Catch Fish at Eastbourne: LANGNEY POINT REVISITED

Two May sessions (recorded 11.05.21 and 18.05.21) fished at a Langney Point mark in Eastbourne (East Sussex, UK). These were my first spring outings at this venue and were fished either side of high water and as the tide ebbed. The water was too coloured for plaice, but flounders, smooth hounds and large pouting made an appearance.
I have plenty of other Eastbourne videos covering a range of marks, separated in to season playlists:
Spring / summer (March - August):
• Eastbourne: Spring / S...
Autumn / winter (September - February):
The first of the autumn / winter playlist gives an overview of the marks as a whole, through my experience of the venue:
• Eastbourne: Autumn / W...
For videos on fishing at nearby Pevensey Bay see the following playlist: • WHITE HORSES (Pevensey...
I also have a series on spring / summer tactics and rigs employed at individual marks in Seaford, also in East Sussex (UK). - click on the following link:
• Seaford - Catch Fish a...
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[@davidallen7540]

You definitely have one of the best channels. Well thought out with maps and plenty of info for us who actually go fishing. Looking forward to watching more.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

I appreciate that David!

[@barmyandy7295]

Hi rods, always good to see you've posted a vid.. Poor 1st session, far better on the 2nd.. En did I see a little thumbs up pal lol.. I went out Monday en water was discoloured not even a bite.. But still nice to get out... Keep those vids coming mick.. Keep safe en well buddy.. Alway a thumbs up from me 👍👍👍👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Andy👍

[@neilturner6865]

Cheers Rod first class as ever mate 🎣🎣

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks again Neil.

[@tonycross5801]

Great as usual Rod.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Tony!

[@ivyanddadmetaldetectinguk9192]

Thanks for sharing

[@rodsangleuk6283]

My pleasure

[@positivevibes1436]

Nice video 👍❤️ You were very close of Martello 66 😊 we visited Eastbourne week ago

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - its a nice venue and thanks for watching.

[@markwilliams8702]

Another interesting video. Lovely little smooth hound too. Thanks for sharing Rod.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that and for watching Mark.

[@carmelogalea7213]

Thanks Rod for the video most enjoyable master fishermen. Stay safe and good luck mate 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Many thanks again Carmelo 👍

[@stinkymuppet9207]

A couple of nice sessions with a fair mixed bag . Nice to see you bringing a fashion sense to the videos as well those sea colour coordinated t shirts are a treat 😉 . Wish you luck on the sole soon and look forward to you sharing your success . Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that and we can all count ourselves lucky that the water wasn't gin clear!

[@thedetectorist2419]

Thank You mate realy enjoyed that very relaxing good luck stay safe

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that.

[@chrischambers5466]

That looked enjoyable👍 like you said.....bring on the sole😎

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Chris - yes, there are a few about now, I'm glad to say.

[@donhaynes989]

Thanks for sharing Rod. A couple of interesting sessions.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Don.

[@GixxerWayne]

Nice session , really enjoyed watching that , great vid 👍

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks for that 👍

[@kenhenley7599]

A pretty good second session and a nice, sheltered location. All round good video but that said they always are. Looks like you get into some sole next video..can't wait. And I've now caught up! Cheers. Ken

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Ken 👍. Had a few on the Kent side of our river - just need them to be a bit more cooperative on the Essex side!

[@kenhenley7599]

@@rodsangleuk6283 Indeed!

[@john-xx8nc]

Good video, lovely day too cheers

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks John.

[@mikegannon849]

Another good one.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks Mike.

[@marksimpson5729]

Well done Rod

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Thanks again Mark.

[@nicholascavie2464]

Another good video cobber. I asked the Eastbourne fisherman how come u dont use bells as bite indicators all fishermen used them when i fished Hastings beaches and old pier in my teens. What happened to the stone groynes. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - how things change! Thanks for watching and commenting again Nick.

[@indiana146]

The smooths and dogs are Wrigley buggers

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Yes - they often wrap themselves in your, sometimes unhooking themselves in the process and you think you have lassooed them! Thanks for watching again.

[@martinpaul6146]

At 15:00 you mention strong side wind in same direction as tide pull. I would have normally thought braid would be better as it’s thinner so less drag, but you said mono might have been better. Are you thinking that the stretch in mono stops the lead being pulled out so much??
Sole soon hopefully as you say, fished Southbourne & Pennington last week water temp 2.5c cooler than same day last year. Everything a bit behind….. Thankyou again M…

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Braid catches the wind more and you need to use larger sinkers if the tidal pull / current is in the same direction as the wind, than if you were using mono. I much prefer to use braid (I do likewise for my coarse match fishing), but the lack of stretch sometimes has its disadvantages. As you say, the stretch in mono does help prevent your sinker being pulled out. I do need to use mono more often, but have got out of the habit - much easier to spot bites with braid! I really need to get to Pennington and Southbourne (which I have fished quite a bit) and hope you are catching there Martin.

[@trevorttilling438]

I have 2 more questions is Seaford better than Langley.how far out are casting, can you use barbles hooks. I'm hooked now pardon the pun live in South london so Seaford is the shortest distance Trevor

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Hi Trevor - I would say that to consistently catch plaice (mid-late Feb. onwards) aim to cast 80Yds+. Some use barbless hooks for rays, but these aren't the best of venues to target them, although they will show at certain times ( +more likely at night). I don't use barbless hooks for seafishing; but you always have the option of pinching down the barb if you like. As for which is better - there's not much between them, but I've had more better days at Seaford. As for Langley, I prefer the Sovereign Park stretch than the point itself. I hope this helps.

[@carper1325]

hi again wat type of rod rest is it your using please ..... your getting my adrenaline going to get back to some fishing

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Its a Leeda Icon.

[@trevorttilling438]

What time of year is best plaice and Dover sole can you sole at Langley Trevor happy new year

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Happy new year Trevor. You'll need to talk to locals who fish it more regularly than me and therefore know it better for that! Generally its conditions that are more important - for plaice I prefer wind off my back and clear water; for soles a bit of colour in the water helps during daylight, but again I'd prefer calm conditions. In my experience March and April have been good for plaice and late August and September for soles; but others would, no doubt, say different!

[@garycurd1578]

Thanks Rod where do you buy your hooks.

[@rodsangleuk6283]

No preferred supply and I don't often get hooks online Gary - I normally pick up a couple of packets of Match Aberdeens every other time I buy bait from whichever tackle shop I'm in. Normal Aberdeens in a size 2 I'll buy in boxes of 100. If I ever see Nordic bends in a size 3 I'll buy plenty, since I'm running out!

[@gca259]

Is pouting for eating?

[@rodsangleuk6283]

Some people do eat them, but I've never tried. They were big enough.

[@kenhenley7599]

Cats appear to like them!