howth /pier

Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:01 pm

People:me & paul
Duration:8pm-11pm

Tide:Lw 8pm ish

Weather:flat calm

Bait:rag & squid

Rigs:float

Results:14 Pollock 3 mackerel


Report:all the Pollock on rag macks on squid.largest Pollock 2lb ish getting plenty of bites on rag.lots of sprats/sand eels just under the surface.great to get the first mackerel of season. great night to be out.

Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:10 pm

Sounds like a good wee sesion Barto.

It's always better when you are catching.......

Did you keep the mackeral?

Jude

howth

Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:22 pm

hi gavin.
yes ,had one for dinner to day and froze the others for bait.

Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:25 pm

:idea: :idea:

Good man yourself!!!

I've yet to catch a mack this year - I'd like to get some in my freezer for bait too.

They are a very tasty fish too - nice on BBQ

Jude

Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:07 pm

Hi, Barto
Just seen your report about pollock in Howth. where abouts in Howth did you catch them