When do the Makkies arrive at Budleigh??

[Bungy]

Starting my monthly jaunts to E.Devon In April, can any one advise when I can guarantee to catch Makkies from Budleigh
Thanks
Gray

[pingu]

well if like last year they were catching them during feb 1/2 term(next week ) then never did really turn up in numbers april might be a tad early but he who dares etc....

will keep posted nearer to date

[steve devon]

Someone round here had garfish in january so you just never know

[Bungy]

Originally Posted by pinguprogress

well if like last year they were catching them during feb 1/2 term(next week ) then never did really turn up in numbers april might be a tad early but he who dares etc....

will keep posted nearer to date

Cheers Dave
will keep an eye out
Gray

[Rob M]

As the seasons are a bit mucked up at the moment, anythings possible. I caught Mackeral at Newhaven in December 2004!

Rob

[Pross]

Normally late April into May is when they start showing in numbers. Saw several caught at Easter last year from Berry Head but they were at range with feathers and I couldn't get them on a spinner (refuse to resort to feathers for shore fishing, they should be confined to bait gathering only IMHO). The Whitsun Bank Holiday week is my first trip of the year down there where I feel I can really guarantee mackie in numbers - if you can ever guarantee fish at all - problem then of course is everyone is after them so daytime fishing is a battle at any popular tourist locations.

[cod fisherman]

the earliest ive ever fished budleigh is late april . the makkies are there then

[Bungy]

Thanks for the info chaps, much appreciated
Gray