Topic: Big Plaice? (Read 1469 times)

prof tench · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 10:13:42 PM »

Hi all,

I'd quite like to latch onto a big flattie one day, I've had a go down Hayling Island around easter time and had fish to about a pound and a half but none of the 3-4lbs whoppers you see in the press.

In the 70's plaice of 5-6lb were regularly reported off this coast, often from cobbles fishing out of Brid' over mussel beds. In those days the tackle provided usually involved a two hook pat' that was baited with mussel (plus a broom handle, 8" Scarboro' pin and pound of lead :-X :-X). I think when the pirks and muppets (lures not anglers ::)) took over, the plaice catches obviously dried up.

Anyone know if they are still about or had any good ones from the shore locally? They are quite difficult to catch I'm told as they turn up in nets where they're rarely caught. I've also heard that commercial boats have trawled up plaice to 20lbs in UK waters.

Anyway, I'd be interested in anyone's views on the topic of these fish?

Cheers, T

Dav · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 10:26:34 PM »

I actually know of a spot were ive had a plaice of around 2 lbs , dont fish it at all now its a daft shot actually , this was going back several years though , its a very unfished spot so i tend to think theyl be still there ..

Maxie · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:46:36 AM »

i like a bit of plaice fishing myself prof as they can be targetted succesfully in cumbria,its never gonna be the most exciting form of fishing but enjoyable all the same,a few years back the plaice matches herewere maybe won with 8lb of fish but it was 3 or 4 good plaice,then it went down hill,then a lot of small plaice started showing and the plaice fishing isnt too bad now,heres a link to a match result at easter.
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk/unknown/viewarticle.aspx?id=489588
biggest plaice was about 2, 2and a half pound.
my own biggest is only 2lb4 but iveseen them up to 4 and a half,they are a lovely looking fish to catch as well.

Ramrod · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2007, 10:35:33 PM »

Apparently off Flamborough head was a hotspot for big Plaice years ago, a spawning ground I,m led to believe but trawlers put paid to them. Not sure if they just fished them out or ruined the ground ???

mww · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2007, 11:03:22 AM »

Best plaice I've seen caught from shore (or boat for that) was a mate of mine, Mick Pentin (now lives in Australia lucky git!!) got a 3 1/2lber from Outscaur on the Brigg, one February, probably late 70's :o

Despite hundreds of hours on there since, never seen another of any size.

Mart

Phil A · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2007, 02:03:17 PM »

I've not heard of a good plaice for many years in this area even from the boats but I think there is a still a chance of taking small plaice around Bridlington or in Filey bay. There used to be quite a few small plaice in the Humber but I have not seen one for many years. The biggest I've had from the shore in this area would be around 10oz

You'll have to travel to catch a good plaice. I've had them to 1lb 8oz in Wales and to 1lb 12oz in Ireland. The only 2lb plus fish I've had were from a boat in Luce Bay.

Ramrod · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:26:55 PM »

Quote from: mww on June 04, 2007, 11:03:22 AM

Best plaice I've seen caught from shore (or boat for that) was a mate of mine, Mick Pentin (now lives in Australia lucky git!!) got a 3 1/2lber from Outscaur on the Brigg, one February, probably late 70's :o

Despite hundreds of hours on there since, never seen another of any size.

Mart

The only one I,ve caught around here was off Green Rock at the Brigg about 12yr ago

mww · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2007, 07:55:21 PM »

Had little ones off the East Pier before, in amongst the dabs, but only small....mind you, I suppose it was a good few years ago now, maybe 8-10 years. Don't time fly!!!

Mart

wec · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:11:11 PM »

the only one i've seen caught was on brigg ,between green rock and ling rock and was an absolute beauty 2 or 3lb!! caught by the famous dougy boynton in festival last year or year before

Ramrod · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:18:46 PM »

Where was he fishing from, Gulley Wash ;D

Dav · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:27:32 PM »

infact i might see if there still about one day.....

cps · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2007, 09:25:30 PM »

often see big ones around one particular wreak in the flamborough head area when diving up to 4 lbs i should think, got one one day it must have been 2 inch thick

Tcliffe · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:51:36 PM »

a lad who goes on heidi j the boat got one at 3lbs last year

Dutch Boy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2007, 07:57:46 PM »

Not Bad :P

Tcliffe · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:05:13 PM »

it was a big buggar massive like 1n alf inches thik

Dutch Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:06:47 PM »

Lol :P I Ad Quite A Bigggen From Fraisthorpe 1 Time A Bit Ago

Tcliffe · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:08:35 PM »

u think that was big u should av seen that one it was massive

Dutch Boy · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:09:16 PM »

Wish I Did Lol Memba My 2 Codling Of North Peir Lmao

Tcliffe · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:10:19 PM »

yup they were only a 1lbs each they were poo lol not bad though dom was well gutted

Dutch Boy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 06, 2007, 08:16:47 PM »

Biggest 1 Was Just Under 2 Tha Uva 1 Was 1 lb 1 oz Lol ;D

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