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    Bessie Vee Charters

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    Mevagissey Harbour, Mevagissey PL26 6UJ, England
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    Deep-sea wreck fishing for 4 or 8 hours on the MV Bessie Vee, a 39ft Cygnus Cyfish with a 500HP engine, so one of the largest, fastest charter boats in the South West! Over 60ft of rail space and tons of deck space. Skipper Dave Hunkin has over 30...more
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    Reviewed 24 October 2018 via mobile
    4 hour trip

    Have fished with Dave on the Bessie Vee a few times, but this was the first time with my kids (10 and 11). Was a great afternoon and Dave was as good as ever! Everyone caught well and the kids want to go back (even...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Rpu380
    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2018

    Many thanks for your great review, Rpu380! Hope you don't wind your brother up too much :)

    Reviewed 7 October 2018
    Great days fishing.

    A day out shark fishing. Just 2 of us shared an 8 fish haul, including a porbeagle shark. All fish successfully landed and returned, Dave works hard to ensure success and we will definitely re book .

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Vernon L
    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 8 October 2018

    Many thanks for your review, Vernon! Best regards, Deb & Dave

    Reviewed 13 September 2018 via mobile
    Fishing and dolphins

    Good day fishing (8 hour trip) thanks to Dave for trying so many different places with such a dificult tide.My son Noah very pleased with his 6lb Pollock and a plus to see dolphins on the way out. Will have a go at shark fishing...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Luke J
    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2018

    Thanks, Luke & Noah for your great review! Glad you had a good time, and Dave looks forward to seeing you again sometime. Best regards, Deb

    Reviewed 29 August 2018 via mobile
    First fishing adventure

    This morning my son (8 years) and I went on our first fishing trip with the Crew of Bessie Vee. They were so friendly and helpful and made the trip one to remember. We would recommend them to anyone thinking of giving deep sea fishing...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Richard W
    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2018

    Thanks for the great review, Richard! Glad you enjoyed the trip.

    Reviewed 1 August 2018 via mobile
    Another good day.

    Returned to the Bessie Vee again for another great fishing trip. Out over the wrecks again in no time. Fishing not so good this time. But that was nothing to do with the skipper. Fishing not been very good around Cornwall up to yet this...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
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    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2018

    Many thanks for your review, fudfamily!

    Reviewed 1 June 2018
    Brilliant 2 days Fishing

    Two absolutely fantastic days on board with Dave the skipper. Worked extremely hard to get us on the fish and some of us managed to make him look good. His knowledge is second to none. The boat is massive and easily accommodates 10 people. Plenty...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
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    DebH710, Manager at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 2 June 2018

    He he, many thanks for the review, whittsend2018!

    Reviewed 24 January 2018 via mobile
    The best

    What a fantastic trip we have with Dave . Always caught plenty of cracking fish . Been on the Bessie Vee every year for around 4 yes or so and certainly won't change for another charter . Booked in for my stag weekend in April...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
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    Bernard Dave H, Owner at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 25 January 2018

    Many thanks for your review, Bear07533!

    Reviewed 13 November 2017
    A fantastic trip!

    We had a great trip, caught some fish and saw the spectacular coastline along to Fowey. Thank you Dave. The mackerel were amazing!

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank helenhere1958
    Bernard Dave H, Owner at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 15 November 2017

    Hello, Helen - Thank you for taking the time to give us a positive review!

    Reviewed 18 October 2016 via mobile
    Fishing trip

    I have just had another great day out fishing on the Bessie vee. The sea was a bit rough but Dave the Skipper did his usual ,he got us into a great spot and we were all soon catching fish. I can't recommend this trip...More

    Date of experience: October 2016
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    Reviewed 13 September 2016
    You can't go wrong on the Bessie Vee

    Skipper knows his stuff - cannot recommend highly enough. Left at 9am - on the wreck within an hour or so and produced some pretty impressive fish - including my own personal best Conger at 73lb. A full days fishing and the bonus was catching...More

    Date of experience: August 2016
    Thank Dave071961
    Bernard Dave H, Owner at Bessie Vee Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2016

    Many thanks for your review, Dave - hope to see you again sometime!

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