Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:28 pm

Well lads do yas have any advice on targeting conger in Duncannon Harbour or maybe Ballyhack Pier? I've heard that you get them on the outer pier under the fort, so do I drop a line outside the pier or into the bay? Do I need a line stronger than 15lb and what bait is best? Wanted to target them as they are a savage looking fish, sorry for posting so much topics recently. PMs welcome

Thanks lads

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:45 pm

Your going to need already 40 pound line and a rod with good back bone boat rod is advisable I like to use half mackerel but some people do it differently as for the area I'm not great but have heard of them being caught from there

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:00 pm

jonnog wrote:Your going to need already 40 pound line and a rod with good back bone boat rod is advisable I like to use half mackerel but some people do it differently as for the area I'm not great but have heard of them being caught from there

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What hook size do you reckon? 4/0?

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:01 pm

I would go with 6/0

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:15 pm

jonnog wrote:I would go with 6/0

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Ok I have an 11ft bass rod would you say I'd have to get a boat rod for one?

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Sun Mar 13, 2016 11:16 pm

What weight does it hold

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:04 am

jonnog wrote:What weight does it hold

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How do I find that out? It's not a very high quality rod at all. The brand is SeaTech 11FT Bass 'Action 60-120GM' it was the only info given with the rod.

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:09 am

You best bet mate is to buy a cheap strong boat road with a bit of backbone in it but not to heavy as you don't have to go ruining any of your other rods

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:14 am

jonnog wrote:You best bet mate is to buy a cheap strong boat road with a bit of backbone in it but not to heavy as you don't have to go ruining any of your other rods

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Alright thanks. I just hope some people have advice on where to drop the line at Duncannon!

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:15 am

Have u had a look online

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:36 am

jonnog wrote:Have u had a look online

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Yeah I've picked up that they like to hide in holes in the pier wall made by the churning of the water by boat propellers, so I'm thinking of dropping a line near the end of the pier near the boats but not too close.

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Mon Mar 14, 2016 12:38 am

Yeah theirs only one way to find out

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Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:41 pm

dont go lookin for conger unless u have boat rod 60lb line strong meat hook coxs are tough and steel wire trace u will lose them other wise

Re: Conger in Duncannon Harbour/Ballyhack?

Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:41 pm

dont go lookin for conger unless u have boat rod 60lb line strong meat hook coxs are tough and steel wire trace u will lose them other wise