Doc Holliday Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I'm going to be heading off for night's fishing in the next week or so and have need to sort my gear out and make a few rigs. I've always enjoyed that part of sea fishing but whether it's because I'm just a **** fisherman or the way I present my bait, I just don't seem to have much luck. I have a copy of The Sea Angler's step by step guide to bait & rigs and generally use that for reference when making rigs but it could be that I'm using a set up which doesn't stand a cat in hells chance of catching anything where I generally go, which is usually anywhere fron Dungeness to Newhaven harbour. Last year I even bought some peeler crab for the first time as I'd been told they're pretty much a sure thing. I caught one miserable Whiting and would have thrown it back if it hadn't swallowed the hook. Anyway, I'd like to know what your preferred rigs are when targeting specific species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I generally favour a simple two hook flapper, which I would incorporate clips into if I was wanting to cast hard. My personal opinion is that fish stocks are so poor that it amounts to luck as much as anything. Choice of venue being more important than which rig you use. Not that I am an expert by any means, I am often as not just happy to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Try the pennel pulley rig .simple to make have a look on you tube .you can send out a large bait up on this rig.also see what baits are favorable in the area your fishing ie lugworn etc .and tip off with the peeler .also use gripper leads to keep the line tight we use 6oz up this way with the mentioned bait ups .good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 hello, you do not say where you fishing but although not been for quite a few years eg beach fishing hants/sussex/dorset i most used 12ft er rod/ large fixed spool, a 1 hook pattern clipped by lead, 4/6 oz depending on the tide or a 2 hook flatty rig bait was most rag worm unless bass fishing then a mix of peeler/ rag fished most at night after a westerly blow.although now there has been a big decline in fish stocks/caught i was like 39TDS just enjoyed whatever came along fish wise that is . good luck with your fishing Doc H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 i used to use the same as foxnet22,the pulley pennel rig,i fished really rough ground around the north east coast and this was the one i had most success with if a fish connected with my bait....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Keep it simple mate Remember this match fishermans saying Clip down for show and flapper for winning dough I use bomber rigs alot and also portland lood rigs are an excellent rig for all round fishing Dont get to hung up on peeler use the bait which is most abundent in that area so dungeness i would black lug and razor fish and queen cockle after a hard blow Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 one hook loads of bait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Over 60 years ago my old man gave me a simple tip. You don't need fancy equipment, you just need to be where the fish are! I started at 6 years old with a garden cane, piece of thread, bent pin and some bacon rind. Many an enjoyable hour sitting on the end of a sewer pipe pulling out eals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Team of green muppets with squid on the bottom 2. Jigged for cod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Running ledger with or without a grip lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 one hook loads of bait Thrashed on with bait elastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I only course fish but me and the son bought 2 cheap reels and hooked them up to our carp rods stuck on daylights and hit the piers on Tues/Wed Mackerel great fun.Back out this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooder Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 pulley rig or running ledger rig keep it simple large baits and plenty of elastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Years back fishing at Canvey Island on a one up one down basic paternoster rig I had an shore caught record 22lb 4oz cod , a simple rig that I still use after trying a lot of the more "in " rigs. As already mentioned you need to be where the fish are same as we do with pigeon shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 If it's rocky ground where your fishing or full of snags then a 6oz-10oz lead on a running ledger with a bit of 10lb line connecting the 2. Last thing you want is the lead snagging up bringing in something big! When I fish for Congers my favourite is an 8/0 long shank hook on 4 foot of 150-200lb line followed by a sliding rig for the lead. Biggest conger to date of rocks is just shy of 110lb using a beach caster and 30lb mainline that put up a cracking fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 If it's rocky ground where your fishing or full of snags then a 6oz-10oz lead on a running ledger with a bit of 10lb line connecting the 2. Last thing you want is the lead snagging up bringing in something big! When I fish for Congers my favourite is an 8/0 long shank hook on 4 foot of 150-200lb line followed by a sliding rig for the lead. Biggest conger to date of rocks is just shy of 110lb using a beach caster and 30lb mainline that put up a cracking fight! Hum........... I thought the British record for a shore caught Conger was 68lb-8-0 1992 caught by M. Larkin at Devil’s Point, Plymouth just how shy of 110lb did you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix's rifle Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Hum........... I thought the British record for a shore caught Conger was 68lb-8-0 1992 caught by M. Larkin at Devils Point, Plymouth just how shy of 110lb did you mean I'm not in to records so I wouldn't know and between 107-110lbs. Was 3 years ago off ravens point in Anglesey. Caught a lot between 25-50 as well. Didn't take a picture because I would have posted it by now if I did :L I've heard a fair few catching bigger than that from the shore, a fella in sea angling magazine caught one way over 100 from the shore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm not in to records so I wouldn't know and between 107-110lbs. Was 3 years ago off ravens point in Anglesey. Caught a lot between 25-50 as well. Didn't take a picture because I would have posted it by now if I did :L I've heard a fair few catching bigger than that from the shore, a fella in sea angling magazine caught one way over 100 from the shore Not disputing your word, obviously these haven't been claimed as records though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrol Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just chuck it in - I've had some good fishing by not planning anything and going with the flow on the day, makes it even better when you catch summink which you weren't going for, enjoy make some rigs up on the beach ( only reason I make so many rigs on the beach is because of snap offs. I normally get a few Lol) Patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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