Morfa Gors Beach, Abersoch, Gwynedd

MARK DESCRIPTION
Protected slightly from the prevailing winds by the Penrhyn Du headland, the beach is all coarse sand, but is interlaced with deeper gullies from the mid section of the beach towards the low water line. The top of beach steepens a little to give more depth, and has wooden groynes along it's length.

It's a reliable mark, but is not noted for big fish. In the spring and summer months, dogfish, flounder, eels and school bass dominate catches, but occasional small turbot and plaice can also show.

Calm seas and big spring tides produce garfish and mackerel over high water to spinning tactics in July and August.

Early September sees the whiting and dabs back inshore, and joined by bass, dogfish and flounders, all staying through until January when catches fall away. The autumn is also the best time to contact any bigger bass, these usually appearing during periods of very unsettled windy weather, especially southerly winds.

The tide goes out a long way here and it's best to stay mobile and walk back letting line out as the tide floods until bites occur. This is productive for the bass and flatfish, but high water giving some depth suits the whiting best.

TACKLE AND BAIT
Bass rods and light tackle are suitable for calm seas, but long casts and lining back find most fish, so standard beachcasting gear is favoured using two or three hook rigs.

The bass take worm baits, crab and sandeel, but in the autumn, go for large lug baits tipped with squid when the water is coloured.

For the whiting and dabs tip worm baits off with mackerel or squid, summer flounder take crab, but in the winter when the bigger fish appear, stick to razorfish for the best results.

HOW TO GET THERE
From Pwllheli, take the A499 in to Abersoch. Follow the one way system out of town and take the Sarn Bach road. At Sarn Bach, turn left and follow the Car park signs. The car park is at the head of the beach.