TYPICAL British Beach fishing

Beach Fishing in January today and I had a really annoying missed rattle from what looked like a Plaice
Today me and Nelly head for the Beach to target flatfish that can be had this time of the year.
You can catch Plaice from the Beach in January. They tend to be in less good shape having recently spawned. But the dab always put a smile on my face.
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The dab (Limanda limanda) is a flatfish from the family Pleuronectidae. It is native In our North Sea and the Baltic Sea, as well as the Mediterranean and Black seas. The dab is a bottom-dwelling fish that typically lives on sandy or muddy bottoms up to 200 meters. So benefits us Beach anglers
In terms of physical characteristics, the dab has an oval-shaped body that is typically brown or grey in colour, with a white belly. However I did have a green one in Dungeness once - You can take a look at that video here;
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It can grow up to 45 cm in length and weigh up to 1 kilogram with a 20cm minimum size.
The dab has both eyes on the right side of its head as discussed in the video The eyes are located on the upper side of the head, which allows the fish to camouflage itself on the bottom of the ocean floor.
The dab's diet primarily consists of crustaceans and small fish. Its diet can vary depending on the location and the availability of food. They feed mostly on small crustaceans like shrimps, crabs, and worms, but also on small fish, especially juvenile sand eels. They use their sense of smell to locate their food. But I have found the addition of sprats tails or a feather can up the catch rate and I recon they may well be hunting partially by sight. I don’t see much of a difference between fresh and older Lug. That said i’ll continue to monitor this during February too.
The dab is a common target of commercial and recreational fishing. In some areas, it is considered to be a delicacy. The flesh of the dab is white, lean and delicate in flavour. \Its my favourite tasting flatfish The dab is a hermaphrodite, meaning that individuals can change sex from female to male during their lifetime. Dabs typically spawn in the early spring and summer months, laying their eggs in the water column. The eggs are small, transparent and buoyant, and are fertilised externally by the male. The larvae drift with the plankton for several weeks before settling on the bottom.
Overall, the dab is an important species both ecologically and economically and it is considered as a good indicator of the health of the marine ecosystem.
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[@leigh161269]

i love these videos that show what winter fishing is realy like. i cant remember the last time i caught a dab.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Great, yea it takes some effort when it’s cold but plenty of dab showing now 👍

[@ianturner3033]

I love a nice session just relaxing, watching the world go by, just waiting for a flatfish.😀 Some good info there🧑‍🎓, well done on catching.👍🎣🎣 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks Ian good to see you watching this one -

[@dangerranger9492]

Great video mate,went Tuesday after pumping far too much lug, tried to fish big at the Hythe ranges but still got pin whiting tight lines every one 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes those pesky tings ! I had a session today and not 1 Whitting so they have gone for now

[@johnmanser2331]

Love these winter videos. Can't get out at the moment just turned 80! waiting for warmer climes. Can't remember the last time I caught a dab. Can't remember the last time I caught a fish. Tight lines all.

[@johnhamilton9991]

Really enjoyed and appreciated the creative additions to this video. Thanks and well done.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks John 👍

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome again Matt the old one that got away story. Happy catching from AUSTRALIA Nick

[@SaltwaterAngler]

There he is ! Thanks mate yes indeed but got to be happy in the end

[@fishontingsfings]

Lovely tasting fish, cooked on beach freshly caught 🎣🐟🐟👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Indeed I’ve just eaten one for tea actually today 20 minutes sea to fork !

[@mark2035]

Another interesting video. Useful too. Thanks for sharing.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks 😊

[@phillipparker9814]

Had a couple of dabs at Amble Northumberland on squid strips using a 2 hook flaper rig

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks yes that’s interesting, I suppose I default to lug but those strips can be killer 💪

[@tollesbury1]

Awesome. Never caught a dab……going to have a go. 👍🐟🐟

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Hi Nigel , have a go plenty around now

[@t4lovers688]

Love your channel buddy

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thanks

[@paulhuggan-cammack2928]

Tough in North Wales at the moment. Just cannot get past the Whiting? Keep the vids coming 👍

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Thank you - yes we are lucky the tings have gone from our beaches here at the moment

[@leoncox2405]

Nice work looking forward to getting out again

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good hope you get to wet a line soon

[@leoncox2405]

@@SaltwaterAngler me too not had a flatty in a year smaller hook’s better with beads ?

[@fishingnorfolk]

Salhouse. I will be at Eccles tomorrow tight lines.

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Good work, I’ll check that on the map always interesting 👍

[@fishingnorfolk]

@@SaltwaterAngler always good for bass, flaties and dogs

[@joannecheesman7255]

Blue b,away are 4.5 oz .

[@SaltwaterAngler]

👍 well spotted

[@sparacus1371]

You don't get much dabs in the north east probably because we fish in heavy ground and off cliffs

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes they like shallow water and Sandy/ shingle - thanks for that I was wondering if they are Caught on the N.E coast

[@sparacus1371]

@@SaltwaterAngler 👍👍

[@davidphillips2259]

Is that true that flat fish when your bringing them in they dig in when you stop for a sec

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Really interesting point. I think they might I’ve filmed a plaice underwater and it attacked the lug from under the silt then tried to pull it back under the silt again once it had it. I’ll often get a dealing a flatty is stuck on the retrieve. I’ll consider this next time I have one on. Thanks great comment

[@paulpaula2011]

Nice video.. What rods you using and how do you rate them please, I noticed one was a Suki

[@SaltwaterAngler]

Yes similar I’m putting a list together , I’ll send you an email please add it to the link In the comments - I rate the blanks but some of the fittings not good enough