dorset fishing

In article , Ian Sutherland
wrote:

"Next week" was deliberatly vague, because no timetable as yet..

Sounds sensible - as long as that means you can go when conditions are
*right*

Bass & mackerel sound great, as I really would like to target the eatables!

Imo the gar and mullet are in better eating condition than the bass and
mackerel atm.

How about bait shops & venues anyone?

Pick the venue by the weather on the day.

Bait? There are a couple of shops in Weymouth, one in Wyke, West Bay,
Dorchester, Wareham, Swanage... how far are you going?

Though I often wouldn't take any at this time of year unless mullet fishing.
A couple of quids worth of ragworm will get you the first one which you then
cut for fresh bait. You can be more mobile with a box of spinners and a few
floats in your pocket.

Peelers and sandeels are worth using if you can get them but don't use the
peelers in daylight unless you want wrasse.

Cheerio,

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"Derek.Moody" wrote in message
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In article , Ian Sutherland
wrote:

"Next week" was deliberatly vague, because no timetable as yet..

Sounds sensible - as long as that means you can go when conditions are
*right*

Bass & mackerel sound great, as I really would like to target the
eatables!

Imo the gar and mullet are in better eating condition than the bass and
mackerel atm.

How about bait shops & venues anyone?

Pick the venue by the weather on the day.

Bait? There are a couple of shops in Weymouth, one in Wyke, West Bay,
Dorchester, Wareham, Swanage... how far are you going?

Though I often wouldn't take any at this time of year unless mullet
fishing.
A couple of quids worth of ragworm will get you the first one which you
then
cut for fresh bait. You can be more mobile with a box of spinners and a
few
floats in your pocket.

Peelers and sandeels are worth using if you can get them but don't use the
peelers in daylight unless you want wrasse.

Cheerio,

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Thanks again Derek,

info stored for further use. I am relative visiting, so my time will be
mostly my own. Hope the weather keeps going, and trying 'gar' will be
something different from my normal east coast diet. Light tackle sounds to
be the name of the game then, again quite a departure from up round here.

Regards,

Ian Sutherland


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In article , Ian Sutherland
wrote:

info stored for further use. I am relative visiting, so my time will be

If you'll have net access email me closer to the time I'll be out a couple
of times over the weekend and should have more up-to-date info.

mostly my own. Hope the weather keeps going, and trying 'gar' will be

Light float gear to carry 10gm or so. #4 hook, sliver of fishbait about a
meter below the float. Try the west side of Portland Bill.

something different from my normal east coast diet. Light tackle sounds to
be the name of the game then, again quite a departure from up round here.

No point in heavy stuff unless you are trying for an unusually early conger
or a (very slim chance) tope. All you'll get are crabs and dogfish.

Cheerio,

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