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Skegness, Lincolnshire

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:05:00

SPECIES
Spring and summer for eels, bass, and sole. From October whiting, cod and flounder are taken.

BAITS
Peeler crab is the key to finding the bigger bass, eels and flounder here through until September. Lug and rag works well for the flounder and sole. Crab remains a good bait here for the early codling until November when you should switch to lug baits tipped with razorfish or rag.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The beach is pretty much all clean ground and fairly shallow, so distance casting can be an aid to catching ore fish. A 5-6oz beachcaster and 6500 reel loaded with 15lb line and a 60lb shock leader is preferred to get the range.

Top rigs are a three-hook flapper with size 2 Aberdeen's for the eels and flounder, but drop to size 6 Aberdeen's when targeting the sole. For the bass and codling a one-hook clipped down rig is the best, though some anglers prefer two hooks mounted Pennel style in size 2/0 or 3/0 for the cod. Leads of 5ozs will hold in most conditions, but carry 6oz grippers when fishing a big winter sea.

This is a very popular tourist beach and is only fishable after dark in the summer. The best area is on the left side of the pier over high water during the bigger spring tides.

In winter you can fish from low water right through high and for the two hours down the ebb. This is the time when long range casting can really improve your results. Look for a breezy easterly to northeast wind for the cod.

LOCATION
From Boston take the A52 for Skegness, or if coming from Lincoln use the A158. As you come through Skegness there are plenty of signs for the seafront. Car parking available.

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BERKLEY FRENZIED POPPER £3.91 Each
Berkley PopperThe most versatile topwater bait ever produced. The Frenzy Popper just might be the best ever! Its unique balanced design allows it to be fished several ways. Chug it or pop it, and it spits water like a big fish chasing little ones. Slow it down with soft twitching actions, and it walks with the best of 'em.

TIDEWATER LURE RIGS 83p Each
FeathersAs any boat or shore angler will tell you, lure rigs when used alone or with bait are great for catching all manner of species. We've selected the very best rigs from the Shakespeare TideWater range that are idea for boat and some shore work.

7" WSF Jelly Worms
Berkley Power WormsDeadly 7inch jelly worms that are deadly for all manner of predator fish, especially pollack. We allow you to buy individual colours so you can mix and match what you want!
Jelly worms are 30p each!

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These lures are ideal for bass and other predatory species. Price: £2.74 each. or £5.48 for 3.

WSF NOW STOCKS SAKUMA HOOKS
Sakuma HooksSuper strong Japanese Hooks from Sakuma. We now stock the 545 Manta Extra, 540 Manta, 560 Stinger and 543 Pennel Manta Extra hooks. All hooks are supplied in boxes of 30.

Bass PoppersBASS POPPERS! FROM £3.67
These excellent long range casting popper lures are ideal for numerous saltwater species including Bass. Berkley Frenzy Poppers.

SALTWATER FLIES FROM FULLING MILL FROM £1.25
Saltwater FliesWSF Now stocks the high quality range of saltwater flies from Fulling Mill. We have picked out a deadly selection from the Fulling Mill range that will help any saltwater fly angler this season.

BACK IN STOCK PENN CAPTIVA CV2 REELS
Captiva ReelsPRICE FROM: £37.18
Sea spinning reel, ideal for use with the Shakespeare Salt Spin Rod. Packed with features including an ultra smooth front drag, permanent instant anti reverse and a metal spare spool. The 5000 is idea for use with spinning with heavier nylons between 12 and 15lbs and Braid.

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BACK IN STOCK ABU CARDINAL 304FD PRICE: £37.18
Abu CardinalThis Front Drag version of the popular Abu Cardinal range of reels is an ideal reel for braid. Each reel features 7 bearings (1AR) Bearing, Instant Reverse and a spare spool. It holds 210/10lb line. Each reel comes with a free Abu Cardinal Reel Bag.


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