In article , Fantom
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"Fantom" wrote in message
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"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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In article , Fantom
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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

Well, it didn't. There are several inches of rain draining through the
system atm and the stain runs way out to sea :-(

Would the same situation and species apply to the stone pier? . I have

The stone pier is almost always the better bet - as long as you don't mind
wrasse.

definatly opted for a spinning rod thanks to your advice, but is it worth
bringing a short stronger rod for simply dropping over the edge of the pier?

I can't stop you - at least once every year or three something big is taken
that way.

Frankly, with the heavy freshwater push the harbour and piers will be a
waste of time right now. You *might* pick up a flounder bouncing a worm
over the bottom but that's about it.

Instead, try float fishing the rocky Portland marks, or work along Portland
Harbour north shore with a plug/spinner. It's still not too cold for
Kimmeridge if you fancy plugging. All these assuming there is not too much
of a sea running for safety. (Right now there should be a run of big inshore
pollock along Portland east side but you'll need a weeks calm before it
even begins to be safe.)

There might be predators inshore anywhere along Weymouth bay - the winter
band of sprats usually collect around the three - four metre contour but
once they're 'in' there's a lot of competition for your baits. Plugs, shads
and spinners will work eventually.

Cheerio,

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