Beach casting

Well it seems from the latest poll results that most of are are interested in catching what ever we can when we are on a mark. This type of sea fishing is generally called scratching. But how do you scratch?
How to catch what is there
That title above is really all that scratching is. It most […]

Its still a bit early to really go out targeting Plaice in Cornwall and the rest of the UK, but it will not be very long and I have heard of a few fish showing already. Plaice can be fished for from the shore and inshore fishing boats to a high degree of […]

Further to my post on how to detect bites I thought I could explain a few of the most common night time bite detectors for sea fishing. As I said before learning how to detect bites will come with practice and using the primary and secondary factors I described last time will help you […]

I have paid my subs today thanks to the guys at Atlantic Fishing tackle based in Helston and Porthleven (hint, hint if you haven’t). Having done this I thought it was important to explain why you should consider joining a local sea fishing club.
The hardest thing to master, if you are new to sea […]

This book is reputed to be ideal for the person new and just setting off in Sea angling. Its well written, and clearly explains the basics to get your first rig, well presented in the water ready to catch fish. Plus you get to look at John Wilson on the front cover!
To give you an […]

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Well I took my own advice and decided to make the most of the stormy weather and get on the beach for a session of beach casting. The target species were Cod, Whiting and Dog fish, but it wasn’t to be.
Going Sea Fishing
A few friends from work arranged to joined me on the beach. We […]

A question asked recently by a reader on the fishing-blog was how do I detect a bite when I am sea fishing. There is no simple answer and it depends upon a lot of factors which I will try and explain in a bit of detail below.
How to detect a bite
There are many factors that […]

We are at the start of the first big storm this winter in Cornwall. Strong winds are hitting the South coast after a set of spring tides, and this is the perfect mixture to really stir the seabed up, and get those fish on the feed - perfect winter fishing conditions.
Storm force winter fishing
The powerful […]

Winter is on it’s way and the nodding Cod will be on our shores soon and making good sea fishing sport. In fact in some areas Cod are being caught now by beach anglers.
The general rule of thumb is that Cod come closer to the shore and in range of beach casters when the light […]