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Port Mulgrave, Yorkshire

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:20:00

SPECIES
Although capable of producing codling year round, the bulk of the fishing here is from September through to April for cod and coalfish.

BAITS
Red rock cod take fresh or frozen peeler crab baits through the summer period along with lug and mussel. Winter fishing is with fresh or frozen black lug tipped with blow lug or mussel, frozen crab or squid. If you can get razorfish and fish just after a blow it can be deadly.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The ground is rough rocky gullies and kelp weed beds so tackle needs to be tough. Local anglers tend to fish with rods such as Zziplex Dymic HST's or Fox Rock Runners that have the power to be used with 30lb to 35lb line straight through on reels such as Penn Mag 535's or Abu 7000's and 9000's.

By far the best rig is a short pulley rig made from 60lb mono and a 35lb hook trace to a single 4/0 to 6/0 Viking pattern hook. Fish the lead to a rotten bottom system as losses can be heavy. Local angler's still fish grip leads here as the wires help to stop the leads falling in between the stones.

The best fishing comes casting out towards Kettleness Point to locate a deeper gutter that holds fish through most states of the tide. There are also rough ground gutters left and right of the harbour that produces good fish in rough seas.

Ideal weather conditions are a steady north to north-westerly sea to create colour and a good swell and fish the hour before and the two hours after low water.

LOCATION
Port Mulgrave is on the A174 between Saltburn and Whitby. There is roadside parking at the top of the cliffs above the harbour which should be adhered to. Don't park in front of people's houses. Follow the track down to the harbour walls.

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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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