Latest Fishing Reports: Kent
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12/11/2013
Fishing Report by Mick Jones
on Fish Tickler III (Ramsgate, Kent)
12 Nov 2013 by Mick Jones
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I've been on this boat many times but this trip has surpassed any other outings I have had, what a day we had catching Bass! John and Dave were running round like blue a*sed flies netting and boxing up the Bass as we caught them, an all round superb package on FT3 and a group of very happy anglers, highly recommended.
Mick, Tony, Andy, MickC, Dougie, Raoul & Shane.
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10/11/2013
Fishing Report by Stuart Gleeson
on Sea Leopard (Dover, Kent)
10 Nov 2013 by Stuart Gleeson
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A mixture of cod and whiting was caught today.
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02/11/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
2 Nov 2013 by Bob Marshall
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The winter storms will be bringing in the Cod & Whiting, problem being its the weekends when the wind blows the most.
Huge shoals of Herring around now making great bait for the Skate but lifting the Cod off the bottom making them difficult to catch on rod & line while the netters clean up. Still plenty of Bass around but again they are chasing the herring. Thankfully the Skate are quite happy on the bottom and are our main catch at the moment along with Whiting and Doggies. As the herrings move on so things should return to normal giving us a better chance with the Cod & Bass.
Winter baits remain squid, lug & herring with crab being a fine bait if you can locate some.
Pic shows Mark & Alan with a couple of nice Skate landed today. View Boats Page
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30/10/2013
Fishing Report by jeff curd
on Fish Tickler III (Ramsgate, Kent)
30 Oct 2013 by jeff curd
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Another great day out with John and Dave a couple of days after the storm we managed to get out and did some drifting a wrecking we had a good catch and a good range of species - Plaice,Codling,Pollack,Mackerel,Pouting,Gurnard and sea bass all were a good size and John kept checking to give us the best chances in the best places while Dave helped out with bait and support . We had tea /coffee all day and the bacon rolls were great along with the chicken curry . Overall a great trip and a great day this is a really good boat and skipper looking for maximum opportunities he is not one to sit there lock the door and let you get on with it . Will be back soon , jeff and team from BT
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06/10/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
6 Oct 2013 by Bob Marshall
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This mild weather must be confusing the fish as much as the birds. Still a few hounds about along with Skate and Whiting. The Cod have arrived with a few fish being caught inshore already.
The herring shoals are begining to show now so they will make a good bait for the Skate, the Whiting also like a strip of herring or mackerel. Still some large Bass around so worth persevering with a small livebait. Lug and squid cocktail will still be the bait for Cod or if getting too many dogs try a whole squid or two, make sure the hook point is showing to avoid missing the bites.
Good Skate fishing today for the crew with Amy landing the best one just under 9lb on mackerel bait while Lee landed 3 to 6lb on lug/squid cocktail. Mario from Bexhill landing a 5lb'er on Squid. Also some good whiting falling to fish baits.
Good prospects ahead for this winter with plenty of Skate to herring and hopefully some good Cod to squid. Just call me to come fishing aboard Duke IV and join in this fish fest!
Pic shows the ladies with some of their catch today
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13/09/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
13 Sep 2013 by Bob Marshall
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Autumn is definately here now, the Whiting are arriving in numbers, these fish are being followed by the large Bass as proved today by Hienric & crew over from Belgium on a fishing holiday aboard Duke IV.
Along with the Bass a good catch of Skate and Whiting kept the guys minds off the damp weather.
A run of Skate is the norm at this time of year, these fish are very welcome along with the winter Cod that should arrive inshore early next month.
Hienric landed todays Bass on a daisy chain of mackerel chunks with the fish taking a squid on the last hook. Shows its always worth trying something different, smiles all round when the Bass rolled into the net after a good scrap.
We have been landing the most superb Mackerel off Deal lately, these fish are feeding on sandeels, so prevelant at the moment. Great sport for the youngsters and the finest eating fish around.
The bait requirements for the day become easier in winter with Lug & squid for the Cod & Whiting and herring for the Skate. Cuttle can also prove useful for the better Cod, this bait is not the favourite food for the doggies so more likely to be there when the Cod turn up.
Still space available on Duke IV for groups or indivduals.
Tight lines all, Bob. View Boats Page
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02/09/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
2 Sep 2013 by Bob Marshall
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The days are drawing in and the Whiting have arrived in numbers, many are small, making good feed for Bass and Cod while the larger ones make a fine meal for us, fried in a light batter.
A fresh run of Skate will arrive during autumn and stay with us throughout the winter, they can be caught on herring that will also start showing soon. The Hounds are moving offshore now and will take crab bait as they leave.
A recent visit to the wrecks proved tough with a northerly wind making fishing difficult although some nice Cod and Pollack were landed by Harry and Phil. With continuing good weather trips offshore can prove worthwhile with Cod stopping off on the wrecks as they come inshore for the winter.
Mackerel fishing remains excellent with some real beefy fish feasting on the sandeels, great for the bbq.
Looking forward, the fishing should remain busy with lots of Whiting along with Cod, Skate and Dabs and of course the ever present Doggies.
Pic shows Luke with a nice Thornback. View Boats Page
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15/08/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
15 Aug 2013 by Bob Marshall
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The inshore Skate fishing remains good with some large female fish around, with fresh Mackerel the bait of choice. The weather has been generally good allowing us offshore although the inshore fishing has been better with plenty of Smoothounds when crab bait is available, they will also take squid or cuttle bait.
Bass fishing is improving with the big girls following the mackerel shoals, now is the time to fish the big mackerel baits, battle through the Doggies to land the fish of a lifetime.
Last weeks individuals trip turned up some fine fish with Lee landing 4 good Hounds to 8lb along with a nice Tub Gurnard on crab bait while Jamie's group landed 5 Skate to 9lbs on mackerel strips.
The offshore wreckfishing is slowing with just a few Cod & Pollack, maybe the unusually warm water is getting too much for the coldwater loving Cod. A visit offshore yesterday showed improvement with Richards group landing a good haul of Cod & Pollack to double figures on jellyworms and shads along with Jumbo Mackerel on the banks. The best of the Pollack being a shade under ll lb. The water will soon cool and a fresh run of Cod should arrive for the autumn wreck fishing as they move inshore for the winter.
Weekday and some weekend dates still available for groups and individuals so give me a call and come fishing off Ramsgate before this glorious summer ends. View Boats Page
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08/07/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
8 Jul 2013 by Bob Marshall
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The fine weather has reached Ramsgate at last and the fish are arriving with it.
Skate Bass and good Mackerel fishing are on the menu along with a few Smoothounds.
Students From Royal Alexander & Albert School enjoyed the day aboard Duke IV with Mackerel, Doggies and a couple of large Skate giving Matt and Bailey a good workout. Josh and Paul were busy all day with Mackerel and Doggies with all the team catching plenty of fish.
Friday saw us out on the wrecks with a good haul of plump Cod to double figures favouring the shads to the jellies with Will landing the best Cod that was also the lst of the day at a shade under l2lb. A short stop at the banks on the way home drifting worm saw Will land a fine Plaice with a few Mackerel to go with it. Saturday saw us wrecking again with similar results along with more Pollack.
Gemmas group came fishing yesterday looking for fish for a bbq, they went home with a cooler box filled to the brim with Bass, Mackerel and a couple of Skate so not much room for the steaks!
With the Mackerel and shoaling School Bass now here in good numbers this is the time for the big Bass that will be looking for mackerel baits.
Pic shows Marcs group with some of Saturdays Cod.
Still dates available on Duke IV for groups or individuals!
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20/06/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
20 Jun 2013 by Bob Marshall
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The inshore Skate fishing remains good with some unusually large male fish around with herring still the bait of choice. The weather has been making life difficult for all the boats but Duke IV managed to reach the offshore wrecks yesterday and although the fishing was tough we ended the day with a reasonable haul of Cod to 8lb. Perseverence proved the key to success with the crew finding best results on small shad lures.
Smoothound fishing still good with some quality fish, crab being the bait of choice for these hard fighters.
July and August will see large Bass looking for the Mackerel and Whiting. Whole Squid or a large mackerel fillet is the way for the big girls although the Doggies also find these baits tasty and can eat their way through a lot of bait, fish a live bait when the water is clear for best results.
Pic shows Paul & Stu with part of yesterdays Cod catch
With weekday and some weekend dates still available for groups and individuals, give me a call and come fishing off Ramsgate aboard Duke IV View Boats Page
