Christmas Fishing Tips

[WalkedUp]

Merry Christmas everyone

We’re off on a little trip between Barmouth and the Dyffi estuary. Father Christmas has been very generous and the boys want to test their new tackle (everything from mackerel flies to tope hooks), any suggestion of where to go for a few casts? Ideal would be spinning for bass, my pal has suggested off the wall at Aberdovey or into the surf on the beach. I’m a complete novice and only go because the boys love it. They are only 6, 8 and 10 so the easier the catch the better rather than trophy fish.

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, Yes wrap up warm and happy fishing

 

[KimE]

Icefishing here in the north are great for children.

 

[FISH BOY]

April and August best for bass.

My suggestion would be a bottom bait on size 1s with black lug, tipped with a bit of squid for a cod/codling or whiting for a bite.

Tight lines and wrap them up warm - the wind today is evil.

 

[Bowland blades]

Long time ago i fished it , In summer ! must be 2 coats colder this time of the year ! Good luck

 

[tarponhead]

Off the wall and with small baits on the flood tide - mackerel strip is ideal, but do take care of tides and waves - wind warning is no joke. Stay safe and tight lines!

 

[WalkedUp]

I’ll probably not head out until 29th, hopefully the weather will improve by then.

 

[tarponhead]

Best rig is a weight at the bottom, then a snood about 12” up and another one 18” above that one, with a 1/0 hood or smaller. Alternatively, just put a set of mackerel feathers on and add bait. To make life easier, buy a mackerel from a supermarket, fillet and slice the bait at home, put the strips in a zip top food bag and take that to the harbour wall - less faff and no need to carry or use a knife. Enjoy!

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, Local Tackle shop may advise on where to fish and your need some sea baits , Barmouth Angling ???

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, Local Tackle shop may advise on where to fish and your need some sea baits , Barmouth Angling ???

Hello, Use to do a lot of Beach fishing years ago, West Sussex/ Hants/ Dorset, Phoned Tackle shop for catch info and ordered bait, Gave all my gear to a young man of 13 who lives in Poole , Good luck with your Sons and happy fishing,