Latest Fishing Reports: South East
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25/09/2012
Fishing Report by John Goldsmith
on Sea Leopard (Newhaven, East Sussex)
25 Sep 2012 by John Goldsmith
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SEA LEOPARD for the last couple of weeks has been fishing for turbot and brill quite out of the norm you might think so did we until we tried it and we had what i can only say as great ,great ,great success quite a shock as we dont normally target them only picking them up by chance when anchored . Over these 2 weeks we have caught 126 turbot and 16 brill quite amazing as we only had 6 in the last 22 years and thats more than the entire newhaven charter fleet added together for that period . I think that some of this down to the new 3d olex system and other info given to us so we will now be spending more time searching for new ground and other types of fish if you would like to go on one of these trips please call john on 07957760063
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10/09/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
10 Sep 2012 by Bob Marshall
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Interesting fishing on Duke IV at the moment with plenty of species around now with Bass and Smoothound inshore along with Whiting, Skate and Mackerel.
Offshore where the water is crystal clear. There are still some cracking Cod to be had from the many wrecks off Ramsgate. The fishing has been tough at times with the Cod numbers reducing as autumn approaches but the group last thursday stuck at it and kept fishing the lures, catching a fish here and there, slowly making up a good catch of quality fish including a nice Black Bream for Tom that took his jellyworm.
Inshore the coloured water we have been finding lately makes it difficult catching mackerel for bait and having to rely on frozen does not help with the Skate fishing. These fish will be moving inshore now for the winter, they keep the fishing interesting along with the Cod and Whiting that are more expected as the temperature drops. Whiting numbers increasing now, they can be frustrating grabbing the Smoothound and Bass baits but these fish make up the bulk of the large Bass's diet so always worth trying the small ones for bait.
Duke IV will be fishing throughout the winter including our popular thursday trips for singles and small groups and our prices remain the same as last year so just call to book your place on a fast modern Charterboat that gets you fishing quickly and comfortably.
Pic shows regulars Alan & Stu with couple of wreck Cod
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03/09/2012
Fishing Report by Russell Long
on Yellowfin (Brighton, East Sussex)
3 Sep 2012 by Russell Long
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Had a fantastic days fishing on Saturday with kurt on yellow fish 10 different species in one day beat that
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19/08/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
19 Aug 2012 by Bob Marshall
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We are enjoying some good fishing here at Ramsgate at the moment with many species available. Good numbers of Bass and Smoothounds with a few Thornbacks being landed. Heindrics crew over from Belgium had a good 5 days with plenty of Bass up to 6lbs along with Hounds and some nice Skate with Luke landing a sizeable Turbot. These fish often show in the nets but not often to the rods so a nice surprise on mackerel strip. As usual catching mackerel for bait has often proven difficult with coloured water and a lack of fish to catch being the problem. We have substituted whiting for livebait getting good results then they too became more difficult.
The Hounds are now moving out from the Estuary so a good chance of picking up some of these fine fish with crab being the favourite bait but lug/squid cocktail baits work well although the Doggies also relish this bait so they can be a problem.
Terry caught a nice Hound along with Bass and Whiting on individuals day last thursday and Brians crew fom London today managed Hound and Skate with the Whiting and Doggies making up the numbers although 3 hours on a favourite Bass mark without a fish was unfortunate with only Doggies and a Hound being landed.
Our last trip to the wrecks was good with some nice Cod and Pollack to the jellies and shads until the increasing wind made fishing impossible and we had to head inshore where the crew managed Skate and Hounds along with the Whiting and Doggies.
The wrecks should continue to fish well through September, weather permitting and we will be looking for some more and larger Turbot also Black Bream that arrive here around this time. Large Bass should be here in numbers for the next couple of months although being thin on the ground up to now has been disappointing, perhaps the lack of mackerel has been the problem or maybe the massive overfishing of this species by the commercial fleets that must be reducing their numbers.
Dates available throughout September for individuals and full boat groups on Duke IV so come along and enjoy the varied fishing we have available around Ramsgate.
Pic shows John with a nice Hound he landed today!
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08/2012
Fishing Report by Ray Burn
on Grey Viking (Brighton, East Sussex)
Aug 2012 by Ray Burn
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Well we are now getting longer stints at sea with periods of settled weather at last, which is just as well as the wreck fishing is in good form at the moment. Cod and Pollack are still responding to lures on the drift but the best action is at anchor with bait, Cuttle and Mackerel flappers are doing the business. In the last few weeks we've seen more Ling than anyone can remember in recent years with one day alone producing 12 on the boat. The best went 22lbs and there are bigger still about. Plenty of summer Cod about in the 4lbs to 10lbs class but this week saw a cracking specimen of 24lbs on the boat, which is exceptional for a summer Cod. The Congers are playing too with specimens up to 65lbs so far but there are plenty of bigger ones down there. Pollack are taking bait too with doubles still being landed and baited feathers are producing very good Black Bream too, the best just over 4lbs in recent weeks. So, if you want to book a trip wreck fishing get in quick, I have a handful of dates left this year on suitable tides and they are going fast!
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10/08/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
10 Aug 2012 by Bob Marshall
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The fishing here at Ramsgate just gets better with Hiendricks crew over from Belgium on a 5 day fishing stint aboard Duke IV. Jules a lively 78 year old started the fish feast with a couple of nice Bass on live whiting, Heindrick followed with a larger fish on a similar rig. After landing a few more and losing a few we moved out to have a go for the Skate using the fresh mackerel we had feathered earlier. We managed a couple of fish fairly quickly. The crew had opted for a 6 hr day and just before anchor up the guy fishing the stern hooked into a serious Bass that led him a merry dance that ended when the hook length parted just before we could get the net under the double figure fish!
Still some weekend dates available in September so don't miss out on the fantastic fishing this autumn. For comfort, speed and a great fishing experience book Duke IV. View Boats Page
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08/2012
Fishing Report by Dave Elliott
on Ocean Warrior 3 (Brighton, East Sussex)
Aug 2012 by Dave Elliott
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The biggest Ling so far this month was 26lb 5oz, caught by Steve Garner.
We are still getting Plaice inshore along with Black Bream. The bigger Bream, however, have been on the wrecks up 3lb 7oz with Congers up to 60lb. There have also been some good Cod and Pollack showing.
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07/2012
Fishing Report by Brian Kent
on Panther (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
Jul 2012 by Brian Kent
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The turbot fishing has taken off this summer with 11 being caught in the last fortnight the best going to 13you pounds. Eastbourne is startng to rival other channel resorts for top quality turbot fishing as well as renowrd cod and plaice fishing.
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07/2012
Fishing Report by Steve Eastman
on Kittiwake 111 (Gosport, Hampshire)
Jul 2012 by Steve Eastman
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July has been a kind month as we have had a glimpse of summer !!
We have had good catches of smoothounds,bream and plaice.
Ray fishing has been excellent with Undulate rays topping the scales at the 20lbs mark, Thorn back rays topping simular weights. We had a 24lb 8oz Blonde ray caught by Dwight Mitchell on one of his first trips on a boat.
Mackeral fishing has been exceptional. We also have had some off shore trips boating Cod ,Pollock,Coalfish and Bass. View Boats Page
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07/2012
Fishing Report by Dave Elliott
on Ocean Warrior 3 (Brighton, East Sussex)
Jul 2012 by Dave Elliott
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Don Matthews had a good day on the Conger, with over 40 caught on the day. The biggest of the day was caught by Jamie Hancock with one at 60lb.
We also had some big Ling showing in their 20's - the biggest being 26lb 5oz, caught by Steve Garner.
We are still catching Cod and Pollack with the Black Bream just starting to show. View Boats Page
