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  • 09/03/2014 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    9 Mar 2014 by Bob Marshall

    Report on-board Duke IV

    The inshore fishing here at Ramsgate is now improving with quality Skate in most areas, along with plenty of Codling, these fish are small but give us hope for the future. Smoothounds, Bass and Mackerel are arriving now and will offer fine sport over the next few months. Still lots of herring showing on the sounder so plenty of fodder for the large Bass that are heading our way, always on the lookout for an easy meal!
    Herring has been the bait of choice for the Skate throughout the winter but as summer moves on they will be looking for mackerel.
    Squid remains a good bait for most species and the Hounds are very partial to a whole one and when the water warms sufficiently the crabs will peel giving us more bait choice!
    The school Bass will be shoaling on the banks, great fun on the feathers or Hokkie lures. Clear water is a must though and the winds we are getting can stir up the water, then the humble lugworm becomes the better bait!
    The wreck fishing season starts soon and we will soon be out there drift fishing jellies and shads for the Cod, Pollack and Bass.
    Still some weekend dates available and each Thursday for individuals, so dust off the rods and come fishing aboard Duke IV.
    Tight lines Bob

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