Latest Fishing Reports: United Kingdom
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29/05/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
29 May 2009 by Colin Penny
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MICK LINGS IN A TURBOT - Mick and his crew decided to go wrecking instead of doing the intended flatty trip.A steady stream of cod,pollack and a bass had been caught by the afternoon.So the next target was ling.Some ling had started to be caught up to 15Ib when Mick's rod bent into a fish which we assumed was a ling.What a surprise when a big turbot was landed.Bearing in mind Mick had not caught a fish all day up to that point and had been getting a bit of *iss taking from his mates.The turbot weighed 16Ib 12oz and the successful bait was whole calamari squid.
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19/05/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
19 May 2009 by Colin Penny
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FLAMER FIRST - Peter Gillet from Ipswich caught a mullet,but not any old mullet in fact he landed a rare Golden Grey Mullet.This particular mullet was another species to add to the already impressive Flamer all time species list.Peter caught the fish on small shrimp hoki's baited with small ragworm.Peter is pictured with his prize catch.
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18/05/2009
Fishing Report by john reynders
on Lisa Jane (Canvey Island, Essex)
18 May 2009 by john reynders
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great day out jon dickens skippered the boat to great fishing spots we all caught fish within minutes of dropping anchor fish ranged from dog fish , skate , whitting , . it was a varied day weather wise jon delivered great fishing , great service and the best cup of tea in essex . for the novices on our boat he supplied knowledge assistance with bait and handling the fish . well don skip and first mate service fantastic .
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09/05/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
9 May 2009 by Colin Penny
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NOTTINGHAM SEA SPECIMAN GROUP - had a weekends fishing on Flamer III.
Day 1/ was spent flatty fishing.First we drifted the mussel beds in search of plaice but the plaice were not hungry.We then moved to the Famous Shambles Bank which proved to be more fruitful with three turbot being caught in only four drifts.Steve Craven age 63 landed two weighing 4Ib and 14Ib and Brab Hallowes weighed in with an 11 pounder.Steve is pictured with his 14 pounder.
Day/2 we went offshore wrecking and caught cod and pollack up to 12Ib on a variety of lures.Also ling were caught on baits but most of them were caught on rhubarb and custard sidewinders. View Boats Page
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10/05/2009
Fishing Report by Allan Skinner
on JFK TWO (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)
10 May 2009 by Allan Skinner
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eventually after a very blowy couple of weeks, sunday was a lovely day. flat calm seas awaited us.went around about 8 wrecks a few fish off each wreck. [the wrecks and hard ground actually fished better when the wind was howling].
the slack water period proved to be the best time with several reasonable ling coming aboard over this period. by now the sun was out and the teperatures picked up and it was turning into a hot flat day with the sea turning into a sheet of glass a couple of cod just on the double figure mark also put in an apperance. before we knew it the day had flown over and it was time to steam home. approxamterly 1 and a half hours home.a little bit of video was made of the day if you wish to see it please click link to our website then link to videos View Boats Page
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10/05/2009
Fishing Report by Gethyn Owen
on My Way 2 (Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey)
10 May 2009 by Gethyn Owen
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As the season progresses the fishing is continuing to hot up nicely.
Pollack are still being caught on the inshore rock marks; with an average stamp of 3lb, we’ve had a few coalies thrown in but mainly on the small side. Mackerel are now inshore in relatively good numbers, which is in all honesty early for us. We usually see a good run of the mackerel appearing around the end of this month.
Another early starter is the number of tope around, not in the great numbers or sizes as is witnessed later on in the year, but averaging 25lb and up to half a dozen in a few hrs fishing has been a pleasant surprise to some of our fishing trips.
Smoothies and rays are showing slowly as the month continues, Mike Green from Hindley Hare and Hound SAC struck gold with an excellent Thornback ray of 16lb 2oz to take his clubs pool money on a recent trip.
Short and sweet for today, happy fishing all View Boats Page
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07/05/2009
Fishing Report by Colin Penny
on Flamer IV (Weymouth, Dorset)
7 May 2009 by Colin Penny
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SUSSEX BOYS GET THE FLATS - Dave Metcalf and crew fished in windy conditions on their two day trips and were rewarded withe some fine plaice and turbot.Pictured are Daves team holding up a plaice each which they had caught during an early session on the mussel beds.The succcessful bait being ragworm and squid strip.
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09/05/2009
Fishing Report by gary humm
on Swin Ranger (Brightlingsea, Essex)
9 May 2009 by gary humm
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fishing on the 9th of may was patchy but suprising with cod still coming aboard also bass skate and pout the the one lady aboard beat the lads hands down with all the big fish and one bite that nearly took her and rod over the side until the line snapped still it brought the excitement levels up the weather was on our side so a good day was had.................
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05/2009
Fishing Report by Dave Rogers
on Aquila (Mevagissey, Cornwall)
May 2009 by Dave Rogers
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Been out loads with Chris Gill, and we always catch a lot of fish. I used to go out from Looe but one trip out from Mevagissey with Chris and i've never gone back. Its 20 mins extra down the A30 but worth every minute.
I've done 10 trips in the past 2 years and caught double figure fish on every trip. Congers up to 50lb, Pollack to 16lb, Ling to 20lb (common), amongst others fish such as 4lb Haddock, Cod and the tasty Red Gurnard!
The shark fishing isn't something i've done out of Mevagissey but i've seen the pictures, so they are defo out there.
You only have to look at the record books of 20 years ago to see that Mevagissey was the place to go fishing from it held almost every record! Only two boats out of there now and its fishing very well as a result. And the wildlife out there is better than anywhere in the Uk that i've been. Whales, dolphins, basking Sharks are things i've seen on almost every trip. Pilot whale for example (see below) which we actually hand fed at the side of the boat! View Boats Page
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07/05/2009
Fishing Report by ROB SHEPHERD
on Chrisanda (Shotley, Suffolk)
7 May 2009 by ROB SHEPHERD
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A successful day off the Harwich coast targetting thornies,14 in total upto 10 pounds, a few codling and far to many spotties also some early smoothounds ,looking forward to the bigger ones showing up later on. View Boats Page
