Where to Fish?

[nasher]

When I ask where to fish I don't mean launch spots or exact locations.

What I mean is when I have launched where to go next. So far I have been spinning and trolling along the edge of the rocks and beaches. So far I haven't blanked, but I also haven't caught anything of note.

I have been searching through past threads and found out some useful info on tactics with bait.

 

But once I have paddled out where to head for, I don't have a fishfinder or GPS yet so cannot locate exact marks or underwater features. So should i just paddle a reasonable distance out, lower my rig and wait or is this likely to result in nothing. Should I anchor in one spot or drift with the tide.

 

I know this is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string. But any advice would be welcomed.

[Newt]

If there is any possible way you can manage a fish/feature finder, you will probably be happy with the results. Even the least expensive ones do a decent job of displaying bottom features.

[nasher]

I Intend buying a fishfinder in a couple of months. But the long haired general would string me up if I spent any more at the moment.

[Newt]

Good luck then. Once you get away from the shoreline (mainland or island or visible rocks) you will be faced with large expanses of ocean bottom that lack features, food, and fish.

 

Unless someone can show you known good marks or unless you can see signs like birds feeding, you risk spending time fishing where there are no fish. Trolling might be an option.

 

I'm no where near the UK and do more fresh water than salt so hopefully some of the local guys can offer better advice that can put you on fish.

[chaz62]

Nasher, where are you from? maybe going out with an established kayak/fisher or what about marine charts to show features?

Cheers,

Chaz

[nasher]

I'm down in west cornwall, Redruth to be exact. I have only been out from Maenporth near Falmouth

so far. I have been told the fishing off the North coast near St Agnes is a lot better. I have ben getting my experience up on the sheltered south coast, but will probably venture out later this week.

 

I will try and arrange to go out with someone else when I get the chance. But all my trips so far have been short(2-3 hrs) and early.

[Marc J]

Hi,

Go to Porth Houstock on the Lizard, free parking and toilet on the beach. Paddle past the harbour/quarry wall on your right, and bear right. I found a spot in line with the track/road in the quarry area at right angles to the last "toothy" looking rock on as you look to the west. Anywhere around there seemed pretty good - made up of gulleys I think. Conger after dark if you fancy it, lost the biggest bass I ever hooked there too

If I lived as close as you I'd be down there every chance I got

[nasher]

I'll give that a try, Porthoustock is only 10 mins from work. I have been getting out every opportunity I can.

I was looking at your report from cornwall, with the nice pollack, thats what made me think I need to try something other than trolling.

How far out were you when you got the pollack.?

[Marc J]

I was about level or 50-100yds further out than the end of these rocks:

Though anywhere round there seems to produce. I'd recommend moving if you're not catching. I've found just 20-30yds can make a difference, also cast your float about to find the gulleys.

Tight lines!

[nasher]

Did you take all the fish on float. I might try and give it a go before work on Friday.