Latest Fishing Reports: Kent

  • 19/08/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    19 Aug 2012 by Bob Marshall

    Report on-board Duke IV

    We are enjoying some good fishing here at Ramsgate at the moment with many species available. Good numbers of Bass and Smoothounds with a few Thornbacks being landed. Heindrics crew over from Belgium had a good 5 days with plenty of Bass up to 6lbs along with Hounds and some nice Skate with Luke landing a sizeable Turbot. These fish often show in the nets but not often to the rods so a nice surprise on mackerel strip. As usual catching mackerel for bait has often proven difficult with coloured water and a lack of fish to catch being the problem. We have substituted whiting for livebait getting good results then they too became more difficult.
    The Hounds are now moving out from the Estuary so a good chance of picking up some of these fine fish with crab being the favourite bait but lug/squid cocktail baits work well although the Doggies also relish this bait so they can be a problem.
    Terry caught a nice Hound along with Bass and Whiting on individuals day last thursday and Brians crew fom London today managed Hound and Skate with the Whiting and Doggies making up the numbers although 3 hours on a favourite Bass mark without a fish was unfortunate with only Doggies and a Hound being landed.
    Our last trip to the wrecks was good with some nice Cod and Pollack to the jellies and shads until the increasing wind made fishing impossible and we had to head inshore where the crew managed Skate and Hounds along with the Whiting and Doggies.
    The wrecks should continue to fish well through September, weather permitting and we will be looking for some more and larger Turbot also Black Bream that arrive here around this time. Large Bass should be here in numbers for the next couple of months although being thin on the ground up to now has been disappointing, perhaps the lack of mackerel has been the problem or maybe the massive overfishing of this species by the commercial fleets that must be reducing their numbers.
    Dates available throughout September for individuals and full boat groups on Duke IV so come along and enjoy the varied fishing we have available around Ramsgate.
    Pic shows John with a nice Hound he landed today!
    Tight lines, Bob. Skipper Duke IV.

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  • 10/08/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    10 Aug 2012 by Bob Marshall

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    The fishing here at Ramsgate just gets better with Hiendricks crew over from Belgium on a 5 day fishing stint aboard Duke IV. Jules a lively 78 year old started the fish feast with a couple of nice Bass on live whiting, Heindrick followed with a larger fish on a similar rig. After landing a few more and losing a few we moved out to have a go for the Skate using the fresh mackerel we had feathered earlier. We managed a couple of fish fairly quickly. The crew had opted for a 6 hr day and just before anchor up the guy fishing the stern hooked into a serious Bass that led him a merry dance that ended when the hook length parted just before we could get the net under the double figure fish!
    Still some weekend dates available in September so don't miss out on the fantastic fishing this autumn. For comfort, speed and a great fishing experience book Duke IV.

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  • 26/07/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    26 Jul 2012 by Bob Marshall

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    Sunday 22nd saw us heading North, starting the day feathering Mackerel for bait. Along with the macks came a Gurnard, the cloudy waters made the mackereling hard but we ended up with enough for bait so onto the roads for Smoothies, Whiting, Doggies and a nice Bass for Steve. another move to the sands for Skate and a lovely little Turbot with most fish returned by Davids crew from Herne Bay.
    Today we headed out to the wrecks where the building NE breeze caused the sea to pick up but the crew managed some tasty Cod before we were forced to head for shelter behind the Goodwin sands, stopping off for some Mackerel on the Falls bank. The fresh mackerel made for good bait with Olivia landing her first Bass and Sam landing a nice Hound. Not huge fish but certainly plenty of species around at the moment giving some interesting fishing!

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  • 23/07/2012 Fishing Report by steve harris on Dentex (Chatham, Kent)

    23 Jul 2012 by steve harris

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    Hi everyone just thought id keep you up to date with a short report.

    Lots of nice Bass coming up loads of hounds,skate and mackys what more could ask for without having to go to far.

    Lets hope it carrys on.

    All the best steve

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  • 13/07/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    13 Jul 2012 by Bob Marshall

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    Despite the awful weather we are still getting out to the fish on Duke IV. We visited the wrecks yesterday in the small weather window and all the anglers caught fish, mostly Cod with a few Pollock and a single Bass for Andy who was visiting Kent from Australia. Chris who often fishes with us caught the biggest Cod of the day a touch over 10lb. Young Robbie who was suffering with seasickness due to the swelly conditions managed
    his first Cod, a fish around 6lb that could not resist the black n red jellyworm.
    Today with the weather much better than forcast we headed north with Gregs group on a corporate day. Plenty of fish were landed with the doggies being thick on the ground. Greg landed a School Bass followed by a nice Skate. The wind then picked up and we headed inshore where Darren landed two nice Bass, best being 5lb+ in concecutive casts on mackerel chunks. We headed further inshore for some Mackerel and a small Gurnard.
    Still spaces this Sunday and next Thursday 19th for individuals. Come to Ramsgate for some great fishing!
    Bob Duke IV

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  • 25/09/2012 Fishing Report by Roger Lennon on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)

    25 Sep 2012 by Roger Lennon

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    As the evenings start to chill, and we start to loose the daylight hours, the only thing that is on our minds is cod fishing. (Well myn anyway lol.) And guess what Tom brings up-a nice bass. Still finding plenty of hounds, still getting a few skate on the Goodwins and some really good whiting. Going to really be targeting the cod now, so get yourself a good bucket of worms, and get yourself onboard the Bayside!
    Thanks to all,
    Roger. Skipper of Bayside.

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  • 30/06/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    30 Jun 2012 by Bob Marshall

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    We are enjoying some fine fishing on Duke IV out from Ramsgate with some good Skate, Bass and Hounds inshore whilst out on the wrecks when we can get there we are landing plenty of Cod along with a sprinkling of Pollack. The wind is causing problems by stirring up the water, just as it clears from the last blow. This breaks up the Mackerel shoals making them difficult to catch for bait, the Skate and Bass much prefer fresh to frozen mackerel so always worth the effort to catch some.
    The Cod & Pollack seem to favour sandeel type lures on the wrecks greedily engulfing them so there must be plenty of fish competing for the baits. Last thursday gave us a weather window and we were able to get out there with a crew of individuals who had a great day landing fish all day with Steve landing a large Tub Gurnard that took his pirk and Danny landing a lovely dark Cod pictured.

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  • 21/06/2012 Fishing Report by Gareth John on Hurricane (Isle of Sheppey, Kent)

    21 Jun 2012 by Gareth John

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    The fishing has been very good with good bags of smoothound thornback rays and bass when the weather allows us to get to the marks.
    Also I have seen a few mackerel starting to show with a lot of bird activity which could also mean bass.
    My regulars just cannot get enough and return almost every week the only problem is the weather just seems to let us down most weekends which is frustrating because I know good fishing is to be had .
    The Medway has been producing a few bass mostly small but the odd good one with also dogs and whiting for mixed bags.
    Let's just hope summer returns and. The winds drop
    I will take small groups so don't worry about booking the whole boat because I love my fishing too and myself and my crewman will have a day out too
    Just give us a call

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  • 21/06/2012 Fishing Report by Bob Marshall on Duke IV (Ramsgate, Kent)

    21 Jun 2012 by Bob Marshall

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    Good shoals of Mackerel have arrived at Ramsgate, bringing their predators with them. We have had Tope and some cracking Bass with Will on an individuals day aboard Duke IV showing the way today with two nice Bass on consecutive casts on the old favourite lug tipped with a squid head.
    The weather has been playing games with us, one minute the suns out then claps of thunder and the heavens open.
    Along with the above we have been getting some good catches of Skate with Brians crew from London landing twenty between just four anglers. Some big Smoothounds around too although these fish, like the Bass, very mobile, here today gone tomorrow. Thats what keeps the fishing interesting, you never know whats gonna be on the end of the line, just keep an eye on the rod, these fish are quite capable of pulling the rod over the gunnels. Pic shows first timer, Will with the two Bass. Well done shipmate!

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  • 27/06/2012 Fishing Report by Roger Lennon on Skerry Belle (Ramsgate, Kent)

    27 Jun 2012 by Roger Lennon

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    At last the water temperature has hit the magical 13degs! and boy has this bought the bass on the feed! Alan and Gary took advantage of our June special (see top of page) and booked the whole boat for a days bassing and boy they wasnt disappointed. Some good bass landed and some even better ones lost. (unlucky Alan, that was a good fish.) Still some good hounds, skate, showing on crab and squid baits. Don't forget all my trips inc. rods, reels, tackle and some baits. 4hr bass and mackeral trips now in full swing (phone for times and details.) Still have some dates available for all day trips in July and August. Very Tight Lines, Roger.

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