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Pendine Beach, Carmarthenshire

Mike Thrussell 01 January, 2006 06:25:00

SPECIES
Bass show from late March on staying right through until late January most years. Turbot appear in March and peak in April/May, though individual fish can show at any time. Golden grey mullet are the main interest here with July and August the best time. September on sees a good run of whiting, with dabs inshore from October to March. The beach is good all year for flounders, though the best fishing is from October to Christmas.

BAITS
Lug and rag baits are good for the bass, as is sandeel. The flounder and mullet take small bunches of maddie rag. For the whiting and dabs tip lug off with mackerel, razorfish or sandeel. Razorfish is a good bait for flounders here.

TACKLE & TACTICS
With the fish being generally small you need nothing heavier than a 2-4oz bass rod, 6500 sized reel and just 12 to 15lb line and a 30lb shock leader. Lead weights should be 2-3oz grip leads, though plain leads are worth carrying to allow the option to let the baits roll with the surf tables to seek out the fish holding areas.

For the flounders, smaller bass, turbot and mullet fish a three-hook flapper rig with size 2 to 4 Aberdeen's and lighter 15 to 20lb hook lengths made from clear mono.

In rougher seas for the bass, some anglers prefer a more powerful 5-6oz beachcaster, 15lb line and a 60lb shock leader. Top rig is a clipped down one-hook rig and a size 3/0 Viking or Aberdeen pattern hook.

The beach is a true storm beach looking southwest in direction and is made up from clean sand. In force 2 to 4 winds a series of near perfect surf table's form giving excellent fishing conditions. It fishes best during the bigger spring tides with low water and the full flood tide good.

The downside to this excellent mark is that it is adjacent to a military firing range. You need to look for the red flag by the notice board on the east side of the village. If the flag is flying the area is closed with no further access beyond that point. This usually occurs weekdays before 16.30 hours.

LOCATION
At the end of the M4 motorway take the A48 to Carmarthen. Go over the Towy bridge and turn left on to A40 heading for Pembroke Dock. Pendine beach is then signposted to the left at St Clears.

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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
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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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