lofty Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Because of the predicted surf at Southbourne on Saturday I'm moving the launch venue to Sandbanks Here is my revised post on AA All you need to know about the new launch site for Saturday The location Unbelievably I went down to take some photos and it was thick fog. No height restrictions for vans Head to the far corner. It's less busy. Please be aware that this is popular with dog walkers so please only put hooks on at sea and stow them before you hit the beach. There is good access to the beach and a shower to clean your gear. Launch by the groins( a couple of beachys fishing off the groin) And guess what they'd been catching? The parking is expensive . Nothing I can do about it. Feel free to park and launch anywhere you want but this is where I'll be signing you in and out. The sign in is from 7 and sign off the water at 2 pm latest. I'll be around so if you rock up at 12 and go at 3 that's fine. THE FISHING AREA. Pretty much fish where you want. Please be aware there is the east looe channel that many small boats use so don't anchor in it. It's marked with big red green buoys. Anywhere to the east of these is just sandy bottom and ideal for plaice drifting. On my chart you can see I've marked "danger area" . That is hook sands, and can be very turbulent and best avoided. East Looe channel. Car park shaded http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g388/photolofty/2015/ECD9DDA8-DEB3-4624-A852-02B54DF141F8_1.jpg The best of the fishing is along the training bank running along the swash channel. Only truly competent kayakers should fish here as it's very busy with small craft. http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g388/photolofty/2015/46CEE476-1886-4023-8906-5A9DD47ABAB8_1.jpg It also happens to be my favourite place in the world to kayak fish. http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g388/photolofty/2015/FB2F35C9-8698-431F-92C2-4E4385DE61E8_1.jpg If you want to fish along the training bank then from the launch beach head towards the ferry and then along shell bay. Don't try to cut across hook sands. Fishing in the actual swash channel isn't allowed but that doesn't stop boat owners. Stick to the sides and keep your wits about you if you decide on that. I will be happy to give you any more information to the best of my knowledge. You can always call me on 07740456081 Lofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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