Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:38 pm

People: Myself & Derek

Duration: 11.30 - 15.00

Tide: On the way out (was full at 10ish)

Weather: little wind and sun with small showers

Bait: mackeral and Lug

Rigs: baited feathers

Results: Blank

Report: Well it was more of a day out to relax and bring a friend out more than a fishing trip. We stated off around the back of island eye, and covered all the usual ground from there down to balsccadden and around to the bailey. Was a lovely day out and a nice run out on the boat. Watching the temp and it sems to be rising nicely. Hoping to get out again soon so relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Called it a day and then went to an all you can eat restraunt for my dads birthday what more can you ask for. (other than a few fish).

Re: Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:00 pm

ah well thats the way it goes,,,,,did you get sorted with a boat space yet

Re: Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:39 am

well done aiden great to see you out on the water i hope to relaunch the edelboy later in the week. lads are servicing the engine and iv a coat of antifoul to put on her .but will be out next week and we can do a few spots that hopefully will produce a few fish

Re: Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:23 am

No still nothing on the space yet for the boat still lugging it out of the back garden leaving a trench or two behind, and blocking up the entire road for a while when i'm bring her in and out of the garden. But sure what can you do? but sure what can you do. I still have a free irons in the fire for the boat space. i got the engine serviced from the lads last month and went out on Paddy's day and even a few others said that the engine seemed sweet as a nut when she was ticking over. Might try and get out again this weekend or next just got to get this fotball season over and done with and then i have my weekends back. Thank god.

Re: Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:38 am

Nice to get out for a spin sometimes even if its a blank.
I hope to get out of Howth myself again sometime soon. Went for a walk there on Monday and it was flat calm, would have loved to have the boat (and not the wife) with me. :lol:

Re: Bluebird, Howth, 03.04.11

Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:04 pm

As the lads say, always nice to get out for a spin.

Have you tried varying your traces at all?

Nailing a few baits to the sea bed would I'm sure see you picking up a few dabs, dogs etc.

Perhaps try something like this http://www.seafishingonline.com/Fishing ... er_Rig.htm

But I'd drop the hook sizes down to 4's 2's or 1's.