SOLENT HOUNDS

WHILE THE SHINGLE BEACH at Lee-on-the-Solent has much to offer the angler thanks to a wide variety of species throughout the year, on this occasion during June I was out in search of smoothhounds.

This shingle beach near Gosport is popular with tourists throughout the summer, hence evening sessions are really recommended for most species with the exception of plaice that often show from March onwards.

Being within the confines of the Solent makes the beach a fairly sheltered venue, which is only adversely affected by a strong southwest blow. Generally the last three