ASK THE EXPERTS
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CHRIS KENNEDY
Chris is a specimen hunting specialist based on Sark and answers shore fishing questions.
DAVID MITCHELL
David is Sea Angler’s editor and is an expert on sea angling policy and conservation .
BEN BASSETT
The Plymouth angler and blogger will provide answers on the sport of light rock fishing (LRF), the go-anywhere tactic.
DAVE LEWIS
Based in Newport, South Wales, our contributing editor Dave answers boat fishing questions.
HENRY GILBEY
Angler, blogger and photojournalist Henry, based in Cornwall, is our lure expert.
BRIAN PASK
Brian is a qualified sea angling coach and casting tutor who works with young people and experienced anglers to improve their fishing skills.
SHORE ANGLING
Q I live in Eastbourne and only seem to catch small fish on my local beach sessions every few weeks. I am contemplating a trip abroad to try for some bigger fish. I am wondering if any of your contributors have any suggestions. I haven’t had anything over 6lb in my five years of sea angling. Any help would be appreciated in terms of where to go.
TERRY PIMBLETT, EAST SUSSEX
CK says: Speaking from my own excursions abroad, there are two destinations that spring to mind, with both being very popular with sea anglers from the UK.
Norway offers fantastic scenery, deep water and giant cod, halibut, pollock, coafish, ling and plaice, as well as plenty of species like haddock, ghost sharks and long nose skate. It really is a fantastic experience. However, it can be pretty cold and it isn’t the cheapest of options. Somewhere like Skarnsundet in the Trondheimsfjord would probably set you back around a £1,000 for a week, including flights, accommodation (self-catering), fuel and car hire,
