Latest Fishing Reports: South East
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05/10/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
5 Oct 2011 by Bob Marshall
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Tomorrows trip has been cancelled due to bad weather, a problem we will be experiencing more as we move into winter. A great pity as the fishing has really picked up with good numbers of Thornback Ray arriving. Ian and Richard brought the firm out fishing, some of them for the first time where they enjoyed great Skate fishing with 2 rods bent over at the same time being a regular occurence!
We headed out to the wrecks last Sunday with Steves crew from Biggin Hill and although the Cod are moving off the wrecks we did manage a Cod amongst the Pollack. On the way back to Ramsgate we stopped on the Falls Bank and fished feathers on the drift for some large Mackerel. Steve who had struggled on the wrecks showed us the way with a 5lb Bass from the top of the bank.
The Cod are moving inshore now and along with the Skate,Whiting and of course the Bass that stay around until mid November should give us the opportunity of good fishing.
We are still doing the individuals trips each thursday throughout the winter and can take small groups out midweek at very reasonable prices. Please call Bob for details.
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11/09/2011
Fishing Report by steve harris
on Dentex (Chatham, Kent)
11 Sep 2011 by steve harris
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Hi guys
The fishing is still busy at the moment out there in the thames estuary with some good catches of thornback rays and some nice bass.
The whitings have now made an apperance and loads of dogfish so winter must around the corner.
I have also heard of 1 or 2 codlings being caught not to far away so fingers crossed we will have a good season.
I still have a few weekend dates in my book left so if you want to get in on the action please give me a call.
I do individual days every so often on a weekend so if you would like to get on one of these then just send me your mobile number or an email and i can email you when ever one comes up.
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04/09/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
4 Sep 2011 by Bob Marshall
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The weather eased over the weekend and we managed another trip to the wrecks off Ramsgate and although the fishing was tough with fewer fish being landed Brians crew from North London landed a fair number of quality Cod and Pollack.
We stopped on the Falls bank on the way home and our efforts were rewarded with some tasty Mackerel and launce. The wind soon though picked up and our hours bottom fishing was difficult in the building seas.
Inshore fishing has generally been good with plenty of fish to catch with a few School Bass, Whiting, the odd Skate and Smoothound along with of course the inevitable Doggies.
With autumn now upon us we will see the Bass and Hounds moving out of the Thames Estuary and the Cod moving inshore from the wrecks to feed on the crabs and small whiting, so although the fishing can be a bit hit or miss as expected at this time of year there is always the chance of being in the right place at the right time and bagging up.
Don't forget the individual days each thursday on Duke IV if you can't get a crew together! View Boats Page
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08/2011
Fishing Report by Roger Lennon
on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)
Aug 2011 by Roger Lennon
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As you can see with the settled weather we've been having, the fishing is going from strength to strength. We seem to be hitting personal best Bass on every trip at the moment and with double figure hounds showing between the Bass it doesn't get much better!! Still plenty of mackerel showing so no expensive bait needed for a great day afloat as a large box of squid will easily be enough for 4 anglers. Also getting Bass on feathers on inshore wrecks as the water is still clear. All these fish have been caught around the Goodwin Sands which will give you a good 7 hours fishing in an 8 hour trip! The evening trips have ceased due to the shorter nights but will start up again in May. Now starting to take bookings for Cod fishing from October onwards ( but be quick to book as we had fish to over 20lb last year) Hope to see you all soon.
Tight Lines
Roger View Boats Page
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08/2011
Fishing Report by Roger Lennon
on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)
Aug 2011 by Roger Lennon
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After taking over this boat in March the weather has stopped us getting out as much as I'd like so I haven't been posting, but as you can see now we've been able to get out onto the Bass grounds at long last. It has been hectic fishing with several specimens over 10lb with our best so far at 12lb 2oz. The Mackerel are showing everywhere, the hounds have styed with us and there are still some large skate showing on most trips. I think that the summer has arrived at last and this fishing will continue right throuh into October when hopefully the cod will arrive in numbers. All these fish were caught within 40 minutes of Ramsgate harbour which proves you don't have to steam miles and waste valuable fishing time to get really decent fish!!
Some dates are still available for day bookings and I'm still running my 4 hour evening trips which is plenty of time to catch yourself a decent specimen!! View Boats Page
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View Full Charter AvailabilitySat 01/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Sun 02/02/2025 8 Spaces £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Mon 03/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Tue 04/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Wed 05/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Thu 06/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Fri 07/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Fri 21/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Sun 23/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details Mon 24/02/2025 8 Spaces 8 Hours £60.00pp Offshore trip Equipment baits supplied Bookings 07805250427 Cod / Smooth-hound (Common).View details -
28/07/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
28 Jul 2011 by Bob Marshall
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Back out to the wrecks again on Duke IV and still plenty of Cod available. Rick caught Cod steadily throughout the day and Kevs group also caught plenty. For some of them it was their first wreck fishing trip and despite emptying my lead supply they did well catching some good Cod! The Pollack fishing was ok, not as hot as the last trip but some pretty tasty Mackerel took the jelly worms on offer!
Always interesting these individuals days, meeting new people, sometimes they struggle a bit but at the end of the day they all left with plenty of prime Cod! View Boats Page
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27/07/2011
Fishing Report by Chris Bray
on Great Escape (Lymington, Hampshire)
27 Jul 2011 by Chris Bray
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Starting to anchor on neap tides now good size cod conger ling bass pollack and bream all appearing
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21/07/2011
Fishing Report by Robert Maxted
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
21 Jul 2011 by Robert Maxted
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Dear Bob
Thank you so much for all your hard work on the 21 July 2011. It was the best day's sea fishing I have had in many a long year. I don't think I have seen so many cod caught on a single drift since the late sixties and early seventies, and that continued for most of the day.
The Duke IV is certainly an excellent comfortable boat and your skills at finding the fish were first class.
I had a wonderful time and was totally exhausted at the end of the day, but it was a trip I will long remember.
I shall certainly look forward to the next trip with you.
Many thanks and best wishes
Robert Maxted View Boats Page
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21/07/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
21 Jul 2011 by Bob Marshall
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The weather Gods are smileing on us here at Ramsgate, the sun is shining and the waters calm at last!
This has given us the opportunity to head offshore. On Wednesday Gary landed this 10lb 14oz Bass on a chunk of fresh mackerel intended for a Thornback Ray. He was'nt too disappointed!
Today we headed offshore again to the wrecks this time with a group of individuals, Danny had a number of Cod & Pollack landing the best of both species! All the anglers landed plenty of quality Cod and Pollack along with a couple of Gurnards and Bass so a good day had by all on Duke IV. View Boats Page
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10/07/2011
Fishing Report by Steve Eastman
on Kittiwake 111 (Gosport, Hampshire)
10 Jul 2011 by Steve Eastman
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June has been an exellent month for fishing, with good catches of Rays,Bream and Smoothounds and the occasional Bass.
The Mackeral fishing has been the best that we have seen for years !
The start of July has brought windy weather but the fishing has been just as good.
Lets hope the rest of the summer continues in the same way.
Here is a photo of some Rays landed by locals. They caught 14 in total ranging from 4lbs to 15lbs including a 7lb Bass. View Boats Page
