How deep for Bass

I fish of Folkestone pier but still not had much luck for Bass.

How deep would people recommend a few foot off the floor, just under the
surface?

Also what rig would be recommended?

Hi,

Whilst I do not know the pier in question, if it is a pier with piles as
apposed to a solid pier I would fish a live sandeel on a 2/0 stainless
mustad or a live prawn on a smaller hook on a 6-8ft 20lb trace with a 3 or 4
oz weight. Drop the tackle straight over the side between the piles and
after hitting the bottom and taking up the slack I would wind up two turns
and wait. Do not put the rod down or you may lose it. I have caught a lot of
bass using this method and although it is usually better when the tide is
making, I have caught at all states of the tide.

The bass are around the piles looking for food and the captive bait just
swimming around the pier seems to be irresistable to them. They often hit
with a fair bit of power. It always makes me smile to see people head out
onto a pier then cast 80 yards away when the majority of the fish are under
their feet.

Hope this helps, tight lines.

Eddie, (remove ??? from email address to respond
directly)




"willherb" wrote in message
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I fish of Folkestone pier but still not had much luck for Bass.

How deep would people recommend a few foot off the floor, just under the
surface?

Also what rig would be recommended?

"Quote" 2/0 stainless mustad Errrr I dont think so,if you do
happen to hook up with a hard fighting bass then snap off,you doom the fish
with a stainless hook,use a strong wire hook to give the fish a chance.



"Edward Bray" wrote in message
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Hi,

Whilst I do not know the pier in question, if it is a pier with piles as
apposed to a solid pier I would fish a live sandeel on a 2/0 stainless
mustad or a live prawn on a smaller hook on a 6-8ft 20lb trace with a 3 or
4
oz weight. Drop the tackle straight over the side between the piles and
after hitting the bottom and taking up the slack I would wind up two turns
and wait. Do not put the rod down or you may lose it. I have caught a lot
of
bass using this method and although it is usually better when the tide is
making, I have caught at all states of the tide.

The bass are around the piles looking for food and the captive bait just
swimming around the pier seems to be irresistable to them. They often hit
with a fair bit of power. It always makes me smile to see people head out
onto a pier then cast 80 yards away when the majority of the fish are
under
their feet.

Hope this helps, tight lines.

Eddie, (remove ??? from email address to respond
directly)




"willherb" wrote in message
...
I fish of Folkestone pier but still not had much luck for Bass.

How deep would people recommend a few foot off the floor, just under the
surface?

Also what rig would be recommended?

In article , willherb
wrote:
I fish of Folkestone pier but still not had much luck for Bass.

How deep would people recommend a few foot off the floor, just under the
surface?

Yes, and everywhere inbetween.

How deep are the bass running? If you have large shoals of fry around then
small bass and other predators may well be just below them or lurking around
structure at a similar depth.

Bigger bass may be lurking below them.

Also what rig would be recommended?

Float or lures are most flexible.

Time of day (first light is best) or tide are important, the method will be
less critical at these times.

Some successful bassers around here atm are getting up at three and going
back to bed by six.

Cheerio,

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scrap folkestone pier and go down the road to sandgate castle and try live
baiting some pouting at night, you'll have much better results.


yeolddangler
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linux is free, as long as you don't value your time.

scrap folkestone pier and go down the road to sandgate castle and try live
baiting some pouting at night, you'll have much better results.


yeolddangler
--
linux is free, as long as you don't value your time.