28th August 2010   
The weather this week has been wet and extremely windy. The sea is fairly dirty.
The windy conditions have caused the arms to be shut a good part of the week. They also caused the sea to be churned up and today(Sat) the fishing has started of good. Lots of Mackerel , even on low water, lots of Bream, and lots of Bass up to 5 lb. The Bass have been taking Mackerel chunks/fillets or Whole squid

21st August 2010   
The weather this week has been a mixture of wind and rain. The sea has clouded up and there is blanket weed on the west side.
The Mackerel have been unpredictable all week turning up in good numbers some days and just a few the next. Still no really big shoals. Catching them today (Sat)
There have been a few Garfish this week.
There have again been lots Bream from both walls this week to small hooked fish or worm baits .
A few more Red Mullet  this week to worm baits.
Lots of Schoolie Bass up to 2 lbs taking a variety of baits .
Mullet to bread from 1 1/4 lbs to 4 lbs.
Wrasse down the side to worm and a few Pollock on floats or feathers.
A few small Pin Whiting have started to be caught.
 A few Sole to worm at night and a few Dogfish.
WATCH OUT FOR WEAVERS AS A FEW HAVE BEEN CAUGHT THESE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS.ONE PERSON HAD TO GO TO HOSPITAL. THEY ARE SANDY COLOURED WITH 3 BLACK DORSAL FINS. THESE FINS CAN INJECT A PAINFUL STING. THE TREATMENT FOR THIS IS TO PUT A HOT COMPRESS OVER THE STING (AS HOT AS YOU CAN BEAR) TO DRAW THE POISON OUT.

14th August 2010   
The weather has been been a mixture of wind ,rain or just overcast this week. The sea is fairly clear
The Mackerel have been unpredictable all week turning up in good numbers some days and just a few the next. It was good on Friday with them being caught  on and after high tide and most of the afternoon to the few anglers that were fishing.
There have been a few Garfish this week.
There have been lots Bream from both walls this week to small hooked fish or worm baits .
A few Red Mullet to worm baits.
Lots of Schoolie Bass up to 2 lbs taking a variety of baits . Tony the Taxi had 15 on Weds to live prawn from the shore end of the west but put them all back even though a few were keepable..
Wrasse down the side to worm and a few Pollock on floats or feathers.
Sole to worm at night and a few small Smoothhounds at night to crab baits.
WATCH OUT FOR WEAVERS AS A FEW HAVE BEEN CAUGHT THIS WEEK. THEY ARE SANDY COLOURED WITH 3 BLACK DORSAL FINS. THESE FINS CAN INJECT A PAINFUL STING. THE TREATMENT FOR THIS IS TO PUT A HOT COMPRESS OVER THE STING (AS HOT AS YOU CAN BEAR) TO DRAW THE POISON OUT.
7th August 2010   
The weather has been blowy nearly all week. The sea is dirty and weedy on the west side but not so bad on the east side.
The Mackerel have been hit and miss all week because of the conditions. They have been catching them on the west side this morning in spite of the dirty water and choppy sea.
There have been a few Garfish this week including today.
There have been Bream from both walls this week to small hooked fish or worm baits but not in as great numbers as the last few weeks.
Lots of Schoolie Bass up to 2 1/2 lbs taking a variety of baits with most caught on ragworm and squid.
Wrasse down the side to worm and a few Pollock on floats or feathers.
Sole to worm mainly at night and a few Smoothhounds at night to crab baits

31st July 2010   
The weather has been fine  most of the week but has started to blow hard today(Sat) and the sea is getting dirty.
There were good catches of Mackerel most of the week . Today as the sea has dirtied up they were only around at first light .
There have been a few Bass on various fish baits , lots of schoolies. Some Italian anglers had one of 7lb on a live pouting from the west arm  at the shore end.
Quite a few Gurnard being caught from very small to medium sizes.
A few Mullet to floated bread..
Lots of Bream being caught to small hooked fish or worm baits  from small to medium sizes
Wrasse down the walls to worm baits.
At night Sole to worm baits and quite a few Smoothounds to crab baits, still no big ones.
A few Eels also down the sides to any bait at night and in the dirty water

24th July 2010   
The weather has been fair this week. The sea is fairly clean with a bit of weed turning up on the tides.
There were good catches of Mackerel in the middle of the week when the high pressure was replaced by a low. As the pressure has started to increase the Mackerel catches have dwindled again. An Asian guy I saw down the west arm today(Sat) said there where shoals of them around 5 o' clock this morning.
There have been a few Bass up to 3lbs on various fish baits , lots of schoolies.
Quite a few Gurnard being caught from very small to medium sizes.
A few Mullet to floated bread with one going 4lbs.
Lots of Bream being caught to small hooked fish or worm baits  from very small to 1 1/2 lbs. They out fished the Mackerel today by 20/1.
Wrasse down the walls to worm baits.
At night Sole to worm baits and quite a few Smoothounds to crab baits

 17th July 2010   
The winds came this week causing the arms to be closed f0r 2 days. The sea is now filthy.
There were good catches of Mackerel at the beginning of the week but they won't reappear until the sea clears up.
There have been a few Bass up to 3lbs on various fish baits including sand eels.
Quite a few Gurnard being caught from very small to medium sizes.
Bream being caught to small hooked fish or worm baits.
Wrasse down the walls to worm baits.
At night Sole to worm baits and quite a few Smoothounds to crab baits.
Now the water is dirty there could be Sole, Dogfish, Smoothhounds and Eels during the day time.
Had a few e-mails about catches and put them on recent e-mails page

10th July 2010   
With high pressure dominating the fishing hasn't been to good. The sea is semi clear.
Mackerel have been caught  on float and feathers but not in good numbers.
A few Garfish caught to floated fish baits.
A few Bass caught to Mackerel chunks but not as good as last week. The biggest this week 5lbs.
Bream being caught to small hooked fish or worm baits.
Wrasse down the walls to worm baits.
At night Sole to worm baits and just a few Smoothounds to crab baits

4th July 2010   
The fishing has been good for some species and poorish for others. The sea is clear.
The Mackerel fishing has been poor this week with only a few a day caught.
There have been a lot of Garfish caught to floats and feathers.
At least six Bass caught this week between 6 1/2 to 8 lbs that we know of. All caught on mackerel baits. See photo of one.
Bream being caught to small hooked fish or worm baits.
At night Smoothhounds to crab baits and Sole to worm.
Now it has stayed calm for so long the spider crabs are around in great numbers.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FISHERIES HAVE ISSUED A NEW DIRECTIVE THAT ALL EELS CAUGHT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SEA. DAVE IS CHECKING WHETHER THIS IS THE LAW NOW.
26th June 2010   
The fishing was good in the beginning of the week but has now eased with the high pressure. The sea is clear.
There were lots of Mackerel from both arms at the beginning of the week but not many today in this hot weather.
Quite a few Garfish to floats.
Plenty of Bream to small hooked worm or fish baits.
A good few Bass caught up to 5 lbs on either floated live prawns or Mackerel chunks down the side.
At night a few smallish Smoothhounds to crab and Sole to worm baits.
The concreting work on the arms has been finished in record time  with just a few manhole covers left to work on, which should mean both arms will stay open.

12th June 2010   
The fishing has got better with the May bloom now breaking up. The sea is getting clearer every day.
Mackerel have been caught most days with lots caught one day mid week, which I think was Weds.
More Bream being caught to small hooked worm or fish baits.
Quite a few Wrasse to worm baits down the edges of the wall along with a few Pollock to floats and feathers.
A few Decent Bass being caught and lost. Karem landed one of 8 to 9 lbs from the East early this morning(Sat) on a piece of Mackerel.
At night Smoothhounds pups to crab (still no big ones) and Sole to worm.
NO MORE REPORTS FOR 2 WEEKS DUE TO HOLIDAYS

 5th June 2010   
The Mackerel fishing is still being affected by the May bloom.
Mackerel are still being caught in small numbers only averaging about 30 a day, still no big shoals coming in .
The Bream are coming in and are out fishing the Mackerel about 2 to 1. They are taking small hooked black lug baits in the day and small hooked mackerel baits at night.
There have been a few Garfish to floated fish strips.
Quite a few Gurnards caught this week to black lug.
Lots of small Bass and a few sizeable ones up to 4 1/2lbs on various baits, though the bigger ones have been caught on lug.
There was a nice 3 1/2 lb Lobster caught down the side  on a Mackerel chunk.
At night a few Smoothhound pups to crab, a few Sole to worm and some big Dogfish to most baits.
There were no crabs around for ages but the Spiders started appearing on Thursday on the east arm and they are now around both arms

29th May 2010   
The sea has remained bloomy most of the week but the wind is forecast to get up and hopefully disperse it.
The Mackerel  have been patchy all week with more caught to floats than feathers. Farmer George has just seen Dave and he says today the Mackerel (Sat) are being caught in good numbers from the west arm.
A few Garfish have been caught to on floated mack strips.
A few more Bream caught this week to small hooked worm or fish baits up to 1/2 a pound.
Lots of Bass around mainly schoolies but "Phil the Pieman" had one in the week from the east arm going just under 7 lbs to a mackerel chunk.
Wrasse down the edge of the wall to worm baits.
At night there have been a few Smoothhound pups to crab baits, some Dogfish and Eels.

22nd May 2010   
The sea is still affected by the May bloom which in turn is keeping a lot of fish off shore.
The Mackerel have been caught in low numbers most days but Weds there were quite a few caught. More have been caught to floats on the quiet days than feathers.
Quite a few Garfish caught to floats.
A few more Bream caught this week to small hooked fish or worm baits.
A few Bass caught ythis week to live prawns mainly schoolies.
A few Sole caught this week to worm baits at night

15th May2010   
The fishing has been mixed this week.
The sea is a dark green due to the May bloom.
There have been Mackerel this week from both arms but there are no big shoals around so just a few caught each day.
The first Bream was caught this week from the east arm.
A few Schoolie Bass  have been caught to various baits.
At night a few Smoothhound pups have been caught along with a few Dogfish.
9th May2010   
The fishing has been fairish this week. The sea is a dark green colour caused through May bloom.
There have been Mackerel most days though not in good numbers. The main cause of this is the May bloom that has been forming in the calm sea. Needs a blow really to break this algae up.
Besides Mackerel there have been a few small Pollock a couple of Plaice a few Dogfish and a few Garfish caught..
Still plenty of squid being caught. There were 21 caught yesterday (Sat) in the squid competition arranged by FishyRob to 48 anglers.
If purchasing a rod and reel deal this week from the tackle box you will get 5 sets of feathers thrown in if you ask for "a world cup Argentinean hand of Cod deal".

1st May2010  
The fishing has remained steady most of the week despite the wind. The sea is semi clear but should become clear again by Monday with the northerly winds forecast.
There have been Mackerel caught on feathers and floats from the west arm, some days lots and others just a few.
A few more Garfish caught this week on floats.
Pollock on the end of the east arm to floated fish baits.
A few very small Bass being caught to floats and ledger. There were a couple of sizeable ones landed on the east this week but don't know weight or bait used.
Still lots of squid being caught to squid jigs. FishyRob is running the British Squid Fishing Championship from the east arm on sat 8th May . Anyone can enter, contact him at.Robin@fishyrob.co.uk
Dave Grinham has a different deal this week. If you buy any rod and reel combo over £35 he will add 5 sets of feathers to the deal. The password for this must be addressed to Eddy and it is "Hey Beaky if you and that crow you feed stood back to back you would look like a pickaxe".

24th April 2010  
The fishing started off the week pretty dead but has got a lot better towards the end of the week. The sea is very clear.
There were a couple of Mackerel caught on Friday to feather from the west arm. Today (Sat) there have been load caught from the west. They started catching them at first light and are still catching them as I write this (Noon).
There have been a few Garfish to floats.
A couple of Wrasse have been caught to worm bait down the side of the wall.
A couple of small Pollock to floats from the end of the east arm and a few very small Bass
Dave Grinham is running an election special "Called feather your own nest" and is selling a 12 foot beach caster with a Mitchell reel for £39.99. If you mention that you saw it on this site he will add 3 weights and 3 sets of feathers to the deal.

17th April 2010  
Still not many fish . The first Garfish was caught last Sunday and a few more have been caught since, to floated Mack strips. The first Squid also came up last Sunday and there have been quite a few caught since then. I went down today (Sat) and saw 3 caught by some Chinese anglers and another 3 singles on the west arm between bays 1 to 10. Fishyrob reckons the best bays/times for them on both arms are , the lower bays ie 1 to 5 on high water and the farthest bays on low water.
The sea is clear.

10th April 2010  
It is the same as the last few weeks with hardly any fish being caught. There have been some very small Whiting and some very small unkeepable Plaice caught this week. The sea is still dirty

3rd April 2010  
The arms have been shut half the week due to strong winds. Not many anglers, so nothing to report. The sea is filthy.

27th March 2010  
The sea is slightly coloured.
The fishing is still pretty dead though there have been a few decent Plaice caught this week. Besides these there have been the odd Dogfish and Pin Whiting at night.
I had a couple of e-mails about catches, that I have put on the recent e-mails page.

20th March 2010  
The sea is slightly coloured.
The only fish seen caught this week have been a Bullhead and 3 Rockling.

13th March 2010  
The sea is clear not just of dirt but also fish. Another blank week.

6th March 2010  
The fishing is still grim with no fish in the daytime and just a few Pin Whiting and Flounders caught at night. The sea is clear.
Mackerel are being caught by the boats about 4 mile off Shoreham.

27th February 2010  
The arms have only been open a couple of days but there hasn't been any one fishing. The sea is dirty and a big storm is forecast for Sunday. Should be calm by Monday and there could be some fish with the tides being up to 7.2 metres next week.
20th February 2010  
The same old story as per last few weeks. Not many anglers and not many fish caught, just pin Whiting at night and Rockling all over the place. The sea colour is in between , not too dirty but not clear.

13th February 2010  
There have been precious few anglers and precious few fish. The fishing is pretty dire with just a few pin Whiting being caught.

6th February 2010  
The arms have been open all week but with few anglers again. The sea has been clear but is now dirty again.
It is that time of year now when the fishing is pretty bad. The only fish caught this week have been Pin Whiting at night and a few Flounders. There were a few bigger Whiting on the massive tides.

30th January 2010  
In spite of a few stiff winds the arms have remained open but with few people fishing. The sea is clearish and clearing all the time with the northerly winds.
There have only been a few species of fish caught this week. Mostly Pin Whiting at night, looks like they are finishing now. There have been a few Flounders to fish and worm baits and lots of the dreaded Rockling to any bait.
Really high tides for this coming week lets hope the wind stays away.

23rd January 2010  
The arms have only been closed for one day this week for a change, but few people have fished. The sea is dirty.
The Whiting are still around and are being caught in the day as well as at night.
The only other fish reported being caught this week are a few flounders

16th January 2010  
The arms have been shut virtually all week due to ice then strong winds.
The few hours the arms were open there were a few Whiting caught.

9th January 2010  
The arms have been closed nearly all week due to ice covering the steps. There has only been one angler all week.

2nd January 2010  
The east arm has been open most of the week but with few anglers. The northerly winds have cleared the sea from dirty to slightly coloured.
Now the sea is clearer the whiting are only showing at night. The only other fish reported this week have been the odd Plaice and a couple of small Codling.
I went down yesterday Ffriday) ,and there were only 3 other fishermen and between us we experienced nil bites, in spite of a really high tide. It was too clear for Whiting but a bit too dirty for Herring. The moon was in the wrong position for Bass and all the Cod were still  sobering up from the new year. Even the Rockling stayed away yesterday and I don't want to be fishist  but we don't want them around these parts anyway.

 26th December 2009  
The arms haven't been open much this past week. As the ice cleared the winds became stronger, so the east was open for a couple of days only. On these days only a few people fished. The sea has gone from clear to dirty again.
There have been lots of Whiting caught of all sizes to all baits. There were also quite a few Plaice to worm and some Flounders to worm or fish baits.

19th December 2009  
The winds have been northerly/easterly all week which has left the sea really clear. The west has been closed all week but the east has been open until the end of the week. The east had to be closed for safety reasons ie the ice that is covering it.
In the clear water a couple of Mackerel were caught along with lots of Herrings to the small Herring feathers.
Lots of Pollock this week over the rocks mainly to red gills.
Lots of Bass still around though no big ones reported. In spite of the cold snap the sea is still a lot warmer than normal for this time of year.
The Whiting are only being caught at night now that the sea is clear. There have been a few small Codling also caught at night.

12th December 2009  
The east arm has been open for most of the week whilst thev west has remained closed. The sea is filthy but is clearing with the north wind and if it stays like this as forecast, the sea should be clear by Tuesday.
There have been lots of Whiting caught day and night while the sea has been dirty. Some large ones amongst them. Taking all baits.
Lots of small Bass and a 6 pounder caught by Dean from bay 1 on a piece of mackerel.
There have been a few Eels and Plaice caught with one going 2 pounds.
At night a couple of Codling 5lbs and 6lbs caught.
The trawlers are netting lots of Herring really close in so they could be around when the water clears.
5th December 2009  
There have been strong winds all week and the arms have been shut nearly all week. The sea is filthy.
The arms managed to open for about half a day and there were lots of Whiting, schoolie Bass, and Eels caught along with a 2lb Sole. Winds look to remain strong until Thursday.
28th November 2009  
Nothing to report this week as both arms have been shut all week due to the strong winds. The sea is filthy.
The winds are forecast to switch to a north westerly for Mon and Tues, so hopefully the east arm will reopen then. The rest of the weeks forecast doesn't look to good with southerly or westerly winds forecast

21st November 2009  
The south coast as like most of the country has been battered by strong southern and westerly winds all week. The arms have been closed every day bar Tuesday when the east arm was opened. The sea has been filthy all week and the day the east arm was open there were Whiting galore of all sizes taking all baits.
The east arm has suffered some minor damage to barriers but shouldn't take long to repair and won't interfere with the fishing. The areas of repair will be sectioned off. The forecast for the week ahead looks grim with winds of 50mph forecast for every day.

14th November 2009  
The arms haven't been open much this week due to the strong westerly and southern winds. The arms have been open just the odd few days. The wind is really strong at the moment and lets hope there is no damage to the arms. The sea is filthy.
The Mackerel came back for Tuesday and Weds morning but went as the water started to dirty. Tony the taxi driver had a good haul down there on Tuesday.
The only other fish to report are a few small Bass and lots of Whiting at night of all sizes taking any bait. There were loads when I went down Monday evening.

7th November 2009  
The arms have been open for roughly half the week because of the strong winds. The sea has varied from coloured to dirty, it is dirty at the moment.
When the water was really dirty there have been small Bass to most baits, Whiting to most baits, Dogfish to most baits , Flounders to worm or fish baits,  Sole to worm baits, a few Codling to worm,squid or fish bait. These have been caught in the day time and night time from both arms.
Yesterday when the sea was in between  colours a guy caught a Turbot, some Whiting, a few Flounders and a large Wrasse. Everyone else seemed to have blanked even the angler standing right next to him.
Last Saturday when the sea was clear anglers fishing for Herrings were catching Herrings and Anchovies. I have since seen reports in the press that large shoals are being trawled and they have arrived because of the warm weather/sea that we have been experiencing.

31st October 2009  
There has been a constant stiff breeze this week and the arms were closed for one day. The sea is still fairly clear but  really strong winds are forecast for most of the coming week.
This week has seen a right mixture of winter and summer fish.
Lots of Mackerel in the early mornings and sometimes staying around until after the tide. Along with Garfish to floats.
Lots of Schoolies around again this week but no big Bass reported.
A few Shad caught this week and a few Herring to the small Herring feathers.
A few small Codling have been caught at nigh along with Whiting. The Whiting are hit and miss at the moment appearing in good numbers one night and none the next night. It was good last night (Friday) with some decent sized ones caught

24th October 2009  
The southerly winds were fairly strong this week causing the arms to be closed for one day. The sea didn't get too dirty it just became coloured. The wind is strong today and the sea is getting dirtier.
Lots of Mackerel around, there were thousands yesterday and they are still being caught today (Sat) in spite of the sea getting dirty.
Lots of Schoolie Bass around taking all baits, I caught a few yesterday on feathers and baits on the retrieve. Biggest Bass reported this week 5lbs.
There were a few Codling caught at the beginning of the week at night along with some Whiting.
Lots of Dogfish turned up last night taking baits intended for Cod or Bass.
Sole still ast night along with a few Plaice at any time.

17th October 2009  
This week weather has again been fine and the sea is still clear.
Plenty of Mackerel around at dawn and dusk and sometimes they have been coming in with the high tide.
Lots of Garfish to floated fish baits.
Still the odd Bream being caught but not that many.
Mainly small Bass have been caught this week . Live prawns or Pouting have been the best baits this week in the clear conditions.
More Whiting are turning up at night.
Sole at night to worm.
There have been quite a few Codling caught this week a few every night. There were 4 last night between 3lbs to 7lbs that we know about. They have been taking all baits ie worm, mackerel, squid.
There is a blow forecast from south/south east  Mon/Tues. If the sea stirs up the Whiting and Codling could show up in the day

10th October 2009  
The week started of windy and became extremely wet. Arm closed for one day The sea became slightly coloured but has now cleared again.
Lots of Mackerel most days at all times of the day. Also the Garfish have returned in good numbers being caught to floats and feathers.
Bream seem on the decline now with only the odd few being caught each day.
Lots of Mullet around taking almost any bait. I caught one on Thursday in my baited net, baited with guts and heads.
Lots of Bass being caught to live prawns but mainly Mac heads,chunks or sides. Dave Grinham landed a 61/2 pounder but was again out fished by Callum who landed a 10lb one on a Mac head. There have been some others at 9lbs one of which was caught by "The Pieman". That's Dave's name for him.
At night there have been good Sole to worm and one night a few Codling were caught.

 3rd October 2009  
It has been calm all week and the sea has been ultra clear. It is starting to blow today and this could put some colour in the sea.
There have been plenty of Mackerel at all different times of the day but early morning has been best.
A few more Garfish have been caught this week to floats , a few more than previous weeks.
Bream have been caught  but in lesser numbers, good numbers one day and none the next.
Lots of Bass this week to either live pouting  but mainly floated live prawn. Two 9 to 91/2  pounders caught from the east on live prawns (don't know anglers names) and the Ali brothers had a 8lb one from the west on live pouting.
At night Sole to worm, lots of Horse Mackerel and last night a 4lb Codling was caught.
26th September 2009  
It has been fair all week with only light winds. The sea is crystal clear.
There have again been good numbers of Mackerel on certain days or times. There were lots caught in the day on Weds, Thurs but hardly any on Friday . It has been better at dawn and dusk, there were lots of them at first light today (Sat).
The float fishers have had a few Garfish, Bream and Mullet all on floated fish baits. A Mullet of 5lbs caught this week on a Mackerel chunk.
Bream still around but less than previous weeks. There was a 3lb Black Bream caught this week by Kharim on the east end by the rocks.
There is a lot of Whitebait around along with the Mackerel so the Bass have mainly been taking live floated prawns this week. There was a 31/2 to 4lbs Bass caught last night on a Mackerel side.
There have been a couple of Plaice caught to worm baits and Sole at night to worm.

19th September 2009  
It has been a fine week with strong north or easterly winds. These have now ceased and the sea is crystal clear.
The mackerel have been around both arms , good one day and not so good another. They were around the east arm today(Sat) until about 3 hours after high tide. They weren't constant coming in about half hour intervals. They have been unpredictable but the best times for good number seems like dawn or dusk.
A few Garfish caught to floated fish baits along with a few Pollock.
There have been plenty of Bream  taking small hooked fish or worm baits, not many today though. Some larger Bream have been caught at night.
Lots of Wrasse down the walls to worm baits.
Quite a few Bass, small to medium mainly on live prawn but a few on Mac heads or sides.
At night a few  small Codling have been caught along with various sized Whiting. These are unpredictable like the Mackerel, there one night and not the next. Sole still being caught to worm baits

12th September 2009  
The weather has stayed fine all week but there has been a strong north easterly wind all week. The sea is clear.
The Mackerel returned Weds morning and were shoaling around the east arm until high tide when they disappeared. The best time to catch them since then has been early in the morning from both arms.
A few Garfish have also been caught to floated fish baits.
A few decent Pollock have been caught to lures/feathers/ floated fish baits up near the rocks on the east arm. These and the Garfish seem to be scarce this year.
Still plenty of Bream to small hooked fish or worm baits.
The first part of the week Bass were taking Mac heads/sides etc but now the sea is clear live prawns have been deadliest taking Bass up to 4 to 5 lbs.
There have also been a few Gurnard caught, I had one on worm and another on Mac bait.
Channel Whiting appeared two nights ago and were a mixture of sizes from small to medium.
At night Sole to worm baits and Whiting.

4th September 2009  
There is nothing to report this week as the arms have been closed virtually all week due to the very strong south and westerly winds. The sea is filthy.
The forecast is for the wind to calm down and Dave reckons the fishing will be good by Sunday.

29th August 2009  
It has been windy all week and the arms were closed for 2 days. The sea is really dirty and weedy on the west side but not so bad on the east.
The Mackerel returned to the east arm on Thursday night in good numbers but then the arm was closed due to the winds on Friday.
The blow didn't bring in any Codling as Dave predicted but it did bring in lots of schoolie Bass as well as a good number of big ones. There were about 8 on Thursday going 3, 4, and 5 lbs. 4 on Friday up to 9lbs. Today(Sat) some anglers climbed the west gate as the arms were closed Fri night and had a 6lb and a 8lb at bay 18. These were all caught on Mackerel heads, or Mackerel sides or squid, mainly in low water.
Still plenty of Bream , better on the east where it has been clearer.
At night Sole to worm baits, 3to 4lbs Smoothhounds to crabs along with Bream and Horse Mackerel.
 

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