Hello all, Just moved to the island and decided to get back into sea fishing again after many years away. Used to fish the Kent/Sussex beaches. Looking forward to seeking out a few nice spots on the great southern beaches we have here.

How's the fishing up there ? Not been for a few weeks was packed with hounds and dogs , even had a little thorny

Desperate to broaden my horizon, spots hit and species caught A nice ray is on my list. So I drive 2 hours , pay a decent amount for my bait , to be told my some young buck that the best way to catch rays is match hooks size 4,tiny baits and as close to rocks as you can. I was that gobsmacked...

So Pumped for a sunny day with a little breeze , baits were prepped,all hooks changed etc , left the house in the Jurassic park wagon and I have to admit, I was quietly confident Open the car doors and whoof, the hats flown off. Not a great sign. Opted for 2/3s of the way up . 2 rods , both...

Anyone using hermit crab? I've been given a couple of hundred lovely big hermits so I've frozen them. Will be shore fishing on the south coast around Hampshire, any good results? Cheers