Smoothhound Fishing in Kent

Summer visitor, especially over cleaner ground; peeler crab or hardback crab is the key bait.

Most likely in late spring and summer; peeler crab is the standout bait and a strong hooklength is useful.

A summer possibility, particularly over calmer periods; peeler crab is the key bait and strong tackle is needed.

A summer target; fish crab baits over cleaner sandier patches, usually after dusk or on a building tide.

Late spring to autumn, especially after dark; peeler crab, hermit crab or squid-and-crab cocktails score well.

Most likely in summer, particularly on crab baits; allow for powerful runs and use suitably robust tackle.

Summer visitor, with peeler crab the prime bait; use sturdy gear and expect fast runs.

Summer visitors, most likely on crab baits; use robust hooks and allow room for long runs.

Summer fish over cleaner ground; peeler crab is the standout bait and dusk can be productive.

Summer visitors, often best from late spring into early autumn; peeler crab is the standout bait.

Mainly a late-spring to summer possibility; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are most effective.

May show from late spring into summer; peeler crab or hardback crab on a strong single-hook rig is effective.

Summer visitor; peelers and fresh crab fished on a strong pulley rig offer the best chance.

A summer possibility over rough, shellfish-rich ground; peeler crab is the standout bait.

Summer visitor, with crab baits the main choice; use sturdy tackle and expect fast runs.

A warm-water summer visitor; peeler crab or hardback crab cast onto sandy ground offers the best chance.

Summer visitor, with the better chance on crab baits during evening floods and in settled weather.

Occasional in summer where crabs are present; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are the main approach.

Occasional summer fish when crabs are present; fish peeler crab or hardback crab baits on a strong pulley rig.

Mainly a warm-water chance; present a fresh peeler crab or hermit crab bait on a strong pulley rig.

Can show in summer, mainly on crab baits; target the flooding tide and use strong tackle around groynes.

Can show in summer, particularly on crab baits; use a strong pulley or running ledger.

Summer visitor when conditions are warm; peelers, soft crab and crab-flavoured baits are the best options.

Occasional in warmer months; target them with peeler crab or hardback crab baits on stronger beach gear.

Possible in warmer months over mixed sand and rough ground; peelers and hardback crab are the key baits.