JKay
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put the heavy bit at the bottom /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
cheers Joe
cheers Joe
sea fishing equipment
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Colin_S
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The one big factor in fishing is local knowledge. What works in one place won't necessarily work elsewhere. As I suggested above, a visit to local tackle shop is a good starting point to find out what's being caught and how.
Some years ago I was fishing in a competition on the beach in Deal, Kent and the guy fishing 20 yeards away just over a groin was catching fish 3 at a time whilst I was catching nothing despite watching and copying castin g distance, etc. Half hour later and the tables were turned and he was catching nothing whilst I was reeling em in.
Some years ago I was fishing in a competition on the beach in Deal, Kent and the guy fishing 20 yeards away just over a groin was catching fish 3 at a time whilst I was catching nothing despite watching and copying castin g distance, etc. Half hour later and the tables were turned and he was catching nothing whilst I was reeling em in.
Twister_Ken
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There's nowt to catch in t'brizzle channel 'cept diseases
Laurin
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Great minds think alike! My Ebay rod and reel should arrive tomorrow and I've been promised a trip down the tackle shop 5 mins from work by the same person that advised me about the rod. (You met James at Bradwell... he seems to know what he is talking about). Guess we might have a little competition at the weekend!
FullCircle
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I bought an Aldi folding rod...... and a load of squiggly rubber things full of hooks.
Know nothing more than that though.
Know nothing more than that though.
mireland
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There's nowt to catch in t'brizzle channel 'cept diseases
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Come on you Channel Lovers - Refute this Solent insult. Let's hear it for the Bristol Channel.
There's nowt to catch in t'brizzle channel 'cept diseases
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Come on you Channel Lovers - Refute this Solent insult. Let's hear it for the Bristol Channel.
Colin_S
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I bought an Aldi folding rod...... and a load of squiggly rubber things full of hooks.
Know nothing more than that though.
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Methinks fish will need radar to spot that in local waters. I reckon nice smelly bait is the way to go round these 'ere parts Jim.
I bought an Aldi folding rod...... and a load of squiggly rubber things full of hooks.
Know nothing more than that though.
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Methinks fish will need radar to spot that in local waters. I reckon nice smelly bait is the way to go round these 'ere parts Jim.
TheBoatman
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If you're East coast then the majority of fishing is done at anchor - I won't go into the technicalities of drifting over wrecks. When the mackerel are about you could try trolling for them but I think you'll find a rod isn't much good because of the size of weight you would need to get the lure down to depth. If you have a decent fish finder/depth sounder, then wait until you see a shoal of mackerel under the boat - knock it out of gear and fish with feathers - if you hit the shoal a couple of drops will give enough fish for all on board.
If you're going to drop the hook for a couple of hours you can use lugworm, ragworm or in summer peeler crab!
As for tackle use a small (cheapish) multiplier with 30lb braid - attach a link swivel to the end and then use 20lb mono trace with a 1/o or 2/o hooks. As for weights you can use 6oz - 16oz bell shaped leads depending on tide run.
Just bait up and lower the weight over the stern and let it hit bottom - gently run your finger on the spool to stop over-runs - when the lead hits bottom finger hard on spool lift rod tip and release spool again and let the lead hit bottom again - that should keep it all attached to the sea bed - click the reel into gear and sit back with a cuppa and enjoy life.
Best of luck.
Peter.
If you're going to drop the hook for a couple of hours you can use lugworm, ragworm or in summer peeler crab!
As for tackle use a small (cheapish) multiplier with 30lb braid - attach a link swivel to the end and then use 20lb mono trace with a 1/o or 2/o hooks. As for weights you can use 6oz - 16oz bell shaped leads depending on tide run.
Just bait up and lower the weight over the stern and let it hit bottom - gently run your finger on the spool to stop over-runs - when the lead hits bottom finger hard on spool lift rod tip and release spool again and let the lead hit bottom again - that should keep it all attached to the sea bed - click the reel into gear and sit back with a cuppa and enjoy life.
Best of luck.
Peter.
ChrisE
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East Coast, eh?
I don't know much about the area close in but I have spent a fair amount of time fishing the Gabbard (sp?) Banks about 15-20 miles off Aldeburgh. There are mackeral to be found there in great numbers from about June to August.
Simple feathers and a weight with boat either hove to or drifting if no wind will catch them if they are there. You can catch them towing a mackeral spinner behind the boat but you need to be going between 2-4 knots to make it work (you can catch gonig faster but then you need some speiclaist knowledge and particular types of spinners).
To find the mackeral shoals look for diving birds or failing that look for "creases" in the water, marking thespot where a tidal run meets another. Or best of all keep your eyes peeled for other boats hauling mackeral over the side!
A minor caution, the area has a large number fo weaver fish on the bottom (you'll easily recognise them, they are 3-5 inch long with a prominent spikey fin on the back which will be erect. If you catch one on no account grab it, the fin has a strong poison that will hurt like hell at best and paralyse the joint. I'm not scare mongering, kids get killed by treading on these on beaches. Hold the fish with pliers, pull it off the hook and throw it back.)
Regarding using bait and weights, you'll need to be at anchor for this. If you are serious about catching some fish, go to a tackle dealer on the coast near where you will be fishing. Fish tend to be localised and you'll need local knowledge about baits and tackle if you are to do more than drown worms.
Best of luck.
I don't know much about the area close in but I have spent a fair amount of time fishing the Gabbard (sp?) Banks about 15-20 miles off Aldeburgh. There are mackeral to be found there in great numbers from about June to August.
Simple feathers and a weight with boat either hove to or drifting if no wind will catch them if they are there. You can catch them towing a mackeral spinner behind the boat but you need to be going between 2-4 knots to make it work (you can catch gonig faster but then you need some speiclaist knowledge and particular types of spinners).
To find the mackeral shoals look for diving birds or failing that look for "creases" in the water, marking thespot where a tidal run meets another. Or best of all keep your eyes peeled for other boats hauling mackeral over the side!
A minor caution, the area has a large number fo weaver fish on the bottom (you'll easily recognise them, they are 3-5 inch long with a prominent spikey fin on the back which will be erect. If you catch one on no account grab it, the fin has a strong poison that will hurt like hell at best and paralyse the joint. I'm not scare mongering, kids get killed by treading on these on beaches. Hold the fish with pliers, pull it off the hook and throw it back.)
Regarding using bait and weights, you'll need to be at anchor for this. If you are serious about catching some fish, go to a tackle dealer on the coast near where you will be fishing. Fish tend to be localised and you'll need local knowledge about baits and tackle if you are to do more than drown worms.
Best of luck.
fisherman
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those plastics are for when fish really give themselves up. If all else fails use a spinner on a long fine trace about 15 ft behind the lead, when you catch one take a sliver of silver skin off the tail and put it on the hook.
Blueboatman
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Re: And if they aren\'t biting
Don't forget the cold beer and a copy of Hemingways Old Man and The Sea.
Don't forget the cold beer and a copy of Hemingways Old Man and The Sea.
Phoenix of Hamble
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Re: And if they aren\'t biting
OK,
Have bought adequate supply of spinners, swivels etc etc, plus some weights, and a reel..... only cheap stuff, but then its only for a bit of fun.... if we get 'into it', then we'll buy some better stuff!
Challenge is on for the weekend Karen.... biggest fish wins!... we'll be cooking 'em on the beach.... bring lemons
OK,
Have bought adequate supply of spinners, swivels etc etc, plus some weights, and a reel..... only cheap stuff, but then its only for a bit of fun.... if we get 'into it', then we'll buy some better stuff!
Challenge is on for the weekend Karen.... biggest fish wins!... we'll be cooking 'em on the beach.... bring lemons
Colin_S
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Re: And if they aren\'t biting
Better take some tinned food too then......... just in case you realise /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Better take some tinned food too then......... just in case you realise /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
CliveG
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Re: And if they aren\'t biting
Getting competitive are we?
I would join in but I am not keen on sea food and don't fancy anything out of the muddy east coast waters.
I will be happy to judge the winner.
Should I bring a micrometer along?
Getting competitive are we?
I would join in but I am not keen on sea food and don't fancy anything out of the muddy east coast waters.
I will be happy to judge the winner.
Should I bring a micrometer along?
gandy
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Re: And if they aren\'t biting
Can I make a suggestion? Try using barbless hooks if you're spinning or jigging relatively shallow (cut the barbs off). You're likely to catch loads of small Saithe or Pollack that you won't want to keep. With barbless hooks you can just release them by turning the hook, almost without injury.
We used to catch fish for the aquarium like that, so I know that they can survive.
If you're fishing in deeper water, there's little point because the fish wouldn't survive the pressure drop anyway.
Can I make a suggestion? Try using barbless hooks if you're spinning or jigging relatively shallow (cut the barbs off). You're likely to catch loads of small Saithe or Pollack that you won't want to keep. With barbless hooks you can just release them by turning the hook, almost without injury.
We used to catch fish for the aquarium like that, so I know that they can survive.
If you're fishing in deeper water, there's little point because the fish wouldn't survive the pressure drop anyway.
NPMR
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Sunny!
Maybe it's the light glinting on the spinner?
Dunno why.
Maybe it's the light glinting on the spinner?
Dunno why.