Stradbally- Co. Kerry

People:Me and mate Alan

Duration:5pm to 9pm

Tide:Dropping

Weather:Misty rain, with northerly winds. Mild

Bait:Sandeel & mac

Rigs:pulleys and flappers

Results:Pollock 23 Flounder 1 Turbot 2

Catch and Release:: Yes



Report:Went out after lunch to rock mark and got stuck into plenty of pollock up to 4lb. They were taking jellies fished of a 3oz lead and whilst not taking confidently we still managed about a dozen each. Good fun although Alan had got busted three times in a row the few days prior by much bigger fish so we were a bit dissapointed they didn't show.

Moved on to the beach at Stradbally for the evening and whilst the surf was in perfect nick it didn't fish all that great. I had a flounder of around 34cm whilst Alan took two turbot around 29cm, all fish fell to mackerel strip. Was a joy not to get plagued by small coalies though and the scenery down there was pretty impressive.

Nice report Pete,

Pity about the Bass not showing up and playing ball, but like you say the scenery alone is worth it.

Kev

Im in Dingle from this Thursday until Monday. Cant wait although not a great report considering all I fish for are bass..! Very strange to hear pollock being taken from the beach. Would always try to have a worm bait for this beach if possible, lug if you can get it.

Sorry Eoghan, I didn't make it clear...pollock all taken from rock mark at Minard. Moved to the beach afterwards. :oops:

Interestingly one of the turbot had 14 sandeels in his gut!