Rob Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Hi, I am hoping to launch from Baiter tomorrow but am unsure of locations and tactics to have a good day. I was thinking of anchoring over Poole Patch or Swanage Bay? Any advice would be good as I am hoping to get in to boat fishing this year since trading in my 13ft dory for something of 16ft and more suitable for the job. Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Hi Robfnet, It's not a fantastic time of year for inshore fishing. If you are only 13' I would be wary of more than a mile or two offshore which limits your options. Swanage bay may give a few whiting.... The spoil and whitehouse grounds are about 5/6 miles offshore but can be nasty if a tide/wind kicks up... Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Rob, It could be about the best time for flounders in the harbour; you'll need lots of worms. Float fishing can help avoid the worst of the crabs. Best of luck , Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Hey guys - We fished in the shelter of Old Harry in Shell bay hoping for anything fish shaped - after a couple of hours nothing. We moved inside the harbour, moored up on on of the bouys just west of Brownsea Castle, Again noting b ut crabs on squid and blakc lug cocktails. Oh well, it was a good day out on the water. Tight lines for 2007. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 next time, maybe try out of mudeford. a couple of miles is the xchurch ledge, straight on the cod/conger grounds and still close enough to feel safe in a small boat (as your boat is tiny, still only attempt if the conditions are perfect, but we took a 14ft boat out there often with no problems). PM me if you need any inshore areas from there. Well done for getting out all the same. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Rob, Interested as to whether your boat is 13 foot or you have traded in the 13 ft one already for a 16 ft one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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