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Species

The sole is a night time feeding flatfish and is very good to eat.

Identification:	A dark brown flatfish with a white belly.
Size:	The average weight would be around 1lb but specimens in excess of 6lb are possible.
Season:	Normally captured from the shore between June and December.
Bait:	As for plaice, worm baits work better for these flatties. King Ragworm or a bunch of harbour ragworm work well especially when tipped with a strip of squid. Razorfish can also work well as times. Verm or lugworm can also work well. Best Baits: King Ragworm Harbour Ragworm Crab White Ragworm Verm Lugworm Razorfish Good Baits: Other Baits to try: Squid and Cuttlefish Sandeel
Method:	Bottom fishing with light line and small hooks over sandy ground. These fish feed more at night and are not commonly captured during the day.
Where to Catch:	Yacht Club Slipway Cowhorn - Les Terres Point Albecq South Rocks Lion Rock Grandes Rocques Big Bill / Slipper / Pembroke Cartlines / L'Ancresse The Lace Beaucette Bordeaux Chouet East Arm Corvalet Bay

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