I have had some big bags and some big fish....... but in general I have seen it dip in the last 3 years, I have seen some mega bags of fish from the South West in the last week or so but that info is not mine to share.It's a shame that the plaice fishing has gone considerably down hill in the last 5 years. During march a bag of 10-15 plaice used to be standard, with a fair few dabs chucked in. With at least one 2lb plus fish in your bag. I would say similar fishing to areas such as Brighton experience now. I don't know what the reason is for the decline? This isn't meant to be a brag but on my best day I've managed 6 plaice over 2lb, in a bag of around 20 fish and been lucky enough to land a 4lb chesil plaice, but nothing of size in the last 3 years, just trying to highlight the decline in numbers and quality. Anyway, nice report Pete and well done on a quality plaice.
I think chesil will never return the big big bags we used to see I just dont see the stocks are there anymore........ but being a bit more positive they still represent a wonderful bit of sport and the one massive advantage of Chesil is that all the time you have a bait in the water you never know what may turn up? a 3lb sole, a big turbo, spring cod, small eyed rays and even big double undies on a size one with rag! all have turned up fishing for plaice on chesil for me. I bloody love Chesil!