whats around at mo???????

[guvnor]

hi all ive fished deal beach (left of pier).... sandwich bay..... margate pier....
in the last 11 days and all im getting is very small flatties and the odd rockling.
im using rolled blacks /sand ells/yellows/squid. all fish are so small i dont see the rod move. .
now this is my first winter sea fishing so am wondering is that whats all about. or should i change my tactics?? . or has the cold snap affected things..
any info would be great as im hitting sandwich bay next sunday for an 8hr session.
cheers daz

[fishypaul]

this time of year round these coasts it gets a bit barren on the beaches,
i would recommend some of the deeper water venues,the piers at deal and dover or perhaps dungie

[baker boy]

roll on march, when fishing gets better

tightlines guv

baker boy

[guvnor]

cheers lads just wasnt sure what to expect. when do the bass come out to play?? thought that would prob be spring/summer...... sos to go on but also heard thorn backs are starting to show.?? is that true ....

questions questions questions. im like a kid at a museum

ta for advice daz

[gullyworm]

Awfull time of year mate, Bass are around all year but show in numbers about april time, skate will be showing soon aswell.
There are really no hard and fast rules when fish show, sometimes they come early other years there late, most years they don't show at all :-)

[guvnor]

ta gully the not showing at all is about right down in thanet.