Kayak Fishing - Drifting for Spring Plaice - Using a Drift Chute in Flat Calm Conditions

The spring is a great time of year to target Plaice. I headed out on the kayak to do just that target Plaice by drift fishing with a couple of rods out using various baits such as Squid, Peeler Crab, Sandeel Fillets, and Razor Clam.

In the video below, I look at the various baits and the method used plus a way of using a drift chute otherwise known as a drogue in flat calm conditions.

 



Catching a Cuckoo Wrasse

I was drift fishing for Plaice a couple of days and part of the drift took me over rough ground and of course, I had to bring the bait rods in until I cleared the rough ground.  However, rather than stop fishing I had a lure rod made up to see if I could pick up some Pollack or Cod then continue with the Plaice fishing once clear of the rough ground.  An unexpected catch turned up when I hooked a stunning looking male Cuckoo Wrasse. Male Cuckoo Wrasse only grow to about 40cm and tend to stay in deeper water than Ballan Wrasse.  Although I had caught a male Cuckoo Wrasse before not one of this size therefore, a personal best.  They are a wonderful tropical looking fish and a pleasure to catch.  The fish was returned.

 

 



Into the Fishing Shed - Rig Making - Drifting for Plaice Rig

March is the time of year for me to think about drift fishing for Plaice. I needed to make up some rigs ready to catch some of those beautiful spotted tasty flat fish.

I heading into the fishing shed to make up some rigs in preparation and made the video below to share the rig that has been successful for me in the past particularly for those of you new to Plaice fishing.