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Aberdesach, Gwynedd

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 06:35:00

LOCATION
From Pwllheli or Caernarfon take the A499 to Aberdesach. The beach is signposted in the village, which is just a few houses, as "Traeth" turning down a small road and parking on the top of the beach.

BAITS
Black lug, either frozen or fresh or blow lug and tipped with either frozen crab or mussel will take the bulk of the coalfish and flounder. At longer range tip with sandeel or mackerel for dabs, whiting and doggies. Squid also works well in tiny slivers for dabs.

TACKLE AND TACTICS
The beach fish's best over low water at night in a steady surf standing close to the stream where the rocks are for the coalies, bass and flounder, but heavy flood water in the stream will kill the fishing. Stick to the bigger spring tides as the neaps can be very inconsistent, bar for the dabs at long range. Single good bass can feature here very early in the year, but again the fishing is very inconsistent.

A standard 5-6oz beachcaster, 6500 sized reel and 15 to 18lb line with a 60lb shock leader cover all fishing situations. Carry both 5 and 6oz grip wires as you can get a good lateral tide run when fishing at long range on the bigger tides. Top rigs are three-hook flappers with size Aberdeen hooks, or at long range go for either a two-hook Bomber rig and size Aberdeen's, or two-hook clipped up rig. The bass take best on a sliding ledger rig with a shorter 15-inch hook snood of 20lbs and a size 3/0 hook.

This beach can always throw up surprise fish such as bull huss, thornback ray and codling, so it's worth fishing two rods, with one at long range with these species in mind.

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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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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.

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These excellent long range casting popper lures are ideal for numerous saltwater species including Bass. Berkley Frenzy Poppers.

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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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