Smoothhound fishing marks
7 UK shore marks where anglers catch Smoothhound, with the best season and method logged for each.
Where to fish for Smoothhound
| Mark | Region | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Marina West Arm | South East | May–Jul | Peeler crab on a pulley rig, most productive over the summer months on the lower bays. |
| Chesil Beach (Ferrybridge, Dorset) | South West | May–Aug | Peeler crab fished hard on the bottom, especially around the Ferrybridge run. |
| Luce Bay (Sandhead) | Scotland | May–Aug, peak Jun–Jul | Peeler or soft crab bait, fished well out on strong beachcaster tackle. |
| Saunton Sands | South West | May–Aug | Peeler crab fished hard on the bottom. |
| Slapton Sands | South West | May–Aug, peak late spring–midsummer | Peeler or shore crab on strong, abrasion-resistant snoods, flooding tide into darkness. |
| Southsea Seafront | South East | May–Sep | Peeler crab on a pulley/running ledger rig, especially productive on summer evening tides. |
| Splash Point, Rhyl | Wales | May–Aug | Crab or squid fished hard on the bottom at low water, when hounds move in close along this stretch. |