Weymouth Pleasure Pier

"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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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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Thanks Derek, your advice is appreciated as always

P.S Sorry for replying via email, hit the wrong button..

"Fantom" wrote in message
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"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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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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Writing: http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/
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Thanks Derek, your advice is appreciated as always

P.S Sorry for replying via email, hit the wrong button..

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

Thanks

In article , Fantom
wrote:

"Fantom" wrote in message
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"Derek Moody" wrote in message
...
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

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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"Derek Moody" wrote
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

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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Writing: http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/
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Looks like i am going on saturday if all is well, weather looking like rain,
im not expecting a terrefic day but at least im fishing. Hopefully that big
ole 20lber that keeps getting away might turn up

Whats your view on the forcast derek?

is the weather any safer to fish along portland bill area?

many thanks

In article , Fantom
wrote:

"Derek Moody" wrote
wrote:
Hi, Im thinking of taking a trip mid december to the pier for some
fishing

Looks like i am going on saturday if all is well, weather looking like rain,
im not expecting a terrefic day but at least im fishing. Hopefully that big
ole 20lber that keeps getting away might turn up

Whats your view on the forcast derek?

The Exeter 60hour chart gives a building high and lightish winds...

is the weather any safer to fish along portland bill area?

So there's a reasonable chance that the E side of the Bill will be fishable
but as for the Bill itself and W side, well, tbh, if you need to ask you're
not ready for it. In any case watch the wave pattern carefully and don't
fish from any sea-wet rock.

If you're up to a long, rough, walk for a good chance of fish take a
spinning rod down to the boulder beaches below the Grove. There's a mile or
so of intermittently accessible shore (as long as you travel light - pockets
and small knapsack only) where there should be a few pollock within casting
range for a large Mepps or a flying condom. A small but genuine chance of
bass and other predators too.

Cheerio,

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