[balharper]

thinking of fishing selsey next week try for some smoothies. can anyone advise me anywhere in particular to head for and which is the best rig for these. i would appreciate any help or local knowledge. cheers for all your help with abottsbury nothing big to report other than two huge shoals of mackie pulling about 50 out so busy but no large ones! thanks all

 

[buzzerjj]

Hi matey, I think there might be a few smoothounds around still but the local guys will be able to tell you better.

I have usually done ok at Pagham and on the Selsey West beach. Best to pick a high tide just after dark and chuck out a peeler crab on a single 3/0 rig. Hermit crab can do it as well. Make sure you have a fairly strong hook length and shockleader and put your clutch on a fairly loose setting unless you intend to stand right next to your rod .


I'm sure the other guys can also give some useful info too.
Cheers

Buzzer

 

[balharper]

thanks for your reply buzzer much appreciated.

 

[sjp1979]

thinking of fishing selsey next week try for some smoothies. can anyone advise me anywhere in particular to head for and which is the best rig for these. i would appreciate any help or local knowledge. cheers for all your help with abottsbury nothing big to report other than two huge shoals of mackie pulling about 50 out so busy but no large ones! thanks all

Hi Mate
Head for the caravan park in selsey and follow round until you come to a windmill and then fish just to the right or left and im sure you will have fun with the hou8nds, also id use a 3/0 pulley rig baited with live peeler

 

[chris gsi]

You may be a little late, could be thin on the ground!!

 

[skillpot]

there will still be a few around. we had them in numbers to the end of september last few years.

good luck

 

[andy 2]

friday nite.. just got back from selsey had 12lb.4/9lb.4 hard going & some weed. not ideal weather and used fresh peeler crab... hope this help fished by the windmill :fish:

 

[balharper]

cheers for all your help and advice. coming from essex so all local knowledge or advice greatly appreciated.

tight lines all.