To be honest we barely see any Cod in the Isle of Man anymore. The boat specimens tend to be the darker coloured fish found over rough ground. However last year I heard of quite a few fish turning up along the shore up north. So with Bass now being “too easy” I figure it’s time to dig out some Cod fishing tackle and have a crack for Cod from the shore.
What Is A Mackerel Flapper?
For those just starting out with sea fishing one of the first baits they’ll experience is the humble Mackerel. However Mackerel can be used in lots of different ways, many of which are self explanatory (whole, fillet, slither, belly) but the one that confuses most beginners is the Mackerel flapper. So what is a Mackerel flapper?
Starting Out HRF Fishing
Bass From The Shore – Not Easy
With the weather not being fit enough to get out to sea (it’s August for Christs sake) I’ve had to resign myself to trying to catch my 5lb target Bass from the shore. Having read just about everything there is to know about tempting Bass from rocky/beach shorelines and with local knowledge from THE local Bass expert I was expecting good things.
Humane Crabbing
We can all remember Crabbing when we were kids, going to the harbour side and pulling up Crabs? Well it seems that there are enough people who don’t know how to do it properly to warrant a guide being produced and how to Crab but keep the Crabs alive.
Shellfish And Crab Baits – Shore Fishing
Most of the shellfish and crabs you can find around the UK shore make excellent baits. Both shellfish and crabs contain juices that many species of fish find irresistible.
Beach Fishing
An open beach with pounding surf and golden sand is a very inviting place for any sea angler to fish.
How To Pendulum Cast
The Pendulum Cast is the most powerful of all the beach casting methods.
3 Essential Shore Rigs
The following 3 shore rigs are the rigs you’ll use most when presenting a bait from the shore.