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                                                                                                                  Start Point.

                                                                                                                  One of the most prominent spots in South Devon, produces Bass, Wrasse, Pollack, Bull Huss, Conger Eels, and of course Dogfish. There are several platforms to fish and the tidal rip is quite easy to spot. The point that faces north into the tide rip is a favorite spot, but should only be fished down 2 hours to low tide and one hour up. never fish that point in rough weather as it is very dangeous. The other spots are fishing into bays and are best over high tide when there there is a fair depth of water

                                                                                                                  Bass are usually caught float fishing with prawn or sandeel or plugging into the tide rip at the end. you will also get Pollack using this method but fishing anywhere around the point will yieid these fish.

                                                                                                                  Wrasse are caught at very close quarters, a cast of 30 yards is usually too far! Ragworm and crab on pulley rigs are the best way to get them.

                                                                                                                  Conger and Huss are caught at night on the higher tides. Using mackerel and/or squid on simple paternoster rigs made of at least 100lb mono with 6/0 to 8/0 hooks cast into the rougher ground. Once again, you can cast too far when fishing for these fish, 50 yards is more than enough. The conger eels seem to prefer the more tidal areas.

                                                                                                                  Dogfish as always are caught everywhere around the point on every bait.

                                                                                                                  Rockling, pout and poor cod will probably show up as well.

                                                                                                                  Fishing is best in a light westerly but you can get some good shelter in almost any wind apart from a north-westerly. The rocks are very slippery in wet weather and extra care should be taken.

                                                                                                                  This is a great place to while away a summer evening catching Pollack and Wrasse.

                                                                                                                  SouthDevonFishing 2007 & AnglingUK 2010.