wildfowler.250 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Well myself and a couple of mates are going to west coast Scotland for a few hours tomorrow afternoon to try for pollock. I've only really fly fished but can use a spinner,(not much technique to it ). Has anyone got any tips to try and help me land something? I think it's a jelly eel lure that my mate tends to use although ill probably take a few spinners. I know its a fairly open question but any useful advice is appreciated If all fails I'm hoping there might be mackerel as a backup! Edited May 21, 2013 by wildfowler.250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Jellies for pollack, just wack it out as far as you can and then slowly bump it back along the bottom with the odd lift of the rod tip to get it to flutter. You will most likely lose gear in the kelp. But that shows you are fishing in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 good advice mate - must have helluva cast to hit the sea from the centre of england! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks! Didn't think about bumping it off the bottom. Just thought you did that when out on a boat so appreciate that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 good advice mate - must have helluva cast to hit the sea from the centre of england! Yep, saltwater fishing is not happening at the moment with fuel prices. I have had bonefish, permit, barracuda, kingfish, tarpon, jack, bonito, remora, blue runner, cobia and a 400lb bull shark this year, but all from Tobago and Florida, no UK saltwater fishing yet lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 fantastic - that is serious fishing! - doesnt uk fishing seem tame after that? - must admit didnt think about bouncing it along the bottom for pollack - thanks, like i say good advice - good luck wildfowler.250 - atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 fantastic - that is serious fishing! - doesnt uk fishing seem tame after that? - must admit didnt think about bouncing it along the bottom for pollack - thanks, like i say good advice - good luck wildfowler.250 - atb Yep, driving 350mile round trip to Chesil to catch a 6oz whiting in a howling gale is not so appealing lol! I am looking forward to getting some saltwater fly fishing or light lure work in this summer though (if we have one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Where are you from Oscarsdad ? i am in centre ish England and go sea fishing if you fancy a day out somewhere sea fishing Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Where are you from Oscarsdad ? i am in centre ish England and go sea fishing if you fancy a day out somewhere sea fishing Colin Sounds good - I am between Solihull and Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Cheers for the advice guys. Managed 4 fish between the 4 of us,(2 rods at a go). 3 of us caught our first pollock and one of them was 4lb 14oz which was good for fishing off the rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dignity Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Well done, what was the successful method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Jelly eels and letting them sink. We had one on with the second cast but got the 3 in one spell,(about an hour after high tide). Had to pack it in after that or might have had a few more. Cheers again for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret47 Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Used to fish a lot off the West Coast, used to fish Stranraer and Cairnryan. For Pollack we used to floatfish Sandeel, (it was that rocky if we spun we would get snagged every other cast), used to fish with Mike Watson (The Orca), clever Captain, clever fisherman. Used to take the dogs/ferrets up as well. One Monday came back with Tope, Dogfish (Lesser and Greater, Pollack, Coalfish, Conger (45ib), fox, Rabbits, Roe and Hare. Used to love the Plaice fishing because the Ferries to Ireland meant that the trawlers weren't allowed, (the only sandbanks where you can find fish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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