| #1  07-17-2010, 09:48 AM | |||
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| sea fishing virgin Hello, never been sea fishing before, EVER. But would like to try a bit now that my sister had bought a caravan in Wales, NEW QUEY I think. There is a little harbour there which I would like to try but have no idea on what bait, tackle or tactics to use. I dont even know if I need another licence or permission. Can anyone give me some advice on the above? What species would I be looking to catch? Would mullet be a target fish? Or bass? How do the tides effect sea fishing, is it best when its fully in, or out. Also, last year down in SWANAGE, on the south coast, I was paddling knee deep and could see loads of mullet, Could I catch those on bread as bait using normal course fishing gear. Would be greatful if anyone could help. thanks in advance     |
| #2 07-17-2010, 09:56 AM | ||||
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| Re: sea fishing virgin damn i just typed half a page and then got cut off ! reply on the way fella  __________________ Shore Species 2012: Dab-Flounder-Herring-L.S.Dogfish-Pouting-Shore Rockling-5 Bearded Rockling-Small Eyed Ray-Turbot-Whiting |
| #3 07-17-2010, 10:09 AM | ||||
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 Re: sea fishing virgin You don't need a license to fish in the sea and rarely need permission ..M.O.D property,private beaches and sailing clubs are normally out of bounds .. As for the tides look here and get to learn how they work..it can mean the difference between being rescued by the orange brigade or fishing a venue safely ..It will also determine how succesful you are at catching fish ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/ As a general rule fishing is best two hours either side of high water .. For example a high tide today at Portsmouth is at 16.30 ( 15.30 on the bbc site but remember to add 1 hour for summer time ) ..So in that case arriving and fishing from about 2.30 will mean the water is actively moving ( tide coming in ) and most fish will be feeding ( the movement causes the bottom to be stirred up - this gets the smaller shoal fish feeding ie. Sandeels who are the predated on by species like Bass ) ..Normally fishing for 2 hours on the ebb ( tide going out ) means fish are still feeding and there is still water infront of you..Places like the Bristol channel are different because the tide retreats for 100's and hundreds of metres and fishing is only for the experienced.. As for your harbour most u.k species wil be encountered at one stage or another of the year ( except obviously the deep water / wreck dwelling species ) Expect Mullet,Bass,Wrasse,Dogfish,Eels,Pout,Conger and flounders to be around .. Swanage is a favourite location for me and there is good fishing of the pier where large shoals of sandeel are seen patrolling along the sides .. Hoardes of small ballan and cuckoo wrasse will take rag baits fished on the bottom - i imagine it will be the same in your harbour .. Floating bread or tiny sections of ragworm on a mepps type spinner are required to catch Mullet- coarse gear is fine for this but perhaps slightly heaver mainline is advised.. Anything else - just shout ! Steve __________________ Shore Species 2012: Dab-Flounder-Herring-L.S.Dogfish-Pouting-Shore Rockling-5 Bearded Rockling-Small Eyed Ray-Turbot-Whiting |
| #4 07-17-2010, 10:23 AM | |||
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| Re: sea fishing virgin Steve, thanks for all the advice, I am looking forward to giving it a go. |
| #5 07-17-2010, 11:27 AM | |||
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| Re: sea fishing virgin Hi Brummy, Welcome. Newquay has a great surf beach if you fancy trying for a few bass. I think the mullet fishing is pretty good too especially around the habour. Gear wise, a rod that you can lob a 2-4oz lead up to 50 yards should get you into the bass, plus you could use it to float fish a bread crust, or small ragworm with it for the mullet in the harbour. Trouble is, it gets adictive!!! Enjoy boyo Steve |
