Smith Sliver

Advantages: Cheap (From fishmongers) Useful ingredient in bait 'cocktails'
Disadvantages: Expensive (From Fishmongers and supermarkets) no real use as a stand-alone bait.

...Purchase: Squid is a very under-rated bait for Sea-Angling here in Britain, although in continental Europe it is used more widely. Squid is usually purchased in a box containing approx. 1 dozen from the tackle shop. I would advise that you are not tempted to buy it from Fishmongers or supermarkets; firstly it works out very expensive, secondly the squid may have been 'treated' with additives or preservatives, which will deter fish. Use: Depending on what type of fish you are going for, you can either use the head and guts of the squid, or use slivers (Like Mackerel slivers). Cut a circular sliver (Try saying that after a few 'medicinal' whiskey's)of squid about 1 cm across, loop this onto a size 2 or 4 hook, add half a ragworm (See my article on this subject) to increase the visual stimulus an the scent. If you are using the head... Read review

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Advantages: Good Cuffs
Disadvantages: None

...Sliver on the Inside!! I bought a Silverskin a couple of years ago and never looked back since. I managed to negoctiate a price of £200 from a local dive shop. The cuffs are great because you can fold them and fold them to get a good seal. Ankle cuffs are great for the same reason as is the neck. The suit also drains very well from tthese cuffs, especially the Neck Cuff There is a good horizontal zip on the back which makes it easy for self dis-robing or your "buddy" to help you out. I would recommend attaching a small pull cord to ease this process. The Zip is very sturdy so if you do have a problem undoing it, pull it back to the beginning and start again. Padded shoulders, elbows and knees are an added bonus as damage to previous wet-suits has been quite costly. My suit is maunfactured from 90% Neoprene and 10% Nylon... Read review

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Advantages: A economical bait that WILL catch you fish whatever the season and weather.
Disadvantages: Lugworms are hard to come buy, try digging where you find 'casts' at low-water. And mind the PINCERS!

...and black, although black is more common.) Ragworm is the most common and, I have found, the most effective. They are especially useful for Wrasse (All types), Sea Bass, Garfish and Pouting. To a lesser extent Mackerel and Cod. Lugworm give off a stronger scent so they are better for night fishing or for use in 'cloudy' water. Some advice I would give to all Sea Anglers - However tempting it is to put a Ragworm and Lugworm on the same hook, DON'T. Ragworm eat Lugworm, so you'll be wasting your bait, and the fish will become suspicious (Even fish aren't that stupid!)A sliver of Mackerel with either will do the job wonderfully.... Read review

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