Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:38 pm
People: Myself
Duration: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tide: High tide 4:00 pm
Weather: Strong SW wind and showers towards the end
Bait: Mackeral
Rigs: Running ledger, two-hook paternoster
Results: Doggie x1, Strap conger x 3
Report:
After fishing this venue a few times over the past few weeks, I've managed to land dogfish, strap conger and whiting (not 100% sure - could be coalie?).
Spent a few hours today as darkness arrived. Big swell. Had a nice bite after 20 minutes or so but failed to hook up. Ten minutes later, the first fish was landed after a good tussle. Nice dogfish. Went on to catch three strap conger, the biggest being around the 4 lbs mark. The conger bites were very gentle; barely noticeable in the wind. Also lost a good fish at the pier; couldn't make out what it was in the darkness.
All in all, a nice way to spend a few hours!
Duration: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tide: High tide 4:00 pm
Weather: Strong SW wind and showers towards the end
Bait: Mackeral
Rigs: Running ledger, two-hook paternoster
Results: Doggie x1, Strap conger x 3
Report:
After fishing this venue a few times over the past few weeks, I've managed to land dogfish, strap conger and whiting (not 100% sure - could be coalie?).
Spent a few hours today as darkness arrived. Big swell. Had a nice bite after 20 minutes or so but failed to hook up. Ten minutes later, the first fish was landed after a good tussle. Nice dogfish. Went on to catch three strap conger, the biggest being around the 4 lbs mark. The conger bites were very gentle; barely noticeable in the wind. Also lost a good fish at the pier; couldn't make out what it was in the darkness.
All in all, a nice way to spend a few hours!
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Re: Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:43 am
Not a bad return for your efforts, well done.
I may be wrong but the Whiting looks like a poor Cod.
I may be wrong but the Whiting looks like a poor Cod.
Re: Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:27 am
Cheers monkeywrasse. I think u might be right.
Re: Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:39 am
Fairplay,hope to be out that way over the christmas,iv had some good luck out there during the last few months in different areas around there.
John Ainsworth.
John Ainsworth.
Re: Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:42 pm
the weasel wrote:Fairplay,hope to be out that way over the christmas,iv had some good luck out there during the last few months in different areas around there.
John Ainsworth.
Cheers.
Definitely a handy spot. Especially when a gale is blowing.
Is there anywhere worth exploring between Barna and Spiddal? I've fished a lovely spot in Carraroe (left turn in the village) but wouldn't mind finding a couple of spots closer to Galway.
Re: Spiddal pier, 15/12/13
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:45 pm
fine straps there lad,good aul scrappers the easceann mara... 
had a bash at them last night meself but no takers...
had a bash at them last night meself but no takers...