hi mate just come back fro skegness had a days fishing myself while there no mackerel on beach fishing infact no fish anywhere at moment only caught 1 myself,easy clean fishing no heavy gear needed atleast you wont lose any gear while your there lol.take your own bait 4.10 for 4 frozen peeler crab what a rip off.5 pound for 25 small lug wouldnt get away with that uphere i can teii you that so go prepared crap bait normally means crap fishing,leave your rod at home and enjoy your hols with family,tight lines terry.