Drifting or at anchor for flats?
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Drifting or at anchor for flats?
by Holeopen » Wed May 22, 2013 9:02 pm
Just wondering what different anglers experiences have been when fishing for Plaice and Dabs. Best at anchor or best drifting. I suspect a very slow drift would be ideal, any thoughts?
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?
by Cluais » Wed May 22, 2013 10:00 pm
I'm no expert but today I drifted for flats for the first time(usually at anchor)and had great fun as your in constant contact with the rod
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?
by Rob Millard » Wed May 22, 2013 11:20 pm
I love drift fishing for flats, it's a lovely way to catch them. In my experience anchoring is more effective in strong current.
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?
by MAC » Thu May 23, 2013 12:05 am
I would normally drift for Plaice and Anchor for Dabs, flounder and Ray
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?
by roger de dodger » Mon May 27, 2013 1:54 pm
i normally anchor my ass to my box and sometimes drift off so a bit of both 
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