BLUEYS !!!

are they any good? i would usually use mac: but a lot of people are telling me that the blueys are better, i have never used them before, so i would be great full for any info; on them.....before i go and buy a load in :roll:

try em and see how it goes, i haven't caught much on them but that doesnt mean they dont work

Used them from the boat. Had one hook with bluey and others with Mack and Lug. Didn't catch anything on it but did notice the bluey bait was always taken.... :roll:

used blueys and mackeral as tipping baits in ennereilly yest. all fish i caught were tipped with mackeral, nothing what so ever came to the blueys

Ive used it a couple of times as a tipping bait and on its own and caught fish with both, I think its a good alternative to mackeral as it has very firm flesh keeps well and its dead oily....

Much better than mac!

Have used them several times and have caught but I still prefer Mackerel. Its easier to get a good strip of mack and it is easier to keep on the hook.

about 50/50 on this one, will do more tests when the fpo lets me

[Adam S]

sorry double post see below

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i dont think they are anything too special, i think the one time they may have an advantage is when fish are feeding on herring or sprats as the bluey flesh could be the best substitute. assuming you dont have fresh herring.

if i had to pick one it would be mac every time

have to agree with you adam

thanks for the feedback on this, seems to be mixed opinion's. i have tho got a couple of them to try out, will try them this weekend. will use a two hook flapper, bluey on one/mac on the other. so cheers for the info: lads......

Have used it 3 times. Have caught a couple of dogs and thats it. I think it is useless as a tipping bait as the flesh wasn't firm at all (unlike the previous posters comments). Now that might be down to how it was kept. Personally I'd say it was about on a par with mackerel for conger and dogs and given that you're paying a premium I'd stick with Mackerel.

they work great up here for coalies and codling...better used in conjuction with lug though.. dogs seem to love them too... :D

prefer mackerel my self used it a few times with no joy.

You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

have heard blueys fish well at this beach will soon find out on sunday :lol:

Whoever else fishes with blueys will be a close (30IB) 2nd

You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

yep, only a little cocky then:wink: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

used blueys on sunday, no joy at all. switched 2 sandeel and lug, caught 2 coalie and 5 whiting. wicklow. blueys seemed 2 be 2 soft, i`ll try once more 2 give benifet of douth.