Fishing for Smoothhound

Member Joined: Feb 18, 2007 Posts: 12

ive been fishing now for five years i havent had much luck during the summer
is their any baits other than ragworm
which is quite popular :?: :arrow: :lol:

Member Joined: Feb 18, 2007 Posts: 12

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peeler crab/spider crab

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:18 pm

By far the best and most common bait for Smoothhound is Peeler Crab :wink:
Cheers
mrix

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Hermit crab is by far the best, then followed by peeler and hardback crabs, then squid.

Member Joined: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 41

definately peeler crab. had some luck on squid too.

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On the right day Hermit Crab is unbeatable....but I've seen days when everything else catches and hermit baits sit untouched for some reason. Peeler is good if you are expecting other species as well as smoothies as it will be picked up by pretty much anything. I've had some good catches on whole Calamari.

I used to know a guy who fished in the Blackwater regularly with Edible Peelers and he swore by them for smoothies, though I've never tried them myself around here.

Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:08 pm

Yes Hermit Crab a top bait how could I miss it out :?: big grin

I guess as it can be a little bit more difficult to get hold of for most.
Cheers
mrix

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mrix wrote:

Yes Hermit Crab a top bait how could I miss it out :?: big grin

I guess as it can be a little bit more difficult to get hold of for most.
Cheers
mrix

Need a drop net with some mackerel in when fishing to catch the old hermit.

Regular Joined: Jan 13, 2005 Posts: 449 Location: Norfolk

I caught a few small ones on lug or rag in Norfolk but would never have fished with those baits normally when targetting them . Hermit crab, peeler and have tried softies too. When they are around they seem to take whatever bait I happen to be using. Primarily though, would favour crabs. Good luck. happy

Member Joined: Feb 18, 2007 Posts: 12

thank you carry on sending in your post :roll: :idea: