Hello there everybody!
I've just joined this forum and I have to say, I'm impressed! Some very good topics. I fish mainly Carlingford lough for bass and I do quite well. However, I've seen some cracking sea trout but found them almost impossible to catch! I've taken the odd fish around the 1-2lb mark, but nothing consistent and the larger fish are still eluding me! (Don't they always?!)
Does anybody have any info on flies to use in the sea for sea trout? What size / pattern should they be? I have a feeling I may be fishing too large a fly. Usually a sandeel imitation on a 1 or 2 hook.
Also, what is the best time of year to target them? The bass are all but gone from my usual marks, and I've turned my attention to pike! Would the sea trout be back down from the rivers yet and would they be in good condition?
Any comments would be greatly appreciated,
Tight lines,
Mick