In article , Fantom
wrote:
Hi, Im thinking of taking a trip mid december to the pier for some fishing
as im down that way. Can anyone suggest bait and species available.

*IF* the current freshwater flush clears the harbour before the next spring
tides then there should be a few pollack on the top and pout near the bottom
(after dark), maybe immature whiting and sand smelt. Outside chance of an
eel or flounder by day. There might be rockling.

You may do better further up the harbour around the boats.

Is it worth bringing a spinning rod aswell as a beachcaster?

It's not worth bringing the beachcaster*. A spinning or carp rod with light
float tackle after dark would be your best chance. Work a metre deep around
the light/shadow boundaries under the streetlights. Exception - there might
be some late squid around which you could take on a jig after dark.

Imo it's never worth bringing a beachcaster to the pleasure pier.

Cheerio,

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