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Black lugworm
- are a well known Sea Fishing bait for catching Cod
from the shore used in combinations with Mackerel
Squid, usually presented on a pennel rig with the
Mackerel/Squid used for Tipping off, but are also
known to be used for other species, Flounder, Dabs
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Hermit Crab
- Use the flame of a lighter to gently warm the
underneath of the shell this will bring the hermit
out intact, it is not really possible to pull the
Hermit Crab out directly by its claws this would
normally cause damage to the Crab. Large hermit
crabs should be placed on the hook tail first,
sliding them up the shank, bringing the hook point
out through the mouth. Hermit Crab is also great sea
fishing bait for Dogfish, Plaice, Flounders. It is
also a commonly used bait for Smoothhound. |
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Mackerel
- The most important of all sea Fishing baits,
Mackerel can be used for almost every species of
fish from both boat and shore. It can be cut into
strips and used to catch pollock and gurnard. One
full side fillet can be used on a Pennel rig to temp
large Bass/Rays etc, also the Head is a great bait
used to catch Conger / Bass |
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Peeler Crab
- It gets its name from the fact that it sheds its
skin at several stages throughout its life. A great
and very popular bait which is full of fish
attracting scent, and is very effective for a
variety of sea fish including bass, thornback ray ,
Cod , eel , Gilt Head Bream and several other
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Ragworm
- There are several varieties of this worm, the
largest being the King ragworm, the largest of this
variety would normally be used for large sea fish
species. The smaller worm is very good for most
small fish and is generally a great all round sea
bait. Beware of the pincers on the larger worm they
can give quite a nip! |
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Sandeels
- Live sandeel is good for bass. Whole small or
medium sandeels are most effective for rays, huss,
whiting, turbot, dogfish, pollock, mackerel, garfish
but is especially good for dogfish, They will stay
alive in a bucket of cool, aerated sea water for
several days. |
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