Evening all. Having just moved to Harefield (in the heart of the Colne Valley - carp country) it stands to reason that as a Naval officer I've been posted to Portsmouth, starting in mid-July. I'll be living down there Monday-Friday, and the idea of fluff-chucking in the salt down there is growing on me.

I'm not a newcomer to fishing the salt, but I am in the UK - the most recent experience I had was over a year ago, night fishing the docks for snook and stalking (and most often spooking) tailing redfish while 'working' in Tampa. Sight fishing really gets me going, so mullet may be the most obvious quarry.

I'm asking two things - one specific, one general. The specific one is; I'll be based at Whale Island, tucked up in the estuary and hopefully spared the worst of tidal flows. I don't really want to shell out for a kayak and am minded to have a go at float-tubing the estuary itself. Does this seem practical and potentially productive (and yes, I know there are too many 'p's in that last bit). Secondly, are there any gurus in the area who, having read this, would be willing to show a newbie to the area around? I don't expect to be handed the key to all the local secrets, but a few pointers would be very gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance for any and all replies,

John

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hello john, my dad was a navy man based in portsmouth too many (55 57) years ago, as a small boy i was lucky to go on all the big ships when he was on when in port, always a party!! he was an c p o engineer, anyway enough of my dribble. there is a great sea tackle shop in portsmouth Allens Marine, allens a great chap, you will find at north end pompey. hope you can find someone on here too a good luck fishing

Hi navybloke my daughter and son in law are both C.P.O and have just left Pompey; to move up here, as for the the fishing drop Ickypimp a pm he's from Hampshire . Noel

Hi,
I live 5 mins away from Whale Island.
Plenty of Mullet by the bridge over to W.I.
I'll pm you my mobile if you fancy a meet up.
Cheers
Simon

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