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Stolford, Somerset

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 10:10:00

SPECIES
Spring and summer for thornback and small-eyed ray. October onwards sees whiting, cod and coalfish.

BAITS
The thornbacks take lug tipped with squid, squid or crab. The small-eyed are not in numbers here but take sandeel or squid. Winter whiting take lug tipped with mackerel or sandeel, plus mackerel strips, with the coalfish and cod taking crab until November, then lug baits tipped with squid.

TACKLE & TACTICS
The upper shore here is broken shingle giving on to sand and soft dangerous mud, so the best of the fishing is only during the two hours either side of high water. It fishes okay in the day but is best at night. It offers some protection from the south and southwest winds as it faces north.

Long range casting will take the bulk of the fish here, so a 5-6oz beachcaster matched to a reel like the Penn 525 or 7000 with 18 to 25lb line and a 60lb shock leader is a good choice.

Most local anglers choose a pulley rig made from 60lb mono with either a single or two Viking 79515 hooks size 4/0 for the rays and cod. For the smaller species opt for a three-hook flapper rig and size 2 Kamasan B940 Aberdeen's. The tide will pull strong here so you need 6oz grip leads. Flatten the ends of the wires and bend the first 5mm back at a right angle towards the lead. This helps stop the leads sinking deeply in to the soft mud.

LOCATION
Stolford is accessed from the A39 turning off near Cannington down a narrow road following the signs for Stolford. Parking is at the back 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!

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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