BIG fish from the shore

Hey all,

I have been thinking of trying for BIG fish (as close to 100lb as I can get) off the shore this year. Sometimes you hear stories of Sharks near deep rock marks in spells of settled weather. Not that we've had any settled weather over summer in the last few years, but I was wondering if anyone has heard of such an encounter in recent years?

I was thinking Blue's or Porgies off Deep headland marks..... ..

I was also thinking Skate off the north or Northwest deep headland marks. I was thinking that maybe some of the deep water marks off the Aran Islands might be worth a go as well.

Anyone got any thoughts on Locations

I have some good tactics for getting large baits about 150 Meters plus out. Bait will be on or near the bottom......

Bait wise I was thinking of whole Pollock, Coalfish, Dogfish or perhaps even a good scented bait like Bonito or Tuna Head, if they were available from a fish mongers.

I'm appealing to the species / specimen hunters out there. I am thinking about a trip or two later in the summer if there is rumor of such fish about and when the might be a serious chance of such a fish. Looking to get perhaps 4 - 6 guys camping on some headland and putting big baits in the water for a couple of days.

If anthing it will be a good excuse for a beer or two.

Looking forward to your thoughts on this one.

Kev

We will more than likely blank, but you never know in angling. With 6 guys there might be a chance, and that's all you need as far as I'm concerned.

hi mate i would be interested in doing that if its ok with you. I have never fished for anything that big before i think it would be interesting to do. Tight lines bryan

count me in kev if you find what your after

There used be a guy in Clare called Jack Shine that used to catch porbeagle sharks from the Cliffs.
He caught them up to 400lb.These fish are probably still there but nobody fishes for them.

did i read about a place called Killcummen where you can catch blues and porgies from the rocks
it was a good few years ago but i think it was in Sligo and it might even have been in Irish Angler mag

sounds very interesting, defo count me in.
be some craic. plus i have a 6 man tent perfect for wkend fishing

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Article on Jack Shine -

http://www.irish-trophy-fish.com/articles/kevinl.htm



I'm surprised Dennis hasn't told you about "de big fella" on the rocks between ennerirelly north & south, drop him a PM Failing that contact Okuma from the site can tell ye, he has had 2 bites at the cherry but has been spooled both times

'd be well up for that. I've been planning on a camping/fishing trip for a while.

Had read that article before, but it was good to read it again. Basically that's what I was thinking off. I was also thinking of trying for a Skate off the Rocks as well.

Keep you ear to the ground guys over the summer. Especially if we get a bit of settled weather. If you hear of anything please let me know and I'll announce a trip.

I was thinking for the porgies you would need to be float fishing the bait, perhaps 30 to 50 feet down, depending on location. Anyone got any thoughts or know of any rigs that might be of help?

On of my approaches was to use slide baits, which basically fish on the bottom. I can alter the rig to fish about 2-3 feet off the bottom, but that's about it.

I was thinking the slide baits might be really good for Skate. For sharks, I was thinking Pike float fishing, only much bigger setup. I think this rig will fish a live mackerel, but big distances are out, which is where I need some ideas.

Keep your thoughts coming guys and keep the ear to the ground.

Kev

i recon that was a tope in ennereilly, alby and prob not near the 100lb mark mac looking for but always good fun

I'm surprised Dennis hasn't told you about "de big fella" on the rocks between ennerirelly north & south, drop him a PM Failing that contact Okuma from the site can tell ye, he has had 2 bites at the cherry but has been spooled both times

Sounds Very interesting...... I'll be in touch with the guys for sure.

I'm hopeful I won't be spooled.





I have the 20 with about 300 Yards of 50lb braid backing with 200 Yards of 35lb mono on top.

Kev

Thats some piece of kit MAC. I too would be up for a big fish trip,will start doing a bit of reaserch myself and see what i can find out.

Sounds like a good place to start Dennis Could be some excellent practice. I was thinking that sliding baits for Tope would be ideal as you can slide a full Mackerel or two, maybe even a live flattie. Could be fun.

Kev

if you're looking to get big baits out over a couple of hundred yards then have a look at the bait kite's, not sure exactly where i seen them but would be just the job for luanching off the headlands into some really deep water......
try www.fishingkites.co.uk

if you're looking to get big baits out over a couple of hundred yards then have a look at the bait kite's, not sure exactly where i seen them but would be just the job for luanching off the headlands into some really deep water......
try http://www.fishingkites.co.uk

imagine the birdies with us ejets trying to go out with kites at the same time

That would be some serious fun. If you were putting a big scent trail in the water over a couple of days at a known mark im guessing that would help a lot. Litres of rubby dubby over a few days nice .

Also you could paddle out the bait in a canoe or dinghy no need for the casting then.

Also you could paddle out the bait in a canoe or dinghy no need for the casting then.

More than likely the approach I will take, but you never now what access will be like, so I'm open to other ideas. We'll need to make sure there are a few macks about for fresh bait and a decent dubby supply....... If we get some settled weather, this could be worth a crack.

Kev

Dont know if this would work

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Mmmmm, just a thought........do they make bait boats (similar to what they use for carp fishing) that would have the necessary range and that could cope with the tide/swell conditions, this could easily be loaded up to take the required rig & bait, and drop accordingly

Or what about a radio controlled helicopter, fly it out, drop the float/bait/rig etc over your target area, fly the helicopter back to land.....JOB DONE

did i read about a place called Killcummen where you can catch blues and porgies from the rocks
it was a good few years ago but i think it was in Sligo and it might even have been in Irish Angler mag

Same article was also in the Sea Angler mag a few years ago