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Dungeness, Kent

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 10:25:00

SPECIES
Produces fish all year round, but is best from late summer on for bass, sole, pout, flounder and dabs. Whiting show from September in big numbers. Cod appear from October through to Christmas with double figure cod and the odd 20lb cod taken either side of the New Year

BAITS
Lug is the main bait here with the fatties and pout taking blow lug tipped with crab or mackerel strips. The bass take peeler baits in the summer, but prefer a big yellow tail or black lug and squid cocktail by October with whole squid another top bait. A lug/squid cocktail or black lug tipped with yellowtail is the top cod bait. Also try tipping lug with razorfish and slipper limpet after a good blow.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The easterly flowing flood tide during the bigger spring tides can be strong and fishing difficult at times without 6oz grip leads, so bear that in mind. The ebb tide runs west.

The best fishing is after a big blow in the winter which stirs up the sea and throws up shellfish on to the tide line. The fish move in to feed on these and some big catches are taken. Fish the full flood tide and the first three hours back, then the fishing dies again until low water.

Distance casting can make a big difference here, plus there's the tide to contend with, so a 5-6oz beachcaster, 6500 sized reel with 15lb line and a 60lb shock leader is necessary to get the distance and hold down. After a blow it's also worth carrying a bigger 7000 sized reel holding 25lb line and a leader to combat any weed.

A three-hook flapper rig works well for the whiting, flatties and pout with size 2 Aberdeen's, but for the sole drop to a size 4 hook. For the bass and cod a clipped down rig with two size 4/0 Viking hooks on carries a big bait out to the fish.

LOCATION
Take the B259 then the B2075 which is signposted for Lydd and Dungeness.

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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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