Dabs - where and when?

[nickthenovice]

I've never caught a dab and would like to target them this year but have no idea where or when to fish for them. I live an hour away from the Devon/Dorset area and need some pointers, can anybody help please?

[Portland Pirate]

Well I have heard of some very early dabs coming from West of Bexington and Cogden on Chesil. It is still a bit early to really got for them. Wait till the end of March and you should be able to pick some up from Abbotsbury and the western end of Chesil. I cant comment on any of the Devon marks, but there are a good few on here that can.

Portland Pirate.

[pingu]

slapton used to get them
also ilfracombe is only place i've ever caught one

[Spahill]

Nick
there are some to be had from Mumbles pier Swansea (better towards top of tide??).
Can't say its the nicest place I have ever fished, but one of the more expensive £3 a rod (open 09:00 to 16:45 currently) + £5 to park (all day).
May be closing shortly (has been for ages) due to Health & Safety - it's falling apart.
I believe the dabs like stinky manky baits.
Good Luck

[nickthenovice]

Thanks guys!

[Martopp]

try beesands or slapton for dabs this time of year, lug and rag as bait,, or berry head in brixham fish by the hut or hopes nose in torquay fish from the high ground