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DAWNBREAKER III 2012 BIG COD

2012-01-26T05:19:00.000-08:00

December drew to a quick close as weather didn't permit cod fishing for that month but as we got into 2012 January saw some good thornback rays landed with good numbers of codling and cod also being landed. Fish from 3.5 lbs to 9 lbs were our average catch. One lucky angler managed to land a big specimen cod of 26.5 lbs making the boat's personal best catch and also for Fambridge based angler. Fishing in January hopefully will continue to be as consistent as it started. Hopefully the Spring run of cod will be just as good hoping we find some more fine specimens. Well done to Roy with his PB thornback at 14 lbs.

COD SEASON OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

2011-11-27T10:55:00.000-08:00

We're back! October was a slow start for the cod season but as the end of the month approached and leading into November cod were finally making an appearance. Decent fish from 5 lbs to 16 lbs being landed. Thornbacks and whiting making up most of the angler's bags as the cod were not in great numbers as hopefully expected but quality fish make the best of things. Lets just hope weather permitting that we can keep on the better fish and look forward to at least a decent spring run.

JULY ABOARD DAWNBREAKER - BASS BASS BASS!!

2011-07-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

July lived up to its expectations following on from June's good sport on bass fishing. Fish averaging from 2 lbs to 5 lbs were not uncommon with the odd 6 and 7 lb fish being landed. Still not a lot of big bass of yet but with August looming Dawnbreaker will certainly be looking for a few better sized fish - lets just hope all goes according to plan!

Smooth Hounds and Thornback Rays are making up some good catches between bass trips with anglers that only require general fishing.

BASS FISHING IN JUNE

2011-06-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

June's Bass fishing has been cracking!

Good numbers of Bass been taken with average 1.5 lb to 3 lb fish being landed consistently. Some days obviously seen better quality fish ranging from 4 lb to 9.5 lb. Still not many double figure specimens. Hopefully within the next couple of months the double figures will be targeted.

BASS FISHING SEASON BEGINS ON DAWNBREAKER III

2011-05-25T12:03:00.000-07:00

Bass fishing has started with a bang! Numbers of Bass being landed between 25 and 70 fish a day. Fish between 4lbs and 6lbs not being uncommon. The odd specimen at 10.5 lbs making it the biggest bass aboard Dawnbreaker this year so far. Obviously hoping for bigger fish as the season progresses.

DAWNBREAKER'S FISHING REPORT OF THORNBACK RAYS IN THE MONTH OF MAY

2011-05-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

Thornback Ray fishing in May was relatively good with some good numbers of fish being landed between 5lbs and 13lbs. New anglers experiencing some of the good fishing the Thames Estuary has to offer. Dog Fish, the odd Smooth Hound and Bass starting to make an appearance. Here are just a few pictures to wet your appetite.

DAWNBREAKER CHARTERS THAMES ESTUARY FISHING REPORT THE START OF 2011

2011-04-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

The start of January 2011 was very slow with cold weather and high winds and lack of fish. The odd few days that were weather permitting to fish some of the off-shore fishing grounds produced few fish but some good specimens amongst them.

Further into February the signs of better fish and more of them looked promising for the months ahead.

March arrives and the fishing improved tenfold with some nice cod up to 15lbs and the sign of the Thornback Ray. As the month progressed the long awaited fishing begun with good numbers of Thornbacks, some good Cod and early Smooth Hounds, including our nuisance Dogfish.

The appetite of the anglers is well underway with plenty of personal bests being broken including the skipper with a fine specimen of Thornback Ray of 17 lbs.

Here are just a few pictures of select quality fish being landed aboard Dawnbreaker III.

DAWNBREAKER'S COD TRIP HITS DOUBLE FIGURE FISH AGAIN

2010-12-03T09:38:00.000-08:00

As most days start like this, lads met for breakfast at 6.30 am, 7am on the boat and away we go.

Knowing what I had the day before, the anglers were buzzing with excitement in catching a double figure cod to add to their personal best. Keith, new to Darren's party, ends up smacking some serious backsides landing his first cod - a 15lb specimen with the trip totalling another five personal bests - a dozen cod landed and everyone was happy and hope their next trip is just as productive.

THAMES ESTUARY COD FISHING ABOARD THE DAWNBREAKER

2010-12-03T09:33:00.001-08:00

Dawnbreaker heads off 7am sharp in search of some specimen cod fishing with three newbies on the boat. They had great expectations in catching their first cod and not to be disappointed landed 12 cod weighing from 8lbs to 15lbs specimens to one of the new guys. Great day had by all and as a skipper hoping the day after was going to be just as successful for the party the next day.

DAWNBREAKER III - SOME FINE SPECIMEN FISH FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

2010-11-25T02:18:00.000-08:00

Due to the fishing not up to it's usual standards like the 2009 catches for Cod, 2010 Cod fishing, although slow and not large quantities, some good quality fish and personal best fish have been landed with Bass to 8lbs 8oz, Sole to 2lb. Thornback Rays to 14lbs and some very nice Cod from 6lbs to a fine specimen of 20lbs with double figure Cod ranging from 11 lbs to 16 lbs.

DAWNBREAKER CHARTERS BASS AND SOLE SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START

2010-08-16T01:19:00.000-07:00

Dawnbreakers Bass season starts with some good results with Dover Soles adding a bonus to some of the angler's catches as you can see with the odd Thornback and Smooth Hound thrown in for good measure.

I have amalgamated some of the best pictures with Bass ranging from 2 lbs to 10 lbs and Soles from 1 lb to 2.5 lbs.

Rob, the Skipper would like mention a few people who broke their personal bests on Bass - Gary, Mark, Tim, Mae and Nicola with Gary with his first ever Bass of 10 lbs

IAN & SUE'S BOAT CHARTER DAY

2010-06-20T11:05:00.000-07:00

With just three and a half hours fishing for thornbacks, saw 35 boated of which many were returned to be caught another day. What more could you ask for but hopefully Bass next month.

CO-OP THREE BOAT CHARTER HOSTED BY DAWNBREAKER

2010-06-20T11:02:00.000-07:00

With a fine catch of 20 plus thornbacks landed we hope to see you all again soon, well done lads!

INDIVIDUAL ANGLER'S DAY OUT

2010-06-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

More thornies to add to the tally with many more fish being returned, lets not be too greedy!

MALDON SEA ANGLING CLUB'S FIRST TRIP ABOARD DAWNBREAKER

2010-06-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Not disappointed some nice fish to go around with thornback being the main catch and a few dog fish for good measure.

DAWNBREAKER CHARTERS FIRST SMOOTH HOUND TRIP OF THE YEAR

2010-06-20T10:45:00.001-07:00

With 59 hounds landed and returned back to the sea, with the best two fish going to Pete and Richard with a 17lb 12oz hound a piece with 30 fish breaking the 10lb bracket.

LEE & TERRY'S CHARTER BOOKING ABOARD DAWNBREAKER FOR THORNBACK RAYS

2010-06-20T10:40:00.001-07:00

As you can see another cracking day, everything in our favour, sun, sea and fish! As you can see, the youngsters always catch the biggest fish with a nice double on his first trip. Hooked for life!

JOHN WILSHAW'S BOAT CHARTER FOR THORNBACK RAYS

2010-06-20T10:37:00.000-07:00

Just a few fish for the table, many more fish returned to catch another day. Good day all round.

THAMES ESTUARY BOAT CHARTER FISHING TRIP INDIVIDUAL'S DAY OUT

2010-05-08T02:28:00.000-07:00

Another individual's day angling trip saw good catches of Thornbacks with 30 plus fish being boated up to 10lb 8oz with Smooth Hounds making more of an appearance and Dogfish making up their bags.

25TH APRIL - TINY AND HIS GANG BAG UP!

2010-05-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

Tiny (real name Darren) requests an off-shore fishing trip to find some Thornbacks that the trawlers haven't had yet knowing that the day before was pretty poor I had to go in search of a different bit of ground and low and behold we hit the jackpot! Boating 45 Thornies up to 14 lb PB for Dave - well done mate! Most of the fish averaging 7lbs to 10 lbs and returning many of these fish - all had a good day's fishing.

30TH APRIL - MORE THORNBACK FISHING

2010-05-03T11:40:00.000-07:00

Gary and his pals see plenty of sport with 20 plus Roker to 12 lbs being boated with many fish being returned. Another good day.

1ST MAY - CEEVIC CHARTER

2010-05-03T11:35:00.000-07:00

Gary Smith and his pals have some good Thornback fishing with Dog Fish still a nuisance with a few better sized Smooth Hounds moving in. The last hour of the day has to go to the jammy Skipper landing a superb 6 lb 4oz Lobster!! Wouldn't you all like to see that on your table!

28TH APRIL - RAY SMITH IN SEARCH OF BASS

2010-05-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

Ray Smith booked this charter in search of Bass and Thornbacks as he'd heard a few Bass had been caught in recent days. Being surprised myself we fished a one of my Bass marks and we totalled 23 Thornbacks and 16 Bass to 7 lbs. Hopefully Bass fishing continues to be just as good!

27TH APRIL - GIRLS HAVE FUN TOO!

2010-05-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

Greg Smith's party booked Dawnbreaker for the second time as weather didn't allow their first booking to go ahead. Some nice Thornback fishing seeing Evette landing an 8lb 8 oz and Greg landing a 5lb 8oz Codling and his colleague a 7lb Bass. Variety is the spice of life!

24TH APRIL - FISHING DOESN'T GO QUITE AS PLANNED

2010-05-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

Fishing with a party from Lincolnshire proved to be a hard day. Going off-shore and only finding one Thornback between 8 anglers wasn't what I anticipated. After quite a few moves, Dog Fish and small Smooth Hounds made most of the day's catch. As you probably all know you can't catch them all of the time but you can certainly make the effort, may be next time...