Bream donut maybe - but I still got 6 Cocky SalmonYet to a see a local flicking a sandworm off the bank. Last bloke I saw fishing off the bank with plastics was Beevor and he got a donut.
Stu - The Derwent has plenty of shorebased options, and may not be totally on the chew when you're down, but if you PM me a couple of weeks prior to your journey - I may be able to accompany you for a shorebash!