Shore Fishing in Kent

[ldmunns@gmail.com]

Dear All

I have never been shore fishing but am very interested to give it a go.

I live in SE London so I would imagine the closest place would be the South Kent Coast or East Sussex.

Coukd anyone point me in the right direction and recommend som good spots, preferably beach rather than piers.

Can you also recommend a good starter kit for beach fishing or some basic equipment I might need.

Many thanks...

[dover squidy]

welcome to the forum,,,,,,,,,

cheque out this thread, gives a few good marks and detail on the kent coast

Kent fishing marks in detail

[1979roadkill]

Originally Posted by ldmunns@gmail.com

Dear All

I have never been shore fishing but am very interested to give it a go.

I live in SE London so I would imagine the closest place would be the South Kent Coast or East Sussex.

Coukd anyone point me in the right direction and recommend som good spots, preferably beach rather than piers.

Can you also recommend a good starter kit for beach fishing or some basic equipment I might need.

Many thanks...

I am in the same boat mate...let me know how things are as this weekend we are planing to go samphire hoe (due to snags I will try my luck float fishing)

[scottish_and_mental]

welcome to the forum guys - i'm sure Squidy or one of the other Dover boys will point you to some top shore marks .. theres no shortage of top class shingle beaches in the area - dab and cod heaven

[fishypaul]

hello mate welcome to the forum,
dover squidy's piece about marks in kent is well worth looking at,
the closest for you i would imagine would be gravesend,that can fish very well

[weedcatcher]

Good luck... first time can be a difficult experience when starting shore fishing i started no experience no tutors, just read stuff and adapted over time, recommend a rod stand sounds simple but necessary from shore work.
have 2 rigs 1 baited ready whilst one is soaking so when brung in quick clip change then rig ready to go back out then re bait previous rig.
Night fishes better than day in my experience but they may differ for some?
obviously equipment for night "lighting" and dont have to try supercasting for distance.
Baits, Always have a supply of ragworm, try differnt baits and try understanding rig crafts and fish feeding behaviours, take standard weights and breakout weights.
Fit shockleader and dont be afraid to test your abilitys when distance casting is required.
And most of all Enjoy the time you have.

[1979roadkill]

Originally Posted by weedcatcher

Good luck... first time can be a difficult experience when starting shore fishing i started no experience no tutors, just read stuff and adapted over time, recommend a rod stand sounds simple but necessary from shore work.
have 2 rigs 1 baited ready whilst one is soaking so when brung in quick clip change then rig ready to go back out then re bait previous rig.
Night fishes better than day in my experience but they may differ for some?
obviously equipment for night "lighting" and dont have to try supercasting for distance.
Baits, Always have a supply of ragworm, try differnt baits and try understanding rig crafts and fish feeding behaviours, take standard weights and breakout weights.
Fit shockleader and dont be afraid to test your abilitys when distance casting is required.
And most of all Enjoy the time you have.

Thanks for the update,,,,,, I am almost fully loaded with stuff now it time for JUST DO IT....