Thornback Ray Fishing in East Sussex

A worthwhile summer and autumn target; fish squid, sandeel or crab bait in deeper channels on the flood.

A realistic spring-to-autumn target after dark; cast fish, squid or sandeel baits beyond the near rough ground.

Most likely in warmer months and early autumn; fish whole calamari, sandeel or squid-and-mackerel baits at range.

Worth targeting from late spring into autumn with squid, sandeel or crab baits cast toward deeper channels.

A chance in warmer months and mild autumn weather; fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits at range.

Most likely on a baited evening or night tide; squid, sandeel and crab baits are worthwhile.

Most likely in spring through autumn; a strong single-hook rig baited with squid, sandeel or crab is suitable.

Most likely from late spring into autumn, particularly after dusk; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel baits at range.

Possible from spring to autumn, particularly at dusk; present a whole squid, mackerel strip or sandeel bait.

Possible from spring into autumn, often after dark; present a large squid, mackerel or crab bait on a pulley rig.

Occasional on clean patches beyond the arm; fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits.

An occasional summer and autumn catch; use a sturdy pulley rig with squid, sandeel or peeler crab and allow a longer soak.

An occasional larger catch, particularly in warmer months; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits on a pulley rig.

An occasional bait-fishing target on the cleaner ground; use a substantial fish bait after dark or on the flood.

Most likely in warmer months and autumn; fish large squid, mackerel or crab baits on clean ground.

Most likely on evening or night tides over mixed sand and shingle; present a large squid, sandeel or peeler-crab bait.

Possible in the warmer months on larger squid, sandeel or fish baits; fish a pulley rig through the tide.

Most likely after dark on a sandy patch between rough ground; use squid, sandeel or cocktail baits.

A possible warm-water and autumn target; fish larger squid, sandeel or fish baits at range on a secure pulley rig.

An occasional autumn-to-spring capture on cleaner areas between rough ground; use a substantial squid or sandeel bait.

An occasional visitor, mainly in warmer water; use substantial squid, mackerel or crab baits at distance or along deeper gutters.

Possible over sandier/shingle areas in settled conditions; fish larger squid, sandeel or mackerel baits after dark.

An occasional warmer-season catch; present squid, sandeel or whole crab baits beyond the nearshore shingle shelf.

A realistic occasional catch, mainly in warmer months; use a sizeable squid, sandeel or crab bait.

An occasional spring-to-autumn catch; use a pulley rig with squid, sandeel or crab bait.