Tope - Tope up to 40lbs have been caught, so be prepared for a drawn out fight. Better results at night but much harder to land tope in dark!

Fish Type:

Tope

Time of Year to catch Tope:

Best Results - Oct & Nov

Baggy Point,Watermouth,Sillery Beach & Lynmouth

Baits:

Small Whole Flounder & Mackerel

Best Time to catch:

Half tide up to full tide. Night fishing produces best results.

Top tip:

Use a good beach-caster & large capacity multiplier with at least 250 yards of 18 - 25lb line. Use a 20 foot leader that should be at least 35lb to stop tope from rubbing through main line. Use size 8/0 hook attached 24 inch length wire trace with a break