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Shad!! Meet?

PostPosted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:20 pm
by jd
So anybody want to meet up to catch some shad in the coming weeks?
I'll be down in Wexford at some point over the Easter weekend and St Mullins is only a hop away.

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:25 pm
by chuckaroo
Nice idea jd
have never tried for them
it's the logistics of the 4 hour drive each way though that I'd need figured out. would need some assurance of a good chance of getting a couple too, to make it worth the trip.
'What's the chances'?

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:57 pm
by mickser
There's no assurance for Shad their either there or there not
tried for them over fifteen years only caught one and it was a specimen on my last cast never bothered after that
mickser

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:24 pm
by petekd
On the flip side of that, I head up most years with nothing more scientific than reports they have been caught in recent times and have never failed. Ability to cast smallish lures under the far bank helps. I’ve never been there on one of the mad evenings where they are jumping on the hooks but there are always a few stragglers around to be had in any visits I’ve had there.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:54 pm
by corbyeire
could have my rubber arm twisted - u up for it charlie lol

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:47 am
by chuckaroo
corbyeire wrote:could have my rubber arm twisted - u up for it charlie lol


Could well be up for it Brian. Have a possible shark fishing trip lined up for the weekend but if that fails then i'd certainly consider it; could be fun to have a go for them.
Would need to get a fish or two though! What other species are in there if the shad don't show..? And is it necessary to have any permits or anything?
Is there any sign of fish showing yet does anyone know?

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:58 pm
by corbyeire
don't need permits, I see other guys fishing for course fish sometimes
another fella got a trout on a tazzie when I was there before - heard no word yet, but haven't been asking tbh

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:50 pm
by chuckaroo
Ok, ta.
Is there anyone we can ask? Would it be worth phoning the Mullichain Cafe?

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:43 am
by Marco
I am up for it John. TXT me or give a bell when you are thinking of heading down.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 1:54 pm
by chuckaroo
Anyone head down? any luck?
Was reading somewhere recently that shad populations were listed as being 'vulnerable', does anyone know any more specifics?

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:59 pm
by Marco
JD did last weekend. He got one.

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:34 pm
by jd
Marco wrote:JD did last weekend. He got one.

Yes, I meant to post a pic. May try again the next Bank Holiday weekend

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:20 am
by gearoid mc s.
What tides do you fish or does it matter?

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:47 pm
by corbyeire
looks high enough in the picture, i find rising to full best - but when the turkey shoot is on, it doesnt really matter

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PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2019 10:52 am
by chuckaroo
Corbyeire and myself made it down over the Mayday weekend. Got a few. Great trip

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PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:19 pm
by corbyeire
super pics, got a brownie myself on the tazzie aswell. saw a guy land a 6lb pike on his 10lb line with a tiny metal lure - place was alive with flies and feeding fish, lovely spot

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PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2019 11:59 am
by gearoid mc s.
Thinking of heading down this Sunday, are they still about?

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PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2019 10:03 pm
by jd
gearoid mc s. wrote:Thinking of heading down this Sunday, are they still about?

I think the competition is on this weekend

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PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2019 8:05 am
by gearoid mc s.
Which comp is that? will we still be able to fish?

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PostPosted: Thu May 16, 2019 9:58 am
by donal domeney