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Good advice from Francophile1947,

In addition here is my 2 pence worth,

I have fished Slapton sands many times, it is a very long pebbly beach which slopes quite steeply into the water, so you are fishing into deep water close to the shore (this is good) no rocks or such on the bottom to worry about, no dodgy currents(may be the odd world war 2 tank) a very safe beach.

Late June you have 2 choices, spinning (for mackeral) or fishing the bottom for what ever may be there, as a beginner I would recommend the spinning option, get yourself a 12' spinning rod with a fixed spool reel, 12 to 15lb line will be OK, you will only need a shock leader if you intend to fish the bottom using bigger 4 to 6 oz leads, you will need 3 or 4 packets of mackeral feathers and a few 1 or 2 oz weights.

You're off, tackle up and cast out as far as you can, wait a few seconds then briskly reel in the feathers, if the fish are there you will catch them very quickly, sometimes 6 at a time, boy do they take some pulling in.

Warning - fishing is very much like camping - addictive

PS lidl have just had some idea rod and reel set ups for £20, another £10 for feathers, rigs and weights and you're off.

Nearest fishing shop is Devon Angling Centre in a little village called Chillington thats about 6 miles towards Kingsbridge a very good well stocked shop.

Enjoy.