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Church Bank, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:30:00

SPECIES
Rated a top year round flounder mark by locals, it also produces eels in summer, with whiting and codling in winter.

BAITS
Peeler crab is the main bait for everything, though the codling also take lug baits and the whiting sandeel or mackerel strips.

TACKLE & TACTICS
You're fishing from a safe quay wall in to deepish water which is constantly dredged to allow free access to shipping. The better fish, including the codling, tend to come from this deeper channel about 100yds out. You can lose some tackle on the ledges the dredgers leave, but the fish will run along the ledges, so it's worthwhile risking a bit of kit.

The flounder can be fished for with a 2-4oz bass rod and reel holding 15lb line and 30lb shock leader. A good rig is a one up/one down rig using size 2 Kamasan Aberdeen's to a 2oz lead.

For the winter codling and whiting, then a 5-6oz beachcaster, a reel like a Penn 525 loaded with 18lb line and 60lb shock leader are needed to get the casting distance. A good rig is a long and low using a 30-inch 30lb hook trace ending with a single 3/0 Viking hook. Leads need to be 2ozs for the flatties, but 5 to 6oz grippers for the winter fishing.

The eels can be taken right below the wall during the summer.

LOCATION
Take the A19 southern exit of the Tyne Tunnel and head west along the A185 for Hebburn. Turn right at the traffic lights in the town centre, go past the Metro Station then turn right at the Riverside Park mini roundabout. At the next junction turn left for the river and go past the church with the mark located at the base of the bank. Good free parking here.

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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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