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  • 04/2014 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    Apr 2014 by Bob Marshall

    Great sport with the Smoothounds now with Marcs group landing l5 last Saturday, Marcins group today had Hounds, Skate, Gurnard & chunky Whiting The Hounds have a particular taste for peeler crab bait, although we have been catching them on lug, herring and squid so the early birds are hungry and feeding on anything that's going!
    Plenty of Skate around now with a good chance of large catches, herring remains the bait of choice but a good chunk of squid often works well.
    A few Bass being landed so hopefully more on the way, lug a good bait with hokkies and feathers good when the water clears. We are gearing up for the wreck fishing now with space available on 24th April.
    This time of year can be seen as the pinnacle time for fishing with new fish arriving all the time whilst still plenty of quality Whiting and Codling still around!
    Pic shows Peter with a tasty Gurnard
    Roll on summer!!!
    Tight lines Bob Duke IV

  • 09/03/2014 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    9 Mar 2014 by Bob Marshall

    The inshore fishing here at Ramsgate is now improving with quality Skate in most areas, along with plenty of Codling, these fish are small but give us hope for the future. Smoothounds, Bass and Mackerel are arriving now and will offer fine sport over the next few months. Still lots of herring showing on the sounder so plenty of fodder for the large Bass that are heading our way, always on the lookout for an easy meal!
    Herring has been the bait of choice for the Skate throughout the winter but as summer moves on they will be looking for mackerel.
    Squid remains a good bait for most species and the Hounds are very partial to a whole one and when the water warms sufficiently the crabs will peel giving us more bait choice!
    The school Bass will be shoaling on the banks, great fun on the feathers or Hokkie lures. Clear water is a must though and the winds we are getting can stir up the water, then the humble lugworm becomes the better bait!
    The wreck fishing season starts soon and we will soon be out there drift fishing jellies and shads for the Cod, Pollack and Bass.
    Still some weekend dates available and each Thursday for individuals, so dust off the rods and come fishing aboard Duke IV.
    Tight lines Bob

  • 13/02/2014 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    13 Feb 2014 by Bob Marshall

    Duke IV is now back on the mooring, all spruced up and ready to go. There's a good run of Spring Codling along with plenty of Skate and quality whiting running through our area!
    Got out today with a group of individuals, great heros to come out fishing in this awful weather although after a choppy start the wind dropped & even the sun came out along with the fish and we ended the day with a good haul including four nice Thornbacks with Stuart from Margate landing 2 on herring (see picture) along with 2 more for John & Alan.
    When spring finally shows the Bass will be heading our way along with the Smoothounds and Mackerel so with the days stretching out and fish coming in we can look forward to some good fishing.
    Bait remains the same with Squid, lugworm and herring being the best options but always bring other baits as you never know what the fish prefer on the day.
    Plenty of weekend dates available still, but the phone has started ringing so if you have some particular dates in mind booking sooner rather than later will be best.
    Pic shows- Stuart from Ramsgate with 2 nice Skate.

  • 14/12/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    14 Dec 2013 by Bob Marshall

    Plenty of fish still around although not always the species we all want. Whiting of all sizes with Dabs and of course the Doggies keep the rods moving. There are some Cod around but thin on the ground so proving difficult. Still the odd Bass and Skate to be had so plenty to try for.
    Duke IV will be lifted out for maintenance mid Jan. Hopefully there will be a Spring run of Codling to go for along with Skate and the first of the seasons Bass when she's launched again in Feb.
    Merry Xmas and Happy new year to all our clients old and new.
    Hope to see you 2014.
    Best wishes Skipper Bob

  • 02/11/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    2 Nov 2013 by Bob Marshall

    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.

  • 06/10/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    6 Oct 2013 by Bob Marshall

    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
    Bob.

  • 13/09/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    13 Sep 2013 by Bob Marshall

    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.

  • 02/09/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    2 Sep 2013 by Bob Marshall

    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.

  • 15/08/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    15 Aug 2013 by Bob Marshall

    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.

  • 08/07/2013 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall

    8 Jul 2013 by Bob Marshall



    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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