Donaghadee Pier, Co Down, 8th August 2010

People: Me & Daniel

Duration: 9:00 - 12:00

Tide: High at 10ish

Weather: Nice but cool

Bait: Rag

Rigs: 2 hool flappers

Results: Me 2 pollack & 1 Corkwing Wrasse (All Small)
Daniel: 1 Coalie, 1 Pollack & a flounder




Report: We only had a few hours free so headed to D'dee rather than heading north.

When we arrived conditions were perfect but the fishing was slow. There was a steady trickle of RIBs coming and going which meant we couldn't really cast too far out (I lost 2 rigs to fast moving boats!) which was a pity cos when I put my baits near the far pier I was getting bites fairly regularly.

Anyhow, the number of ribs increased as did the crowds on the pier to watch them (some Lifeboat fundraising festival), at one point I had 3 people between me and my tackle box even though it was only about 6 ft away!

The guy with the dog was there too telling everyone about the congers! Its a good story and he tells it so well.

Anyway, fishing was poor but nice to be out and at least we didn't blank.

Yep nobuzz, i know what you mean about not being able to cast too far because of the boat traffic. I caught my coalie with a longer cast and let my float drift round to my right, also got a couple of bites that way. When i shortened my casting distance... nothing. I was first to arrive at the pier around 7.50 am, and thought, beautiful morning and peace and quiet lol. I tried to ignore conger man with the dog, but he cornered me

Well done lads at least ye caught a few

Think I know who you guys are talking about..

think we have all met this guy and to be honest its strange that regular catches of congers aren't reported (as most harbours have resident congers) but i have yet to see or hear of a conger caught here (in recent years) not for the want of trying but only get dogs

well don on geting a few

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

fair enough i did say I hadnt seen one caught and have fished d/dee man and boy but if you say they are there i believe you where abouts where you fishing when it dropped off as its probably the only spcies down there i have yet to catch and would love to get one
what size was it

thanks

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

fair enough i did say I hadnt seen one caught and have fished d/dee man and boy but if you say they are there i believe you where abouts where you fishing when it dropped off as its probably the only spcies down there i have yet to catch and would love to get one
what size was it

thanks

I was fishing at the corner at the railings. Just dropped the bait straight down. No idea of weight but it was about 3' long. The one which I saw being caught was a bit smaller.