some one had a 5lb cod today off shields pier he was on the end

al bet he climed round the gate to fish on there ,not worth the risk,especially if ya not local.
other options for next time ya down mate are the walkway (snaggy)mill dam (near town centre),behind the little haven hotel(part of the groine)or the angle(between the ferry landing and the walkway.
always worth asking before ya go fishing if any lads are fishing that day .