Latest Fishing Reports: South East
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01/2012
Fishing Report by Erik Talbot
on Malaki (Hayling Island, Hampshire)
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01/2012
Fishing Report by Ray Burn
on Grey Viking (Brighton, East Sussex)
Jan 2012 by Ray Burn
Report on-board Grey Viking
Well it was a funny old winter! I returned from holiday in the third week in November and we managed 5 days on the trot for inshore winter Cod, it was so warm we were down to teeshirts one day! The Cod were playing ball and we had quite a few in the 16lb class and the best that week went 19lb so I thought "here we go" ... lining up nicely for another good winter season.... But then December arrived, the wind came and it stayed for about 8 weeks! We only managed to nick the odd day here and there when a brief lull in the wind presented itself and it was the worst winter for rough seas I can remember!
The wind finally fell and went northerly marking the start of this cold snap so we got out to the Pollack wrecks on the 29th and 30th January. (The tides were wrong to target my winter Cod wrecks). It's a bit of a gamble looking for decent Pollack in January but we managed a decent catch both days with 5 anglers getting personal bests and 3 of those fish were in the 16lb class, so I was quite happy. On the second of those trips we were unusually short of crew with only 6 anglers aboard and my mate Nick Coster asked me to have a fish myself and try his 6lb class rod for a bit of fun (I dont normally fish myself when wrecking). Anyway, first drop and bang and my personal best Bass of 10lb 4oz soon graced the net... Happy days!
As I write this Grey Viking is out of the water for 10 days for her annual winter maintenance and we are back fishing from the 15th February, weather permitting and the Pollack season should be in full swing by then and there should still be some Lunker Cod in certain areas too !! We also have the Plaice fishing to look forward too which was truly superb in 2010 so tight lines and hope to see you soon!
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29/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
29 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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 View Boats Page
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28/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
28 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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! View Boats Page
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08/01/2012
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
8 Jan 2012 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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! View Boats Page
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01/04/2012
Fishing Report by Roger Lennon
on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)
1 Apr 2012 by Roger Lennon
Report on-board Skerry Belle
Let me start by saying I still have spaces available for Bank Holiday Monday. My 4 hour trips have now started, which are a great insight into boat fishing- for both novices and the beginner. I have a fresh supply of peeler crab on board.Give me a call to get your order in.
While the fishing just goes from strength to strength, with the change over of winter to summer species in full swing. Now is the time to bag up on skate, especially if you've never caught one as 20+ fish a trip is quite common. Add to this the hounds, spurdogs, bass, and spring codling. I think April/May is going to be a bumper time for fishing up to 10 miles off. Still have good tide dates available. I look forward to answering all your queries for trips aboard Bayside. All my trips include rods, reels, tackle and some baits. 07805250427.
Tight Lines!
Roger View Boats Page
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23/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
23 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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 View Boats Page
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13/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
13 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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! View Boats Page
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11/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
11 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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! View Boats Page
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11/12/2011
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
11 Dec 2011 by Bob Marshall
Report on-board Duke IV
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! View Boats Page
