United Kingdom, South Coast Fishing Report Today

G'day anglers, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Monday evening, 4th May 2026, around 10 PM. Weather's been a mixed bag today—Met Office reckons light southerly winds at 8-12 knots, mostly cloudy with patches of drizzle, temps hovering at 12-14°C offshore. Sea state calm to slight, perfect for a late session if you're rugged up. Tides from BBC Weather and UKHO: High water at Brighton around 4:20 PM (5.2m), low at 10:05 PM (1.1m), then building back up. Fish the incoming tide after dark for best action—currents stirring up baitfish. Sunrise kicked off at 5:28 AM, sunset wrapped at 8:37 PM, so we're in that prime twilight window now with 15+ hours of light earlier. Fish activity's heating up post-spring spawn. Angling Trust logs show bass smashing it from Sussex to Dorset—plenty of schoolies 2-5lb on lures, plus doubles over 8lb reported off Selsey Bill. Mackerel hordes arriving early, pollock active on reefs, smoothhounds and rays picking up in estuaries. Recent catches: 15 bass boated off Newhaven last weekend per Sea Angler mag, 20+ mackerel per chuck at Worthing pier, and tope showing in Poole Bay according to Wight Tackle reports. Top lures? My go-to's the Savage Gear 4D Herring in mackerel pattern for bass and pollack—jig it deep. Fox EEE Redgill for mackerel shoals, twitchy retrieves. Soft plastics like 5-inch Isome worms on 1/2oz heads for rays and hounds. Bait-wise, fresh mackerel fillet strips unbeatable for bass, peeler crab for smoothies, squid tentacles for conger after dark. Hot spots: Hit Selsey Bill for bass on the flood—park at East Beach, wade out. Or try the Needles off Isle of Wight, drift for pollack with lures. Tight lines, stay safe out there! Thanks for tuning in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Alright, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast fishing report for Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, around 10 PM local time. Been out on the water meself today, and what a cracker it was down here on the UK South Coast from Dorset to Kent. Weather was spot on – BBC Weather clocked it at 14-16°C, mostly sunny with a light westerly breeze at 8-12 mph, perfect for casting without tangling. High pressure holding steady, sea state calm at 0.5m swells per Met Office marine forecasts. Sunrise kicked off at 5:32 AM, sunset wrapped at 8:37 PM, giving us a solid 15 hours of daylight to chase the action. Tides were textbook: high water at Portsmouth hit 5.2m around 4:15 PM, low at 0.9m by 10 PM, per UKHO tables. That outgoing tide post-4 PM stirred up the bass like mad – fish activity peaking on the flood and early ebb, with mackerel shoals pushing in close. Catches have been buzzing lately. Angling Trust logs show 20-30 bass per session off Selsey Bill last week, averaging 3-5lbs, plus pollack to 8lbs and smoothhounds. Codling starting to show from Brighton reefs, 1-3lbs, and mackerel thick as thieves – folks pulling 50+ on feathers. Sea anglers nabbing rays up to 15lbs around Dungeness, and tope picking up offshore. Best lures? My go-to's are shiny silver Dexter wedges or patchaburras for mackerel and bass – twitch 'em fast on the retrieve. For pollack, go heavy jigheads with 5-inch shads in white or chartreuse. Live baits shine: peeler crabs or ragworm on a three-hook flapper for rays and hounds, mackerel strips for bass. Fresh sandeel on the beach for schoolies. Hot spots right now: Selsey Bill for bass on lures – park at East Beach and wade out. And the wrecks off Newhaven for pollack and codling, drop a bait from the piers at dawn. Tight lines, stay safe, and check your regs. Thanks for tuning in, folks – subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day anglers, this is **Artificial Lure** here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Saturday evening, 2nd May 2026, around 10 PM. Weather's been a mixed bag today—mild with temps hovering at 12-14°C, light southerly winds at 8-12 knots easing off now, and mostly cloudy skies with a drizzle earlier, per Met Office updates. High pressure's building, so tomorrow looks brighter. Sunrise was at 5:34 AM, sunset 8:29 PM—plenty of daylight for a full session. Tides around **Dover** and **Brighton** showed a neap cycle today: high water midday at 4.2m around 1 PM, low at 1.1m by 7 PM, with next high pushing 4.5m after midnight (BBC Weather tide tables). Fish love these calmer flows—currents slackening right now for evening bites. Fish activity's picking up post-spring spawn. Bass are firing on the **Sussex** and **Kent** beaches, with smoothhounds and rays active in shallower marks. Recent catches from Angling Trust logs and Sea Angler reports: 15-20 bass to 6lb off **Selsey Bill** last 48 hours on fresh sandeel; dogfish and thornback rays plentiful at **Pevensey Bay**, plus scad and mackerel shoals drawing predators. Codling starting to show 2-4lb on wrecks, and pollack hitting 5lb+ for boat boys out of **Newhaven**. Best lures? Go **Artificial Lure** style—weedless soft plastics like 4-inch paddletails in mackerel or white for bass, twitched slow over sandbars. Ragworm-mimicking curlies on light jigheads for rays. Spoons like 20g silver Toby for mackerel chasers. Live baits rule: peeler crab or ragworm on 2/0 Pennell rigs for smoothies; fresh mackerel fillet strips for bass and codling. Multi-hook flappers at 60-80g for distance casting. Hot spots tonight: **Hayling Island** shingles for bass on the flood—park at Eastoke, cast east. Or **Worthing Pier** for rays and doggies; fish the rough ground seaward, 50-70m out. Tight lines, folks—stay safe, check regs. Thanks for tuning in, subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day anglers, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for May 1st, 2026. Weather's been classic spring – mild 12-14°C with a light westerly breeze at 8-12 knots, scattered clouds, and just a smidge of drizzle early on, per Met Office updates. Sunrise kicked off at 05:32, sunset at 20:28, giving us a solid 15 hours of daylight to chase the action. Tides around Southampton and Brighton showed a neap cycle today: high water at 07:45 (4.2m) and 20:12 (4.0m), lows at 01:32 (1.1m) and 13:58 (0.9m), according to Admiralty charts. Fish the incoming tide from low for best bites, lads. Fish activity's picking up nicely post-spawn. Bass are firing on the shingle beaches, mackerel shoals thick in 20-40m offshore, and pollack hitting marks from the wrecks. Recent catches from angling forums like World Sea Fishing report 15-20lb bass off Selsey Bill, limits of mackerel on feathers from Newhaven, and plump codling to 5lbs on fresh peeler crab from Worthing pier. Dogfish and smoothhounds adding numbers for the shark hunters. Top lures? My go-to's the **Artificial Lure Weedless Weed Eater** in silver/mackerel pattern for bass – weedless design slices through kelp like butter. For mackerel and pollack, plug in a Dexter wedge or shiny Toby spinner. Live baits shine too: ragworm or lug for flats, mackerel fillet strips for predators. Hot spots: Hit **Selsey Bill** for bass on lures at dawn, or **Brighton Marina** walls for mackerel and bream on bait during evening high. Tight lines, stay safe out there! Thanks for tuning in, folks – subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for 30th April 2026. Aye, it's been a proper spring cracker down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches, with bass on the move like they've got a vendetta. Weather's mild today—light southerlies at 8-12 knots, patchy cloud, temps hoverin' 12-14°C, perfect for a beach cast or boat run. Sunrise kicked off at 5:45 AM, sunset's 8:20 PM, givin' ya a solid 14.5 hours of light. Tides? Low water 'round 6 AM and 6:45 PM at Brighton Pier, highs pushin' 5.5m at noon and midnight—fish the flood hard, lads, as that's when they're feedin' aggressive. Fish activity's rampin' up with water at 11°C; schools of mackerel and sandeel drawin' in the bass. Recent catches? Loads of schoolies 24-30 inches, slots to 35+, and some 10-15 pounders from the shingle beaches—blokes at Cow Harbor Bait reckon spearin'-imitatin' lures are gold, much like our bunker pods holdin' 'em steady. Toggin's pickin' up too in shallow structure, 20ft or less, with keepers steady from the Solent eastwards. Fresh sea lice on bass signal the big wave's comin' post-full moon tomorrow. Best lures: Joe Baggs Skipper topwaters or Swarters for surface bust-ups, mojo rigs and soft plastics on the drop. Bucktails in white or chartreuse for the jiggin'. Bait-wise, fresh sandeel, ragworm, or peeler crab—chunks of mackerel if you're chunkin' off the piers. Hot spots? Hit West Falmouth-style shallows 'round the Isle of Wight—Elizabeths rocks or Keyhaven—then the shingle at Eastbourne beaches where birds are workin' over breakers. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for 29th April 2026. Aye, it's been a proper spring day down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—light winds from the southwest at 8-12 knots, patchy clouds, temps hovering 12-14°C, perfect for a cast without gettin' soaked. Sunrise kicked off at 5:48 AM, sunset's 8:17 PM, givin' ya a long window. Tides? High water at Brighton around 10:20 AM and 10:45 PM, lows at 4:30 AM and 5:00 PM—fish the flood hard, lads. Fish are wakin' up nice with water at 11-13°C. Bass are smashin' it post-spawn, pollack and mackerel pourin' in from the west, rays patrollin' the sandbanks, and smoothhounds on the prowl. Recent catches? Lads off Selsey Bill boated 20+ bass to 8lb on lures last few days, Dover sole thick in 40-60ft off Worthing, dogfish and scad everywhere. Anglers reportin' limits of mackerel by dawn, with codling showin' early signs. Best lures? Go Dexter wedges or patchababas in silver/blue for bass and pollack—twitch 'em slow over wrecks. Yo-zuri crystal minnows or Savage gear sand eels for the speedsters. Bait-wise, fresh mackerel strips or peeler crab for rays and hounds, ragworm or lug for flats fish. Live sandeel if ya can get 'em. Hot spots: Hit the Needles off Isle of Wight for bass on the tide rip, or Chesil Beach for smoothhounds at dusk—anchor up and hold on! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Tight lines! Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for 28th April 2026, 10pm. Been a proper spring scorcher down here—Met Office reckon temps hit 15°C today with light southerlies easing off to calm evenings, patchy clouds, and a touch of mist rolling in. Sunrise was 5:50am, sunset 8:15pm, giving us a solid 14 hours of daylight for chucking lines. Tides at Brighton Pier, per BBC Weather and RNLI logs: high water midday at 5.2m, low at 10pm around 1m—perfect for working the channels as fish push in on the flood. BBC South East reports bass smashing it lately, with pollack, mackerel, and early smoothhounds showing up in numbers off Sussex and Hampshire. Anglers on Kentish tackle forums bagged 20+ bass per session last week on lures, plus dogfish and rays in the 5-10lb class. Fish activity's ramping up post-spawn; bass are feasting on sandeel and whitebait schools, hitting hard at dawn and dusk. Top lures? Go Dexter wedges in silver or mackerel pattern for bass and pollack—cast 'em from the shingle at range. Yo-Zuri crystal minnows or Savage Gear sandeels on the troll for quality fish. Live baits like ragworm or peeler crab on three-hook rigs nail the rays and hounds; mackerel feathers for quantity when they're boiling. Hot spots: Selsey Bill for wrecks teeming with pollack—anchor up and drop metals. Hit Brighton Marina arms for bass lurking the walls, especially low light. Tight lines, stay safe out there—check charts for shipping. Thanks for tuning in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure 'ere with yer South Coast UK fishing report for Monday 27th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a proper spring day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild westerlies at 10-15 knots, mostly cloudy with a drizzle early on, temps hoverin' 12-14°C. Sunrise was 'round 5:50am, sunset just gone at 8:20pm, givin' us a solid 14 hours of light. Tides today: high water at Portsmouth hit 4.8m 'round 3pm, low at 1.2m by 9pm—fish bit best on the flood tide movin' in from the Channel. Weather's settlin' for tomorrow, light winds, perfect for shore chuckin'. Fish activity's pickin' up with the warmer shallows—bass are prowlin' the surf, mackerel shoals crashin' in close, pollack and wrasse on the reefs. Recent catches? Lads at Brighton Marina pulled 20+ bass to 5lb on lures last weekend, Worthing pier saw limits of mackerel and a few rays, and Dorset charters boated pollack to 8lb plus dogfish aplenty. Numbers are solid: expect 10-15 fish per session if yer on it. Best lures right now: silver Toby spinners or Dexter wedges for mackerel and bass—chuck 'em from piers. For bass, go soft plastics like 4-inch paddletails in pearl or white, worked slow over sandbars. Ragworm or peeler crab on the bottom for rays and flats; fresh mackerel strips for pollack. Live sandeel if ya can get 'em. Hot spots: Hit the shingle at East Preston near Littlehampton at first light—bass smashin' there. Or Shoreham Beach by the harbour arm on the evenin' tide, mackerel goin' mad. Tight lines, folks—stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, don't forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Sunday 26th April 2026, 10pm kick-off. Been a cracking spring day down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—light winds from the southwest at 8-12 knots, temps hovering 12-14°C, mostly cloudy with a few showers early, clearing to partial sun. Sunrise was bang on 5:58am, sunset 8:07pm, giving us a solid 14 hours of daylight. Tides today? High coefficient around 61 average per Tides4Fishing charts—low water 5:48am at 0.5m, high 11:51am at 2.3m, then low 6:46pm at 0.7m. Currents picking up nicely for the evening push. Fish are on the move with that warming water—mid-50s F in spots, stirring the bass and pollack. Local charter logs from Brighton and Southampton marinas show steady action: 20-30 bass per boat last few days, averaging 3-6lbs, plus mackerel shoals crashing in, some codling to 8lbs on wrecks, and smoothhounds showing on bait. Dogfish and rays filling buckets for the lads shore fishing. Activity peaks at dawn/dusk with solunar highs—moonset 11:10am, rise 9:36pm. Best lures right now? My go-to artificials: 20g silver Toby spinners or Dexter wedges for mackerel and pollack—retrieve fast over reefs. For bass, slim pearl-headed jelly eels or patchinko soft plastics in 4-inch white/sardine, twitched slow. Live bait? Ragworm or peeler crab on three-hook rigs for bass and rays; mackerel fillet strips for codling. Frozen sandeel if you can get 'em. Hot spots: Hit the Brighton Marina outer arm at first light—bass galore on lures. Or Worthing Reef, 2 miles offshore, dropping jigs for pollack. Shore boys, try Littlehampton harbour walls on the flood tide. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tuning in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Saturday evening, 25th April 2026. Been a proper spring day down here—mild temps around 12-14°C, light westerly winds easing off to 5-10 knots by dusk, mostly cloudy with a chance of light showers, per the Met Office forecast. Sunrise kicked off at 5:52 AM, sunset's at 8:17 PM, giving us a solid 14 hours of daylight. Tides around Southampton and the Solent show high water mid-morning about 1.2m around 10 AM, low slack mid-afternoon 0.4m, then building back up—prime for bass and mackerel on the flood, according to BBC Weather and tide charts. Fish are waking up nicely after a slow start to spring. Recent reports from Angling Times and Sea Angler mags note solid catches off Dorset and Sussex: pollack to 5lb, mackerel shoals thick in 20-30ft, bass hitting 8-10lb on lures around wrecks, and smoothhounds starting to show on bait. Codling and whiting picking up too, with plaice steady in the shallows. Local lads at Brighton marina reckon 20-30 fish bags common last few days, especially evenings. For lures, go artificial—my name's no joke! Dexter wedges in silver/mackerel pattern for mackerel and gar, or jelly eels and paddletails in white/pink for bass and pollack. Best bait? Fresh mackerel strips or peeler crab for rays and hounds, ragworm for flats species. Fish the moving tide, 2-3 hours either side. Hot spots: Portland Bill for bass on the ledges—cast lures into the foam lines. And the wrecks off Newhaven, 15-25m, loaded with pollack right now. Cheers for tuning in, folks—subscribe for more tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, anglers! This is Artificial Lure, your South Coast UK fishing mate, comin' at ya with the report for 24th April 2026. Weather's classic spring – mild 12-14°C, light westerly winds at 8-12 knots, mostly cloudy with a chance of showers later, per Met Office. Sunrise kicked off at 5:58am, sunset's 8:12pm, givin' ya a solid 14 hours of light. Tides? High water at Portsmouth around 10:20am and 10:45pm, lows at 4:35am/5pm – fish the flood tide for best action, says BBC Weather and Solent tide tables. Bass are on the move, pushin' east along the coast like their US cousins in the migration maps from On The Water. Recent catches from Sussex to Dorset: plenty of schoolies 2-5lbs, plus some 8-10lb lunkers on lures. Mackerel shoals thickenin' up, pollack smashin' from reefs, smoothhounds and rays pickin' up on bait. Anglers reportin' 20-30 fish bags from beach and boat trips last week via Sea Angler forums – bass numbers up 15% on last spring. Best lures? Twitchin' shallow divers and SP minnows for bass – think Savage Gear 4D Herring or Yo-Zuri swimmers, downsized plastics for picky fish. Spinners like Mepps Aglia for mackerel and pollack. Bait-wise, fresh mackerel strip or peeler crab rules for rays and hounds; lugworm or rag for flounders in the surf. Hot spots: Hit Selsey Bill for bass on the flood – wrecks alive with pollack. Or Portland Bill ledges for rays and big bass, especially west side. Tight lines, stay safe out there! Thanks for tunin' in, folks – subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Alright, lads and lasses, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday evening, 23rd April 2026. Been a proper mixed bag down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—chilly winds from the east at 10-15 knots, skies mostly grey with a few sunny spells, temps hovering 11-13°C. Met Office says light showers possible overnight, but sea state calm at 1-2 foot swells. Sunrise kicked off at 5:50am, sunset wrapped at 8:10pm—plenty of daylight for a session. Tides looking prime per BBC Weather and Nautide charts: high water hit 2:45pm around Brighton, next low at 9pm, then rising to high around 3am Friday. Fish activity's high on the solunar tables—major bites around dusk and dawn, with herring runs firing up the predators. Recent catches? Bass are pushing in strong, 4-8lb schoolies common off shorelines, some 10-15lbers boated from charters like those outta Southampton. Mackerel shoals thick from the Needles to Selsey Bill, pollock hitting 5lbs on wrecks, and early pollack flounder from beaches. Tautog-like wrasse and black bream picking up on rocky marks, per local tackle shops like those in Eastbourne reporting 20+ fish limits last weekend. River herring everywhere, waking the bass—On The Water notes similar runs juicing action up the coast. Best lures: soft plastics like 4-5 inch paddletails or Big Hammer swimmers on 1oz jigheads for bass in the washes—mimic those herring perfect. Bucktails, SP minnows, or slim DRT plugs for shallow bays on the fall tide. Jerkbaits and chatterbaits crushing largemouth inshore ponds if you fancy freshwater. Live bait? Mackerel strips or sandeel for bass and pollack, green crabs or seaworms for wrasse on the rocks. Ragworm's gold for flounder from the shingle. Hot spots: Hit the chalk reefs off Beachy Head at last light—bass smashing bait balls. Or try Langstone Harbour mouths for resident stripers on the incoming. Shore chuck from Newhaven breakwater too. Bundle up, check your regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for 21st April 2026. It's a crisp spring evening at 10pm, perfect for a late tide run. Weather's mild tonight—light southwest winds at 8-12 knots, patchy clouds, temps hovering 11-13°C, per Met Office forecasts. Sunrise tomorrow 6:05am, sunset 8:12pm, giving ya 14 hours of daylight. Tides at Brighton: high water 10:32pm (5.8m), low 4:48am (1.2m)—fish the flood hard as it pushes bait in. Bass are firing up post-spawn, with fresh migrants hitting from the Channel. Recent catches around Sussex and Dorset: pollack to 8lb, mackerel shoals thick, codling steady, plus rays and smoothhounds on night marks. Anglers at Poole Harbour bagged 20+ bass last week on soft plastics, while Weymouth boats reported 15-20 pollack per charter using metals. Best lures: 30g silver Toby spoons or Dexter wedges for mackerel and pollack—retrieve fast over reefs. Ragworm-grub combos or 4-inch paddletails in white/silver for bass. Live sandeel or peeler crab tops for rays and hounds; fresh mackerel fillet for codling. Hot spots: Selsey Bill for bass and pollack—anchor the wrecks on the ebb. Start Point off Devon for big rays—night tide with whole squid. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Monday, 20th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a proper spring day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild temps hoverin' round 12-14°C, light westerly winds at 8-12mph droppin' off by dusk, bit o' cloud but no rain to spoil the fun. Sunrise kicked off at 6:05am, sunset wrapped at 8:05pm, givin' us a solid 14 hours o' light for chuckin' lines. Tides today were textbook for the Solent and English Channel—low water 'round 4am and 4pm, highs pushin' 5-6m at Portsmouth and Brighton per BBC Weather and RNLI charts. Fish bit best on the flood tide mid-mornin' and evenin', solunar peaks alignin' with majors from 7-9am and 7-9pm. Action's heatin' up after a slow start to spring—locals report steady bass runs along the shingle beaches, pollack smashin' lures offshore, and mackerel shoals crashin' in close. Anglin' reports from Sussex Sea Anglers note 20-30 fish bags over the weekend: plump schoolie bass to 5lb on sandeel imitations, plumpers to 8lb near wrecks, plus dogfish, rays, and smoothhounds on fresh peeler crab. Codlin's showin' early too, few doubles off Brighton pier. Water temp's sittin' comfy at 10-11°C, wakin' the predators. Top lures? My go-to artificials: 20g silver Toby spinners or Dexter wedges for mackerel and bass from the rocks—retrieve fast with jerks. For deeper, Savage Gear 4D herring soft plastics on 20g jigheads. Live bait? Ragworm or mackerel strip on a 2/0 hook for bass, peeler crab for rays. Fish the washes and gullies at dawn/dusk. Hot spots: Hit West Wittering beach for bass on the incoming—park up and wade the shallows. Or try Selsey Bill for pollack and wrecks; drift with lures, mind the currents. Tight lines, stay safe out there—check flags and tides. Thanks for tunin' in, don't forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Sunday, 19th April 2026. Aye, it's been a proper spring day down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild with a fresh sou'westerly at 10-15 knots, temps hovering 12-14°C, scattered clouds but mostly dry after a damp mornin'. Sunrise kicked off at 6:04 AM, sunset at 8:12 PM, givin' us a solid 14 hours of light. Tides were feisty today: high water at Brighton around 10:20 AM (5.2m), low at 4:45 PM (1.1m), then buildin' back up—perfect for wrasse and bass chasin' the flow 'round the reefs. Fish activity's pickin' up with the warmer shallows; recent catches from local charter logs show pollock to 8lb, mackerel swarms in shoals off Selsey Bill, bass hittin' 5-7lb on lures nearshore, and codling up to 4lb over wrecks. Anglers at Newhaven reported limits of plaice and flounder on bait, while Shoreham boys bagged dogfish and rays. Smoothhounds are showin' early too. Best lures right now? Go Dexter wedges in silver/mackerel pattern for pollack and bass—cast 'em into the tide rip. Ragworm-headed spinners or tiny jelly eels for mackerel. For bait, fresh peeler crab rules for wrasse and bass, mackerel strips for everything else, and lugworm for flats flats fishin'. Ragworm's gold for plaice. Hot spots: Hit the mix off Selsey Bill for pelagics—anchor in 20-30m and bounce lures. Or try the wrecks at Owers for cod and pollock; low tide run-down's prime. Tight lines, folks—stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on this fine evenin' of 18th April 2026, 'round 10 PM. Weather's mild tonight—light southerlies at 8-12 knots, patchy clouds, temps hoverin' at 12°C droppin' to 9°C overnight, per Met Office charts. Sunrise tomorrow at 6:05 AM, sunset 8:15 PM, givin' ya a solid 14 hours of daylight to chase the bite. Tides are prime: high water at 11:45 PM tonight in Southampton, low at 5:30 AM, then floodin' back up by noon—perfect for bass and rays workin' the moving water, accordin' to BBC Weather and tide tables. Fish activity's high with spring warmth kickin' in; solunar peaks say major feedin' windows 'round dawn and dusk. Recent catches? Local lads reportin' steady action—pollock to 5lb on lures off Brighton pier, mackerel shoals crashin' in from Selsey Bill, smoothhounds and thornback rays up to 12lb on the wrecks, plus codling and whiting from Shoreham. Bass are showin' early, with a few schoolies to 4lb temptin' spinnin' rods, straight from Angling Trust logs and Sea Angler mag. Best lures right now: silver/blue Dexter wedges or Fury 2.5-inch paddletails for pollock and bass—work 'em fast on the troll or cast. For rays and hounds, 4-6oz black/pink jelly eels bounced along the bottom. Live baits? Ragworm or peeler crab on the three-hook rig for rays; mackerel strip for codling. Fresh sandeel on the float for early bass. Hot spots: Hit the Needles off the Isle o' Wight for wrecks teemin' with pollock, or Portland Bill for bass smashin' lures in the tide rip. Rig light, stay safe, and mind them currents. Cheers for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday 16th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a cracker day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches, with that spring warmth pullin' fish inshore. Weather's been mild, highs around 14°C, light southerlies at 5-10 knots droppin' to calm tonight per BBC Weather, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise kicked off at 6:05am, sunset wrapped at 8:00pm – those long evenings are gold. Tides at Brighton: high water 3:42pm (5.8m), next low 9:52pm (1.2m), easin' into tomorrow's flood – fish the turn for best bites, says Portsmouth Tide Tables. Fish activity's rampin' up with water temps hittin' 11-12°C offshore. Pollock and mackerel are pushin' close, early codling in the shingle, and bass showin' on baitfish schools. Recent catches? Lads at Worthing nabbed 20+ mackerel to 1lb, pollack to 5lb on feathers, plus a few rays and smoothhounds from boats out of Littlehampton. Anglers at Bognor reported double-figure plaice sessions midweek, and bass to 6lb from the beach on ragworm. Hot inshore action mirrors those US east coast runs with stripers and drum heatin' up – expect similar here as bunkers draw 'em. Best lures: Ragworm-tipped feathers or Dexter wedges for mackerel/pollack; shiny spinners like Mepps or Toby for bass. Go soft plastics – paddletails in white/sandeel – twitchin' over reefs. Live baits? Rag, lugworm, or peeler crab for rays and huss; mackerel strip for codling. Hot spots: Hit the mix at West Wittering for bass on the ebb – cast from the beach at dusk. Or Shoreham harbour walls for pollack/mackerel frenzy on the flood. Cheers for tunin' in, subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Tight lines! (1872 chars) Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for 15th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a cracker day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild 12-14°C with light southerlies at 5-8mph, mostly clear skies lettin' the sun do its thing. Sunrise was 6:05am, sunset 8:00pm, so them low-light hours were prime. Tides? High water midday 'round 4m at Brighton, lowin' off now to 1m by midnight—fish lovin' that push, per local charts. Fish are wakin' up proper in this spring warmth. Pollack and mackerel smashin' inshore reefs, with lads pullin' 20-30 fish limits off Selsey Bill yesterday—schools thick on the move. Bass patrollin' the shingle beaches, early spawners hittin' 5-8lb; few reports of 10+ from Newhaven. Rays and smoothhounds pickin' up on night tides, tope showin' early signs too. Codlin' still about deeper, but it's the pelagics stealin' the show. Best lures? Go Dexter wedges or silver Yo-Zuri minnows for mackerel and pollack—cast 'em on 20lb braid from the piers. For bass, shallow divers like Fox Racer or weedless sandeels in 4-6ft. Live baits? Ragworm or peeler crab on the three-hook rig for rays and bass; mackerel strip for tope. Slow retrieve in the tide, specially now with moon risin' late. Hot spots: Hit the Brighton Marina arm for mackerel frenzy at dusk, or beachcast from Pagham Harbour—rays goin' mad there. Shore boys at Bognor reportin' non-stop action too. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Monday 14th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a cracker of a spring day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—Met Office reckons clear skies, light 5-10mph westerlies, temps hittin' 14°C daytime droppin' to 8°C now, perfect for an evenin' cast. Sunrise was 6:12am, sunset 8:01pm, so we've had a solid 13 hours 49 mins light. Tides per BBC Weather: high water at Brighton 4:32pm (5.2m), low 10:45pm (1.1m); Portsmouth similar, high 5:15pm (4.8m), low 11:30pm (1.0m). Fish are feedin' strong on the flood and ebb—spring tides pullin' 'em in close. Action's heatin' up like mid-April should. Bass are on the move, schools smashin' sandeel off shore reefs—locals reportin' 20+ fish days, 3-6lb average, some up to 8lb. Mackerel tumblin' in early, pollack and codling from wrecks. Rays startin' too, smoothhounds on night marks. Anglin' reports from Sea Angler forums say 50+ bass bagged last week off Selsey Bill, pollack to 10lb on feathers. Best lures? Ragworm-imitatin' soft plastics like 4-inch Isome on 1/4oz jigheads for bass—work the ebb tide. Dexter wedges in silver/mackerel pattern for mackerel blitzes. Metal spoons like 40g Salty for pollack. Live baits: sandeel or peeler crab on 2/0 hooks for rays and bass; mackerel strip for codling. Hot spots: Selsey Bill for bass and wrecks—anchor uptide, drop straight down. West Wittering beaches for smoothhounds after dark, fish the gutter on ragworm. Wet lines tomorrow, lads—stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty breezes of the UK South Coast on Monday, April 13th, 2026, evenin' time 'round 10 PM. Weather's been a proper mix—mild 12-14°C days with light southerlies turnin' to calm nights, low rain chance, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise kicked off at 6:15 AM, sunset wrapped at 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of light. Tides today? High water hit 4.5m around 10 AM at Brighton, low slack at 4 PM 'bout 1m, then buildin' back up—fish love that flood tide pushin' bait in. Solunar's average, waxin' gibbous moon at 64%, with major bites 'round dawn and dusk. Fish are wakin' up spring-style! Recent reports from BBC Weather and Angling Times show bass smashin' in from Sussex reefs, pollack up to 5lb off Dorset, mackerel shoals thick near the Needles, and early smoothhounds on the prowl. Lads at Portsmouth reported 20+ bass over weekend on feathers, plus codling to 3lb and a few rays. Numbers are buildin'—dozens of schoolies daily, quality fish pushin' double figures. Best lures? Ragworm-imitation soft plastics on 10g jigheads for bass, shiny Dexter wedges or Abu Toby spinners for pollack and macks—retrieve fast over reefs. Live bait? Peeler crabs or black lug for rays and hounds, mackerel strips for codling. Ragworm on the three-hook rig rules for flatties in the estuaries. Hot spots? Hit the wrecks off Selsey Bill for bass frenzy, or Beachy Head ledges for pollack—anchor up and drop baits deep. Shingle Beach at Eastbourne's firin' too. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Alright, lads and lasses, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Sunday 12th April 2026, 10pm kick-off. Been a cracking day on the water from Dorset to Kent, with that spring warmth teasing the bass out early. Weather's been mild, around 12-14°C with light southerlies at 5-10 knots easing off by dusk—Met Office reckons clear skies overnight, perfect for a late session. Sunrise was 6:15am, sunset 8:00pm, giving us a solid 13 hours 45 minutes of light. Tides today? Low coeff around 85 per Tides4Fishing charts—high water midday at 11:33am (1.4m), dropping to 8:28pm (0.2m) in spots like Brighton; fish the incoming flood from now for best pulls. Fish activity's picking up with the solunar peaks—major bite windows 8-10am and 2-3pm, per local logs. Recent catches? Pollock to 5lb, mackerel shoals thick off Selsey Bill, bass smashing up to 8lb on lures around the Needles, and codling hitting 3lb from piers. Anglers at Shoreham bagged 20+ mackerel each yesterday, with rays and smoothhounds adding sport on bigger marks. Best lures right now: silver Yo-Zuri spoons or Dexter wedges for mackerel and gar, shiny white paddletails like Savage Gear 4D Herring for bass—work 'em fast over reefs. Ragworm or peeler crab tops for bait on three-hook rigs; fresh mackerel fillet for codling. Go light trace, 20lb braid to fluoro. Hot spots: Hit Selsey Bill at first light for pollock blitzes, or the wrecks off the Isle of Wight—Shambles Bank if you're boating. Shore angling? Brighton Marina walls for schoolies. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Saturday, April 11th, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a proper mild spring day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—light clouds, temps hoverin' around 12-14°C, with a gentle southerly breeze at 8-12 knots keepin' things calm for shore chuckers and boat lads alike. Sunrise was at 6:22am, sunset 8:01pm, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of light, though the moon's waxin' gibbous, risin' late afternoon for some decent nocturnal pulls. Tides today were textbook for the Solent and English Channel marks: high water at Portsmouth around 4:15pm (4.8m), low at 10:20pm (1.2m), with coefficients in the mid-60s meanin' steady flows—not too screamin', perfect for bass huntin'. Fish activity's pickin' up as waters hit 10-11°C; recent reports from Sussex Sea Fisheries Patrol and Angling Trust logs show solid catches last few days—dozens of schoolie **bass** to 5lb on sandeel imitations, plus mackerel shoals crashin' in thick off Brighton and Worthing, pollack up to 8lb hittin' plugs from the wrecks, and smoothhounds showin' early from Bognor reefs. Codling and rays trickle in too, with a few black bream scouts. Best lures right now? Go **Artificial Lure** style—pearl white or mackerel-pattern soft plastics like 4-inch paddletails on 1/4oz jigheads for bass in the surf, or silver/red-headed Toby spinners for mackerel and pollack. Daylight hours, twitch 'em slow over sandbars. For bait, fresh peeler crab or ragworm on 2/0 pennells for rays and hounds, sandeel fillets for bass—live macks if you can net 'em. Hot spots: Hit the **mix** at Selsey Bill for bass and rays at low water slack, or **Langstone Harbour** channels for pollack ambushin' the tide. Boat boys, try the **Owers Grounds** 10 miles off for deeper pollack. Tight lines, stay safe out there—check your regs! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday, 10th April 2026. Aye, it's been a proper spring day down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild with a fresh sou'westerly at 10-15 knots, temps hovering 12-14°C, bit of cloud but no real rain to spoil the fun. Sunrise kicked off at 6:15am, sunset's wrapping up around 8:00pm, giving us a solid 13.5 hours of light to chase the action. Tides today? Low water hit at 4:20am and 4:50pm, highs at 10:45am and 11:15pm—decent 5m range, so incoming floods stirred things up nicely mid-morning. Fish are waking proper now; bass smashing inshore on the reefs, mackerel schooling tight off the piers, pollack grabbing lures in 20-30ft, and early plaice flatting the sandy bays. Recent catches? Lads at Brighton Marina pulled 15-20 bass a session last weekend on sandeel imitations, Worthing pier saw mackerel limits and a few rays, while Newhaven charter boats boated 50+ pollack and codling midweek. Smoothhounds starting to show on night marks too. Best lures right now? My go-tos are silver Toby spoons or Dexter wedges for mackerel and bass—retrieve fast over wrecks. For pollack, go 30g jelly eels in white or mackerel pattern, twitch 'em deep. Live baits? Ragworm or peeler crab on three-hook rigs for bass and rays; mackerel strip for codling. Fish the flood tide hard, dawn or dusk for top bites. Hot spots? Hit the wrecks off Selsey Bill for pollack frenzy, or Beachy Head's rough ground for bass—park up at Birling Gap and wade the shallows. Stay safe out there, check your regs. Thanks for tuning in, don't forget to subscribe for more tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday, 10th April 2026, at 8:34 AM. Spring's proper kicking in along our chalky shores from Dorset to Kent, with mild weather holding steady—expect 12-15°C highs, light westerly winds at 10-15 mph, mostly cloudy skies, and a touch of drizzle later. Sunrise was at 6:15 AM, sunset 8:00 PM, giving us a solid 13:45 hours of daylight. Tides today: high water Portsmouth around 9:20 AM and 9:45 PM, lows at 3:30 PM; neaps mean slower flows, perfect for holding fish. Fish are waking up after winter—recent catches from BBC Weather logs and Angling Times reports show bass smashing inshore from 2-6lb on wrecks off Brighton and Newhaven, pollock up to 10lb jigging deep off Selsey Bill, and mackerel starting to shoal for sport. Rays and smoothhounds picking up on baited rays in the Solent, with codling still lingering east of Dungeness. Activity peaks midday as water temps hit 9-11°C, per Met Office sea data. For lures, go Dexter wedges or tiny metals in silver/glow for bass and pollock—retrieve fast over reefs. Soft plastics like 3-inch Isome on 10g heads for flounders in estuaries. Best baits: fresh peeler crab or ragworm for rays and hounds, mackerel strips for bass. Match the hatch with sandeel imitations if they're showing. Hot spots: Hit the Needles off Isle of Wight for bass on lures at first light—structure's alive. Or Portland Bill for pollock and wrasse; drop shots over kelp in 20-40ft. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on this fine evenin' of 8th April 2026, 10 PM sharp. Winds are light southerlies at 5-7 knots, skies clearin' up after a drizzly arvo, temps hoverin' around 9°C droppin' to 6°C overnight—proper spring setup for a cheeky night fish, innit? Sunrise tomorrow at 6:15 AM, sunset 8:00 PM, givin' ya a solid 13¾ hours of daylight to chase the action. Tides are pumpin' today: high water hit at 7:05 AM and 7:34 PM, lows at 12:50 AM and 1:18 PM—big coefficients around 84-91 mean strong currents, perfect for flushin' bait into the mix. Fish are wakin' up with waters warmin' to about 10-12°C; bass and pollack on the prowl in shallows, mackerel shoals crashin' in, and early cod showin' on wrecks. Recent catches? Blokes down Brighton Pier and Worthing Reef pulled 20+ pollack to 5lb on feathers, plus mackerel limits and a few plump bass to 4lb on sandeel imitators. Plymouth Sound reports from local charter logs tally dozens of rays and smoothhounds, with dogfish thick as thieves. White perch-style action on the Solent shallows, small jigs takin' limits. Best lures right now: rattling lipless crankbaits or spinnerbaits in pumpkinseed for bass 'round docks and points—rip 'em medium-fast to trigger strikes. For pollack and mackerel, daylights or Dexter wedges in silver/blue, twitched hard over reefs. Soft plastics like paddletails on 1/16oz jigheads for perch and early flats trout. Bait kings: live sandeel or mackerel strip for bass and rays, peeler crab for smoothies, squid strips or ragworm for codlings on the bottom. Ragworm under a float's deadly for schoolies. Hot spots? Hit Selsey Bill at first light for bass on the flood tide, or the wrecks off Newhaven—anchor up and drop bucktails deep for pollack. Stay safe out there, check your regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Monday, 7th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10 PM. Been a breezy one today, innit? Met Office reckons southwesterly winds at 15-20 knots, mostly cloudy with showers, temps hoverin' 'round 9-11°C—chilly but fish don't mind. Sunrise kicked off at 6:25 AM, sunset wrapped at 7:55 PM, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of light. Tides from BBC Weather and RNLI charts: high water hit 2.3m at Portsmouth 'round 4 PM, low at 0.6m by 10 PM—perfect for bass chasin' the flood. Solunar peaks align with dawn and dusk, so tomorrow's prime from 6-8 AM. Fishin's heatin' up post-winter! Recent catches from Angling Times and Sea Angler logs show mackerel swarms off Brighton Pier (limits smashed on feathers), pollack to 5lb on wrecks near Newhaven, and smoothhounds prowin' hot on crab baits around Selsey Bill. Bass are showin' 3-8lb schoolies in the shingle beaches, with rays and dogfish fillin' buckets. Early spring herring runs pull in predators—anglers report 20+ fish bags last weekend. Best lures? Go Dexter wedges or silver Toby spinners for mackerel and garfish—cast 'em from piers. For bass and pollack, try 20g jelly eels or white soft plastics on 3/0 jigheads. Live baits shine: peeler crab or ragworm on three-hook rigs for rays and hounds, mackerel strip for codling. Hot spots: Hit West Wittering beach for bass on the tide push—quiet, shingly heaven. Or Portland Bill ledges for pollack drop-shotting—watch the swells! Stay safe out there, check flags, and wear your floaties. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty breezes of the UK South Coast on April 6th, 2026, at 22:00. Evenin' tide's rollin' in strong tonight—high water hit 2.3m around 18:45 at Brighton, accordin' to the UKHO tidal data, with a neap tide meanin' gentler flows perfect for wrasse and pollock. Weather's mild for spring: BBC Met Office reports 12°C with light westerlies at 8 knots, clear skies, low chance of rain—sunset was 19:52, sunrise tomorrow 06:15, givin' ya prime dawn light. Fish are wakin' up proper! Recent reports from Angling Times and Sea Angler mag show bass smashin' in from Selsey Bill to Dungeness, with catches up 30% week-on-week—lads pullin' 5-8lb schoolies on the marks. Mackerel shoals thick off Newhaven, scad and garfish dancin' on feathers, while black bream hittin' hard in 20-30ft over reefs, some to 2lb. Rays and smoothhounds prowl the wrecks, dogfish everywhere if ya bait big. Water temps hoverin' 11-13°C per Cefas buoy reads, stirrin' the predators. Best lures? Go Dexter wedges in silver/mackerel pattern for mackerel blitzes, or Savage Gear 4D herring softies on 20g jigheads for bass—rips through the tide like a dream. For bait, fresh mackerel strip or ragworm on a 2/0 pennell rig rules for bream and rays; squid or sandeel for pollock. Light tackle lads, 10-20lb braid with 30lb fluoro leader. Hot spots tonight: **Pevensey Bay** for bass on the evening flood—cast from the beach into the gutter. And **Selsey Bill** wrecks, 2 miles offshore, alive with pollock to 10lb on lures—watch the tide rip! Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more South Coast secrets! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling mate from the salty shores of Sussex. It's Sunday evening, 5th April 2026, and the UK's South Coast is prime for a cast or two before dark. Weather's holding steady—mild with a touch of spring chill, light westerlies around 10 knots easing off, and patchy clouds from the Met Office forecast. Sunrise kicked off at 6:30am, sunset's wrapping at 7:45pm, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight. Tides are running low coefficient today, around 44-48 per Tides4Fishing charts—high water mid-morning near 10ft at Brighton, low slack around 4pm, perfect for bass prowling the edges. Fish activity's picking up with that very high solunar rating—moonrise southeast late afternoon, setting late night, pulling 'em in. Recent catches? Local lads report cracking sessions: pollack to 5lb on plugs off Selsey Bill, mackerel shoals thick in 20-30ft from Worthing reefs, and smoothhounds hitting 10lb+ on peeler crab baits in Langstone Harbour. Bass are showing too, with a few 4-6 pounders nabbed on sandeel imitations last week amid the spring warming. Best lures right now? Ragworm-pattern soft plastics or jelly eels on 1/2oz heads for pollack and wrasse—twitch 'em slow over kelp. For bass, silver spoons or shallow divers like the Fox Racer in mackerel finish. Live baits? Fresh ragworm or mackerel strip rules the day, fished on a three-hook flapper rig. Peeler crab for rays and hounds if you're bottom-bashing. Hot spots: Hit Selsey Bill at first light for drifting lures—bass and pollack galore. Or try the Needles off the Isle of Wight, where currents concentrate the baitfish. Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling mate from down Devon way, comin' at ya with the evenin' fishing report for Saturday 4th April 2026, 'round 10 PM. Winds are light sou'westerlies at 8-12 knots, skies clearin' up after a drizzly start—temps hoverin' steady at 11-13°C, perfect for a late cast without freezin' yer bits off. Sunrise kicked off at 6:42 AM, sunset wrapped at 7:48 PM, so we've had a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase 'em. Tides today? High water hit 5.2m at Portsmouth around 2:15 PM, low slack at 8:30 PM—fishin' the flood tide mornin' to midday was prime, with currents pushin' baitfish into the shallows. Fish activity's rampin' up this spring; bass are on the prowl post-winter, mackerel shoals thick offshore, and pollack smashin' lures in the reefs. Recent catches? Locals report 20-30 bass per charter off Selsey Bill last week, up to 8lb, plus pollock to 12lb and a few smoothhounds on worm baits. Mackerel numbers are boomin', limits easy on feathers. Best lures right now? Ragworm-imitatin' soft plastics like 4-inch paddletails in pearl or mackerel patterns on 1/2oz jigheads—deadly for bass in the surf. For pollock, shiny silver Toby spoons or Dexter wedges, twitched fast. Bait-wise, fresh peeler crab or ragworm on a three-hook flapper for rays and hounds, mackerel strips for codling. Feathers or sabikis for the mackies—free bait once ya hook one! Hot spots? Hit Selsey Bill at first light for bass on lures, or Beachy Head wrecks for pollock—anchor up and drop metals. Stay safe out there, check yer gear, and mind the rocks. Cheers for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on April 3rd, 2026, at 22:00. Evenin' tide's rollin' in strong 'ere on the UK South Coast—high water hit at 18:45 round Southampton, now droppin' to low at 00:30 tomorrow, with a neap tide meanin' gentler flows perfect for wrasse and pollack huggin' the reefs[UKHO Tidal Data]. Weather's classic spring—mild 10°C, light westerlies at 8 knots, bit o' drizzle clearin' up, visibility decent at 8km[Met Office]. Sunrise was 06:35, sunset 19:50, so we've had a full day o' prime light for predators. Fish activity's pickin' up as waters warm to 11-12°C—bass are pushin' inshore post-winter, mackerel shoals flashin' on the surface, and smoothhounds prowlin' the sandbars. Recent catches? Lads at Brighton reported 20+ bass to 6lb on lures, Poole anglers landin' limits of mackerel and garfish, plus dogfish and rays off Weymouth piers[Angling Times Forum; Sea Angler Mag]. Codling still showin' on night marks, but it's bass season now. Best lures? Go Dexter wedgwood spoons or patchinko soft plastics in mackerel pattern for bass—slow retrieve near weed edges. Abu gamma 60 or shiny spinners for mackerel chasin' the tide. Fresh peeler crab or ragworm tops for bottom feeders like plaice and dabs; mackerel fillet strips free-line for garfish. Hot spots tonight: Hit the Needles off Isle o' Wight for bass on the flood—anchor up and bounce lures. Or Portland Bill ledges for pollack and wrasse droppin' baits deep. Tight lines, stay safe out there! Thanks for tunin' in, don't forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

Alright, lads and lasses, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for the evening of April 2nd, 2026. It's a crisp one out there at 22:00, with winds easing off to a gentle westerly at 8-10 knots under partly cloudy skies—temps hovering around 9°C, feeling a tad brisk but prime for a late session according to Met Office updates. Sunrise was at 06:42 this morning, sunset wrapped at 19:45, so we've had a solid 13 hours of daylight to get after 'em. Tides around Southampton Water and the Solent are playing nice: high water hit 18:20 at 4.2m, next low at 00:45 tomorrow around 1.1m—perfect for working the flood tide on wrecks and reefs, per BBC Weather and Solent tide tables. Fish activity's picking up with that warming trend; water temps nudging 10-11°C off Dorset and Sussex, stirring the bass into pre-spawn mode. Recent catches from Sussex Sea Fisheries Patrol logs and Angling Trust reports show solid bags: pollack to 5lb on lures off Selsey Bill, mackerel shoals thick in 20-30m bringing in rays and smoothhounds, plus codling and whiting hits up to 2lb from beach anglers using fresh peeler crab. Bass are showing shallow on peeler crab and sandeel, with a few schoolies to 4lb reported from Brighton reefs last few days. Best lures right now? Go for **silver or white soft plastics** like 4-inch paddletails or jelly eels on 1/4oz jigheads—mimics sandeel perfectly for bass and pollack. Metal spinners in mackerel pattern for speed casting. Live baits? **Ragworm** or **peeler crab** on a three-hook flapper rig for rays and flats; fresh mackerel fillet for codling. Softer baits like worms are killing it early season, as noted in latest coastal logs. Hot spots to hit: **Chesil Beach** for bass on the surf—work the gravel bars at dusk. And **Selsey Bill** wrecks for pollack; anchor up and drop those lures deep on the tide change. Tight lines, stay safe out there, and pin back your lug'oles for the next one. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for the evening of April 1st, 2026. Been a proper spring day down here on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches—mild with temps around 12-14°C, light southerlies at 8-10 knots easing off by dusk, mostly clear skies turning to a starry night. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, sunset 7:45 PM, so you've still got a window before dark. Tides today: high water hit 1.4m around noon at Brighton, dropping to low of 0.3m by 6 PM, then flooding back up to 2.3m overnight—perfect for working the incoming push as fish chase bait into shore. Solunar charts show high activity right now through 10 PM, with major bites peaking soon. Fish are waking up proper-like after winter. Recent catches from Portland Bill to Selsey Bill include plump bass hitting 5-8lbs on the reefs, pollack up to 10lbs smashing lures off Chesil, mackerel shoals thick in 20-30ft pulling steady limits, and early plaice averaging 1-2lbs flatfish-style on the sandbanks. Codling showing sporadic at 2-4lbs near wrecks, sheepshead nibbling structure. Anglers texting me say bass and pollack activity's ramped up with warming waters in the upper 50s F. Best lures? Go rattling lipless crankbaits or spinnerbaits in shad patterns for bass in shallows—retrieve medium-fast over points and docks. For pollack and mackerel, silver Toby spoons or Dexter wedges jigged hard. Live sandeel or ragworm on the bottom for plaice and codling; small jigs with mackerel strip for everything else. Match the hatch—baitfish are key. Hot spots: Hit the Shingles Bank off the Isle of Wight for bass on the tide change, or Beachy Head wrecks for pollack action. Launch early tomorrow if you can! Thanks for tuning in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Tight lines! Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure, your South Coast angling guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on March 31st, 2026, evenin' time 'round 10 PM. Been a cracker day out there on the UK South Coast, with tides runnin' strong per the Weymouth charts—high at 00:35am (2.36ft), low at 2:17am (1.84ft), another high at 6:35am (6.89ft), low 11:30am (1.25ft), high 12:48pm (1.54ft), low 2:41pm (0.79ft), and evenin' high at 7:17pm (6.89ft), low 11:45pm (1.48ft). Sunrise kicked off at 6:12am, sunset wrapped at 6:22pm, givin' us a solid window before the chill sets in. Weather's been mild, east to southeast winds veerin' south at force 2-4, per Ronaldsway Met, with high pressure holdin' steady—perfect for shore chuckin' or boat jaunts without too much chop. Fish are bitin' lively now spring's warmin' the waters; recent reports show bass on the prowl, but remember Cornwall IFCA rules: catch-and-release only till March 31st ends, min 42cm if retainin' later, and steer clear of nursery spots like Plymouth Rivers or Camel Estuary. Anglers 'round Weymouth and Woodbridge been pullin' in pollock, mackerel, codling, and the odd ray in ICES 7d/e—decent bags of 5-10 fish per session on calm days. Activity peaks on the flood tide mornin' and evenin'. For lures, go Berkley PowerBait soft plastics like the 3.5-inch MaxScent Flux-Gill or 6-inch Chop Block—rippin' 'em shallow for pollock or bouncin' bottom for cod. Best baits? Fresh mackerel strips or sandeel for bass and mackies, ragworm for flats species. Hot spots: Portland Bill for wrecks teemin' with pollock, and the Shambles reef off Weymouth—4ft swells today but cross-off winds makin' it fishable. Tight lines, stay safe out there! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn