Dabs

hi,

hope you are all good.

i was interested to know if anyone directly targets dabs and if the would be willing to share a few starter tips.

all i know from my experience is they like black lug - and use a smaller hook than normal for me.

i think i have found a dab mark and i'd like to explore it further.

i appreciate any input

dave

They do like lug with apparently a greater liking for stale smelly lug, however they will take a variety of baits including crab, mackeral and razorfish. They frequently feed on brittlestars and are fairly common on any sandy ground sometimes within casting range but you are more likely to have success on a slow drift. Groundbaiting can help draw them in if at anchor and are fairly obliging in most conditions. Adding a little attractor blade or flounder spoon can give you the edge as they are typical of flatfish and inquisitive. Hope this helps, let us know how you get on.

most of dabs i'v cought is on mud sand sea bed they love lug allright but they never would miss apportunity to grab piese of mackerel either
in my experance some days 9 from 10 were hooked on mac bait as other hooks with lug is near by
im usualy useing smaller size hooks
venues where im fishing for dabs holds very little other spesies of flaties, cous not whole family likes mudsand
i found them as easy tarrget if they there you will get them too

add a bit of mac or sandeel to your baits.

id go along with the rotten lug theory....can be deadly for them & a sizev 1 hook to booth...

thanks fella's - i shall try out the advice given and report back

@beachcomber - we do get them on the drift but i'm lucky to have found a shore mark for them or at least i thing i have due to the number of them caught

ps - that ol black pudding that comes from your direction is well tasty!!!