Smoothhound Fishing in Isle of Wight

A dependable warm-water target; use crab baits over cleaner ground from late spring into early autumn.

A reliable summer target over cleaner ground; use crab baits on a pulley or clipped-down rig.

A summer target over cleaner mixed ground; crab baits cast beyond the nearshore rough patches are effective.

A reliable summer possibility on crab baits, particularly over firmer mixed ground and into darkness.

Most reliable in warmer months; use peeler crab or hardback crab over the cleaner sandy ground.

A summer target; fish crab baits on a strong running ledger over the cleaner shingle.

Summer evenings can produce fish over the sandy ground; peeler crab or hardback crab is the key bait.

A summer target on crab baits, especially after dark on a moderate tide.

Summer chance when crabs are active; present peeler crab or hardback crab on a strong pulley-style rig.

Target summer flood tides with peeler crab or hardback crab on strong gear.

May show from late spring through autumn over cleaner patches; peeler crab is the prime bait.

Summer visitors when crab is present; peeler crab or hardback crab sections fished over open ground are effective.

A summer target when crabs are present; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are the first choice.

A summer possibility, especially on crab baits; target evening tides with a strong pulley rig.

Occasional summer fish over cleaner patches beside reef; peeler crab is the key bait.

Summer visitor; cast crab baits from late spring into warm autumn water.

Can appear over nearby mixed sand and reef in warmer months; crab baits are the main choice.

A warm-season possibility on crab baits, usually best when the water has warmed and tide flow is manageable.

A summer possibility where crabs are abundant; fresh peeler crab is the standout bait.

A summer visitor rather than a certainty; target on a warm flooding tide with peeler crab or hardback crab.

A summer possibility, especially with peeler crab or hardback crab baits; use a sturdy pulley rig.

Occasional summer visitors; crab baits fished on stronger tackle give the best chance.

Occasional in warmer months; use peeler crab or hardback crab on a strong pulley rig.

Summer possibility on crab baits, especially on a building tide; use sturdy hooks and abrasion-resistant trace.

An occasional warm-season catch from the open sandy side; crab baits and a moving tide offer the best chance.