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London Rock, Hartlepool

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:30:00

SPECIES
Produces summer rock cod from June to September. From September through to May this is a good mark for codling to 8lbs, coalfish and big three bearded and shore rockling.

BAITS
For the summer cod fish fresh peeler or soft backed crab. Fresh or frozen crab works well from November on. Lug is a reliable bait too, especially when tipped with mussels, razorfish or ragworm. Big mussel baits also produce well.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The mark produces best the two hours either side of low water, especially after a blow when the water is well coloured, which brings the cod inshore in numbers. You're fishing from exposed rocks in to gutters and deeper holes filled with kelp.

Tough rods capable of casting big baits and 6ozs of weight and capable of bullying decent fish back over heavy snags are needed. Reels such as ABU 7000's, Penn 535 Mag's and ABU 9000's are the popular choice loaded with 30 to 35lb line straight through.

Most anglers fish a pulley rig made from 60lb mono to a 40lb hook length and a single 4/0 Viking pattern hook. The lead weight needs to be attached to the rig with a weak link system otherwise rig loss can be very heavy here. It's best to just fish the one rod. Due to the nature of the ground bites can and will drag the rod in to the water, so pay attention at all times.

Always fish with other anglers here and watch out for the surf washing over the rock edges and look for the tide filling in behind you.

LOCATION
Access is initially through Hartlepool on the A689 or the A179, then taking the A1049 to the headland. Parking is next to the War memorial Gardens. The ledges lay on the north side of the Heugh Breakwater.

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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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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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