east antrim comp on 18th

just entered my first comp earlier and was told that its
one rod with 3 hook rigs, any advice on what type of
rig to use and what to expect. also if anyone from here is
heading there let me know.....thanks

I will be there. Its my first comp too, so you are not alone as regards rules etc..

your best bet is a 3 hook flapper, or a 2up one down type rig, i am sure the more experience match anglers can give better advice

yeah the best rig is probably a 2 up 1 down flapper rig, cast into the surf no more than 30 yards. set up an additional rig baited up ready to go once you bring in the first rig and use a snap swivel to change it. Lug seems to be working well this weather.

Looks like its going to be a windy once this weekend, have a few more rigs tied up incase the get caught up in weed. I find if there is weed about change your bait more often and keep the snoods short and line high and tight.
hope this helps
stevie

what beach is it at mate i have fished bucket loads a competitions when i was younger but havent in the last few years would love another crack at one coming from belfast myself mate !!! maddies work great for the flounder use a light bomb weight and let it roll about in the surf just 30 yards out as the rest a the lads say and should do the buisness for the wee flats a lot of small but just hang in there the counters will come!! have u a measure stick thing??? dont know much of the guys on the forum and would like to get to know thw fellow anglers on the other end so giz a shout if ya want matey

if its flounder fishing im def the wrong guy,, but hook flapers should be perfect fished in close with either ball leads or flat,,, try using a fine wire size 4, 2 , or 1,s match hooks,,, always have a 2 hook clipped and 3 hook clipped rig in your wallet to,,, try pleant of dif baits till you figure out whats working , and if the guy beside you is catching well watch them,, and most of all bring a bit of luck, (thats my trick)