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Sea Angling.

With a coastline that stretches from the Severn estuary in the south to the mouth of the Dee in the north, Wales has a fantastic varied coastline. Vast storm beaches like Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth), Llangennith or Freshwater West are heaven to a variety of species such as bass and mullet and the anglers who pursue them. The rugged coastlines of the Gower, Pembrokeshire and the Llŷn peninsular hide a plethora of rocky marks where monster pollack and wrasse lurk in kelp strewn gullies and small sandy bays. Blue-green rivers lazily snake their way to the sea through long sandy estuaries such as the Loughor, Dyfi and Tywi, providing a temporary respite for the migratory salmonids who spawn in our rivers and streams and a longer home for bass, flatfish and the occasional tope.

The age-old tradition of sea faring manifests itself in the huge choice of Charter boats available from Welsh ports. You can fish the streaming tide as it roars over the reefs of Cardigan Bay or try your luck fishing the wreck of an unlucky vessel that fell foul of the combination of strong tides and rocky shoreline that makes Wales so beautiful. If launching your own vessel is your wish, there is plenty of choice with little or no charge for the privilege from the majority of sites and you may venture out to explore little bays such as Sully bay or the coves around Anglesey.

If you check the results of any national shore sea fishing festival you will find more than the average of those on or near the podium are Welsh. This is down, to the massive variety of practice venues those anglers have to chose from on their own doorstep. Estuaries, Rocky Ledges, Storm Beaches, sheltered coves; what is good for fish is good for the fisherman. During the winter months, Cod, Pouting and Whiting offer plentiful sport to those brave enough to ply their sport in freezing temperatures along the South and North coast while school Bass, Turbot, Dogfish and Dabs are the reward around Cardigan Bay. As the temperature rises big Bass move into the coast to feed on crustaceans and eels in spring.

In Summer Pollack, Wrasse,Black Bream, Mackerel, Tope, as well as flatfish takes up the fisherman's time. Autumn brings the return of the larger Bass to feed on crabs and molluscs and the Flounder season really kicks in in many of our estuaries. Wales has a great many piers and breakwaters which offer access to good fishing. Some of these offer the less mobile, families, children and the down right lazy a safe and easy way to fish in the sea. Mumbles pier, Penarth, Bangor Pier and Holyhead breakwater are just some of these venues where specimen fish can be caught without the need to cast far.

Sea Angling. With a coastline that stretches from the Severn estuary in the south to the mouth of the Dee in the north, Wales has a fantastic varied coastline. Vast storm beaches like Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth), Llangennith or Freshwater West are heaven to a variety of species such as bass and mullet and the anglers who pursue them. The rugged coastlines of the Gower, Pembrokeshire and the Llŷn peninsular hide a plethora of rocky marks where monster pollack and wrasse lurk in kelp strewn gullies and small sandy bays. Blue-green rivers lazily snake their way to the sea through long sandy estuaries such as the Loughor, Dyfi and Tywi, providing a temporary respite for the migratory salmonids who spawn in our rivers and streams and a longer home for bass, flatfish and the occasional tope. The age-old tradition of sea faring manifests itself in the huge choice of Charter boats available from Welsh ports. You can fish the streaming tide as it roars over the reefs of Cardigan Bay or try your luck fishing the wreck of an unlucky vessel that fell foul of the combination of strong tides and rocky shoreline that makes Wales so beautiful. If launching your own vessel is your wish, there is plenty of choice with little or no charge for the privilege from the majority of sites and you may venture out to explore little bays such as Sully bay or the coves around Anglesey. If you check the results of any national shore sea fishing festival you will find more than the average of those on or near the podium are Welsh. This is down, to the massive variety of practice venues those anglers have to chose from on their own doorstep. Estuaries, Rocky Ledges, Storm Beaches, sheltered coves; what is good for fish is good for the fisherman. During the winter months, Cod, Pouting and Whiting offer plentiful sport to those brave enough to ply their sport in freezing temperatures along the South and North coast while school Bass, Turbot, Dogfish and Dabs are the reward around Cardigan Bay. As the temperature rises big Bass move into the coast to feed on crustaceans and eels in spring. In Summer Pollack, Wrasse,Black Bream, Mackerel, Tope, as well as flatfish takes up the fisherman's time. Autumn brings the return of the larger Bass to feed on crabs and molluscs and the Flounder season really kicks in in many of our estuaries. Wales has a great many piers and breakwaters which offer access to good fishing. Some of these offer the less mobile, families, children and the down right lazy a safe and easy way to fish in the sea. Mumbles pier, Penarth, Bangor Pier and Holyhead breakwater are just some of these venues where specimen fish can be caught without the need to cast far.
No increase in WFSA Insurance cost's for 2010. The WFSA is pleased to annonce that there will be no increase in Insurance for club's or Personal members in 2010. This has got to be good news for sea anglers, not only in Wales but all across the UK as we have many clubs and personal members living in England. We also have personal members in Scotland. The Insurance cover that is available is second to none, £5.000.000. Third Party Liability Cover. To take advantage of this incredible Insurance cover visit the WFSA website or Email Colin Doyle If you are interested in becoming a Personal Member for just £10 per year Email Mike Dixon



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