the Cod.
Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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30/04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
COD are Now being caught on Wrecking Trips, like the one pictured a 10Ib 4oz Cod caught by Ian Nash, which was caught on a recent Wrecking Trip on a Red Gill Lure, Ian also landed an 11Ib 1oz Pollack and some Ling on the same trip.
The Ling are also now about and being caught on mainly squid and mackerel baits.
Book your Place(s).Listed are some Wrecking Dates/Trips with places available -
May 12th,18th,23rd,28th,31st,June 2nd, 15th,18th,23rd,30th,
DON'T MISS OUT on the Cod.
Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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02/05/2016
Fishing Report by Ryan Casey
on Meerkat (Weymouth, Dorset)
2 May 2016 by Ryan Casey
Report on-board Meerkat
APRILS FISHING
Unfortunately the weather has been a little bit hit and miss this month with quite a few trips being cancelled but we have still managed to get out and catch some good specimen fish.
The fishing on the wrecks has started to die down a little with less Pollock showing but with more Cod coming up every day, on the plus side the stamp of Cod is amazing with most fish averaging 9 to 12lb with a few amongst that being 13to 16lb and there's always that chance of that 20lber.
INSHORE FISHING
The big fish fishing has still been steady with some good specimen Rays/ Spurdogs coming in. The best Spurdog so far being bang on 20lb (200% Specimen) caught by a regular group angler, this stunning fish was Neil Baths new personal best and was his biggest fish he has ever caught and to make it even more special It smashed the old boat recorded by over 2lb. Think this one might take some breaking.
Shambles/ Flat fish has picked up a little bit with some half decent Turbot/Brill showing also quite a few smaller ones to keep the rod twitching, The best Turbot this year so far was caught on the last day of April being a monster at 16lb John Ferry who caught this big dustbin lid was over the moon once it was in the net. (Pictured)
Now lets see what May brings this year with the first couple of Alderneys trips happening and a far bit of wreck fishing for the Cod.
Fingers crossed the weather continues to be nice through out the year and we get to see you all again.
Thank you for all coming to Weymouth and making it down here for the nice weather.
If you would like to be on my last Minute texting group please send me a email with your name and number and i'll add you to it.
Tight lines
Ryan View Boats Page
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30/04/2016
Fishing Report by DAN clarke
on FINS UP (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Apr 2016 by DAN clarke
Report on-board FINS UP
30/04/2016 today's catch report - courtesy of Gavin Tyte.
When a Facebook friend asked if he could charter a boat for eight guys to go wrecking and that they were all beginners, part of me thought that this could either be an incredible experience or a complete disaster. The last time I took eight novices wrecking I spent the day mopping up piles of sick, re-loading expensive braid onto reels and re-tying leaders. But times have changed. Firstly, I now have more experience, but more importantly, I know charter skippers who can create a truly inspirational, fun and engaging angling experience. So, I told my friend that, yes, I could put him in touch with a great skipper and that he and his friends would have a day to remember. I also promised that they would catch fish. Okay, so I hoped that they would catch fish, however, knowing the skipper and that the wrecks had been fishing well, I was confident that the group would be able to take plenty of fresh fish home for dinner.
The boat of choice was Fins Up out of Portland Marina skippered by Dan Clarke. I had fished with Dan on several occasions and even notched up my personal best pollack on a recent trip. For me, a skipper makes or breaks a charter. I do not want to spend my hard-earned cash going on a trip with a miserable old bugger who spends the whole day in the wheelhouse chain-smoking roll-ups, and yes, I have experienced skippers like that! Dan, one of a new generation of skippers, realises that he is running a business and that his customers matter. He is not simply a taxi driver to fishing grounds but the creator of an experience.
Portland Marina is a great place to charter a boat. There are loos and shower facilities, a great bar and restaurant with beer at normal pub prices, free parking and trolleys to help you lug your gear to and from the boat; not that you need them with Fins Up as the boat has the closest mooring to the marina entrance! Dan and his deck hand Roger welcomed my friend’s group and I was pleased to see that they gave a proper safety briefing to the group prior to departure. We then set off, the kettle was on, and Roger took the group through how to use the rods and reels and answer questions. The sun was shining, the winds were light and we were all excited and hopeful about catching fish.
The trip out to the wrecks can take an hour or so, but there was plenty to see as we rounded Portland Bill and headed for the open ocean. Another reason I recommended Fins Up is the kit. The hire rods are a mixture of Abu and Daiwa 12-20lb class rods fitted with Penn reels loaded with quality braid. The leader is high quality and a sponsorship from Sidewinder means that there is a ready stock of every size, colour and flavour you could ever wish for. After further instruction from Roger and more teas and coffees we reached the wrecks. Dan deftly put us over the wrecks and he is not the sort of skipper who will put up with a poor drift. No, he adjusted the boat or re-aligned if the tide or wind threw us off course. Roger was a super deck hand too. There wasn’t a moment where someone needed help and he wasn’t already at their elbow offering friendly advice and helping out. It made such a difference to the day knowing the group were well cared for. Oh, and how many wrecking trips have you been on where several non-anglers didn’t lose a single weight or lure?
But did they catch fish? Of course! The first fish to the boat was nice cod, and we continued to land cod all day with a few quality pollack thrown in for good measure. At slack water, Dan had prepared ling rigs and brought along squid and mackerel for those that wished to try it. One of the group did manage to hook into a monster ling or conger but sadly it came off as it was being pumped up and away from the wreck. At slack tide we also caught the obligatory dogfish and ‘waterproof rats’ - otherwise known as pouting. However, despite losing the ‘big one’, the good news was that everyone caught fish and had a cracking day. On the way back to port, Roger filleted all the fish and popped it in freezer bags which were shared out equally. And when back on dry land we ambled the 20 yards or so to the pub and sat in the sunshine supping beers and retelling stories of fish landed and monsters that got away. As we drained the last of our beers, one of the guys from the group turned to me and said, “You know what? If I’d not caught anything I’d have still had a brilliant day.” That just about sums up the whole experience.
To charter a Fins Up experience along with skipper Dan and deck hand Roger costs £600 for a day with free tea, coffee, banter and laughter. The only catch is that you have to invite me along for the ride. View Boats Page
UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD FINS UP
View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 11/01/2025 4 Spaces Wrecking for new season Pollack £100pp Contact for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sat 18/01/2025 Offshore wrecking for new season. £100pp Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DX Contact Dan 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sun 19/01/2025 Wrecking for new season Pollack £100pp Contact for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sat 01/02/2025 3 Spaces Offshore Wrecking for new season pollack. £100PP Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sun 09/02/2025 6 Spaces Offshore Wrecking for new season pollack. £100PP Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sat 15/02/2025 4 Spaces Offshore wrecking for new season Pollack using lures. £100pp Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sun 16/02/2025 3 Spaces Offshore wrecking for new season Pollack using lures. £100pp Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sat 01/03/2025 Offshore wrecking for new season Pollack using lures.£100ppContact Dan for more information 07734383440Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Thu 13/03/2025 Offshore wrecking for new season Pollack using lures.£100pp Contact Dan for more information 07734383440 Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details Sat 15/03/2025 Offshore wrecking for new season Pollack using lures.£100ppContact Dan for more information 07734383440Based at Portland Marina DT5 1DXView details -
30/04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
COD are Now being caught on Wrecking Trips, like the one pictured a 10Ib 4oz Cod caught by Ian Nash, which was caught on a recent Wrecking Trip on a Red Gill Lure.
Book your Place(s).Listed are some Wrecking Dates/Trips with places available -
May 12th,18th,23rd,28th,31st,June 2nd, 15th,18th,23rd,30th,
DON'T MISS OUT on the Cod.
Don't Miss Out, Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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30/04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
30 Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Ling are Now being caught on Wrecking Trips, like the one pictured a 17 pounder caught by Phil Harrison which was caught on a recent Wrecking Trip on Squid and Mackerel Bait.
Don't Miss out - Book your Place(s).Listed are some Wrecking Dates/Trips with places available
May 12th,18th,23rd,28th,31st,June 2nd, 15th,18th,23rd,30th,...
Don't Miss Out, Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Dennis Thompson from Luton landed a 6Ib 1oz Brill while drift fishing. The successful bait was Mackerel fillet presented on a flowing trace and size 4/0 Sakuma Stinger hook. Stephan is pictured with his Turbot.
Spring Flatty Fishing dates with place(s) available -
May 6th,10th,26th,30th,
Don't Miss Out, Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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27/04/2016
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
27 Apr 2016 by Colin Penny
Report on-board Flamer IV
Stephan Attwood from Hampshire landed a 9Ib 5oz Turbot while drift fishing. The successful bait was Mackerel fillet presented on a flowing trace and size 4/0 Sakuma Stinger hook. Stephan is pictured with his Turbot.
Spring Flatty Fishing dates with place(s) available -
May 6th,10th,26th,30th,
Don't Miss Out, Book Your Place/s/Trips Now.
For dates and places available look at my web site: www.flamer4fishing.co.uk
2016 - NOTE: I am Now Taking Bookings for 2016. LOOK - I have put up an Itinerary of trips for 2016 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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24/04/2016
Fishing Report by Paul Smith
on Rapid Fisher (Poole, Dorset)
24 Apr 2016 by Paul Smith
Report on-board Rapid Fisher
Well what a good day last Sunday 24th April was had by all, still a bit chilly and water temperature only 10° good fishing considering it should upto 12° for the bream but the Bream came out to play.
Over 30 bream landed, wrasse, whiting, pollock and the reliability of always the dog fish. Thanks to my crew today as I think we have all had a good laugh and everyone caught fish. See you all soon.
Paul. View Boats Page
