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Frenchman's Bay, Tyne & Wear

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:25:00

SPECIES
Primarily a winter cod mark, but some coalfish and dogfish are caught throughout the year. Red rock cod to 5lbs show from June to September.

BAITS
The summer cod are best fished for with peeler crab. Crab remains a good bait through until early November, then local anglers switch to lug tipping with razorfish, mussel or frozen crab. The coalfish take the same baits.

TACKLE & TACTICS
A rough seabed here with tackle and fish loses likely. You're casting off the top of the cliffs and need to haul fish up through thin air. Look for a period of strong easterly winds and aim to fish for the two hours either side of high water. It fishes well both day and night in these conditions, especially as the sea is dropping.

Powerful rods such as the Fox Rock Runner or Zziplex Dymic HST have the power to lift good fish, but need to be matched with 9000 sized reels loaded with 30lb to 35lb line and a 60lb shock leader. Make the leader longer than normal to aid the landing of fish.

A pulley rig made from 60lb mono ending in a single Mustad Viking 4/0 or 6/0 to match the bait size is the only rig to consider. Leads need to be 6oz release wire type. Some anglers add a lead lift to get the lead weight up quickly when retrieving to re-bait.

Be careful when standing close to the cliff edge has it is being constantly eroded here.

LOCATION
From South Shields head south along the seafront on the A183. Look for the New Crown Pub and continue on for another half mile. Roadside parking available.

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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 excellent long range casting popper lures are ideal for numerous saltwater species including Bass. Berkley Frenzy Poppers.

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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.

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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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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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