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The Grub Groyne, Seabrook, Kent

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 10:25:00

SPECIES
Bass, mackerel, garfish and sole are the main summer species, with winter time producing cod, whiting, flounders and dabs.

BAITS
Surface popping plugs and flies take a lot of bass here in summer and early autumn, with some big bass to specimen sized targeted with pouting baits and whole squid. Top bait for general species is yellowtail or black lug, but also tip off with razorfish, cockle and slipper limpet after a blow as cocktail baits will pick up extra fish. White rag fishes well here for everything, with smaller blow lug taking the sole.

TACKLE & TACTICS
It's been nicknamed the "Grub Groyne" as it's situated behind the Little Chef restaurant. The groyne marks the edge of a rocky reef and the water is deeper here.

Long range produces most of the whiting, flatties and sole, so a 4-6oz beachcaster and reel carrying 15lb line and 60lb shock leader is the best choice. Good rigs are three-hook clipped down flappers with size 2 to 4 Aberdeen hooks, though a wishbone rig is a good alternative.

Carry 5 and 6oz grip leads as there is a strong west to east tide run over high water

The groyne tends to be where the bigger bass are, so aim to place your big squid and pout baits tight in to this for the best results. Fish these on a sliding ledger rig with a single size 3/0 Viking hook.

A 2-3oz spinning rod and reel loaded with 12lb line is the typical choice for the plug fishing, but a 9-weight fly rod, fast sink line with an 8ft 6lb Fluoro Carbon leader with white or black based surface popper flies is getting popular for the summer bass and mackerel.

LOCATION
The mark is situated on the A259 at the junction with Princess Parade, Seabrook and between Sandgate and Hythe. There is free car parking behind the groyne close to the filling station.

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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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