"Andy" wrote in message
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"Abu Garcia" wrote in message
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"Andy" wrote in message
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Hi all,

Now the sun has arrived I would like to go to the coast for a bit of
fishing. Problem is I am fairly new to all this so I have a couple of
questions you all may be able to help with.

Firstly, I intend to just use either feathers or spinners simply so
that
I can get some practice casting. With that in mind, I was thinking of
going to either Portsmouth or Hayling Island this evening. So my
questions a

Are the venues I have in mind appropriate?
Realistically, do I stand much chance of catching anything? If so, what
might I catch?

Thanks for any advice anyone can give,

Andy.



Sorry to post late but excellant choice of venue maybe the winds are
little high around south coast at moment for good spinning. I live in
East
Sussex but have fished the area between Hayling and Southsea and caught
mackerel on spinners/feathers. Also the Pompey harbour entrance is very
good for that. The Solent is a beautiful area to fish I am sure you will
get good luck there.


As it happens, I went to Pompey harbour entrance anyway. It was a bit
windy
but the sun was shining - it was lovely to just be in the open and admire
the views. I didn't catch anything at all...

Andy.

Yeah I've found Portsmouth good for if your after weed (seaweed that is) -