Donegal Bay, 31-12-2011

People:Myself

Duration:2hrs

Tide:1 hour either side of low water

Weather: Mild, odd shower, breezy.

Bait:Frozen mackerel, frozen lug, prawn.

Rigs:2 and 3 hook flappers

Results:3 flounder, 28-36cm, and 2 small coalfish.




Report:
Last chance to get out in 2011. Arrived at my first choice mark just in time to hear the weather forecast predicting gale force winds with heavy rain, the surf already looked a bit messy and the wind was quite strong so I headed off to an alternative mark which offered a bit of shelter and more favourable wind direction. However I've had limited success from this spot in the past but at least I would get fishing. Nothing for the first half hour and then two flounder on successive casts, one close in (28cm) and the other (36cm) further out. Mackerel seemed to be the bait of the day. A third flounder (31cm) followed by 2 small coalfish and it was time to leave just as darkness was approaching. I was sorry to be leaving but sometimes you just have to socialise... Overall, a pleasant end to 2011 with 3 plump flounder from one of my less favoured venues This was my 99th fishing trip in 2011 (not all sea) so guess what one target for next year is? Tightlines to all in 2012, JW.

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Well done M8 Nice flounders

A few nice plump Flounders to end the year well done & happy new year

fine look'n fish...well done

Lovely size of flounder Johnwest, fine fish. Still lookin yer best, did you wash your hat or somethin?

Lovely size of flounder Johnwest, fine fish. Still lookin yer best, did you wash your hat or somethin?

Thanks Cathalger, I didn't wash the hat but I did de-louse the beard; should do me to Christmas.

nice few flounders, well done

nice fishing man. your reports crack me up with the pics
still looking your best

nice fishing man. your reports crack me up with the pics
still looking your best

Think the whiskers need a trim?

Well at least ya wore your hat!!