Donaghadee Pier, Co Down, 8th August 2010

[nobuzz]

People: Me & Daniel

Duration: 9:00 - 12:00

Tide: High at 10ish

Weather: Nice but cool

Bait: Rag

Rigs: 2 hool flappers

Results: Me 2 pollack & 1 Corkwing Wrasse (All Small)
Daniel: 1 Coalie, 1 Pollack & a flounder




Report: We only had a few hours free so headed to D'dee rather than heading north.

When we arrived conditions were perfect but the fishing was slow. There was a steady trickle of RIBs coming and going which meant we couldn't really cast too far out (I lost 2 rigs to fast moving boats!) which was a pity cos when I put my baits near the far pier I was getting bites fairly regularly.

Anyhow, the number of ribs increased as did the crowds on the pier to watch them (some Lifeboat fundraising festival), at one point I had 3 people between me and my tackle box even though it was only about 6 ft away!

The guy with the dog was there too telling everyone about the congers! Its a good story and he tells it so well.

Anyway, fishing was poor but nice to be out and at least we didn't blank.

[billy the fish]

Yep nobuzz, i know what you mean about not being able to cast too far because of the boat traffic. I caught my coalie with a longer cast and let my float drift round to my right, also got a couple of bites that way. When i shortened my casting distance... nothing. I was first to arrive at the pier around 7.50 am, and thought, beautiful morning and peace and quiet lol. I tried to ignore conger man with the dog, but he cornered me

[FisherKing]

Well done lads at least ye caught a few

[Drew]

Think I know who you guys are talking about..

[paulybo]

think we have all met this guy and to be honest its strange that regular catches of congers aren't reported (as most harbours have resident congers) but i have yet to see or hear of a conger caught here (in recent years) not for the want of trying but only get dogs

[tight lines]

well don on geting a few

[nobuzz]

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

[paulybo]

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

fair enough i did say I hadnt seen one caught and have fished d/dee man and boy but if you say they are there i believe you where abouts where you fishing when it dropped off as its probably the only spcies down there i have yet to catch and would love to get one
what size was it

thanks

[nobuzz]

Paulybo,

Saw one conger caught last year and had one drop off as I lifted it up the wall also, so there are congers there.

2 years ago there was talk about a guy who was catching and killing the congers.

fair enough i did say I hadnt seen one caught and have fished d/dee man and boy but if you say they are there i believe you where abouts where you fishing when it dropped off as its probably the only spcies down there i have yet to catch and would love to get one
what size was it

thanks

I was fishing at the corner at the railings. Just dropped the bait straight down. No idea of weight but it was about 3' long. The one which I saw being caught was a bit smaller.