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Harrington, Cumbria

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 09:40:00

SPECIES
Not rated as a summer venue, but it does give conger to 10lbs, wrasse and eels. Cod show in October, along with a few whiting staying until early February.

A few bass are taken from here during July to October on big crab baits cast in to the worst of the rocks.

BAITS
Peeler crab is the main cod bait through October, but in November the fish switch to lug baits tipped with squid, mussel or razorfish. The conger pick up the lug/squid baits, but to target them fish a mackerel and squid cocktail.

TACKLE & TACTICS
This is mainly a rough ground venue, but with some cleaner ground on the south side of the pier onto broken ground and sand. It fishes best the two hours either side of low on the bigger spring tides at night. Ideal conditions are a steady wind from the southwest or west. It gives its best numbers of cod in November, but its bigger fish around Christmas.

Due to the rough ground rods such as Zziplex tournament rods or the Fox Rock Runner are best in conjunction with an ABU 7000 or Penn 535 Mag loaded with 30lb line and a 60lb shock leader, though some local anglers casting short dispense with the shock leader and fish 30lb line straight through.

The favoured rig is a 60lb pulley rig with a 30lb hook trace using a single 4/0 Viking pattern hook. Use a weak link system to the lead as tackle losses will be high.

LOCATION
Heading west on the A595 between Carlisle and Whitehaven turn right at Lillyhall traffic lights, then head for High Harrington going down the steep hill. At the bottom of the hill turn left under the railway bridge and take the second turning right. This road brings you to the south side of the harbour where a car park looks out on to the north end of the beach.

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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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