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The big cod have moved offshore now, but this is allowing south coast boats to focus on the great bank fishing. So far there have been loads of big blonde rays reported, with many over the magical 30lb mark. On the banks between five and 15 miles off there are also good numbers of spurdogs to be caught - make sure you take some frozen launce and mackerel with you for these.
This month has been hard due to the exceptionally low sea temperatures, but hopefully things will begin to warm up as we fast approach the traditional spring run of codling in our major tidal estauries.
Check out my blog for my latest fishing exploits and if you've boated a whopper yourself recently, why not post your pictures in our gallery.
If it's too rough to get out on your own boat, or you don't fancy making the long run offshore in search of the big blondes, why not try to book a trip on a charter boat? We've got a comprehensive list, so there's bound to be one near you - check them out here.
This is your website, so join the Forum and check out our Photos and Videos section, tell us what you like and where you like to fish. Share your photos and fishing tales and really contribute to the future of Boat Fishing Monthly - Britain's leading boat fishing magazine.
Check out this video - and then read our exclusive feature in the April issue of the magazine!
In the mag this month
18 Pollack PowerBFM travels to Dartmouth for a day chasing big winter wreck pollack. Find out how to catch these big brown bullets.
22 Catch A Winter Whiting
Phill Williams reveals his secrets for targeting big whiting. They offer tremendous sport on light tackle.
26 The Whitby Winter Uptide Festival
Find out who won this year’s week-long event, and how anglers are using a ‘secret’ bait to bag up.
30 The Offshore Thames
BFM Ed Dave Barham travels to West Mersea for an extreme offshore trip in the Thames Estuary, where double-figure cod abound.
35 First Class Fillets
With masses of cod being caught the length and breadth of the country Des Westmore shows you exactly how to prepare them, so you end up with the perfect fillets, step-by-step.
38 Inside Information
Graeme Pullen reveals two marks off Falmouth, Cornwall that produce superb catches of big whiting, pollack and the chance of a rod-busting mako shark!
Photos & Videos
Check out what our Editor, Dave, has been up to lately by clicking here or on the button
Here are a few of the latest gallery additions . . .
4lb 12oz. Caught off the Shambles Bank nr Portland, Dorset onboard Paul Whittle's…
Posted by Martyn on 23 Feb 2010
Plump 8lb cod, Alans Personal Best on his first ever boat trip aboard Gold-Rush.
Posted by Jeff on 23 Feb 2010
4lb 8oz whiting caught in Weymouth bay on Dave Pitman's Atlanta.
Posted by Tina on 22 Feb 2010_33255.jpg "EA Anglers 20/02/10 aboard Gold-Rush")
All smiles. Two personal bests weighing in at 16lb & 8lb caught aboard Gold-Rush
Posted by Jeff on 23 Feb 2010
Yet again, EA Angler showing off his 16lb cod, caught aboard Gold-Rush.
Posted by Jeff on 23 Feb 2010
On way to Salcome small boat festival 2009
Posted by barrie on 21 Feb 2010Articles
Every month Boat Fishing Monthly magazine features a range of articles covering both UK and overseas destinations, tackle and top tips.
But if you want a little extra, then keep an eye on this section, which we will regularily update with FREE features and angling info!
How To Catch Plaice
Spring heralds the arrival of plaice, and that means great news for boat anglers. Fishing on the drift or at anchor with ragworm and strips of squid with traces full of coloured beads is the way forward.
Greys Excursion Travel Rods
The new Excursion range of multi-section travel boat fishing rods from Greys is one of the best we've seen. They perform just like a single section blank and bend smoothly as more pressure is applied.
How to tie a running leger pennell Rig
This is without doubt the most commonly used rig in boat fishing. Master it, and you'll be able to catch everything from cod to conger anywhere in UK coastal waters and even overseas.
Competition
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Closing Date: 17 Mar 2010Win one of five Kathmandu 25 L Dry Bags-RRP £13.99!
Latest blog posts
plaice festival time at dartmouth - fishing in southwest
this years festival takes place on the 24/25th of april ,you might still be able to get aplace on the local charter boats but they are usualy booked
Hoo-Ray for Blondes - 25 Feb 2010 - Dorset Dodderings
A tentative break in the weather resulted in a phone call from Steve Porter, skipper of "True Blue". We were going to head for one of his Channel
Forum
RE: Fishing areas
the brixham fleet has for many years fished where ever its wished with seemingly very little fear of being held to book for these deliberate and damaging forays into any place that takes there fancy
RE: Marks
hi there dave, just a few suggestions from an old hand having been sea fishing ror over 25 years and still searching for magic marks. well there aint none and if there were nobody would tell
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