At last It really feels as though spring is in the air now. the daylight hours are getting longer, the sun is higher in the sky and temperatures are gradually creeping up. The fish notice these changes too and as the last set of spring tides came and went there has been a marked change in the species we are catching.

The main bulk of the codling have gone now although we may see one or two mixed in over the coming months in places.

The dogfish and whiting are very plentiful and ravenous too, these keep us busy in between the increasing numbers of thorn-back rays we are seeing.

Although numbers may be down on the peak of the stocks we are seeing respectful numbers at the moment and should do for the next few weeks as they move inshore to breed and feed.

There are a few more bass starting to show closer in too which is great to see and hopefully a good sign for the rest of the season.

It is nice to see a few more smooth-hounds showing on our general trips too. Some have been very close in which is great to see and certainly livens the day up.  We can catch these fish in numbers 12 months of the year aboard the Galloper nowadays if we fish the right places but never tire of seeing them. I am sure I’m not alone when I say I look forwards to some great sport from these fish in the coming months.

Further afield we are chasing spurdogs, hounds, rays, bass and other species including the occasional codling off there too and with any luck a proper one at that.

We had some good numbers of rays the other day although we had to work hard to find them. Barrie Senior and myself were neck and neck for top numbers throughout the afternoon although he managed to catch a couple of additional smooth-hounds which I think pipped it for Barrie. Most of the other lads had 2-3 rays each as well as vast amounts of whiting and dogfish and a pouting to boot.

I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.

Please be advised that a steady trickle of dates are filling up for 2023 so please get in touch asap if you require a specific date.

Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still  wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.

Spaces as follows

10/04-3  spaces £60pp

14/04-offshore trip 4 spaces @ £100pp

16/04- individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490

20/04-3 spaces @ £60pp

22/04-1 space @ £60pp

29/04-offshore trip 5 spaces @ £100pp

30/04-individual spaces £60pp or full boat bookings from £490

 

Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request

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