Our general trips remain productive, with a constant run of bits coming through. the whiting are on the baits instantly with the dogfish close behind. As ever in between we are catching rays, pouting, even late bass and a smattering of codling too. The easterly winds stopped us heading offshore for a couple of trips last week but we changed tack and kept the rods tips rattling inshore. the estuary is still loaded with whiting and dogfish the same as everywhere. The lads changed down to some flattie rigs and found snuck out a few dabs too. These were a welcome change in between the other fish on a windy day.
The Petley family and friends joined me for their pre-christmas get together and were un-detoured by a grey, December day and strong easterly wind. we crept a little further out to start with to make the most of the tide first thing. I warned the lads we may have to head closer once the tide died off but luckily the Galloper sat lovely all day. the fish even played ball too with 3 rays on the first cast! We kept plugging away all day with a couple of moves in between and a constant stream of bites and fish. Gary had set his sights low as he never has much luck on the boat. He told me on the way out ‘I will be happy with one fish Scott’. Now I must admit I like a low bar, it takes the pressure off me but I was sure he could do better than just the one fish. he ended the day with several ray and a codling as well as countless whiting and dogfish throughout the day. between them the lads had 11 rays and 4 codling with all of the other bits keeping us busy all day. I know it’s not going to break any records but surely better than being stuck inside watching TV?
Please note I have full boat availability both days this weekend (10th and 11th) and spaces offshore the week after.
Our next offshore trips will aim for spurdogs, smooth-hounds, rays and who knows what else as these trips can produce all sorts of fish. As ever I will hold back reports on these until after the season finishes in the end of April. If you want to get on board one of these trips then please get in touch. I have spaces for full boat bookings and individuals.
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
10/12/22 Whole boat or individual availability for general trips
11/12/22- Whole boat or individual availability for general trips
17/12/22-offshore trip targeting spurdogs, smooth-hounds ect 4 spaces @ £100pp
23/12/22- Whole boat or individual availability for general trips
27/12/22 Whole boat or individual availability for general trips
28/12/22 7 spaces @ £60pp
29/12/22-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
30/12/22-offshore trip 3 spaces @ £100pp
31/12/22-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
01/01/23-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
02/01/23-possible offshore trip @ £100pp
Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528
