Co.Down Kayak fishing

Hi All,

I bought myself an ocean caper kayak last year, and Ive only used it on lakes for bream and tench and a bit of lure fishing, as well as a bit of paddling about the islands in strangford lough. although reasonably close to land i might add

I would like to take it out around bangor or donaghadee, next week (or similar coastline) for a bit of fishing. Any tips from anyone would be great, as Ive never taken it out on the open sea before. Obviously safety is top of the list, I will have a life jacket, but will currents be an issue??

I dont plan to go miles out as such, a bit of lure fishing would be good sport to start with, maybe try for a decent pollack, or plan to jig for a few mackerel.

What is the best way to go about things?? Any ideas would be great so many thanks in advance.

Lastly I was a member of sea-angling-ireland a few years ago, how come you cant access the catch reports and see whats being landed around the country??

Tight lines

Keith

There some guys that go about county down, im sure they will see the post, but from what i know about accessing the catch reports you need to have at least 3 posts to access this.

http://..org/forum/index.php try here should give you some help

Hi Keith,
I have done a little kayaking around Helens Bay. No problem with currents and plenty of macheral to be caught off Greys point. I have been out to the Copelands in my Warrior and would not recommend it in a kayak as there a re strong currents running in that area. As long as you stay close to the shore you should not have a problem.
Good luck

Hugo