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SmattyB



Joined: 26 Oct 2006
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Location: Just landed in Aarhus, Denmark.
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 5:09 pm    Post subject: Great boat trip Reply with quote
    

Just got round to posting this from last Monday. A great trip out from Southsea on 'Moonshine' skippered by Pete, (highly recommended).

It was my first boat trip for a couple of years and the guy who runs these trips treats the fish with some respect, kills only what he needs, and encourages everyone to do the same. I was hoping for some Bass for the freezer, plenty of mackerel and the possibility of turbot. Some of the photos are below, fabulous Bass at 8lb 4oz a personal best by a country mile!

The brill was perfect size for 2 and was one of the best pieces of fish I have ever eaten. I got seven good portions out of the Bass but only managed half a dozen mackerel, they just weren't interested all day. I also managed a couple of rays that were a bit on the small size so they went back for another day, a good day out, a fascinating insight into the world of the charter skipper and some of the tastiest fish in the sea (well in the freezer now).

Off to North Cornwall this weekend so might be able to hook a few more Mackerel for the pot.

M




tahir



Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 45389
Location: Essex
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 5:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Got one of the brill? Or is that the spotty thing that looks like plaice?

Last edited by tahir on Mon Sep 22, 08 5:20 pm; edited 1 time in total

boisdevie1



Joined: 11 Aug 2006
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Location: Lancaster
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I am insanely jealous.

SmattyB



Joined: 26 Oct 2006
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Location: Just landed in Aarhus, Denmark.
PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Second photo's the brill, better one here.

tahir



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Excellent, never knowingly seen one ta.

Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Lovely pics, glad you had a great day.

Took my little boat out yesterday, sea was rougher than expected so i headed back in after catching three mackerel. They're still around anyway.

Penny Outskirts



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all Did you get to eat the fish too?

Penny Outskirts



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 08 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Penny wrote:
Looks like a wonderful time was had by all Did you get to eat the fish too?


Edit: Ignore me, I just read the first post properly

Bodger



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 08 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Cor mate ! Some fantastic fish there. Those bass in particular, are clonkers.

Stewy



Joined: 17 Oct 2005
Posts: 1453
Location: Berkshire
PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 08 5:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I had a whole grilled brill in Lyme Regis a few years ago and it was delicious, fair old size too and just about fitted on the plate!

Hammer Man



Joined: 15 Nov 2008
Posts: 57
Location: Rutland
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 08 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Sorry to bring up an old post but I'm new here and having a look around. The pictures are great, I'd love to go sea fishing. How much does it cost to go out on the boat? Is tackle hire included? It looks like a great day out!

SmattyB



Joined: 26 Oct 2006
Posts: 127
Location: Just landed in Aarhus, Denmark.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 08 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hi Hammer Man,

The trip I went on cost about £60.00 for the day including bait and the skipper did have tackle if it was needed.

It's a good idea to have a look at some of the sea fishing forums to get recommendations of boats in your area.

I would always go for a full day because it means proportionally greater fishing time to travel time. Half day trips are around in the summer though.

M.

Hammer Man



Joined: 15 Nov 2008
Posts: 57
Location: Rutland
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 08 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hi SmattyB,

Thanks for the reply. I'm amazed at how cheap the day fishing was! I always thought it would cost 1 or 2 hundred pounds! I've always wanted to own my own boat and if I can learn about fishing then it will make getting a boat more worth it I think. It looks great fun! *goes off in search of a sea fishing forum*

SmattyB



Joined: 26 Oct 2006
Posts: 127
Location: Just landed in Aarhus, Denmark.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 08 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hi again,

Sorry, I should clarify that that was £60.00 per person. The boat was about £240.00 for the day and we split it 4 ways. I still think it was good value (not all trips are as successful though!).

Good luck.

M.

Hammer Man



Joined: 15 Nov 2008
Posts: 57
Location: Rutland
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 08 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Ahh, now that sounds more like I was expecting. As you say though thats still a good price, especially if the cost is shared between a few of you. I'm just looking at a sea fishing forum now, there are some great pictures dotted about on it!

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