dover breakwaters

Member Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 9

hi guys me and some mates are arranging a trip to fish dover breakwaters in june and are after any info that u may like to share with us on what rigs, types of fish, baits, what is the ground like tide runs top mark etc etc any info /help much appreciated.

Occasional Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 144

all this info is what i've heard as i've never been out there, planning to this year though.

the tide runs very hard, you'll need a 8oz fixed grip wire to hold. as for fish there's usually a very large rang of fish out there, smut, bass, plaice, pollock, etc. in fact the british record bass is from there.

as for places the end were you get off the boat is meant to be the better end, i would prob put 1 rod each side and see how it goes.

Member Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 9

thanks bigguy. every little bit of info helps in this game. excuse my ignorance but you say smut can be caught ? what do you call smut?.

Occasional Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 144

sorry. it's a nickname for the smoothhound.

put a post up nearer the time for better prodictions. at least it gives you an idea what to expect.

and also remember that your out there all day weather you like it or not. no tackle shops, chippies, extra/ dry clothes in the car. take everything that you need.

Member Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 9

thanks bigguy look forward to more info hope i can return the favour one day.

Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:29 am

hi crabby
we fish it most of the time phone brazil's for imfo and bait the guy's in the shop seem to be o.k and find out how the winds are before you travel if to windy the boat will not go out.
We normaly take anything upto 100 worm (mixed) squid. try useing a pennel rig for the big baits and a 2/3 hook flapper down the wall the tide rips past so a heavy weight is needed and remember you have to travel out to it by boat so all you gear is on your back because you need 1 hand to grab the rail as you get of and no one under the age of 16 can go out, hope this helps :wink:

Member Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 9

thanks bear will rember 2 take everything with me. is brazils a local tackle shop in that area? and do they sell bait ie fresh worm possibly crab baits? thanks again for the help hope to be able to return the favour one day.

crabby big grin

Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi my son and i would like to fish the breakwater just would like to know what type of rods are used here to cope with 8oz of lead and bi tide runs cheers

Member Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 9

hi roker
what i can gather from info i have been told is that kids are not allowed on the breakwater but i have never fished it yet. may be worth contact the people who run the breakwter and find out what the age restriction is.
crabby

Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 2

Hi Crabby thanks for the info my son is 16 so that should be ok just wondered what rods people use ie heavy beach rods or uptide rods? do you have to cast far? cheers

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:41 pm

sorry boys been up north working i take 2 beach rods plus a spinning one brazils is just over the road from the breakwater and if you tell them what time you will be thier its already for you

p.s get to the quay early the locals make a rush for the hot spots and heir is a cafe just near the shop for breeky opens at 0600

Occasional Joined: Dec 02, 2005 Posts: 144

i prefer channel angling (roy) for my tackle and billls for my bait. but thats just me, make sure you book your bait.

Member Joined: Dec 07, 2005 Posts: 42

Hi all, I fished the breakwater for the first time last september and it was very good. I just fished with my normal beach gear plus a rotten bottom and six oz leads, breakaway and fixed. I had two good bass, a dogfish dabs, pouting, a nice wrasse and a scad. It's certainly worth the effort of getting out there. I hope to go in June, July and August when the beaches get crowded.

gus