Re: North Pier Today

mikey on Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:51 am

Well done on your first trip Chris, I agree with what others have told you about bait you can also try tipping your lug with squid I have had some decent codling on lug tipped with a nice squid head Smile

Don't be frightened of using a bigger hook 3/0 to 6/0 with big baits especially at this time of year as you never know what might hit you Shocked

I have had some big smoothound and seen conger eel caught off the pier. Mike

4wheelfisherman on Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:56 am

Can you mix and mach hook sizes on say a two or three hook rig?

mikey on Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:09 am

Yes no problem if fishing two hook rig put larger hook at top and smaller hook on bottom for flatties, have often pulled in a double (codling or whiting on top hook and flattie on bottom hook) although you can still catch something decent on bottom hook, as I said you never know what might take your bait Very Happy

4wheelfisherman on Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:35 am

What does the hook size mean. U have seen size 3 and size 3.0

**h4ppy-chris** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:46 am

have a look at this chris
http://www.uk-sea-fishing.org/how-to-s-f41/hook-sizes-t679.htm

**h4ppy-chris** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:49 am

and well done on your 1st trip wish i was there to see your face Very Happy

redjim on Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:46 am

Good on ya on the trip to the Pier! Very Happy

I hear some decent size codling were being caught off there today?
All the best pal and look forward to fishing with you soon welcome

4wheelfisherman on Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:54 am

Thanks for this hook size picture, now it all makes sense.

Redjim. Thanks, I had a great time. Perfect for someone who cant get around to well. No stopping me now mate.

A chap on the pier today had a nice Cod around 3.5Lbs plus three whiting which were keepers. Cant wait to catch a keeper sized fish and see what it tastes like.

**Tink** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:26 am

No worries mate, that's what we are here for, glad you had a good session on the pier hope to hear more good posts from you in the future

**h4ppy-chris** on Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:28 am

trust me chris the first fish you keep and cook you will never forget it affraid

4wheelfisherman on Tue May 18, 2010 2:57 am

As I have come from course fishing were maggots are easy to hook up. What is the best way to hook up mackerel so it stays on the hook. Also, what bait would you recommend for this time of year.

Thanks
Chris

sportstar on Tue May 18, 2010 3:57 am

hi chris this time of year if you are fishing on the pier fish baits are good like squid and sand eel and mackrel to keep them on the hook use bait elastic i here there are plenty of fish being caught off the pier at the moment good luck sportstar

**Tink** on Tue May 18, 2010 4:01 am

4wheelfisherman wrote:As I have come from course fishing were maggots are easy to hook up. What is the best way to hook up mackerel so it stays on the hook. Also, what bait would you recommend for this time of year.

Thanks
Chris

The best way i have found ( others may say different but all work ) is to use fresh black lug tipped on the end of the hook ( size 2 ) with a small ( 1cm square ) of makky pierced with the tip of the hook through the skin, that and Peeler Crab is killer bait during summer around here boss, or just fresh black lug on its own, frozen lug also works quite well but as i get my own bait i prefer the fresh stuff

sportstar on Tue May 18, 2010 4:11 am

if you are useing big baits you could try a pennel rig in which you use 2 hooks one hook above the other that would keep you fish bait on the hook

4wheelfisherman on Fri May 21, 2010 2:04 am

Met up and got some bait from Dave in Fleetwood. What a nice chap. Very helpful and has great knowledge of fishing in this area.

Bait is a very good prices and he has everything both fresh and frozen (god I sound like his sales rep).

Off fishing this Monday on North Pier so might see you there.

North Pier Today