best place to fish

chaz123 · Post by **chaz123** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:21 pm

hi all where is the best place to fish in herne bay/whitstable i am really having trouble catching any thing at all i fished of herne bay pier behind the gym for about 3-4 hrs and caught nothing
thanks
charlie

mld · Post by **mld** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:20 pm

Look at your previous post, i've answered it! Try Hampton Jetty, next to the rocks at night, big bait, mackerel. peeler, mussels or squid on a 5/0, simple ledger with three foot trace.
Let me know how you get on.
By the way, three or four hours is not a very long session, although you might have been restricted by the tide. It's not uncommon to fish for 12 hours at Dungeness, and not get a bite. That's fishing mate.
If you have a car, get yourself over to Hythe, and fish the night tide three hours up and two hours down. Use mackerel strip, or lug, or squid strip, and catch about thirty Whiting, a couple of Codling, possibly a Sole as well.

chaz123 · Post by **chaz123** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:19 pm

i will give it ago 2morro night im not sure about all threase rigs u talk about as ive not been fishing long what is a running ledger
thanks
charlie

Geggy_poos · Post by **Geggy_poos** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:21 pm

type it in google! they will show how to make and have loads of pics!

hope that helps, greg

chaz123 · Post by **chaz123** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:29 pm

ok m8 will have a look now. is it worth having fishing lessons at all and do u no any where that does them
thanks

funkykebab · Post by **funkykebab** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:39 pm

I learnt from my mate, just by watching and asking....each time I go by myself I always make sure I set-up next to someone who looks nice. That way if I screw up (and I always do) I can ask for help and advice.

Feel like a complete tool, but people are generally noce and helpful!

matt

Geggy_poos · Post by **Geggy_poos** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:48 pm

to be honest i wouldnt go to fishing tutors/lessons! when you are fishing most people are freindly are more that willing to give you a few pointers! also dont be afraid to ask! im my experience 8/10 people will help you where as coarse fishing 3/10 would! sea fisherman seem to be so much happier in general

good luck and tight lines!!!! greg

samee · Post by **samee** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:41 pm

Its because sea air makes everyone Feel happy (exept dog walkers

) i think staring into a muddy hole in the ground must be a bit boring. i know cos ive done it.

Sam

Post by **rabbi2** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:38 am

The definition of a boat is an expensive hole in the water lol. keith

Geggy_poos · Post by **Geggy_poos** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:40 am

lol keith!

greg

chaz123 · Post by **chaz123** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:21 am

i will do that its just i fill like a bit of a prat not knowing anytink but thanks alot for all your he;p

Post by **rabbi2** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:55 am

Dont worry mate ask all the qustions you want thats what the forum is all about. We all had to start somewhere. I remember casting out into a headwind and finding my weight over the illuminations at Blackpool at the back of me.

Now thats what you call a prat! lol >:) >:) >:) >:) >:)

chaz123 · Post by **chaz123** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:49 pm

LOL well i aint dun that yet. just got back from hampton pier in herne bay but was soo windy.