Achill 2-2-2019

Fished Achill's long surf beach on an incoming tide, had a coupe of small turbot and a single Sea trout it was small at 28cm but first one of the year. it was a warm calm day fishing in light jumpers and no need for the overalls! due to the conditions i chanced the rocks , first cast for the little brother had a 40cm+ ballen, a nice early wrasse. we were hitting coalies for the rest of the evening on lug ranging from 35-40cm had about 8 between us, work was callings so we headed back up the road. enjoyable and a nice day out.

serious ballen considering time of year

The ballan have not left to spawn yet because the weather has been so mild. Some brutes to be had.

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Fished Achill's long surf beach on an incoming tide, had a coupe of small turbot and a single Sea trout it was small at 28cm but first one of the year. it was a warm calm day fishing in light jumpers and no need for the overalls! due to the conditions i chanced the rocks , first cast for the little brother had a 40cm+ ballen, a nice early wrasse. we were hitting coalies for the rest of the evening on lug ranging from 35-40cm had about 8 between us, work was callings so we headed back up the road. enjoyable and a nice day out.

I absolutely love Achill Island, my favourite place on Earth

Fair play Joe. Nice to get out. I had a minute cod and a 25cm flounder at waterford quay few weeks back. Not had time lately