Latest Fishing Reports: South East
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02/05/2015
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
2 May 2015 by Bob Marshall
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With spring comes a fresh run of fish, the Skate are all over our area and the Hounds are running, looking for the crab that are peeling right now.
We have been getting great catches recently on the very popular individuals trips with up to 15 Skate in a day along with Smoothounds, Whiting, Bass and the odd Codling.
Herring remains the most reliable bait for the Skate with crab being best for the Hounds although lugworm remains effective for all species, probably because the best of the fishing has been within 3 miles of land.
The Cod are now moving offshore and will settle on the wrecks feasting on the pouting etc, packing on the weight, we also will be hoping for a good run of Pollack this year, great fighting fish to compliment the Cod.
We will be looking to head offshore now to the wrecks and have space on the 28th May.
Pic shows part of the days catch of Skate on an individuals day
Tight lines Bob
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15/04/2015
Fishing Report by Jon Himpfen
on Misty Blue (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
15 Apr 2015 by Jon Himpfen
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Lovely weather on Sunday and the fishing wasn't to bad either with 73 taken for the pot and plenty iof smalls put back was a pleasure taking wills crew of 4 out and look forward to your next trip best fish only about 6 1/2 lb but a good days sport
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26/04/2015
Fishing Report by Rob Hickin
on Sea-Juicer (Portsmouth, Hampshire)
26 Apr 2015 by Rob Hickin
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This weekend we had quite a few good size bream coming aboard the biggest 2lb -12oz male fish , good numbers of Smoothounds starting to show up to 12lb all of which were released . along with a couple Undulates actually being caught on bream gear a great fight on light tackle & small baits . we also managed a nice 3lb squid much to our surprise we got to net it before it let go .
With tides building this week & a reasonable forecast hopefully we should see more bream arriving so fishing is looking good at the moment lets just hope the weather plays its part & stays settled
Check my calender for availability you never know you might catch the one that got away !!!!!!!!!!! View Boats Page
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22/04/2015
Fishing Report by shane farley
on Kingfisher (Ramsgate, Kent)
22 Apr 2015 by shane farley
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Shane,
just to say thanks for the days fishing, the boys really enjoyed it.
we ate some of the fish for supper, they are taking the rest back to Kent .
Good luck for the season
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04/2015
Fishing Report by Rob Thompson
on Phosphorescent 'WH1' (Lymington, Hampshire)
Apr 2015 by Rob Thompson
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First Reports of Bream showing around the Western Solent, X'Church Ledges along with a few Bass too. Plaice still being caught and fattening up all the time and a good amount of Rays of all species showing up on the same grounds. Check out the Schedule for dates; they are filling up fast. Feel free to call me to discuss a trip at anytime on 07725 563562. All best Rob
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04/2015
Fishing Report by Alan Milford
on Moonstone - now Why Worry! (Littlehampton, West Sussex)
Apr 2015 by Alan Milford
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We managed our first trip out since the refit last week.
The East wind was a bit of a pain at first, but once the tide turned the sea calmed down nicely.
Target was Bream and we managed a few nice ones but they were not there in numbers.
The lads also had the usual suspects with loads of Doggies at one point.
Final catch was a few Garfish to mix things up.
Now hoping that the weather will play ball so we can hunt out some of the bigger Bream that should be with us by now. View Boats Page
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17/04/2015
Fishing Report by Paul Cumbers
on Bonwey (Ramsgate, Kent)
17 Apr 2015 by Paul Cumbers
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Summer fish are starting to show will start to see the bass and smooth hounds overthe next few weeks also plenty of skate being caught.
Photo of Stef with a gurnard he caught on 15th April 2015. View Boats Page
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11/04/2015
Fishing Report by Rob Thompson
on Phosphorescent 'WH1' (Lymington, Hampshire)
11 Apr 2015 by Rob Thompson
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After our first attempts to get on Plaice grounds in Christchurch Bay in late March conditions have finally got better with the water looking like the Sea not Tea now. We had to wait until the flood tide got away to get to the mark as the wind was howling early on. We had a steady stream of Dabs, Dogs and Smoothounds before the first plaice turned up. but when they did switch on they fed hard and it was a mad hour and a half of brilliant fishing. All of the Anglers were fishing with very light tackle and those aboard new to it were blown away by the hard fights and savage takes on the HTO ML rods. Blinged rigs are the norm and worm and prawn cocktail the top bait. I did try drop shotting for them after I caught 5 on bait. I had two good takes but I failed to hook up on the Isome Sandworms. (I had far to big a hook on and the fish were just grabbing the end of the lure). One thing that was very obvious was the difference in takes between bait and lure...the fish hitting the lures actually HIT it...like little Halibut we've experienced in Norway. We ended up with 20 Plaice in all with an absolute stonker touching 5lbs to Roger Wheatland right at the end of the day. It's back to work for me until mid May, I'm sure this will fly by as I'm so excited about coming back to hit the Bream and Bass and some more of these fantastic Red Spots.
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05/04/2015
Fishing Report by Bill Jonas
on Blazer 2 (Brighton, East Sussex)
5 Apr 2015 by Bill Jonas
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At last the weather calmed down and we went to sea, The wrecks produced some very good Pollock over 10lbs
and we landed quite a few, everybody caught which makes for a nice day View Boats Page
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04/04/2015
Fishing Report by Rob Thompson
on Phosphorescent 'WH1' (Lymington, Hampshire)
4 Apr 2015 by Rob Thompson
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We have just been on a two day / overnight trip to sunny Weymouth. It's this time of the year that the famous Shambles Bank starts to throw up some lovely Turbot and the nearby Mussel beds fish for Plaice, there are also plenty of other species to catch too. 6 of us travelled and had a great night in the Sailors Return and local Curry House meeting up with plenty of other skippers and anglers alike. Everyone landed there target species with a couple PB fish for the guys too. Can't wait to go back.
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