Thornback Ray Fishing in Isle of Wight

Fish squid, mackerel or sandeel strip on the sandier sections, often after dark or through the tide.

A realistic warm-weather target after dark; fish squid, sandeel or mackerel baits on a pulley rig.

Fish larger fish, squid or sandeel baits after dark or through a settled tide; expect occasional snags near rough patches.

A night-time or low-light target; squid, sandeel and fish baits cast onto sand can produce.

Fish larger fish or squid-and-fish baits after dark, especially where sand meets rougher ground.

Best after dark on squid, mackerel or crab baits cast onto mixed sand and shingle.

A realistic evening and night target over clearer ground; fish sandeel, squid or whole crab baits on a pulley rig.

Fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits after dark; allow room for a proper cast and landing.

Evening and night fishing with squid, sandeel or crab can find rays over the sand.

A chance after dark on larger worm-and-squid baits; fish the tide run and deeper gullies.

A realistic spring-to-autumn target after dark; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel baits on the sandy ground.

Best chance in warmer months on a larger squid, mackerel or crab bait after dark.

Occasional over sandy mixed ground, more likely after dark; present a whole squid, sandeel or large worm bait.

Fish a whole or half squid, sandeel or crab bait after dark or through a settled tide; give hooked fish time.

A realistic evening and overnight chance in the warmer months; use squid, mackerel or sandeel baits.

Occasional over nearby cleaner patches; try squid, sandeel or mackerel baits on a flowing tide.

An occasional bait-fishing catch over mixed ground; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits after dark.

Occasional over the sandy ground; use a substantial squid, sandeel or crab bait on a pulley rig.

Possible over cleaner ground after dark; use a pennel rig with squid, sandeel or mackerel bait.

An occasional evening or night target over sandier ground; use squid, sandeel or crab baits on a robust pulley rig.

Occasional over sandy ground in warmer months; use a pulley rig with squid, sandeel or crab baits.

An occasional warmer-season catch; cast baited pulley rigs onto open sand with squid, sandeel or crab.

Fish larger squid, sandeel or crab baits on open ground, especially into darkness and around settled tides.

An occasional spring-to-autumn catch after dark; use a whole squid, sandeel or crab-and-squid bait.

Fish dusk or darkness with squid, mackerel or crab baits; longer casts can find clearer ground.