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Smoothhound fishing in East Riding of Yorkshire

11 rated shore marks in East Riding of Yorkshire hold smoothhound — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best smoothhound marks in East Riding of Yorkshire

1Spurn PointExcellent · 84Worth a tryA summer possibility, particularly on the seaward side; peeler crab is the key bait.2Spurn BightExcellent · 88Worth a trySummer visitor when conditions are settled; peeler crab is the standout bait.3Easington BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryOccasional in warmer months; fresh peeler crab or crab-flavoured baits give the best chance.4Tunstall BeachExcellent · 93Worth a tryMay move through in summer; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are the main choice, usually around a rising tide.5DimlingtonExcellent · 90Worth a trySummer visitor when crab is present; fish peeler or hardback crab on strong pulleys or pennel rigs.6Barmston BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryPossible during settled summer conditions; fresh peeler crab is the standout bait.7Ulrome BeachExcellent · 89Worth a trySummer chance when conditions are settled; peeler crab or crab cocktails are the key baits.8Auburn SandsExcellent · 92Worth a tryPossible during warmer months, mainly on crab baits; better chance around deeper gullies on a building tide.9East NewtonExcellent · 93Worth a tryPossible in settled late-spring and summer weather; peeler crab is the standout bait where they are present.10Kilnsea BeachExcellent · 88Shows occasionallyAn occasional summer visitor; peeler crab or crab-based baits give the most realistic chance.11Kilnsea ClaysExcellent · 88Shows occasionallyMost likely in summer when crab is available; use a strong pulley rig and fresh peeler or hardback crab.
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Tactics for smoothhound

Top baits, best first

  1. Peeler Crab
  2. Soft Crab
  3. Hardback Crab
  4. Hermit Crab

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Running Ledger
  3. Up and Over

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