Menai Strait the starry smooth-hound caught in numbers here. Once the summer months arrive the smooth-hounds start to move, in large packs here along the north Wales coast. Also know as Smooth Dogfish, Sweet William. Smooth-hound make for excellent sport fishing here on the Menai strait. They live in relatively shallow water and hit baits hard. Whatever bait you use do not overload the hook with bait as the point will need to be exposed to be driven into the hard mouth of this superb species. Smooth-hound fishing is great fun. crabs,and prawns with peeler crab being the best choice also squid baits. catches tend to pick up as the sun begins to set. A good quality Size 3/0 hook – especially circle hooks – are best for the Smooth-Hound. Circle hooks dramatically reduce the number of dropped fish. Remember smooth-hounds hunt in packs hence the name. Take that picture and watch the North Wales premier sporting species the hound make its way back to sea.
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Yes there are plenty of smooth hounds in the menai