"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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In article , reg wrote:
are there any UK sites that give info on smelt, habitats, times of year
to
catch them ect ect, dosnt seem to be that many sites.

Now is usually a good time to catch a few but the amount of river-mud in
the
usual harbours and estuaries means sport will be iffy at best.

Treat 'em like small pond rudd - fine gb, small hooks, scrap of fish or
shellfish on #10 hook. Alternative is a trace of trout-fly sized feathers
worked through a shoal (gb still useful) - not as reliable but more
productive if they're 'on'.

id like to catch some for livebaiting for bass & freezing for dead
baiting
for pike.

And take a few for eating. One of the better eating fish despite their
size.

Cheerio,

many thanks Derek as always for the useful info )