Centrepin for sea fishing

[Paulg]

I've a 5.5" diameter Leeds centrepin, originally bought for trotting in rivers, but have now replaced it with something better. Question is, as this pin is quite big, could I use it for sea fishing, thinking along the lines of very light boat stuff, for the likes of Black Bream ?

 

Has anyone tried this ?

 

Cheers,

Paul

[Newt]

Don't see why it wouldn't do nicely.

 

One of the favorite surf reels used in OZ (Alvey) is very similar to a pin.

[Dan]

I have an old centerpin I use inshore boat fishing, infact as a kid I used to beach cast with it! It isnt a side turning alvey but does have a clutch, I still use it from time to time as the contact with the fish is so direct, I cant remember who made it will have a look in the garage, I think its a something Star? So give it a go, and tell me where you catch your bream! I havent seen any inshore for years!

Dan

[Paulg]

Hi Dan,

 

Re Black Bream, I don't get them inshore, but not very far off the south coast. I know an excellent charter skipper in Littlehampton.

 

Regards,

Paul

[Cranfield]

Its probably worth a try for light boat fishing inshore.

I would also suggest water thats not too deep. Its suprising how long it takes to wind in 100+ of line on a centrepin.

 

Dan, Black Bream have been making quite a recovery along the South Coast IMO.

Good catches from Brighton, Weymouth (Lulworth side) and ditto Littlehampton.

All from the boat and not too far out.

[Leon Roskilly]

I've been using a couple of Leeds centrepins for my mullet fishing.

 

Excellent!

 

Tight Lines - leon

[chesters1]

went out with a skipper from littlehampton the chap was surley after getting stuck on a sandbank just outside the river ,got to the mark where he disapeared into the cabin not to reappear untill we went home ,great day not, went from langstone from that day hence.

[Dan]

Interesting..... if they are around the Weymouth area I guess they'll be around my end of Dorset too, any hints on preferred methods?!

Dan