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Ballure, Isle of Man

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:45:00

SPECIES
A good venue this for smaller species including dabs, flounder, coalfish, whiting and dogfish. A few turbot also show in summer and autumn. Mackerel shoal tight to shore here during the big spring tides from June to September.

BAITS
Local anglers tend to stick to mackerel strips or sandeel, but rag and lug will boost your catch here, and razorfish is a top bait for the flounder, especially later in the year.

TACKLE & TACTICS
This is an easy to fish clean sand beach backed by shingle towards high water. It is very shallow and although fish can be caught at close range on the flood the tide races across the sand and you're constantly on the move backwards so aim to be mobile. It fishes best either side of low water, and the hour over high water. Stick to night fishing, especially if the sea is carrying some surf as it brings the fish in.

Due to the clean ground 15lb main line and 50lb shock leader is ample with a 6500 sized reel and match style beachcaster, though the big hitters will take fish using more powerful rods at longer range.

Three-hook flapper rigs with size 1 or 2 Aberdeen hooks are ideal for the close range tactics, but switch to a two-hook clipped up rig when casting distance is needed. A Cascade rig is also a good choice here with the bottom longer trace picking up the flatties and the top trace catching the coalfish.

Deliberately moving the bait by choosing a flat plain lead can help you take more fish here. Also try and cast in to the slightly deeper gullies that can feature along this beach.

LOCATION
Easy to find by heading for Ramsey and then taking the South Promenade road for Queens Pier. There is parking by the pier and steps leading to the beach. Most anglers choose to fish well away from the pier.

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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.

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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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