Beachy Head area plugging meet - Sussex

[Pugs]

I'm just getting a feel on those interested in a monthly or bi-monthly summer meet down at the Beachy Head area.

Thinking that each meet should coincide with one of the spring tides but due to the nature of the area and very much being reliant on the Sussex soup scenario (water clarity or lack off) we may have to rely on last minute decisions.

So if your keen to pop along, get fit, enjoy the fishing, meet fellow pluggers, followed by a fine well deserved English breakfast at the cafe, just add your name here.


Neil

[Pugs]

Forgot to mention, you need not be in Sussex to participate, anyone is welcome

[makemineadouble]

ill be there as long as it doesnt interrupt my usual twice weekly sessions to the rocky stuff i went last week all week and the water down there was very coloured( white) due to another cliff fall at the base and this bloody weather isnt helping chopping and changing all the time:dry::dry:

[makemineadouble]

i do however foresee a problem pugs ......................i support chelsea........................................... ................:whistling

[JoeSepi]

Hi Pugs, sounds good. A mate a I where thinking of popping down there this summer and pere noster and I where panning to meet down there some time.

The cliff marks in Kent can be a challenge when it comes to water clarity too, so like you say maybe a planned date with a day before confirmation would work.

[makemineadouble]

arent the kent marks like kingsdownbutts and st margrets at cliff any good for bass i fish there alot in the winter for cod but have never fished them for bass

[JoeSepi]

arent the kent marks like kingsdownbutts and st margrets at cliff any good for bass i fish there alot in the winter for cod but have never fished them for bass

I haven't fished up there much, but intend to give it a go. I think any rocky mark on the Kent Sussex coast has plenty of potential.

[Pugs]

So thats Joe, MMD, Pere Noster?, Samfish is likely too. I guess we'll have to hope that a settled period of weather hits our shores and then give it 7 days to clear out the chalk soup.

MMD, are you referring to Beachy on your 2 weekly trips, just asking as if you are, you will be in a position to know when the sea is clear?

[neverenoughfishing]

Hi Folks,
I might be interested too. I won't be able to make it every time as my domestic circumstances don't give me all the freedom i need to bass fish at will.
If you let me know the dates and where you are going to meet i can work out nearer the time whether i can make it.
It would be good to meet you all, swap stories, techniques etc.

cheers

Mike

[Pugs]

Hi Folks,
I might be interested too. I won't be able to make it every time as my domestic circumstances don't give me all the freedom i need to bass fish at will.
If you let me know the dates and where you are going to meet i can work out nearer the time whether i can make it.
It would be good to meet you all, swap stories, techniques etc.

cheers

Mike

Ok, you're pencilled in. C'mon any more takers?

[samfish]

So thats Joe, MMD, Pere Noster?, Samfish is likely too. I guess we'll have to hope that a settled period of weather hits our shores and then give it 7 days to clear out the chalk soup.

Neil, I am indeed very likely. Count me in :)

[pere noster]

great idea!! count me in Neil:victory:.....gonna need a couple of days warning, as my pesky puter's not too well at the minute, so am not getting a chance to 'surf' as much as usual.....roll on the next set of springs!!

[makemineadouble]

So thats Joe, MMD, Pere Noster?, Samfish is likely too. I guess we'll have to hope that a settled period of weather hits our shores and then give it 7 days to clear out the chalk soup.

MMD, are you referring to Beachy on your 2 weekly trips, just asking as if you are, you will be in a position to know when the sea is clear?

i think it will be some time before that little lot clears up,but yes i can let u know as it is a hell of walk for nothing,that said we could all bring a lite beach rod and flick some velvets in the water if it is too coloured.
as you know it can colour-up very locally down there,shame to drive home for nothing.
you can also count my boy in (officerofthelure)he is mad for flingingfluff and for a fourteen year old he is adept on the rockystuff with a plugging rod he beat me last year

[wotchamike]

Hello Pugs and others
Add me to the list I'm giving the lure fishing a proper go this year and am keen to try some new areas. No luck so far round here (Shoreham)
Mike

[jordanis3r]

Count me in too :D

[Pugs]

list so far



JoeSepi
MMD & officerofthelure
Neverenoughfishing
Pere Noster
Samfish
wotchamike
jordanis3r
Me

[Pugs]

i think it will be some time before that little lot clears up,but yes i can let u know as it is a hell of walk for nothing,that said we could all bring a lite beach rod and flick some velvets in the water if it is too coloured.
as you know it can colour-up very locally down there,shame to drive home for nothing.
you can also count my boy in (officerofthelure)he is mad for flingingfluff and for a fourteen year old he is adept on the rockystuff with a plugging rod he beat me last year


Thanks mate, I've done that a few times, driven all the way all to find it's unfishable, real pain in the butt

[Graham Hill]

list so far



JoeSepi
MMD & officerofthelure
Neverenoughfishing
Pere Noster
Samfish
wotchamike
jordanis3r
Me


hi lads and neil,,
work commitments have pushed me your way ,,,,count me in and i cant wait to see some fresh gound and make sure its on song before we all commit:crazy::crazy:
all the best Gee

[Spitfire66]

wheres Sussex?

[Nosam]

wheres Sussex?

Down and right a bit from Wussex

[brightsea]

New to plugging this year - and not fished over that way before (live in Brighton) - be a good excuse to get over there and check the ground out. Count me in if work commitments allow!

[CliveT]

I have recently taken up sea fishing and am looking for help and guidance. Have acquired a pretty basic bass rod and would love to put it to good use.

Need advice on spinners/lures/poppers, a cheapish reel, or if somebody has a second hand one they are willing to sell on. Where to go....polite responses please.....basically help please !!!!

[Spitfire66]

I have recently taken up sea fishing and am looking for help and guidance. Have acquired a pretty basic bass rod and would love to put it to good use.

Need advice on spinners/lures/poppers, a cheapish reel, or if somebody has a second hand one they are willing to sell on. Where to go....polite responses please.....basically help please !!!!

Clive - you might want to repost this in the main Salt Fly, Lure and Plugging Fishing section (youll get more response there as this thread was about a meetup)

let us know the rating / make model of your rod & someone will reccomend plugs for the type of ground you intend to fish

see you there

cheers

[Pugs]

Updated list



JoeSepi
MMD & officerofthelure
Neverenoughfishing
Pere Noster
Samfish
wotchamike
jordanis3r
Graham Hill
BrightSea
Me

[jordanis3r]

Sounds like its on?

How about the first meet on the bank holiday sunday? (week this sunday?)

[Pugs]

We have quite a few who have expressed interest. Last chance for anybody else to come forward.

I'm sure that not everybody will be able to meet the bi monthly meet but it's a decent number to give the area a good go, even better if we all chucked in a tenner each for the 'best Bass' caught on the day.

Just keep an eye on this thread, I can't foresee it being this month(well defo not) and the likelihood is things will pick up over June.

[Pugs]

Sounds like its on?

How about the first meet on the bank holiday sunday? (week this sunday?)

Possibly but I feel it may be a bit early, maybe MakeMeDouble could comment, I'm kinda thinking last springs in June....

[jordanis3r]

sounds good to me - will be back off the honeymoon by the 16th June :)

[Spitfire66]

sounds good to me - will be back off the honeymoon by the 16th June :)

funny your honeymoon coincidedes with the Irish bass closed season :victory:

[JoeSepi]

We have quite a few who have expressed interest. Last chance for anybody else to come forward.

I'm sure that not everybody will be able to meet the bi monthly meet but it's a decent number to give the area a good go, even better if we all chucked in a tenner each for the 'best Bass' caught on the day.

Just keep an eye on this thread, I can't foresee it being this month(well defo not) and the likelihood is things will pick up over June.

Looking good:victory:

[Capt Sugwas]

If its not too late I would be keen, if you have room for a novice!

[SBC]

I'd also like to join in, if thats ok?

Cheers

Sam

[Pugs]

Updated list


JoeSepi
MMD & officerofthelure
Neverenoughfishing
Pere Noster
Samfish
wotchamike
jordanis3r
Graham Hill
BrightSea
Capt Sugwas
SBC
Me

The only thing guys is I'm conscious that some of you may be traveling a hell of a way. The sea state down there for lure fishing is always a bit hit and miss and for those who are traveling I would recommend waiting for a long spell of decent weather.

We may be able to accommodate elsewhere, further down at Birling Gap.

[jordanis3r]

Haha the weather will be perfect - sunshine, little overcast, little wind water crystal clear and lots of fish jumping 10yds from the shore :D

[aprb66]

Pugs please put my name down, am looking forward to trying it out.

[mark333]

yeap i would be up for it , and expect ,mike , plugs and runs would come , always wanted to plug beachy head , long way to come though mate , make sure its not soupy :bleh:

[samfish]

It's too true we are cursed with the 'soup' under the cliffs. It will definitely have to be a case of calling it at relatively short notice.

The conditions will fall good at some point though, they always do. 3 or 4 days of settled conditions, biggish tides and light winds usually do the job. Keep those fingers crossed! 14 people all lined up along the ledges chucking plastic would be quite a sight!

[Graham Hill]

Neil,,,,

dont go on the weekend of the 6th of june booked out for a super special blast off trip!!!! on some French Bass:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

Gee

[JoeSepi]

Sounds interesting Gee, look forward to a report.

[Xavier 493]

id like to be there too as i am newie still in my eyes and plugging spinning was high on my learning list this year would be great to meet up with some of you guys if thats ok im sussex based so notice shouldnt be a problem unless my pregnant wife decides to have i early!!!!!!!!!!

[Spitfire66]

Neil,,,,

dont go on the weekend of the 6th of june booked out for a super special blast off trip!!!! on some French Bass:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

Gee

all the best there - youll have a mad one (some monster fish to be had - bet I can guess what area youre off to :crazy: )

[samfish]

id like to be there too as i am newie still in my eyes and plugging spinning was high on my learning list this year would be great to meet up with some of you guys if thats ok im sussex based so notice shouldnt be a problem unless my pregnant wife decides to have i early!!!!!!!!!!

Good to have you on board Xav. :fishing:

[Graham Hill]

all the best there - youll have a mad one (some monster fish to be had - bet I can guess what area youre off to :crazy: )
Got to put the challenge to bed once and for all this year:shutup::shutup::shutup:
whoooops

gee

[beachalot]

Count me in! I need a bit of competition.. thrashing everyone down here!
Just kidding - I wish - definitely up for it.. nice and local :group:

[bassboy78]

would love to but left the area ages ago just a bit of info from when i used to fish that area ( ok on the lighthouse at high tide being cut off) the fish would seem to like it about two days after the water cleared then move off quick before coming back a week or so later tight lines hope u catch

[Tunny]

Hi All,
Very new here, but I am sussex based, so would love an invite when you find a day. Fingers crossed the current rubbish weather improves asap

Cheers Tunny

[CliveT]

I would like to joing the group as well please. Any idea of dates yet, or have I missed the notification.

[neverenoughfishing]

Anybody fancy a Sussex meet for a few beers/chat while we are waiting for the weather to settle?

[samfish]

Good Idea Mike, I'm always up for a beer! Just name a time and a place. Midweek evenings after 8pm are best for me..... I'm sure Neil (pugs) will be up for it too.

[neverenoughfishing]

OK, How does the Red Lion Shoreham, 8th June at 8pm sound?
Venue, time and date can be changed to suit majority but that is just a start point and a bit of notice to allow partners to be bribed where necessary.

cheers

Mike

[Tunny]

How does the Red Lion Shoreham, 8th June at 8pm sound?

Sounds good to me

Cheers Tunny

[Pugs]

***UPDATE***

I was out on Saturday over similar ground as Beachy, I'm afraid conditions are not decent enough to warrant our first meet at the moment

[pere noster]

***UPDATE***

I was out on Saturday over similar ground as Beachy, I'm afraid conditions are not decent enough to warrant our first meet at the moment

dohhhh!!!! i'm gonna head down that way later in the week for a mooch (with the wacker obviously) so will give a detailed water report at some point......was expecting this wind to be fairly kind on the clarity front, was sort of clearish down hastings end yesterday, but then no chalk down here!!

anyway, will probably go thursday, so will let you know....tight lines...james

........if anyone's gonna be down there thurs or friday(probably fri. as the weather looks better) would be well up for a pre-meet warm up by the way(bit new to this social fishing malarky)....keep em chugging!!

[Pugs]

Thursday seems to be the better option for you, it's supposed to change for the worse on Friday. Good luck.

[pere noster]

Thursday seems to be the better option for you, it's supposed to change for the worse on Friday. Good luck.

cheers pugs.....unfortunately, don't think my posh new waders will have turned up in time.....come on harris!!!

[samfish]

OK, How does the Red Lion Shoreham, 8th June at 8pm sound?
Venue, time and date can be changed to suit majority but that is just a start point and a bit of notice to allow partners to be bribed where necessary.

cheers

Mike

I'll be there 8pm. Nice one.

[BJF]

cheers pugs.....unfortunately, don't think my posh new waders will have turned up in time.....come on harris!!!

Hmmmm..... I'm waiting on them for waders at the moment as well!! :g:

[pere noster]

Hmmmm..... I'm waiting on them for waders at the moment as well!! :g:

yep, think there was a mass greys wader buying sess all over the country last week.....were certainly in stock when i ordered them......and the missus is away till monday, was trying to be so stealthy too!!!:doh:

[neverenoughfishing]

A quick reminder. A few of us are meeting at the Red Lion Shoreham Monday night (8th) for a bit of a chat and a few beers to discuss bass, lures and anything else. 8pm onwards.

cheers

Mike

[pere noster]

A quick reminder. A few of us are meeting at the Red Lion Shoreham Monday night (8th) for a bit of a chat and a few beers to discuss bass, lures and anything else. 8pm onwards.

cheers

Mike

would love to pop along, bit far to trek for a pint tho....based in rye:doh:....have a good night though:drunk::fishing:

[neverenoughfishing]

It was just to see how much interest there is locally and meet a few like minded anglers before we all get chance to go to Pugs' fish in.
No reason why we can't have another in future at a different venue perhaps near Beachy Head?

cheers

Mike

[Xavier 493]

i only got a 8ft fladen eco capable of casting 10-40g and reel to match i know it is not the greatest rod but will it do, my next up is a 10 ft powerstick also by fladen but it is a little stiff i think am i going to need a different set up ? remember its all new to me!!!!!!!! i have got some spinners, dexters and old toby lures i hoope this will be ok but dont want to get laughed off the beach, or pulled off due to a flimsy rod!!!

be kind

[Pugs]

It's not problem Xav but you should invest in a popper or two and a couple very shallow divers for the reef marks.

[pere noster]

i only got a 8ft fladen eco capable of casting 10-40g and reel to match i know it is not the greatest rod but will it do, my next up is a 10 ft powerstick also by fladen but it is a little stiff i think am i going to need a different set up ? remember its all new to me!!!!!!!! i have got some spinners, dexters and old toby lures i hoope this will be ok but dont want to get laughed off the beach, or pulled off due to a flimsy rod!!!

be kind

you gotta start somewhere mate! my first bass was caught on a 12' leeda match rod(very cheap), a tiny little shakespeare float reel(also very cheap) with a very small toby style lure attached.......brilliant fun!
i'll remember that day for a very long time!
besides your more likely to be ****ing yourself at me, the incredible t.tart....all the gear and no clue what to do with it lol!!

[Jonty]

Hi All,

I'm Sussex based, (45 mins from Beachy) but never spun salt water before, (I'm a boat angler really who's done a fair amount of worm drowning over the years at Dungeness, Hastings, Eastbourne pier etc) but I'm keen to try for the excitement of catching a bass on light gear on a lure.
If it's not too late, please put my name on the list for a meet up and hopefully I can learn a thing or two from those who know!
I have family commitments so like some others might not be able to make each trip, but if I get the time I will definately be there.
Cheers
Jonty

[Capt Peacock]

Can I come out to play as well please?:boat: (I have the ok from the admiral indoors)

[Pugs]

Right then.

I propose an early first trip down to the head on Saturday 27th June. Low tide @ 09:31, High @15:37. We would want to be parked up by 05:00 at the latest. (would of done this weekend but a bit tight on time). Catch the ebb @ sunrise and fish over low and back up for a couple of hours

Those who are travelling from afar, I would recommend waiting until July/August time but you are more then welcome.

PS

Terrain can be rough on footwear, put on decent boots that won't slip easily. Forecast is ok at the moment here (http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=uk714day3;page=5;type=free;ct=970 2%7EEastbourne;sess=)

Try to go light but don't do what i do and forget a drink & something to eat...LOL

[samfish]

Watch out Beachy - Invasion of the Dirty Pluggers!

I'll be there. :)

[Tunny]

Will be there,
Going to have to show my ignorance now, is it sat 27th or sun 28th of June??:crazy:

Tight lines.
Tunny

[Pugs]

Sorry Saturday 27th June

[neverenoughfishing]

i can probably make that. Have you booked decent weather?
Need to give my new patchinkos a spanking.

[Pugs]

Anybody else?

[pere noster]

where's the best place to park up please neil??

[Pugs]

Dukes Dr, B2103, 90 DEGREE bend in the road, there is a car park.

This [/URL][URL="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Eastbourne,+East+Sussex,+United+Kingdom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.477326,33.00293&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FRSkBgMdhFgEAA&split=0&ll=50.751907,0.267242&spn=0.00101,0.003034&t=h&z=19&iwloc=A"]map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?utm_campaign=en_GB&utm_medium=ha&utm_source=en_GB-ha-emea-gb-bk-gm&utm_term=road) may work

[pere noster]

Dukes Dr, B2103, 90 DEGREE bend in the road, there is a car park.

This [/URL][URL="http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Eastbourne,+East+Sussex,+United+Kingdom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.477326,33.00293&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FRSkBgMdhFgEAA&split=0&ll=50.751907,0.267242&spn=0.00101,0.003034&t=h&z=19&iwloc=A"]map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?utm_campaign=en_GB&utm_medium=ha&utm_source=en_GB-ha-emea-gb-bk-gm&utm_term=road) may work

cheers dude:victory:

[jordanis3r]

Count me in! hopefully my tenryu's will have surfaced - both still AWOL on Air Seychelles ...

[Capt Peacock]

Trying very hard to make it....where do you intend to meet?

[Capt Peacock]

Whoops sorry, didn't realise we were on page 8!

[jordanis3r]

So 5AM Sat 27th in the car park I guess?

mobbie has been PM'd (Alex!) just in case - may be worth a few people posting their phone numbers :D

[JoeSepi]

It might be better to PM numbers through to Pugs rather than put them on an open forum or am I being paranoiac.

[jordanis3r]

good point!

[brightsea]

Gutted - Gotta work that day but might come for couple of early casts!!

[wotchamike]

I'll be away that weekend so can't make it, good luck all
Mike

[neverenoughfishing]

Pugs, i don't possess any chest waders. What is the terrain like? Are they needed?

cheers

Mike

[Pugs]

Nah, you should be ok without, terrain can be a bit slippery.

[samfish]

I would recommend wellies at the very least though.....gives you more options and dry feet should you slip into a rockpool etc...

[tern]

I nipped down there this evening and fished it from low water up for 3 hours. Blanked but did see some Bass ( guessing at 3lb too 4lb ish)close in. There was little too no wind and the sea was like a mill pond and the water was very clear. I didn't have any waders but they would have been a great help and next time I go there I will for sure bring them with me, you don't need them but I found myself walking twice as far as needed too get round the rock pool's. I was surprised I didn't see anyone else fishing and the only people I saw was a couple taking their dog for a walk. They stopped and chatted for a few minutes and were very pleasant. Any way here's a couple of pics for those that have not been there that are going too your meet.


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/tern_photo/CIMG0269.jpg


http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww349/tern_photo/CIMG0270.jpg


Hope you all have a good one and tight lines too you all, I look forward too your reports


Oh just a thought, hope none of you are heavy smokers, I walked up the service road by the cafe on the way back and I was truely f*@ked by the time I got too my car and had to have a moment and a smoke too get my breath back lol

[Pugs]

Thanks for the report Tern, as somebody else mentioned the Bass may be preoccupied at the moment

[Plugs & Runs]

You got room for another guys? Mike:victory:

[Pugs]

Yep, everybody is welcome.

[Pugs]

Guys, still looking ok, we will meet at 05:00 AM on Saturday.

Directions:

Dukes Dr, B2103, 90 DEGREE bend in the road, there is a car park.

This map (http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Eastbourne,+East+Sussex,+United+Kingdom&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.477326,33.00293&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FRSkBgMdhFgEAA&split=0&ll=50.751907,0.267242&spn=0.00101,0.003034&t=h&z=19&iwloc=A) may work

In case I get down any earlier. Does anyone else, who is going on this particular trip, know the route down to the head?

[Tunny]

Pugs,
Don't know the way down, but would be happy to turn up earlier. If that makes it easier.

Cheers
Tunny

[Pugs]

Can I have a list of those who will defo be there on Saturday.

Everybody needs to be at the car park by 05:00, we will wait until 05;15 @ the latest for any stragglers and then will make our way down.

[pere noster]

Can I have a list of those who will defo be there on Saturday.

Everybody needs to be at the car park by 05:00, we will wait until 05;15 @ the latest for any stragglers and then will make our way down.

yes please mate:marinheir

[samfish]

Me too please.....but you knew that anyway seeing as I'm your chauffeur for the day! Looking forward to meeting all you fellow fishy forum folk down there.

[Pugs]

1; pere noster
2; samfish
3; me
4; tunny
5; jordan3r
6; neverenoughfishing
7; plugs & runs?

[Pugs]

Anybody else?

[Capt Peacock]

Sorry , will not be able to make this one after all. Will be going tomorrow evening though.
I presume you will be heading for Cow Gap which is down the track by the side of the tea chalet where you are parking. Carry on past playing fields until you see path and stairs down to the beach. About 15/20 mins from where you are going to park.

[Pugs]

Quick report because I'm knackered...really hard going, thick fog was abound until around 11 AM, chilly wind coming around the head, clear'ish water saw us all plugging are little hearts out.

Team who made it was Tunny, NeverEnough, Samfish, Jaccil, perenoster and me plus one of Jacques buddies. Total return 2 Bass, 1 to Sam and 1 to myself both around the pound - pound and half, Sam's on a shallow diver and mine on a popper!Perenoster lost a Wrasse and Sam lost a small Bass, both underfoot.

Great company and a laugh was had with all the dare devil stunts taking place over treacherous large kelp covered rocks and hidden gullies...LOL

[jaccil]

Got a pretty good sunburn! A lot of effort but the decent fish didn't show...

I managed to catch two schoolies on a jointed MirroLure shortly after you left, right where you left. A 3lb fish turned right in front of me, not to be seen again. I then proceeded to lose my 3rd plug of the day, which is more than I've lost in the last 20 sessions... Luckily none of the special ones were lost! I do need to order some shallow divers before my next session.

The water really cleared up at high tide but me and Andy had no follows at all in the area where we normally fish over high tide. Things were so quiet at the time, Andy made the comment that I might as well try catch the plastic bag drifting around. A minute later and I jokingly shout over to him while putting a bend in the rod as I'm pulling the bag. As I pull the bag over the rock in front of me, a bass popped out to inspect and promptly disappeared... I had a lot of follows from schoolies on the ebb (my favourite time for this spot), but in that clear water they were not being fooled.

Well, it was nice to meet all of you guys. I hope the next meet is more successful! I took a pic of the diehards late in the session. The other pic shows the 1-2" sandeel fry that were fairly abundant in the area. Someone find out where the bass were today!

[Pugs]

FULL REPORT


Well at last the first WSF Beachy Head meet took place today.

03:15 i woke from a half hearted attempt of what one describes as sleep. Sam would pick me up @04:00 to set off to the prearranged meeting place, all my tackle was prepared, just a case of splashing some water on my face, inaugural coffee and a shake to wake me up. Soon 4 AM came round and as Sam pulled up, I had already grabbed my gear and was rushing to the car. One hour later and we were parked up awaiting the other boys to turn up. Soon James and Mike pulled up and we were soon talking tales of fishy things and comparing tackle(u r missus). Nobody else turned up, so we had to make the decision to crack on and get down to the ‘the ledge’ ASAP.



Forecast for the day was bright, 77 centigrade with a light 4 mph NW wind, err what, they didn’t tell mother nature that. As soon as we had left the car park and trekking along, the wind picked up, the fog rolled in and a decidedly cold chill crept over the cliffs and down on to the foreshore. WTF, sack the weatherman…LOL



Anyway, when we got down, we were greeted to see a further 3 anglers on ‘the ledge’. It transpired that it was Jacque and Dave, who obviously had less kip than me and were keen to get down for first light. With 6 pluggers furiously plugging away and with a variety of techniques and different plugs and patterns, surely we would hit that bar of silver!



Wrong, it was tough going, we were all busy as bees, casting in to gullies, over reefs and in to lagoons, nothing though took. This just looks so ‘Bassy’, where were they?



Wind was really whipping around the head and in the distance the Beachy Head lighthouse could be heard, sounding it’s fog horn for those sea faring folk, a sober and haunting noise echoed down and over the cliffs, especially pungent there and eerie!

By 9 AM, peeps were stopping for a quick bite and hot drink, to warm the old core up then starting up again and happily negotiating the rough and slippery terrain to gain access to the best fishing positions. Jacque even mentioned a quick swim out to some rocks, much to many eye brows being raised and mumbling under breath.



Still the wind blew and the fog was relentless.



Until around 11’ish when it started to lift and we were greeted with a warm sunshine, which lifted our spirits and a renewed enthusiasm swept over us. Around 11:30 and whilst fishing with James over some very dodgy kelp ridden rocks and gullies, I had a take on my Mag Popper. A boil behind signalled a chance, followed by an attack, then another and finally a hook up! I was in but what was it. The way it hit it, I thought GarFish but much to my amazement it was a perfectly conditioned pound to pound and half silver bar. A feisty little creature that fought with much gusto for it’s size. I was chuffed, first Bass of the year on a plug and more to the point on a popper to boot.



We continued fishing that area but was always on the look out for the flood sweeping in behind us, you get stuck out there and it will be a bugger to get back in over that kelp whilst wading and watching out for those ankle breaking crevices.

Nothing else was caught until around 1 PM, whilst fishing a deep ledge, Sam (the cat and multiple Blackbird murderer) shouted out that he was in, only to loose a small Bass underfoot. James trundled over 15 minutes later and said that he too had lost a Wrasse at the critical ‘landing’ stage. Still at least something was about!



We continued to fish until around 3 PM, by which time weed was building up, hopes were fading but Sam announced that he had managed to catch a pound and half Bass, finally breaking his plug virginity for this year. Two souls with their plugging mojo back.



Well with that, Dave, James, Sam and myself made our farewell to Jacque and headed back up that ‘hill’, to a eagerly awaited Hamburger and large coke, each one of us catching the sun somewhat.



At just gone 4 PM we made our farewells and headed home.



A great time was had with some cracking company, I’m sure the next meet will be as good a crack as this one but with a few more fish next time.

[Spitfire66]

FULL REPORT


Well at last the first WSF Beachy Head meet took place today.

03:15 i woke from a half hearted attempt of what one describes as sleep. Sam would pick me up @04:00 to set off to the prearranged meeting place, all my tackle was prepared, just a case of splashing some water on my face, inaugural coffee and a shake to wake me up. Soon 4 AM came round and as Sam pulled up, I had already grabbed my gear and was rushing to the car. One hour later and we were parked up awaiting the other boys to turn up. Soon James and Mike pulled up and we were soon talking tales of fishy things and comparing tackle(u r missus). Nobody else turned up, so we had to make the decision to crack on and get down to the ‘the ledge’ ASAP.



Forecast for the day was bright, 77 centigrade with a light 4 mph NW wind, err what, they didn’t tell mother nature that. As soon as we had left the car park and trekking along, the wind picked up, the fog rolled in and a decidedly cold chill crept over the cliffs and down on to the foreshore. WTF, sack the weatherman…LOL



Anyway, when we got down, we were greeted to see a further 3 anglers on ‘the ledge’. It transpired that it was Jacque and Dave, who obviously had less kip than me and were keen to get down for first light. With 6 pluggers furiously plugging away and with a variety of techniques and different plugs and patterns, surely we would hit that bar of silver!



Wrong, it was tough going, we were all busy as bees, casting in to gullies, over reefs and in to lagoons, nothing though took. This just looks so ‘Bassy’, where were they?



Wind was really whipping around the head and in the distance the Beachy Head lighthouse could be heard, sounding it’s fog horn for those sea faring folk, a sober and haunting noise echoed down and over the cliffs, especially pungent there and eerie!

By 9 AM, peeps were stopping for a quick bite and hot drink, to warm the old core up and starting again and happily negotiating the rough and slippery terrain to gain access to the best fishing positions. Jacque even mentioned a quick swim out to some rocks, much to many eye brows being raised and mumbling under breath.



Still the wind blew and the fog was relentless.



Until around 11’ish when it started to lift and we were greeted with a warm sunshine, which lifted our spirits and a renewed enthusiasm swept over us. Around 11:30 and whilst fishing with James over some very dodgy kelp ridden rocks and gullies, I had a take on my Mag Popper. A boil behind signalled a chance, followed by an attack, then another and finally a hook up! I was in but what was it. The way it hit it, I thought GarFish but much to my amazement it was a perfectly conditioned pound to pound and half silver bar. A feisty little creature that fought with much gusto for it’s size. I was chuffed, first Bass of the year on a plug and more to the point on a popper to boot.



We continued fishing that area but was always on the look out for the flood sweeping in behind us, you get stuck out there and it will be a bugger to get back in over that kelp whilst wading and watching out for those ankle breaking crevices.

Nothing else was caught until around 1 PM, whilst fishing a deep ledge, Sam (the cat and multiple Blackbird murderer) shouted out that he was in, only to loose a small Bass underfoot. James trundled over 15 minutes later and said that he too had lost a Wrasse at the critical ‘landing’ stage. Still at least something was about!



We continued to fish until around 3 PM, by which time weed was building up, hopes were fading but Sam announced that he had managed to catch a pound and half Bass, finally breaking his plug virginity for this year. Two souls with their plugging mojo back.

Well with that, Dave, James, Sam and myself made our farewell to Jacque and headed back up that ‘hill’, to a early awaited Hamburger and large coke, each one of us catching the sun somewhat.



At just gone 4 PM we made our farewells and headed home.



A great time was had with some cracking company, I’m sure the next meet will be as good a crack as this one but with a few more fish next time.

Gerat report :)

got any pics?

[jordanis3r]

Great report - shame I couldn't make it (apologies a client wanted some work doing :/)

Will try my hardest to get down next time!

[neverenoughfishing]

Great report and a bit of a marathon sesh!!! I was home about 9.30am!!!! (domestic duties to fulfill) Most of my bassing lure trips are about an hour long, fishing for 3 hours was a marathon for me. Well done for sticking with it and catching a few. (more watching, chatting and exploring than fishing in the end)
Great to meet a few more local anglers and hopefully we can meet up again soon with a few more fish... or beer?!?!!?
Cheers

[samfish]

Sam (the cat and multiple Blackbird murderer)

Now thats just not fair!! :laugh: I have had a bad run of luck with the early morning roadkill just recently, but I never hit that cat. Anyway, it was 2 x rabbits and a suicidal thrush!

[Pugs]

Now thats just not fair!! :laugh: I have had a bad run of luck with the early morning roadkill just recently, but I never hit that cat. Anyway, it was 2 x rabbits and a suicidal thrush!

Murderer!:roll1::roll1::busted_co

[jaccil]

Perhaps you should try driving faster, that way the little birds and bunnies might see you coming... (and you'll be able to get there as early as me and Dave!)

[samfish]

Murderer!

:bicycle:


:bones:Watch it you! If you're not careful it'll be you next!!! :bones:

[Pugs]

Sam, we'll have to try and get over the reefs this week!

[Pugs]

Proposing a next meet on Saturday 11th July - CANCELLED

[Graham Hill]

sorry did not make it lads family called!!!
next time when it happens call me in and a great report neil well done:victory::victory:

gee

[jordanis3r]

Whens the next one Neil?

[Pugs]

Whens the next one Neil?

Not sure now mate, probably the end of the months big tides

[jordanis3r]

Sounds good to me - Sunday 26th would be plum as I am working on the Sat :(

[jaccil]

I've got a deal to buy the 8'6 Bushwacker for £50 - that's £10 less than what most shops sell them for. I might buy two. If anyone would like one, let me know - save some postage too. They need to order the stock, so I want to place the order asap. PM me if you're interested!

Hopefully we get some good weather to match the big tide next weekend!

[jordanis3r]

Whats the water quality like at the mo? thinking I may have a crack tomorrow morning if my work goes ok today!

[aprb66]

Cloudy, Weed, Cloudy, Weed do i need to go on.

Better on having a lay in and giving a week or so, it is meant to clear up over the next week, fingers crossed.

[jaccil]

A bad day's fishing is better than a good day at work. I haven't been out in a while and it caught up with me this week... I need my dose of fresh sea breeze this weekend! Lets hope the wind doesn't pick up.

Where was all this weed you're talking about? I heard it was bad towards the west. How is it on Eastbourne side of the reef?

[pere noster]

it's not too bad down hastings way....had 4 this morning and lost one, all on 18g toby, biggest only 3lb(gory photo in my album):victory:

[jaccil]

Tomorrow looks good! I am unfortunately on call all weekend so not really allowed to far away from my computer... But I have not been out for 3 weeks so I might just sneak off for a while!

I still haven't received my new waders, boots & other goodies though. :(

[jordanis3r]

Tomorrow looks even better - anyone around for an early morning?

[sideshowandy]

hi all - just to announce my arrival on this site, I'm the Andy who is normally down at Beachy Head with Jacques

re post on previous page, i can't believe that Jacques has gone and bought some waders, so used to seeing him in his old uniquely ventilated and distinctly unwaterproof pair that i'm not at all sure I'll be able to look upon him as a hardcore basser any longer :D

had a few trips to Beachy Head since that meet up, rarely finding cleanish water. highlight was a 4lb'er late one August evening to a patchinko, watching a similar size fish launch itself out of the water in absolutely spectacular fashion, sadly not attached to my line. oh,and there was a ... ahem.... "glamour shoot" taking place on the beach with rather attractive naked young ladies. truly a red letter day & not another fisher insight!!!!

[jordanis3r]

hahaha awesome where was that shoot again? - anybody fancy fishing Sunday morning?

[sideshowandy]

hahaha awesome where was that shoot again? - anybody fancy fishing Sunday morning?

over the years that i have been visiting Beachy Head i have actually seen THREE glamour shoots! disturbingly, one was of blokes in skimpy underwear..... :eek:

[jordanis3r]

Just trying to resurect the thread - anbody fancy an early one Sunday morning? (18th Oct)

Big tides, wind from the north - looks good?

Low is around 4.30AM I think ...?

[sideshowandy]

i fished there last Wednesday - the water clarity was just about OK

weather forecast was for winds to pick up a little since then which would colour the water further. if so, it would then need time to settle

anyone local able to chip in and update us on the winds/water clarity recently please?

[bassbotherer]

Anyone got a favorite colour for plugs/plastics down B'Head? Been wondering if some brighter colours might get the bass better than naturals, maybe chartreuse ?

[jordanis3r]

Planning on Splash Point tomorrow morning at 5am - anyone fancy it?

[SouthernDave]

I was thinking of going to Beachy Head tomorrow to fish the beach on the incoming and the rocks on the outgoing.....?

[jordanis3r]

Fancy meeting up? Was thinking of stupid oclock ... 5am?

[egg-custard]

hi.. i trolled across splash point on thursday with my deep tail dancers
had one about 1-1/2lb and one undersize..only a few hundred yards off..andy

[jordanis3r]

Thanks Eggy :D

[egg-custard]

Thanks Eggy :D

there is a report in the boat section of my trip..

[jordanis3r]

I did read it a few days ago but didn't make the connection :o

[egg-custard]

I did read it a few days ago but didn't make the connection :o

hi .. good luck if you go the water is gin clear there at the moment..kindest regards..andy

[SouthernDave]

Fancy meeting up? Was thinking of stupid oclock ... 5am?

:ohmy: I won't be there that early that's for sure!! I was thinking of about 7-ish to beachcast the incoming and when my bait runs out, mess about near the rocks in the afternoon....

[sideshowandy]

egg custard reports that the water at beachy head was gin clear - but that appears to have been from out on a boat?

certainly when i was there on Wednesday the water at the shoreline was a little coloured and deteriorated a touch as the day progressed. the winds have not dropped since so i doubt it has improved close in. hope i'm wrong

as for lures - use a black patchinko!

and good luck to all

[egg-custard]

egg custard reports that the water at beachy head was gin clear - but that appears to have been from out on a boat?

certainly when i was there on Wednesday the water at the shoreline was a little coloured and deteriorated a touch as the day progressed. the winds have not dropped since so i doubt it has improved close in. hope i'm wrong

as for lures - use a black patchinko!

and good luck to all

hi.. yes it was from a boat as you say..i cannot vouch for what its like closer in ,only that there were bass a few hundred yards off..