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Originally Posted by molva
Hi,
My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Swanage this weekend. We'd like to do a bit of spearing (weather permitting!) Can anyone recommend sites nearby? Preferably shore access though we've got a battered squidgie that might be still seaworthy.
Thanks for the help!
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You could try PM'ing Milk_man, he spears round that area. I was planning to explore the area this year - thought I noticed a reef off the main beach (I might be wrong though). The bay visible beyond (east) is a popular angling mark -- bit of a yomp along the beach, the boat might help. The head at the other end of Swanage (forget the name) might be worth a look - watch out for currents. Or the pier if there aren't too many anglers around (a scuba diver friend dives round there sometimes). If you go to nearby Durlston Park, there is Tilly Whim. If more adventurous, you could try further along under the Swanage cliffs, Dancing Ledges, etc. the boat might be handy, if sea worthy & conditions are flat. A little further around, you could try Kimmeridge - the main bay is a often a bit too shallow, but either side is probably worth a look, it has a slipway too. If the wind is up from the S or SW, you might need to stay in Swanage for shelter...the south coast is fairly exposed. Let us know how you get on
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