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Puttsborough, North Devon

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 10:00:00

SPECIES
Bass, small-eyed ray, some blonde ray, conger, whiting, turbot, dabs, plaice and dogfish.

BAITS
Top bait is fresh or frozen sandeel which takes pretty much everything, especially the rays. Squid and mackerel are good alternatives for the rays as well as for conger and bass. Big black lug baits take bigger autumnal bass. Ragworm and blow lug are good for the whiting, dabs and plaice, with sandeel or mackerel strips for the turbot.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The beach is shallow with few if any snags and produces fish throughout the year. It is popular with summer tourists, so is best fished through the dark either side of low water.

April to early October is good for small-eyed ray, with bass showing in surf conditions all year round. Autumn is best for the conger, which seem to cruise the beach looking for food. September seems to produce the blonde ray. Dabs and whiting show from October through to February, with plaice most likely between March and June, but you need to hit long range to find the plaice.

A 5-6oz beachcaster and smaller 6500 sized multiplier loaded with 12 to 15lb line and a 60lb shock leader is the popular choice. For the rays and bass, go for a one-hook clipped down rig with a single size 3/0 Viking type hook. The flatfish and whiting are best targeted with a three-hook clipped down flapper rig or a two-hook wishbone rig, each armed with size 2 Kamasan B940 Aberdeen's.

It faces away from the prevailing south-westerly winds, so offers sheltered fishing during rougher weather.

LOCATION
Take the A361 to Braunton, then take the B3231 for Saunton and head for the village of Croyde. Pass through Croyde and look for the left turn to Puttsborough Beach. This is a narrow road with signs to the beach and car park.

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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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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.

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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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