Help needed

[richardmcs]

Hi i'm a new convert to the art of sea fishing and go with my bro-in-law who is very experienced, although he's trying to pass on his knowledge i was wondering if anyone got any tips i could try, we usually fish from the pier / jetty is there anything i can do to my bait (usually rag / lug / and black lug) to make it more appealing

[boo3]

not a lot sorry just stick the worm on the hook cast out and hope for the big'un, maybe tip with squid, sometimes helps, hpoe you get some.

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by richardmcs

Hi i'm a new convert to the art of sea fishing and go with my bro-in-law who is very experienced, although he's trying to pass on his knowledge i was wondering if anyone got any tips i could try, we usually fish from the pier / jetty is there anything i can do to my bait (usually rag / lug / and black lug) to make it more appealing

Ive done a thread on here somewhere about bait and presentation but in a nutshell make sure the bait matches the hook size and species your after .
try and match your bait to the time of year and species likely to be caught ..
this time of year the fishing is almost non existent so use small size 2 and less hooks with cubes of mackerel or half a rag and as sugested tip with squid ..

Its always worth remembering when fishing a structure that there are plenty of fish right at your feet and in and around the legs so dont always rush to whack a bait to the horizon - especially after dark

Most of all remember that as spring arrives the fishing will improve vastly so get in the trips, learn loads and look forward to a bumper year

Steve

[richardmcs]

thanks guys i'll keep you posted when i catce "THE BIG ONE" lol