Sea Angler

Q&A LURE FISHING

STAR QUESTION

Q: I often spin during the summer but is it feasible in the autumn and winter? If so, what are the best lures to use and what fish can I expect during these months?

PETER BARRATT, MORETON-IN-MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

HG says: Very much so Peter, but I do think what you can realistically target at various times of the year depends a lot on where you live or carry out most of your sea fishing.

Autumn is often the best time of year to target bass on lure gear, indeed I caught my biggest ever bass in September 2020. However, I think those traditional

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