smoothie marks around dublin/wicklow???

[sea serpant]

i no the smoothies will be arriving soon and seeing as how ive never caught 1 was just wondering if any1 could point me in the direction of a good mark to av a go at them around dublin and wicklow?? tactics would be great p.m's welcome

[shamoo0804]

Good sized peeler crab is the best bait (fresh rather than frozen is best), but I've caught them on king rag too.

They can be as close as 50/60 yards out, but usually around 100 yards or more.

I usually use a pennel pully rig, with 3/0's or 5/0's, but thats my personal preference.

Donabate/Portmarnock could be worth a go over the next month as I'm told smoothies seem to hit north of dublin early.

I'll be trying for them one or 2 nights next week if the tides are right (maybe even tomorrow evening), your welcome to join me, although I cant guarantee we'll get any.

They can/will be caught on most of the wicklow beaches right down to north wexford soon enough.

[sea serpant]

nice 1 for the info mate i wont be able to fish next week but ill definitly head out with ya in the next couple of weeks thanks for the invite mate

[shamoo0804]

No worries,

If I get out, I'll put up a report whether the results are good or bad, you'll know if they're around yet.

[sea serpant]

sound mate ill keep an eye out for it