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Rupert Ellis has contacted us...... can you help fill his boat trip on 8th Dec from Minehead on
one of Albert Hartgen's charter boats. He has 4 spaces to fill on that day.
Rupert can also assist with accommodation spaces at a nearby hotel, if required.

If you are interested email here  trip spaces  and we will forward Rupert's contact No's to you.

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Can anyone let me know about a small boat cod competitions from Watchet on the 10th Nov many thanks

Gary

(From BCA... The 'Competitions' button takes you to the latest info/details we have, for this, and any others supplied to us, or that we are aware of..........  TIGHT LINES... Geeves)

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Hi can anyone help me, I want to fish the Bristol Channel but I don't know where to go, can someone tell some good places to fish thank you.

Lee

21/04/07

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Hi

I'm staying at blue anchor for a week in June, looking to do some sea fishing (beach).
 Need to get some more tackle as mine is 20+ years old (anyone remember a
shakespeare 2450 dc reel).

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Hi,

I am now the Secretary for the Clevedon Pier Sea Angling Club.

My Tel. No. is 01179751959 and my e-mail is Honsec@cpsac.co.uk.

We're always looking for new members.

We all had a great night at the BCFSA Presentation Night at Brean.

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message to nick. will be staying at weston super mare later this year.
going to fish sand point any ideas as regards tackle.
was going to use a diawa xm rod and penn 525 reel.

Jack

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hi folks. I'm new to this (as an adult) and the channel is closest for
what I want.
Money and transport restrictions make Clevedon eastwards my ideal
area and I am open to all advice.
I will be shore fishing and am particularly interested in fishing from
Severn Beach upwards.the website seems to have little on the subject,
so if I get a few pointers I will willingly contribute my experiences in return.
Thanks. 

James

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Hello,

Has anyone attempted plugging or spinning from the shore and
met with success?
If you have details please.

Bill

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hi, just bought a 16 ft open day boat (first one) and I hope to
launch in a weeks time (first) from porthcawl, I have all the saftey
gear but would appreciate any hints,tips for fishing in that area,
and do I need any charts on the hazards in that region,
I am as nervous about this launch as I was on my driving test.

Telboy

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Hi,

I am planning to take my dad down to Layde Bay for a days fishing
I would like any information regarding best baits, locations, tackle etc.

We are driving down from Birmingham , and just want to catch
anything !!!!!!

any help needed !

Rob

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Can you help?
 

Hello,

Can anyone tell me where this little harbour is located??

click here

thanks in advance.

Marian

reply here

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I work for VisitScotland and am putting together recommendations for all
accommodation types (from hotels to caravan parks) on how they can be
as welcoming as possible to anglers.
Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thank you.

Barbara Devoti

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Hi all,
could anyone tell me the best places to fish around minehead, and best type's of rig-bait to use?
kind regards

phil

18/04

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Hello,

Just a quick note to see if anyone knows of good fishing spots
around Minehead area. Have moved here from north east and
miss sea fishing. Looking for a fishing buddy.
Please contact if any ideas.

Many thanks

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hello I've just started fishing the Bristol channel without a lot of luck is
everybody in the same boat !! excuse the pun or is the fishing not that
great at the moment ? any body got any tips or suggestions on where
to fish and what bait please ! beach fishing pier fishing around the
Clevedon area thanks

Mike

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Hi there,
I have recently moved to Bristol and want to start fishing the Bristol channel but
slightly daunted by a venue which is bit more extreme than anything else I have
fished. I have the gear and the enthusiasm but would like to find a fishing buddy
to show me the ropes. Anyone interested in helping out feel free to email me
at

Pete Collings

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Just moved to Gloucester from the North East and I m missing my Sea Angling.
Can anyone suggest the closest places to fish on the Severn Estuary and any clubs
in the Gloucester area. Want to get out there again but need somewhere to start from.
Thanks in advance for any info.

John

31/07

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Hello everyone just to let you all know for the past month I've been fishing Brean Down
and the bass has been plenty full.
This mark is not for the unfit person as there are 203 vertical steps to climb and about
half a mile walk to get to a decent mark.
Take plenty of tackle as its very rocky but well worth the trip if you are fit!

Big AL
 

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could anyone advise me on where the best places to fish in the Ceridigion bay area,
as I have watched most of Henry's programs and not seen him fishing in this area.
 I am going to do some shore trials in the next few months to se if I am good enough
to join the welsh team of sea fisher people. so any information would be a real help.
Tight lines to all,
regards
Lynne.....

11/08

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Went on an evening trip from Penarth recently after picking up at Clevedon Pier
noticed a few anglers having a bash on the ledges to the left hand towards
Portishead a few hundred yards past the pier I really fancy the ledges,
what size tide and what state of the tide is the best

MANY THANKS

CD

07/08

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Anyone tell me of any decent tackle shops in the Burnham area please.
Also any info on the fishing at the moment

Thanks

Paul

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Chris Batt

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Rich

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From Gary
MAY I JUST THANK THE SKIPPER WHO CANCELLED OUR PREBOOKED TRIP .
THANKS ALOT MY SONS ARE SOBBING THEIR EYES OUT

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Hi, Does anybody know of any sea angling clubs in Wellington or quite near.
Thanks. Liam Corbett

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sand point: 5 miles from the m5 j21
brean down: 8 miles from the m5j21
both great for cod well into double figures conger well into double figures need
a fair bit of gear due to rocky conditions. lug, sandeels, squid and mackerel are
the firm favourites this time of year. hope this will be of help to you.

Nick

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Does anyone know at what water temperature fish would stop feeding in a
marina environment?

I ask as I went fishing in Portishead marina on 27 December, and from all my
records, the conditions were perfect. Tide height, timing, barometric pressure
and wind direction. However, it was very cold (-6deg C at 4.00am,rising to 0
deg C at 10am), and I wondered whether this was actually a factor.

Any comments would be useful.

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I moved for 3 months to Bristol. Can somebody give me good tips about Seven Beach?
I was last evening there and caught only two baby cods.
What distance you are fishing there?

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hi fellow anglers would you be so kind to suggest a good cod mark for some Kent anglers to try
between Portishead and the new seven bridge things are very hard over here unfortunately so we
fancied a weekend on the Bristol channel as iv always wanted to fish the well known channel i see
the Bristol channel for the first time on my way to Fishguard on a trip to Ireland and was very
impressed thanks

from Alan Harding

Alan, please repost your email address, you only sent half of it, cheers, Brooster

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Hi Bristol ! I'm a Brit Ex-pat living in the US of A.
I used to live in Almondsbury village (born and raised local. As a kid we (local village boys) used
to cycle to Aust to net the mullet in the pool under the Severn bridge stanchion (Aust side) which
was left when the tide went out.
There was always a heap fish waiting to be caught! (stranded by the out-tide).
My question is... Does anyone know if there are still mullet there to be caught?
I'd love to hear from anyone who fish's there Regards Alan Jarman

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I have fished several marks on the Bristol channel. The most recent mark was behind the Esso
terminal on 2.11.04 in the morning over a 11.5 high tide. But as yet I have only caught 1 eel.
Can anyone give me some information on where and when I can catch a cod.

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HI I would like to know some good marks for cod on the Bristol Channel. I live near Chesil
Beach in Dorset.
I would like to take my elderly father who has never caught one in forty years down here.
I would like to know the state of tide and best bait we are both un sure about how to go
about this.

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I've booked a chalet at Lavernock point for a week at the end of October with the sole
intention of getting a few days fishing in. (from the shore) Whilst being a fairly competent
beach angler (Deal and area) I don't have a clue about fishing in the Bristol Channel.
Any tips relating to good spots (ideally cleaner ground!) tackle and bait would be welcome.
I'm now living in Hong Kong and am lucky to get back to fish once a year, so I'd be grateful
for any hints that would avoid the week being a total disaster!.

Chris

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Hi, live in Bude area, lots of bass/skate, want to try for cod, never tried before,
would like to know nearest place to fish from (prefer beach) and as previously
asked by Sean, what bait/rig/distance??
cheers,

Chaz

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Does anyone here fish the Bristol channel shore's for cod? I need some very very quick
info on were to go for cod in the channel. I live right on the middle of the south coast
so my hopes for cod are downhill. Ive researched Bristol and am sure I'm going to go
out for some cod, or at least a coddling. Any marks or extra tips please could u let me know.
Cheers

Alex Crees

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I'm gonna fish bossington next week first week Oct if I fish with a pulley
rig will I need to use a lead lift can anyone help.

Chris

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Fairly new to beach fishing. Am thinking of fishing Brean Down on sat 17th
July. Any help with baits rigs marks would be helpful.

Contact:  Dicky

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hi all, has anyone got any good fishing marks around the Ilfracombe, Watersmouth area in
North Devon; from a boat? any help would be greatfull as I am new to small boat fishing,
thanks

Contact:  Scott

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FOR SALE PENN VIPER BEACHCASTER AND MAG 525 REEL , COST ME £275.00 LAST YEAR WILL
SELL FOR £140.00, BOTH ROD AND REEL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAVE ONLY BEEN USED
TWICE SINCE NEW , BOAT FORCES RELUCTANT SALE , LOCAL DELIVERY POSSIBLE
(WILTSHIRE SWINDON AREA) BUT COULD MEET HALF WAY IF NOT TO FAR.

Contact:  George Day

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Where can I get a regular supply of fresh or frozen peeler?
Mark

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Hi
I hope you don't mind the notice but we are a small club who have an annual 5 day trip
to Alderney in June out of Exmouth Devon . We use a new 40' offshore pro charter boat
and limit it to 8 rods. We are a couple of people short and thought a pin board like this
might help us.
For full details and costs please rinG Andy Pym on 01392 468978 after 8.30pm or weekends.
It is a great trip with a good bunch of blokes.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers Andy Pym
 

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Anyone know what to expect at Littleton & Oft in late July?
 Andy White
 

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have original surf caster slight damage works perfectly

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CAN ANYBODY HELP ME ?  I`VE WANDERED THE WEB FOR HOURS BUT HAVE NOT GOT VERY FAR ,
 DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW WHO RUNS/OWNS THE SLIPWAY AT OGMORE BEACH
(NEAR OGMORE DEEPS , S.WALES) ANY INFO ON THIS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED
 (CONTACT DETAILS ECT) , ALSO ANY INFO ON BARRY YACHT CLUB AND THE BENDRICKS
SLIPWAY WOULD BE GREAT.
EMAIL ANY HELPFUL INFO TO george@day9950.freeserve.co.uk
CHEERS.

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Anyone know what to expect at Littleton & Oft in late July?

Andy White

01/04/04

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no catch reports since Feb why bother ?

No Name supplied.

You post 'em', I add them to the site.
None sent, none posted. It's as simple as that!
We don't make it up.

Brooster.

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I have an intrepid Classic reel from KP Morrit Ltd it was brought in 1963 for the princely
sum of 69 shillings and 11 pence at the time that was half my weeks wages. if anyone
has any idea where we can get spares or repairs for this reel then I would be grateful
for any help
Ernie Ling

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I am planning to fish Layde bay on18/02/04...Can anybody tell me what is currently being
caught from there??

Gareth

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To Chris James.......tell us where you caught the Cod and we will post the catch report

Thanks,  Brooster

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Please note for the records the following.
Clevedon Pier Sea Angling Club , Secretary is now Ken Bovington.
Bristol Channel Federation of Sea Anglers , Secretary is now Paul Holliday
Phone 07986 855368 email as posted.  bcfsa@hotmail.com

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I AM PLANING A TRIP FISHING AND SIGHT SEEING TO LUNDY I WOULD LIKE ANY
INFORMATION ON CAMP SITES AND LAUNCH SITES SOMETIME IN MAY.
Reply to Ray Wilkinson

(29/01)

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Hi . I'm planning fishing the Watchet area next week-end . Any body know if I can put my
VW camper near to were I fish as I don't walk too well and would need to be able to rest up ?
Pleased I found his site as I live in Somerset.
Roger Parker
 

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I'm heading down to Ladye Bay in the next two weeks, I've fished there before but
would appreciate any hints tips or hot spots especially timings ie is night time being
more productive and what baits are the cod taking ( if there are any )cheers.
Paul Cooper

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Planning a cpl of days next summer shark fishing off my 18 foot boat out in the
Bristol Channel. Any advice on where to aim for, baits, tackle and what species
to target etc etc. Cheers.
Steve Butcher

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Will be coming to the Bristol Channel to do some charter boat fishing in early Jan 04.
Can anyone help out with info as to what type of fishing is best (downtider or uptider)
and likely baits and rigs to use. Really looking forward to it and hoping for some cod.
Many thanks in advance.
TL
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From Brian & Trevor
looking for Bristol Channel fishing for mid week, TWO fishermen.

Mail to: Brian 

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From Chris Robinson 17/11/03

This is my first season fishing from the shore. I've not yet managed to hook into a cod and
wonder if there are any better baits than those I've been using.
I normally fish with two rods, one set-up with a whole squid torpedo with a lug and Mackeral
filling, and one with a rag and lug baited hook with a small piece of squid tipping it off.
I've also been told that cod take a whole mackerel head and have tried this - any other
ideas, please?

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From Andy Willcocks 06/11/03

I have just read with great interest your site information on Small Boats info.
I am amazed to see that in your places to launch feature you list 2 places (Clevedon & Portishead)
where in your words 'Poor relations' with Sailing Clubs are mentioned.
I would point out that a. The Portishead slipway you feature is in fact a Private
slipway for the sole use of the Portishead Sailing Club & the Inshore Lifeboat stationed there.
b. The Clevedon slipway is in fact entirely Public and is free for all to use.
However it is the restrictions on using motor vehicles to launch boats that has
caused problems in the past.
I am as much an Angler as a Sailor and I resent the view you portray. It does little
to enhance relationships between the two sports and is in fact inaccurate for the
reasons pointed out.
There are those, on both sides, who have little tolerance for each other but from
my experience I have found fishermen using Clevedon slipway considerate and
sympathetic to the Sailing Club needs. The sailing club members have often assisted
boats to launch or negotiate the steep ramp and I have had assistance from fishermen
with my boat.
Surely you should be encouraging this type of behaviour not advertising the poor
manners of a few small minded individuals.
Nevertheless, Great, informative site.

The site information has been updated

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From Mick Callery,

I have started collecting k p morrits intrepid reels. I wonder if anyone knows or
has information about how many makes models etc were made. thanks

Post to: mick callery
 

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From Christopher James

Hi, what is the best places out of Cardiff to Barry, for good cod in November also
top rig and bait (boat).
 

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I'm new to shore fishing and would like some advice if anyone can help, please?

I've been fishing Sand Bay @ Weston, and caught small bass and green eels - is getting
into anything slightly larger just a matter of luck and keeping at it. I normally fish two
rods - one set-up with small hooks (size 1 or smaller for flatties etc) and one set-up for
bigger fish (size 3/0 or 4/0)

I seem to get a lot of bites (knocks), but very few full takes

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Chris Robinson email

12/09/03

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From Chris Robinson

Could anyone tell me what the differences are between conger eels and the green eels
(the v slimy sort)- are they a different species or just a different stage of development?

Also, when taking fish from the Bristol Channel, should we be keeping to the minimum
sizes rule? I have found it difficult to return 15 inch bass!

Email Chris

12/09/03

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From Paul Gee, posted 18/06/03

I am looking for fishing partner (s) with the aim to search for Bristol Channel bass.
I am based near WSM.

 Email Paul

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From Dave Webber, posted 26/05/03

Has anyone viewing this site got any tips about collecting their own peeler crab?

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From Dave Cogger, posted 24/05/03

Hi all,
I'm planning on trying again this year for those Bass and Smoothound in the Bristol
Channel and could really do with some help locating a steady supply of fresh peeler crab.
Anyone know of a good supplier that won't charge the earth. PS great web site keep
up the good work.

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From Linda Strong posted 15/04/03

Any other females wishing to go sea fishing on a boat / perhaps a Saturday or
Sunday ?

 Contact   Linda

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From Steve Newbold, posted 02/04/03

Uptiding rod + reel outfit for sale, ideal for Bristol channel. Contact me for details.

Contact Steve

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A new ITV programme is looking for couples, families, students and other house
sharers to spend two days filming with television relationship expert Tracey Cox.

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We are currently especially keen to speak to people who are finding that their hobby,
or their partner's lack of understanding regarding their hobby, is causing problems.

CONTACT US NOW on 020 8877 5525/5527 or tvshow@prospect-uk.com

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Posted 05/03/03

COMING DOWN TO FISH BLUE ANCHOR END OF MARCH, ANY ADVISE OF WHAT IS
LIKELY TO BE AROUND, THANKS.
BILL.

Contact Bill

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Posted 19/02/03

Coming down your area this weekend, Avonmouth (as in the shore venues section)
looks to be the nearest place to where we are staying. Can anybody give me any
hints / tips etc, & good tackle shops for bait?
PS great web site especially for visitors like me.

Contact Ric

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Posted 17/02/03
Can anyone give me any hints and tips for fishing Brean Down. Cheers.

Mike

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Posted 08/02/03

I am a novice wishing to learn sea angling, and would appreciate any help.
Contact: Robert Dodge

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Posted 30/01/03

Anyone interested in joining a sea fishing club in Bristol

contact Graham Steward 0n 01173307945

Mail to:  Graham Steward

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From Dave, posted 24/01/03

Can anyone tell me the best spot on the Shannon in Ireland for shore fishing for
Bull Huss tope and any other sea fish, thank you. I see that Henry Gilby fishes the
Shannon anyone know were?

reply to: Dave

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Posted 23/01/03
From Mark Stevens;
I will be coming to Layde Bay to try off the rocks. any advice? ie:-baits or tactics I
could use? cheers

Reply to: mark

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Posted 02/12/02

Coming down the weekend between Christmas and the New Year for cod. Any
advice on the best location would be useful.
Adrian

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Posted 11/11/02

CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHERE HENRY GILBY WAS FISHING ON THE BRISTOL
CHANNEL IN HIS RECENT SHOW.
 THANKS.

BILL

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Posted 08/07/02
 

From Kev Hayes sea angling gear for sale. rods, reels + tackle.

Email:  Kev

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posted 20/03/02

Hi, Can anybody give me directions for fishing at the mark called the Admiralty
near sandy point. Coming down to fish over the Bank Holiday weekend. I am
from Brighton SX so don't know the area to well although I have fished Ladye Bay
about a month ago. Many Thanks

Alan

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Posted 15/03/02

 From Chez

I have heard of the spring cod/codling run in the Channel, does anyone know
what period this is?

Contact Chez

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posted 16/02/02

Does anyone know of any good beach fishing area's on the Severn estuary.
Bristol docks/Severn beach?

I am new to the area so any info would be welcome. Thanks

contact  Nigel

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We are looking for boat fisherman to go fishing with us out of Watchet or Minehead.
More people fishing lower individual costs but no more than six, we like to fish
comfortably. Trips all through the winter.

Contact:  Shane at         posted 13/10/01

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From: fish@87kel56.freeserve.co.uk   Posted on 29/04/01

We are having a two day boating holiday at the end of May in Minehead and need
approx 80 crab does anyone know of a bait digger who will supply?

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From Neil Cox    email:   Neil         posted on 31/01/01
You might be able to help me with this request:

Anyone out there, know of any good fishing marks around the Bristol Channel,
English side. I have moved to Birmingham from Ramsgate, Kent. And I am in
need of some good cod fishing, or any sort of salt-water dangling, be it summer
or winter. I have my own vehicle and would be interested in fishing with a "local"
or picking someone up along the way. Please help, 
I don't won't to take up "fresh water puddle fishing"...........born sea fishermen.

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