Fish from Relentless
Relentless Fishing Falmouth runs out of Falmouth, Cornwall with John Locker and Chris Goddard at the wheel. Pick the trip, check a date, and the booking page does the rest.
- Catch and release on every shark and tuna trip
- NOAA shark tagging affiliation
- Terminal tackle from Fin Culture
- Small groups: four or five anglers
The trips
Departure times are the usual ones. The skipper will confirm the day before, and may shift it to get the best conditions.
Shark fishing
Blue sharks mainly, with porbeagle and thresher a possibility. Strict catch and release.
8 hour shark fishingSteam up to 40 miles out of Falmouth Bay to the sharking grounds.Length8 hoursDeparts08:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Fresh bait sourced in the morning and the boat’s own chum recipe.
- Penn and Mustad tackle on board.
- Mainly blue sharks; porbeagle and thresher are possible.
- Every shark is released at the side of the boat with minimal handling.
- Affiliated with the NOAA Cooperative Shark Tagging Program, so your fish may be recorded.
12 hour shark fishingThe long version: more time on the grounds and an earlier start to catch the best conditions.Length12 hoursDeparts06:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Fresh bait sourced in the morning and the boat’s own chum recipe.
- Penn and Mustad tackle on board.
- Mainly blue sharks; porbeagle and thresher are possible.
- Every shark is released at the side of the boat with minimal handling.
- Affiliated with the NOAA Cooperative Shark Tagging Program.
Bluefin tuna
Relentless holds a UK catch-and-release licence for bluefin. Nothing comes aboard for photos.
10 hour bluefin tunaNothing puts a bend in the rod like a bluefin strike.Length10 hoursDeparts07:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Relentless holds a UK catch-and-release licence for bluefin tuna.
- Methods change with the conditions on the day.
- Penn rods and reels, with terminal tackle supplied by Fin Culture.
- All fish are recovered and released at the side of the boat.
12 hour bluefin tunaA full day chasing bluefin, with an early start.Length12 hoursDeparts06:00Anglersup to 4What is includedHide details
- Relentless holds a UK catch-and-release licence for bluefin tuna.
- Methods change with the conditions on the day.
- Penn rods and reels, with terminal tackle supplied by Fin Culture.
- All fish are recovered and released at the side of the boat.
Introduction to sea fishing
A day at your pace: knots, hooks, rigs and species, inshore from Falmouth.
8 hour grass roots introductionSightseeing, wildlife or the popular introduction to sea fishing. The day runs at your pace.Length8 hoursDeparts08:00Anglersup to 5What is includedHide details
- Covers knots, hooks, rigs and fish species.
- Reefs, wrecks and banks inshore from Falmouth, with mixed fishing to suit the day.
- Catch and release as standard; fish may be kept for the table within current rules.
- Tackle can be hired on the boat.
How booking works
- 1Choose the trip above and open the booking page. It is run by Bookeo, a booking service the charter uses.
- 2Pick a date. The price for that date and number of anglers is shown there before you pay.
- 3You get a confirmation by email. The skipper confirms the departure time the day before.
Before you ask
- Do I need my own tackle?
- No. Shark and tuna trips use the boat’s Penn and Mustad gear. On the introduction day tackle can be hired.
- Can I keep a fish?
- Sharks and tuna are always released at the side of the boat. On the introduction day fish may be kept for the table within current rules.
- Something not covered?
- Ask before you book.