Latest Fishing Reports: Kent
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18/05/2014
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
18 May 2014 by Bob Marshall
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The Belgium fiching club have been back to Ramsgate fishing aboard Duke IV for the last few days, taking advantage of the super fishing we are enjoying lately with plenty of Skate, some fiesty Smoothounds and a good sprinkling of Bass and Whiting. Herring remains the bait for the Skate although they are starting to aquire a taste for Mackerel. The Hounds favour the crab and the Bass lugworm.
The water remains coloured with the last of the may water but as it clears the Mackerel should arrive.
I have space this Saturday 24th so if you fancy a dabble give me a call and make the most of the weather and the good fishing we are enjoying.
Pic shows the Belgiun crew with part of their catch.
Tight lines Bob
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04/2014
Fishing Report by Leo Kronenberg
on Kingfisher (Ramsgate, Kent)
Apr 2014 by Leo Kronenberg
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3 days perfect fishing fun with great catches, 16 species and over 200 fish for 5 crazy Belgians. We could not have managed this without the help of our mad Welsh friend Jim and the professional skipper Shane. Thanks for the good fun ! See you again in May 2015 !!!!
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04/2014
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
Apr 2014 by Bob Marshall
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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 View Boats Page
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24/07/2014
Fishing Report by Roger Lennon
on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)
24 Jul 2014 by Roger Lennon
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We can supply fresh or frozen peeler crabs and freshly dug lug on all our trips......
BASS BASS BASSS BASS BASS BASS BASS BASS
Well its that time of the year again where we go targeting the bass and large smooth hounds that move through our area during the warmer months. The early bass fishing (May) we find lug baits the best. Even fishing with a single worm can be deadly, and obviously crab baits will always work well on the rocky ground around the Foreland. From May onwards, the mackerel sholes arrive and this being the best bait for larger fish a live mackerel fished on a flowing trace can easily produce fish up to 15lb from our shores. (Please check out the top gallery for bass catches last year.) The smooth hounds will also be arriving shortly. Crab baits, squid and lug will easily catch these hard fighting fish. To book a specialist bass or hound trip around the Goodwins and North Foreland area, give Roger a call on 07805250427 to discuss your requirements. Remember all quality gear onboard. Tuition and lunch is supplied on all trips. Happy angling, View Boats Page
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09/03/2014
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
9 Mar 2014 by Bob Marshall
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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 View Boats Page
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13/02/2014
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
13 Feb 2014 by Bob Marshall
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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. View Boats Page
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14/12/2013
Fishing Report by Bob Marshall
on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)
14 Dec 2013 by Bob Marshall
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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 View Boats Page
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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. View Boats Page
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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
