Latest Fishing Reports: Duke IV
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15/05/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
15 May 2012 by Bob Marshall
We are currently enjoying some great fishing around Ramsgate with Cod, Pollock & Bass on the wrecks and the inshore fishing has improved with Skate, Smoothounds and Bass. As is always the case here these fish are keen not to be caught so plenty of good quality bait always helps. Herring has been the bait of choice for the Skate throughout the winter but as summer moves on they are looking more for mackerel, squid also works well. The hounds are here for the crabs, but will also take squid & squid cocktail baits. Bass can be caught on any of the above with lugworm a favourite inshore bait for the schoolies and whole mackerel fillets for the large Bass. We are hoping for a good mackerel year but we need calm clear seas for these fine fish, so far this spring we have had neither. Latest trips gave Jamies crew on a four hr trip plenty of doggies along with Skate & a 7.5lb Smoothound. On Sunday it was offshore to the wrecks with Nordwest Sports club for Cod, Pollock & Bass along with Gurnard and Mackerel on the way back to Ramsgate. Pic shows Joe with wreck Cod.
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23/04/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
23 Apr 2012 by Bob Marshall
Regulars Jason and his crew from Hertford came fishing yesterday on Duke IV. The day started out nicely with a calm sea and we were able to get close to the Goodwins where Jason hooked into a good Skate. The fish combined with the strong tide gave Jason a good workout. After 30 mins of stalemate the fish was beaten. A strong cup of tea was needed after this epic battle!
Steve managed another Skate before the tide turned and the wind picked up.
We headed inshore for a good mixed bag along with 2 more Skate!
Spaces available on trips coming up:- Bottom fishing Sat 28th April. Wreckfishing 3rd May. 4hr trip 5th May. Join us and enjoy the good spring fishing Ramsgate has to offer! -
11/04/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
11 Apr 2012 by Bob Marshall
Spring has arrived with new water moving north bringing the summer species.
Bass, Skate and Hounds are heading towards The Thames Estuary.
Ronald along with son Declan landed 4 good Skate today on Duke IV with a mixed bag to make up the numbers with some bruiser spottie dogs.
Our first Smoothounds of the season have arrived taking squid baits, now the crab moult will have started soft or peeler crab will be the bait of choice.
Still plenty of herring around so they remain a favourite bait for the Skate.
Hopefully the weather will now settle down, and we can look forward to some good fishing on the offshore wrecks, drifting for Cod, Pollack and Bass on the lures!
Next individuals wreck trip 3rd May!
Tight lines Bob -
02/03/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
2 Mar 2012 by Bob Marshall
Plenty of Codling around at the moment, they are swimming up off the bottom, feeding on Sprat, mackerel and herring. This exposes them to the nets and they are being landed by the tonne!
When the herring move off, the Cod will return to bottom feeding over the rough ground. Then its our turn to catch them on lug/squid cocktails. Quite a few Thornback Ray still around with herring being the favourite bait. Carl from Kent today out on Duke IV landed this chunky l0lb 6oz female off Deal. Some large Mackerel up to 3lb also being landed by the nets so plenty of fish here. We are organising a number of trips for individuals over the next month with plenty of dates available for the boat.
We will be resuming our wreck fishing trips later this month so give me a call and, Let's go fishing! -
29/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
29 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
The fishing just gets better here at Ramsgate with plenty of Skate to keep the rods busy. The Cod fishing could be better but we are getting the odd one here & there.
Plenty of Whiting and of course doggies still around.
We are still getting the odd Bass to lug bait, maybe this mild winter is keeping the water temps up high enough.
Rudy & Martins groups have today had a good haul of Skate along with plenty of Whiting, doggies and a Codling!
Still dates available on Duke IV Feb/March so book now to avoid disappointment!
Space available for next Sunday for individuals or small groups!
Tight lines Bob -
28/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
28 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
A fine days Skate fishing today on Duke IV with fish over the magical 10lbs! These fish are in peak condition and fight all the way to the net. Plenty of Whiting to make up the bag.
Matt from Devon landed the best Skate of 10lbs 4oz that took his lug/squid cocktail, a bait meant for the Cod but hey, these fish use the tide and pull all the way to the net!
Some weekend dates left Feb/March so checkout my website & come on down!
Tight lines Bob! -
08/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
8 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
A good mix of fishing here at Ramsgate. The weather has been kind with the wind dropping out at last and amongst the Whiting, Cod and doggies we are still having some good catches of Thornback Ray. Herring being the bait of choice for the Thornies whilst lug and squid for the Cod!
The sprats are here too but for now the shoals are not heavy enough to make any difference to the fishing. Chris and Rob had a good catch of Codling on Duke IV whilst today Jasons crew from Hertford landed the Skate amongst the smaller stuff!
Bait is still available and Duke IV is ready to go so just call and lets go fishing! -
23/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
23 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Plenty of fish to catch off Ramsgate at the moment with Skate, Cod & Codling along with masses of Whiting. The weather has been kind with light winds and the sun has even come out on occasions.
Lugworm bait seems the best method for the Cod, add a strip of squid and the whiting are on it!
The Skate fishing is pretty good with herring chunk being the favoured bait. These fish will stay around all winter so if the Cod fishing declines due to the sprat invasion we still have quality fish to chase.
Chris caught this Codling on lugworm.
Some weekend dates available in the new year and the thursday individuals trips will continue throughout the winter so plenty of opportunity for a day out fishing on Duke IV -
13/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
13 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Still the summer species abound here at Ramsgate with Bass, Skate and the odd Hound making up the numbers. The water is now though cooling down and taking some colour, looking more like the dirty winter sea the Cod favour.
Plenty of Whiting and Doggies to keep the rods nodding while waiting for that elusive Cod.
The bait required for a days fishing is much simpler now just lug, squid and some herrings for the Skate. Baby cuttles a great bait for the better Cod as the smaller species are not so keen, leaving it there for the Cod or large Bass that stay all winter.
Its a lovely day out here today, bright sunshine and light west winds, making the fishing much more comfortable, we have a nice Skate amongst the smaller fish so looking good with some quality Whiting!
Plenty of herring here now so when you bring up a small whiting let it back down, as small fish make up a large part of the Cods diet!
Duke IV is fishing throughout the winter so don't sit at home bored, give me a call and let's go fishing! -
11/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
11 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Still the summer species abound here at Ramsgate with Bass, Skate and the odd Hound making up the numbers. The water is now though cooling down and taking some colour, looking more like the dirty winter sea the Cod favour.
Plenty of Whiting and Doggies to keep the rods nodding while waiting for that elusive Cod.
The bait required for a days fishing is much simpler now just lug, squid and some herrings for the Skate. Baby cuttles a great bait for the better Cod as the smaller species are not so keen, leaving it there for the Cod or large Bass that stay all winter.
Its a lovely day out here today, bright sunshine and light west winds, making the fishing much more comfortable, we have a nice Skate amongst the smaller fish so looking good with some quality Whiting!
Plenty of herring here now so when you bring up a small whiting let it back down, as small fish make up a large part of the Cods diet!
Duke IV is fishing throughout the winter so don't sit at home bored, give me a call and let's go fishing!
