Help sea n course fishing

[corky]

hi every one. have you any tips on tope or large sea fish baits to use this time of year. going sea fishing on a 10hour charter soon, not done any before. Also gratefull for any course tips n tricks farely new to all fishing (done bit with mates but they baffle me but i love the sport) got sum rigs this week really excited now. thanks chaps n ladys. corky

[Twiddler]

Corgy, like fresh water fishing it depends what kind of fish your are targeting....also what hook size you intend to use (no good using big bait on small hook).....there are so many different bait i.e. rag worm, party squid, full size squid, full mackerel, mackerel strips, only the head of a mackerel, sandeel. I could go on and on....I'm no expert in sea fishing but there are some great sea anglers here and I'm sure they will able to help you

[monkey nuts]

Originally Posted by corky

hi every one. have you any tips on tope or large sea fish baits to use this time of year. corky

hi corky
im no expert but :-
for tope you want mackerel flappers or live mackerel on a 6/0 - 8/0 strong hook with 150lb trace line

for rays id go for mackerel strips or sandeel on a 4/0 - 6/0 hook 40-50 lb trace line

for conger id say mackerle / pout flapper, cuttle fish, or big squid baits on 8/0 - 10/0 hook on 150lb+ trace lines

but if you are going on charter trip id speak to the skipper first as he might be taking you some where the are no big monsters, and he will guide you how the fish the area you are going to
good luck