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Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:20:00

SPECIES
Cod to double figures and coalfish.

BAITS
Black lug tipped with blow lug, frozen crab or mussel are the favoured baits here, but fresh crab is the killer from spring to autumn.

TACKLE & TACTICS
This is a sandy beach flanked by breakwaters and rock ledges. The ledges to the south side have easier access than those to the north side. You fish from the rocks and from the breakwaters if conditions allow. The ground is rocks with weed, but there are a few clearer patches amongst it.

The bigger tides fish the best, though cod can show at any time ebb or flood and this venue is noted as a big fish mark with cod well in to double figures taken every year, even in daylight though the best fishing is at night with care. The south side is favoured during rougher seas whipped up by a south-easterly wind. Winter time produces the best overall catches.

With the ground heavy and weedy, plus the chance of a bigger than average cod then you need tough gear. Something like a Century Nemesis or Fox Rock Runner matched to a 7000 sized multiplier loaded with 25lb line and a 60lb shock leader is okay, though some local anglers prefer tougher reels such as the Penn 535 or ABU 9000's loaded with 30lb line straight through.

Pulley rigs take a lot of fish here, but make them from 60lb mono and have the hook link no more than 18-inches long. Always fish a weak link to the lead weight to avoid rig and fish losses should the lead get snagged.

Never fish this area alone. Big seas can sweep ashore and up the rocks after a big sea has been built up.

Dinghy anglers also launch there boats here and target the cod offshore during the day working over the rough ground with small pirks and baited feathers.

LOCATION
Cullercoats is located off the A193 between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay. 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!

Get ready for the new Plugging Season, Buy 3 get one of them for free, Blue Pilchard Divers
Blue PilchardBuy 3 Devil's Own Diving Plugs you get one of them for free in our 3 for 2 offer.
Check out our Devil's Own Lures.
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.

BACK IN STOCK SALT / CAPTIVA SPINNING COMBO DEAL
Captiva Reel DealsIdeal spinning combo from Penn and Shakespeare. Featuring the hugely popular Salt Spin 10ft, 3 piece spinning rod, and the fantastic Captiva 5000 CV2 Spinning Reel from Penn. PRICE: £73.39

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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