Catching fish on the I.O.W

[Fishinggooner]

Hi people, been fishing 18 months (still terrible!) blanked last 4 times out. Anybody with experience wiiling to teach a beginner in the finer points of how to actually catch something please contact would be very grateful.Cheers

[Norfolkboy]

What is it you're looking to find out mate? Rigs, baits, tackle etc..

[Fishinggooner]

anything that might help. had few off sandown pier lately but can't seem to catch anything from shore marks!

[Fishinggooner]

anyone willing to give a few lessons would be vey much appreciated, will pay for bait etc. if nessesary. cheers

[Ben]

i would, but theres abit of water in the way
i went through a period of about 8 months of blanking! every weekend
one of the key factors is knowing what to target, you dont use a whole quid when there are only little fish about, also fishing at night makes a world of difference
fishing should be picking up nicely now with the warmer weather, even the best fishermen blank during winter, especialy at day time

[Fishinggooner]

been fishing at night. Joined St georges fishing club but everyone seems to keep secrets close to chest if you know what i mean.

[JuanPablo]

if you drop me a pm i will provide u with an excellent guide produced by one of the IOW locals...
i was working on the IOW for a few weeks last month and there are hundreds of brilliant spots!! Unfortunately, as you have already discovered these are kept closely guarded!!! Luckily this guide will show you all the marks and what fish can be expected there, what tides to fish etc.
We can then help you with the rigs and bait advice for those species....

[iowangler]

alright fella what type of fishing you after?
there are smooth hound along the solent to crab yarmouth pier,
cowes, ryde,
bass at cowes to crab rays on mackrel down the back
hope this helps
mukka