Latest Fishing Reports: South West Wales
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12/2019
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
on Ebony May (Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire)
Dec 2019 by Stuart Denman
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2019 was another excellent season for the Ebony May Charter boat , the Tope arrived with the mackerel at the beginning of May resulting in good catches of Tope throughout May , June and first two weeks of July . Up to 30 plus tope being caught on an 8 hr trip average size 30lb to 45lb .We also had a number of trips to Lundy Island in May and June resulting in excellent catches of Pollack ,Coalfish .Wrasse , Spur dog and Tope . The first shark trips to the Celtic deeps started the first week in July with some good catches of Porbeagle and Blue sharks ,the largest Porbeagle weighing in at 130 lb .During June ,July ,August and September we had a number of mixed fishing trips producing good catches of Bream , Thornback ray ,Bass, Smooth hound, Pollack and Bull huss September was an excellent month for Blue Shark largest fish hitting 200lb ,September and October proved excellent months fishing for bass on reefs offshore using live Mackerel and Sandeel baits ,Dave Lewis came out with us in August and published an article in the November issue of Sea Angler on Bass fishing with live baits . Really looking forward to 2020 if you fancy a Tope ,Shark, Lundy , Bass or mixed fishing trip next year contact us , all skill levels and age groups can be catered for , bait and tackle can be supplied Tight lines Stuart
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02/2019
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Feb 2019 by David Hancock
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Come on down !
Get those bookings in for spring/summer.
Great fishing on offer from plaice and turbot on the banks, bass and pollock on the reefs to monster Porgies offshore !
The first puffins have arrived, Spring is on it's way.
Dave.
07774 294 959.
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02/2019
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Feb 2019 by David Hancock
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Get your bookings in for summer Shark fishing from the UK's most productive port.
Remember that for general fishing if we have 4 or more anglers, we go !
All rods and tackle available on board.
Fresh bait available daily from our local tackle shops, who will deliver to the boat on the morning.
Sightseeing trips to Skomer & Skokholm throughout the Puffin & Seal seasons.
Long distance Wrecking and Reefing our speciality.
Book early for the best tides.
Always happy to chat and advise,
We really are here to help !
Keep it tight,
Dave.
07774 294 959
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07/01/2019
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
on Ebony May (Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire)
7 Jan 2019 by Stuart Denman
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What an awesome season we had in 2018. The good weather enabled us to fish well out into the Bristol channel. In May, we began targeting mid channel wrecks and the Lundy area. Catching good quantities of Pollock, Cod, Spurdog, and Tope. average Pollack 5 to 8 lb. Also at the end of May, June, July, Tope arrived in good quantities inshore. Largest Tope caught this year 68lbs, caught on a shallow in shore mark.,fresh mackerel providing the bait, we had several trips with .over thirty tope landed. We were privileged to have Dave Lewis from Sea Angler magazine out with us in June, writing an article on the excellent Tope fishing in our area. On the day we landed several Tope up to 45lbs. June, July, August, September, we caught good quantities of Bream, Wrasse (Ballan and Cuckoo), Skates and Rays, Turbot, Bass, Smoothhound, Bullhuss, Pollock, Coalfish, Garfish, and several other species. This shows the diversity of fishing in our area. Looking forward to 2019. Now taking bookings for wreck/Lundy trips in May/June. Also, Tope fishing begins May-July. I am convinced on the quantity and size of the Tope that we caught in 2018, that there is a new welsh record Tope waiting to be caught in our area. With the lifting of the Bass ban allowing us to catch Bass, we will also be targeting Bass using live sandeels from June until October, drifting inshore reefs. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank customers old and new. Really excited for 2019.
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12/2018
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Dec 2018 by David Hancock
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Get your bookings in for the 2019 sharking season.
Exciting plans for the new season as we explore new grounds.
Reefing and inshore trips available.
Family friendly trips in sheltered waters.
All equipment and tackle available if needed.
Come on down !
Dave.
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07/2018
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Jul 2018 by David Hancock
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Inshore and offshore, the fishing is red hot in West Wales !
Good catches of pollock & cod on the reefs.
Huge catches of Spurdogs on the correct tides, over 70 in 3 hours last week.
The Shark season is now full steam ahead with some great catches.
See calendar for availability,
Keep it tight,
Dave.
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02/2018
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
on Ebony May (Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire)
Feb 2018 by Stuart Denman
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2017 was another awesome season. Tope arrived early May, and stayed until second week of July. During that period we landed over 250 Tope, the largest being 63lbs caught by an angler from Merthyr. Several days caught 20+ Tope. Bass fishing was once again excellent. See gallery - largest fish caught by Duncan from Cardiff - 9 and a half lbs. During the season we caught good numbers of Pollock, Coal fish, Skate, Wrass, and several other species.
Looking forward to the new year, new season approaching.. new boat. Sold the old Ebony May at the end of the last season, and replaced her with a new Ebony May.. a 10 metre cougar catamaran. Purpose built, toilet, under cover seating with twin 300 horse power outboard engines, giving a top speed of 42 knots. Cruising speed 25 knots. This year we will be targeting Lundy and mid channel wrecks for Pollock and other species. We will also be doing Shark trips, targeting Celtic deeps and north of Lundy for Porbeagle and Blue Sharks. In addition to a normal early season Tope trips. Started taking bookings for the new season, any enquiries please contact me - 07989326085 ⛴�� View Boats Page
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07/02/2017
Fishing Report by Stuart Denman
on Ebony May (Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire)
7 Feb 2017 by Stuart Denman
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Hi everyone.
The new fishing season is nearly upon us. We had a cracking season last year. The Tope appeared in May, and steady numbers of them were caught right through up til the end of July. Largest fish being a Tope of 55 lbs, caught by a Bristol angler. One session in July resulted in over 28 Tope being caught in 3 hours over low tide, average fish being 35 lbs. The Bass season started in July, with excellent catches right through until October when bad weather eventually defeated us. Largest Bass caught this season was 9 lbs, landed by Marcus from London, caught on live sandeels. Various other species of fish were landed during the season. On one charter trip we landed quality Skate, Smooth Hound, Bullhuss, Pollack, Coal fish, Whiting, Wrass, Mackerell, Garfish, Dabs, Plaice, Dragonet, Gurnard, Tope and the inevitable dogfish. Making a total of 15 different species of fish. This shows the diversity and variety of fish that can be caught in our area.
Really looking forward to the start of the season in April. Taking bookings now .
Tope trips starting in May, through to July.
Bass trips starting in July, through to October. Using live sandeel.
Any mixed fishing Tope/ Bass, or any other bottom fish can be accommodated. View Boats Page
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01/2017
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Jan 2017 by David Hancock
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Evening trips and daytime trips going well,
Plenty of decent fish being caught both in and outside The Haven.
Remember with over 20 miles of sheltered navigable waters we very rarely cancel a trip.
All winter maintenance now completed, we are available all year.
Book early for Reefing at the Hats & Barrels, Sharking trips at the Celtic Deeps from Milford Haven etc.
Diary is open !
Keep it tight,
Dave.
07774 294 959.
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11/2016
Fishing Report by David Hancock
on Excel 2 (Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire)
Nov 2016 by David Hancock
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Remember we are available all year round, even when all the other boats are layed up !
Full time, professional, happy skipper !!!!
We are taking bookings for Sharking and general trips for 2017, the diary is OPEN !
Cod are currently showing in The Haven, cracking fishing in beautiful, calm waters .
4 or more and we go fishing .
The offshore wrecks are stuffed full of prime winter Pollock, pick calm weather and a small tide !
Come on down .
Keep it tight,
Dave.
07774 294 959.
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