Thornback Ray Fishing in Flintshire

Chance on bigger tides in deeper gutters; fish squid, sandeel or mackerel strips on strong tackle and longer casts.

Best chance late spring to autumn; fish the flood into deeper channels with squid, crab or fish strip.

Present around the outer banks; best chance on big spring floods with crab, squid or sandeel-style fish baits.

Seen in warmer months on bigger tides; fish a single larger bait (squid/mackerel/lug cocktail) into deeper channels.

Occasional fish in warmer months; try bigger baits (squid/mackerel) after dark on bigger tides.

Best chance late spring–autumn; fish big squid/fish baits into deeper water on bigger tides.

Best chance from late spring into autumn; crab/squid/mackerel baits on pulley pennel; fish the last of the flood into slack.

Occasional; try whole squid or sandeel-style fish baits, especially after a blow.

Occasional fish on warmer months; present a large squid or fish strip on a pulley/1-up-1-down and give it time.

Possible in the wider estuary on larger baits (squid/bluey); best on stronger tides and into the ebb from high water.

Best chance on bigger tides and into dusk; present crab, squid or fish strips hard on the deck in a runnel.

Chance fish on big tide floods into deeper channels; fish baits/crab on a strong pulley rig and be prepared for long waits.

Occasional ray on peeler/crab or squid; target the deeper water at range on bigger hooks and abrasion-resistant leaders.

Occasional on larger baits (crab/squid); target the cleaner sand at the edge of the point on big tides.

Occasional larger-tide visitor; fish a big squid/fish bait on a clipped-down rig into deeper run, especially after dusk.

Occasional on softer ground near channels; fish big squid/mackerel baits on a running ledger into the tide.