It has been another busy week aboard the Galloper. The wind is still stuck in the east which normally means one of two things. Either it’s flat calm or it’s rather snotty out there. We have seen some of each this week and occasionally a bit of both on the same trip! I think the…
Month: April 2021
name that species
Although I am pretty sure I know the answer I thought I would play ‘name that species’ with this one. I say it’s a spotted ray, Sam had it the other day and its only the 2nd one we’ve had on Galloper and the 3rd one I’ve heard of within the thames area. The spots…
post lockdown first trips of 2021
Like many charter boats throughout England we have enjoyed a busy (if belated) start to the season since the easing of lockdown. Fortunately we were welcomed back to sea with glorious weather, favourable tides and a few fish too. Our first trip produced plenty of thorn-back rays (roker), dogfish whiting and even a small codling…