Wicklow Beach , 20-7-11

People:me, Fishface, Mitch, Roger

Duration:me; 6-30pm-11pm

Tide:static

Weather:dry, slight northerly breeze, cloudy

Bait:crab, rag,

Rigs:pulley rig and 2 hook flapper

Results:me; Plaice, Flounder, Gurnard
Mitch; Smoothound Fishface; , Roger will tell his own story



Report:Stuck in all week so I decided to hit the beach for a crack at the smoothies. I bought 20 rag just in case the smoothies werent about There was a fine body of men on the beach when I arrived and Fishface was unpacking his car. We had to trek down the bottom end of the beach as space was at a premium. It was Neils' birthday, so Mitch had kindly carried all his gear down , as I'm sure he would for any elderly gentleman . Neil had a light load walking down so he carried my stool , which weighs nearly half a kilo . We got set up and I had a plaice on my first cast, on rag. The crab on the other rod went untouched, and stayed that way all evening, until I caught a small gurnard. I was overjoyed but the rest of them were unimpressed . They were only interested in smoothies . Roger arrived , a man after my own heart, and set about catching fish, any fish , and soon had a Dab. He also landed 2 rigs, complete with 2 x 6oz weights attached . The rain stayed away and it was a lovely evening, but Smoothieless until Mitch, who cant stop catching fish these days, saved the day and landed a nice one . The odd thing is that the tide was very slow rising, and seemed to just stay where it was . I got a good bang on my distance rod and struck in , but the fish dropped the bait unfortunately . It was time to go for me as an early start beckoned and I said my goodbyes. Roger had a good night after we left but i'll let him tell his story and fill in the gaps if he wants . As it was Neils birthday I wont mention that he blanked , but at least he had some younger anglers to help him carry his gear( dont mention it Neil , and happy significant birthday , you dont look it )
ps,,,,there wasnt much weed about in South Wicklow

Good stuff lads. I nearly went down there myself last night on a whim but as the day got on I got lazy

P.S. Happy Birthday Neil!

ah thanks very much, iv already forgot your name(its an age thing) fishing was s--te,i blame the crap bait that ger gave me for my birthday, re-frozen crab that he was about to throw out i think, as i say who needs enemies when you have friends like me,theres

Good reports folks, sounds like mighty craic....!!

ah thanks very much, iv already forgot your name(its an age thing) fishing was s--te,i blame the crap bait that ger gave me for my birthday, re-frozen crab that he was about to throw out i think, as i say who needs enemies when you have friends like me,theres

the frame on the back or you tackle box ,if you get two exentions it could
double up as a walking frame by the way you must have got them
custard sclices at half price ,cause there was no custard in them or else
you sucked the custard out before you came down

slag my crabs would ya last birthday pressy you'll get of me

Good reports folks, sounds like mighty craic....!!

you could say that aright drew l never a dull moment

Great report dave as usual sorry got a bit sidetracked with your man

Nice fishing lads. Great read as always Dave.

Great stuff lads

Nice fish too.

well done lads sounds like lotsa fun even if fishing is slow, Maybe nemo is scaring all the fish away

nice one lads ye always have a good laugh on you're fishing adventures & catch a few, well some of ye good report & pics Dave

well done dave on geting your plaice you were only saying that you had not got 1 this year also great report and a happy belated birthday neil nice to meet yous again

stayed another hour after and was glad i did got a few dogs aswell

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