Smoothhound Fishing in Hampshire

A strong summer target; peelers, hardback crab and squid-and-crab cocktails work well on a flowing tide.

A reliable summer target; use peeler crab or hardback crab on a strong pulley or pennel rig.

A summer target over clean ground; fresh peeler crab is the standout bait.

A reliable warm-water target from late spring to early autumn; crab baits cast over clean ground work well.

A summer target over cleaner patches; fish crab baits on a pulley or clipped-down rig.

Summer visitor; crab baits cast over clean ground produce the best chance.

A warm-weather target; fish crab baits over cleaner patches from late spring into early autumn.

Late spring to summer, particularly after dark; fish crab baits on a robust pulley or running ledger.

A summer target, especially on evening tides; crab baits cast over cleaner ground are effective.

A worthwhile summer species; peeler crab, hardback crab or hermit crab baits are the main choice.

Most likely in warmer months over cleaner ground; peeler crab and large crab baits are effective.

Summer visitor, often best on a flooding tide; peeler crab or hardback crab is the standout bait.

A reliable summer target on crab baits; fish a pulley rig over cleaner shingle and mixed ground.

Summer evenings can produce fish on fresh peeler crab; a clipped pulley rig helps hold bait in the tide.

Most likely in warm months; a crab bait on a strong pulley or clipped-down rig is effective.

A summer target, especially on crab baits; fish a strong pulley rig over clean ground.

Summer visitor, with crab baits the main choice; a strong hook and abrasion-resistant trace are sensible.

Mainly a warm-water evening possibility; fish crab baits on robust gear over the cleaner shingle.

Summer visitor, most likely over cleaner shingle patches; peeler crab is the standout bait.

A summer possibility on crab baits, usually from late spring into early autumn; use a strong pulley or pennel rig.

Summer visitor; crab baits on a strong pulley or clipped-down rig give the best chance.

Summer visitor when crab is present; peeler crab or hardback crab baits and sturdy tackle are needed.

Summer evening target; fish crab bait on a strong running ledger over clean ground.

Possible in warmer months on crab baits; fish a sturdy pulley or pennel rig over clear ground.

Summer fish when crab is abundant; peeler crab or hardback crab is the prime bait.