In article , Les Hemmings
wrote:
Moved from Brixham, Devon and am now in Folkestone. There seems to be miles
of beaches locally but it's very different terrain to Berry Head etc.

Does anyone here know Folkestone, Sandgate etc. Any tips, good spots, baits
or techniques?

I've never fished quite that far east but back under Beachy Head
spinning/plugging works reasonably well. There's an area(name anyone?) near
you where spoil from the channel tunnel was dumped that will feel familiar
to you - it should fish like an inshore reef .

I used to really enjoy very light tackle, a very "flicky" rod and a small
lure for Mackerel and Bass in Devon. Is this a viable technique on the
beaches of the South East? All I've seen here are giant beachcasters
blasting a large chunk of lead at the horizon.... not my cup of tea at
all....

Watch those beachcasting types. *If* they start catching decent fish and
plenty of 'em then go buy similar kit and get casting lessons - BUT - in the
meanwhile stick with the methods you know (work down the beach taking a
couple of short casts between each beachcaster - that way you get to pick
the brains of all of 'em.) My guess is you'll do better than most and
not be tempted to switch gear for a long while...

Cheerio,

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