What'll this weather do for fishing?

spratman · Member Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Herne Bay

Hi Everyone,
As a "born again" angler (returned this year after a break of 30 years) with fairly minimal early experience, I'm looking for the advice / opinions from the experienced south-east regulars.
Given the rather wintery weather forecast for Saturday night, and force 6 - 8 NW winds, do you think its worth freezing me appendages off, on Deal beach, for four hours, or not? worried

In your experience do you think this will bring anything decent in range, or drive them further out?
Any advice appreciated,
Thanks, Spratman

medmick · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject:

Hi there mate new to this myself but from what i have been told the cold weather is an advantage to us anglers (anyone put me right if im wrong) The fish come into the shallow waters to feed and with the weather being a bit rough it brings up more food for the fish.

Hope this is of some help mate. There will be loads of other people that will give you tips on this site. big grin

Fish4Fish · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:00 am Post subject:

A crisp cold frosty night will not have an adverse affect on fishing, nor will a good strong wind; however, the predicted NW wind may have. I have fished Deal many times and it always fishes best when the wind is coming from the S or SW. Easterly and Northerly winds tend to dramatically reduce the numbers of feeding fish in this area. Of course, it would still be possible to catch fish but the fishing would be 'very patchy' at best.
Nevertheless, if you do decide to go, wrap-up warm, take an ample supply of hot drinks (black coffee and/or tomato soup are good) and the very best of British luck.
Tight Lines.

spratman · Member Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Herne Bay

Gents,

Thanks for the advice - will give it a go and see how things turn out. Off to see what bait I can grab at the last minute! Thanks again lads!

andymad · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject:

hi
im back sea fishing after 10 years.
fished deal last night early hours this mornin caught 5 small whiting 1codling 2 pounds was cold but took beach buddy ,as i arrived the 2 lads next to me were packing up but had just caught a codling,but run out of bait.
hope this helps

medmick · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:58 pm Post subject:

Hi there all I think that todays weather has dramatically effected the fishing arond the Kent area. Todays fishing was terrable, maybe it was just us!! Oh well better luck next time big grin

rabbi2 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:05 am Post subject:

HI andymad welcome to the forum mate, thanks for posting and looking forward to reading more of your reports. Cheers keith big grin

flattiefanatic · SE Coast Moderator Joined: Oct 03, 2007 Posts: 419

Hello m8y welcome to the site and back to fishing,glad you catch some fish my your success continue happy