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Sorry Ian for the very late reply, I was using the hotel tv browser and typing on a remote control is a pain in the arse. Now I have my laptop.

I've been working everyday lately so not been able to fish as much as I wanted, though I did get out a few Saturdays ago during a medium sea, had a few whiting to mussle bait. I fished the South of the beach during darkness.

Anyway, the overtime is coming to an end and I'll let you know if I plan to go out mate.

I also fished further round to the South near Ølberg? during daylight on a very sunny day a couple of weeks back. I was fishing into very deep water over quite rough ground using mussle and prawn. Amongst the crab bites, and crabs landed(good sized brown crabs), I had three codling, all around 2lb and all kelpys(bright red kelp dwellers).

Which leads me to my next question, like in Britain, do the cod move inshore to feed during the colder Winter months and big seas? As finding three kelpys during Summer in a few hours usually indicates a Winter hotspot with the sea running! Any answers to this appreciated.

Lee.

P.S. All fish and crabs returned!

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Maybe you're right, but all my fishing is done over the rough stuff, it's what i'm used to.

And losing fish just makes me more determined to fish the mark again, until I level the score anyway.

I'll fish the beach when my mags are loaded with 18lb line, as they're full with 35lb at the moment, limiting my range to around 100+yds. Will bring another two over for the beach after Easter and give it a go.

The beach looks pretty shallow too, so waders will be needed I think.

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Fished the rocks North of the beach last night using prawn, mussel and herring.

Hooked a decent fish second cast, got hung up in the thick kelp and lost it.

Missed a couple of bites after that, then got pestered by crabs.

Not the best nights fishing, but I know the fish are there.

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Very nice fish mate!

Thanks for the tips guys. Wil also be having a boat trip. I think there's one in Tananger, is it wothwhile having a steam out?

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Cheers lads, any fish will keep me busy. What are your typical baits, and where do you buy it?

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Hello to you all, i'm from the UK and will be working in Stavanger for the next six months, staying at tha Sola Strand Hotel.

Will this beach, and the rocks to the North provide me wih some sport, if so, any tips will get me started. If not, any other marks close by [no transport] would be greatly appreciated.

I do both shore and boat fishing at home and would love to catch one of your prized cod or coalfish.

Regards, Uggmiest.