Boat sea fishing is becoming very popular with anglers who want to try something different and have everything organized for them. Tackle and bait are provided snacks can also be provided and other liquid beverages.
This time of year mackerel are running and can be great fun catching with light tackle. Bass are also a very desirable fish, hard fighting and excellent eating. Both species will follow sand eels, being one of their favourite foods.
For the larger species such as conger, skate, and bull hus then heavier tackle is required. Again skippers can provide this or take your own rig.

Recently the Barged club went down to Aberthaw on board the Benjorm and skippered by Paul. Only three member went as there was a problem with booking. The boat also a had a party of builders from Cardiff. After an early morning start they headed due west along the coast. The boat anchored off Aberthaw and were soon into dogs and rays. Howard Pippen caught the first thornback ray plus lots of dogfish and congers. Lee Travaskis took two dogs on his pennel rig. He also caught what was his best fish of the day a conger of 7.35kg -16lb 4 oz. Ieuan Griffith beet two club records by catching a bull huss of 4.8kg - 10 lb 9 oz and a blond ray of 8.75kg - 19 lb 8 oz. The other anglers all caught fish. All were delighted but tired after an enjoyable day.

The Federation of Welsh Anglers. Coaches have been asked to run a coaching day on Fishgaurd Breakwater on Saturday 30th June 07. They need 30 young people to take part so far there are half way and would appreciate more bookings. They will be taught how to cast, rig skills, and tackle prizes for the youngsters to take away. The day is about fun and conservation please contact the Welsh Ladies Shore team manager/ National Coaching Coordinator Helen Pearce on 01970 626888 (day time) to reserve your place and for further information.
Newport SAA
It was a disaster day for the club with only one member weighing in at the Cardiff Bay Barrage.
Paul Meyrick  1 dogfish weight 0.54 kilos.
Next match is a river match at Coronation park  15-15 to 18-45 hours.
Tide12.34 m, high water 17.05
The Newport Open Championship takes place on Sunday 20 th May 07.
At St Brides foreshore Newport. Start 9 am to 12 pm. Prizes to the value of £1,000. 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Plus many other prizes. Garry Evans tackle has donated the Junior prizes. There are over 25 prizes. Booking, entry fee adult £6.00 Junior and OAPs £3.00 with an optional pool of £2.00. You can book in advance at Garry Evans tackle Cardiff/Newport,Cwmbran Angling and Dave Richards Newport. On the day Peterstone fishery from 7 am, breakfast available at the fishery. Weigh in at Peterstone fishery scales at 1 pm BBQ and refreshments available during the weigh in.
Gwent SAA
Fished at Llantwit with 16 members.
Ray Christo came out ton top with 1 ray- 2 dogfish and one pouting 6.26kg, 2nd Ken Shove 4 dog fish, conger 4.80kg, 3rd Phillip George 1 pouting, 1 conger, 2 dog fish 2.96kg. First Junior Zak Williams 3 pouting 0.53kg. Next match is a shore league at Porthcawl.