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Dale Beach, Pembrokeshire

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 06:10:00

Almost hidden away at the very western end of Milford Haven, Dale is protected from the prevailing winds and is fishable in most conditions.

The beach slopes gently to the sea and is made up from mixed shingle and muddy sand. There is a slipway in the middle, with a rocky outcrop to the north side. The slipway area fishes well in the dark on the flood tide, with the rocks a good bet towards high water. There's a handy pub on the quay too that serves excellent food.

SPECIES
Bass, flounder and dogfish are the common catch from April right through to February. April to July sees eels caught, with garfish and the occasional shoal of mackerel through the summer. Mullet show around the boat pontoons in front of the pub early and late in the evenings. Longer casts take the occasional ray in May and June.

Winter fishing is for whiting, dabs, dogfish, bass and flounder. The best flounder showing either side of Christmas and through to February.

BEST BAITS
Peeler or soft crab is essential here for the bass, flounders and eels. Worm baits take smaller flounder and bass, plus the dabs and whiting in winter. Fish baits take the better whiting and any rays.

TACKLE
Long range tactics with a standard 5-6oz beachcaster, 6500 reel and 15lb line with a shock leader will catch you more fish here, especially the rays. Tide run is minimal and 5oz grip leads are ample.

Three-hook flapper rigs or clipped down one-hook rigs take the most fish.

Try a small strip of mackerel under a bubble float for the garfish, with bread or mackerel flake picking up the occasional mullet.

GETTING THERE
Take the A40 to Haverfordwest, then the B4327 straight in to Dale. There is a car park above the beach, fee paying during the summer.

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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 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.

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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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