Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:20 am
People: Me and conger
Duration: 8 hrs
Tide:LW up to HW
Weather: Mild but wet and windy
Bait: Fresh Mackeral, sand eel and a few lug
Rigs: Flappers and pulley
Results: One solitary dogfish which saved a blank.........
Report:
Had intended on fishing a West Clare Beach mark but figured it would be unfishable due to high winds forecast so decided to have another bash at a ray to see if they had arrived yet. Decided on stopping off at Castle Point to chance our arm at a stray mackeral to boost our bait supplies. 40 mins later we had stiff arms and backs and nothing to show for our endeavors...... Blank number one
Got to our ray mark to find we had missed the LW that we needed to fish it but gave it a bash anyway. 2.5hrs later we had one definite bite and nothing else........Blank number two
Decided to move to Carrigaholt pier as we had loads of bait left and figured that it would be a nice easy sheltered fish away from the increasing winds. We figured that we would have a good chance of a ray or conger or at the very least some doggies to beat the blank. Just about every bait came back untouched, even the crabs were not interested. Eventually just as the light was fading i had a wee doggie take a lug and mack cocktail. I have never been so happy to see a doggie in my life
Packed up shortly afterwards and headed on the long journey home.
Not sure why the fishing was so slow....?
The water quality was good at our ray mark with it usually fishing well this time of year. We had good quality bait and the conditions were decent so quite disappointed at the distinct lack of fish. Is it the month long of easterly winds that have kept the fish away?
Anyway, nice to be out as always. Wont be long till we see a few fish (i think?)
Duration: 8 hrs
Tide:LW up to HW
Weather: Mild but wet and windy
Bait: Fresh Mackeral, sand eel and a few lug
Rigs: Flappers and pulley
Results: One solitary dogfish which saved a blank.........
Report:
Had intended on fishing a West Clare Beach mark but figured it would be unfishable due to high winds forecast so decided to have another bash at a ray to see if they had arrived yet. Decided on stopping off at Castle Point to chance our arm at a stray mackeral to boost our bait supplies. 40 mins later we had stiff arms and backs and nothing to show for our endeavors...... Blank number one
Got to our ray mark to find we had missed the LW that we needed to fish it but gave it a bash anyway. 2.5hrs later we had one definite bite and nothing else........Blank number two
Decided to move to Carrigaholt pier as we had loads of bait left and figured that it would be a nice easy sheltered fish away from the increasing winds. We figured that we would have a good chance of a ray or conger or at the very least some doggies to beat the blank. Just about every bait came back untouched, even the crabs were not interested. Eventually just as the light was fading i had a wee doggie take a lug and mack cocktail. I have never been so happy to see a doggie in my life
Packed up shortly afterwards and headed on the long journey home. Not sure why the fishing was so slow....?
The water quality was good at our ray mark with it usually fishing well this time of year. We had good quality bait and the conditions were decent so quite disappointed at the distinct lack of fish. Is it the month long of easterly winds that have kept the fish away? Anyway, nice to be out as always. Wont be long till we see a few fish (i think?)
Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:23 am
thats this fishing lark for you - perfect bait and conditions - excellent preparation and then nothing
at least you got the dog...
at least you got the dog...
Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:33 am
corbyeire wrote:thats this fishing lark for you - perfect bait and conditions - excellent preparation and then nothing
at least you got the dog...
Yeah Ger tell me about it, never been so glad to see one in my life!!! It was really strange as everything seemed perfect for a few fish. Even the crabs were not interested at Carrigaholt.
Ah well at least I didn't blank unlike someone that I know.......
Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:41 am
Fair play for getting out, it's been a wild few days, . Many hate dogs showin up but there is nothing nicer to see the nod on the rod tip when the blank is drawing near. 
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Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:15 am
Sounds like a tough aul session Joe, hopefully the ray start to show for you soon. At least you beat the blank 
Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:24 pm
hard luck Joe pity about the lack of ray but blank saved
Re: Shannon estuary- A poor ray day
Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:30 pm
Hard going but at least a fish is a fish and blank saved