Hampshire/Sussex Beach Marks

[tappy42]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know if any of the beaches or piers along this stretch of coast are worth the trek from London to fish yet?? gagging to wet my lines, but gagging to actually catch even more so!

 

Cheers,

 

Simon

[Norm B]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know if any of the beaches or piers along this stretch of coast are worth the trek from London to fish yet?? gagging to wet my lines, but gagging to actually catch even more so!

 

Cheers,

 

Simon

A few decent plaice, spent flounders, pout, dogs, whiting, mostly under size, rockling, bass in the harbours and a chance of a thornback for big hitters but generally slow for the better fish. This could all change with the wind at the weekend and I've got a match on Saturday night so fingers crossed.

[DoubleShotDamo]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know if any of the beaches or piers along this stretch of coast are worth the trek from London to fish yet?? gagging to wet my lines, but gagging to actually catch even more so!

 

Cheers,

 

Simon

Hello Simon,

 

I would say get a good supply of fresh peelers and pop down to Pagham or Selsey west beach sometime mid May. By then a few hounds should be showing. Pagham also throws up a few decent bream. Make sure the weather is fine (not too windy) as it is better when fairly calm and clear.

 

I tried pagham the other night with crab and rag and it was awful! One flounder of 1lb 8oz. Still a bit too cold.

 

Good luck,

 

 

DSD