The only good marks at Crater that i know and have had good sessions from are the black hole and cullernose point.
Bait wise, bring fresh crab, some more crab and possibly... more crab!

Other good baits for there are mussel, squid, razor and clams, but crab is a must have at times. It's also a waste of time fish there in rough sea conditions, so ive been told.
Near/next to Amble is Hauxley, which I've also been told has some good rock marks that fish great during a heavy or dying sea. Again, crab can be deadly a suppose but again many worm, mussels, clam, squid, razor and fish baits can have there day.
Al hopefully get a day up there myself again this winter
