Charter Boats UK

This was not my first trip out with Dan on Reel Deal and it will not be my last. A cracking boat that puts you on the fish. His communication before the trip is first class and when on the boat he gets out of the wheel house to help those that need it. The charters I have been on we have not had to travel far from harbour to get to the fish. This makes a change from the 2.5hours it often takes to get to the fishing in south Devon. Great banter, great boat, great skipper and superb fishing what more could you ask for. As I wise man once said “I will be back”

Skippers Reponse: Thanks nick always a pleasure having you aboard and your always welcom just doing what I would want as an angler mate glad you had a good trip hope to see u soon thanks dan

We had a great day with a great skipper. I would certainly recommend Dan Hawkins to anybody that wants a brilliant days fishing.

A last minute trip was arranged today as the weather looked spot on for a few fish. 3 of us met dan at the marina on a lovely clear crisp morning.a quick chat on the plan of action for the day and we was soon heading out of the marina and into a flat calm sea.we started at a previous productive mark just past minehead and no soon as the anchor dug in and we cast out the bites were inatant...we had a few dogfish and as soon as the tide eased we were hopefull of some rays but it wasnt to be...so dan up anchored and moved 3 mile offshore to a large sandbank.we has to wait for for a while for the fish to come on the feed but it was worth the wait. Thornbacks were in a hungry mood and quite a few were soon unhooked and returned.we had whiting and of course some more dogfish then my rod gave a typical ray bite and just arched over and stayed there .. a few minutes later and a nice double figure blonde ray graced the decks.as the tide started getting some speed up we moved back inshore and to an old favourite patch of sand coral and shingle in the hope for more rays or perhaps a conger but the prolific small codling and whiting decided they was going to nail the bait as soon as it touched the seabed. March..aa we all know is a changeover time from winter species to summer species and it can be hard to "get on the fish " but as ever dan put the hard work in and did manage to get us some good sport on a wonderful spring day as well as landing numerous codling himself. With the tides dropping and also the air pressure going from a high pressure system to a low pressure im sure the fish wil be feeding with a vengeance over the next few days. A private boat who was fishing near us had a 4lb cod and charter boat "teddie boy" had ray ..conger..dogs and dropped a good smoothound at the net....it wont be long before them "hounds" will be here in great numbers....i myself cant wait to get carching them again ��. Another great aboard with great banter and plenty of tea and coffee.... Get yourself booked on for a great day out !

Perfect days fishing completely relaxed and had a good time highly recommended

A great day out with a patient, knowledgeable skipper and crew

Amazing experience, top skipper can't do enough to help, baits u up, puts u on the fish , plenty of knowledge, great bloke plenty of banter and laughs would definitely recommend u book up a trip.

Excellent day with excellent skipper. Catch included several Bull Huss over 10lbs plenty of smooth Hounds, 3 species of Ray and loads of the ever present dogfish.

after fishing aboard "reeldeal" on saturday my friend and i were that impressed with dan that we chartered the boat for the next day.a quick steam out to the six mile bank in search of blonde ray was an instant success as two blondes were quickly landed.the tide slackened and dan decided on a move to a wreck that he suggested we try.an hour later and a quick stop to catch livebait we were anchored uptide if the wreck.from the moment the first pout hit the sea bed we had six hours of constant action.11 species landed including 20 or so conger to 30lb...13lb huss..tope..common and starry hounds..whiting..codling.pout..doggies..thornies.and a bonus 2lb 8 oz gurnard to finish the off.a top class skipper who is as passionate about angling as his clients.highly recommend giving dan a try.....you wont be dissapointed at the effort he puts in to try to ensure you have a good day aboard.