POSTPONED: specimen whitefish trip Union Hall fri 31th July

As discussed here

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22245

i've booked colin barnes' catamaran Holly Jo

http://www.whalewatchwithcolinbarnes.com/

for Friday 31st July ( day before bank holiday weekend ) to target specimen
cod, coalie, pollack, ling, conger etc on the wrecks

Since it is the summer i'm operating under the assumption that the
weather will be fine. In the unlikely event of something being
wrong with the weather we'll have to reschedule it.

Please post in this thread if you are able to come on the trip

please pencil me in John, thanks.

IM in john

ok 5 definates so far jw, the austrian, Tony, Tommy and jd

Count me in John please.
Rederic

Yes, yes, yes - count me in

John put me down for this trip also Brian

I'm out .

I might be in, no idea where union hall is though ??

its a left turn just before skibereen on the N71 from cork, there's a map on colin's site above.
i'm assuming he will be departing from reen pier, confirmation of this will be posted before the trip

ok 7 definates so far jw, the austrian, Tony, Tommy, jd, rederic and brian

one maybe viper

I am free that day,but is any1 going down from dublin that morning?,i am in d15 if any1 can share down ect.

Your more then welcome for a lift peter just put something towards the juice or vice versa im in dublin 16

is there any more spots left on the boat wouldnt mind going along

im defo on for this !

Just to let ye know there have been over 30 specimen cod biggest 35lb caught on those wrecks over the last few weeks, as well as coalies to 24lb, could be a great trip.

i am deffo as well

ok 10 definates so far jw, the austrian, Tony, Tommy, jd, rederic, brian, peter, boycie and dave

one maybe viper

thats about as many as we need, I am assuming everybody knows how to fish in deep water using
braid. Mono cant be used as it will ruin the fishing for everyone, post here if you need advice

erm sorry i am a newbie,but we have 2 weeks if you tell me what to bring i will get it and have it for the trip.if thats ok.

Just to let ye know there have been over 30 specimen cod biggest 35lb caught on those wrecks over the last few weeks, as well as coalies to 24lb, could be a great trip.

Bloody hell!!! This one would have to be the one I miss (especially after making the last two).

Peter, its not rocket science. The main thing is to get a 300 meter spool of powerpro braid, say 30lb
or 40lb. A multiplier reel is handiest, a fast gear ratio 6:1 is nicer to use in deep water, 7000 series
or penn 525 for example. You need a bit of mono backing to stop the braid slipping on the spool.
Rod can be 12/20lb class or 20lb class or anything really.

Leads needed vary depending on tide strength, wind etc, typically 10oz, maybe 8oz or 12oz.
you need some link swivels and some 20 or 30lb mono to make a flowing trace. Maybe some tube booms as well.
4 or 5 inch shads are the typical lure and you can amuse yourself swapping colours if you
believe it makes any difference.

If you have not served your time rolling about in boats get some seasickness tablets from a chemist
if its a breezey day.

that's about the size of it