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Smoothhound fishing in Norfolk

38 rated shore marks in Norfolk hold smoothhound — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best smoothhound marks in Norfolk

1Gorleston-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 91ReliableSummer possibility, mainly on crab baits cast onto open sand during evening tides.2Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 94ReliableSummer visitor, usually best on crab baits during warmer, calmer spells; a strong hook and abrasion-resistant leader help.3Hunstanton South BeachExcellent · 92ReliableA summer possibility on crab baits, particularly peeler or hardback; use strong tackle and fresh bait.4Holme BeachExcellent · 92ReliableSummer visitor, with crab baits the main choice; a pulley or clipped rig suits longer casts.5Brancaster BeachExcellent · 85Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are the best option.6Gorleston PierExcellent · 91Worth a tryPossible during warmer months on crab baits; fish a strong pulley or clipped rig over cleaner ground.7Hopton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryA summer chance, particularly in settled conditions; fresh peeler crab or crab baits are the first choice.8Mundesley BeachExcellent · 97Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor; fresh peeler crab or hardback crab baits offer the best chance.9Old Hunstanton BeachExcellent · 91Worth a trySummer visitor, with crab baits the first choice; use robust tackle and avoid the strongest ebb flow.10Heacham North BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryPossible in the warmer months; crab bait and a strong pulley rig suit the chance of larger fish.11Horsey GapExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional in summer when conditions are settled; peeler crab is the prime bait, with a strong pulley rig useful.12Sea Palling BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryCan show during late spring and summer; peeler crab or hardback crab baits give the best chance.13Winterton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer chance, particularly on crab-rich baits; peeler crab or hardback crab are the main choices.14California BeachExcellent · 95Worth a trySummer visitor, mainly around dusk or overnight; peeler crab is the standout bait.15Hunstanton CliffsExcellent · 91Worth a tryA summer target when conditions suit; peelers and hardback crab are the most useful baits.16Thornham BeachExcellent · 92Worth a trySummer chance, particularly on crab baits over firmer sand near channels; a robust pulley rig and abrasion-resistant trace are sensible.17Walcott BeachExcellent · 97Worth a tryMay show in warm settled periods; peeler crab is the prime bait, with a strong hook and abrasion-resistant trace.18Ostend BeachExcellent · 97Worth a trySummer visitor, with crab baits the main choice; a long cast is not always necessary in a good surf trough.19Happisburgh BeachExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer visitor where crab is present; peeler crab on a strong, abrasion-resistant rig is the main approach.20Trimingham BeachExcellent · 97Worth a tryA summer possibility, mainly in settled conditions; peeler crab or hardback crab is the preferred bait.21Gore PointExcellent · 92Worth a tryCan appear in settled late-spring and summer weather; peeler crab or hardback crab are the key baits.22Eccles-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer visitor, usually best on evening flood tides; peeler crab or hardback crab is the key bait.23Caister-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 94Worth a tryPossible in summer, especially after settled warm weather; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are best.24Holkham BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer possibility when conditions are right; peeler crab or crab-and-squid baits give the best chance.25Wells-next-the-Sea BeachExcellent · 99Worth a tryA summer chance on crab baits, mainly when water temperatures are settled and warmer.
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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

Smoothhound fishing elsewhere

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