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Brittas Bay

#1 Post by chenz116 »

Im heading out fishing over the weekend and some one mentioned trying Brittas bay to me.

But I havent seen many reports on the forum about it which rings alarms bells

Is it not a great spot ?

Any info would be appreciated
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Re: Brittas Bay

#2 Post by finding nemo »

tried it twice over the last few weeks and not much to report. afew dogs and flats. supposedly good for bass when theres a good surf but havnt got around to it yet.
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#3 Post by fishingking »

i would avoid brittas bay i fished there not too long ago there was a lovely big surf but nothing would touch the bait or lures i would try clogga strand or kilmichael
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Re: Brittas Bay

#4 Post by roger de dodger »

yea its not great :| annareilly can be alot more productive :wink:
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Re: Brittas Bay

#5 Post by Mayorga »

Fished it a lot recently nothing of any substance been thrown up i would try else where.
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Re: Brittas Bay

#6 Post by Larry 90 »

Last time i fished Brittas i caught nothing!! about 3 weeks ago! I know people who went last week they had fish but nothing major!! Maybe South Beach Arklow havent Fished there recently but could be worth a try!!
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#7 Post by chenz116 »

Thanks for the advice lads. were gona stay clear

We have been thinking of either wicklow town peir or kilmichael/Clones Strand

any opinions ?
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Re: Brittas Bay

#8 Post by sea serpant »

the wexford beaches would prob be a better option.. but i fished 2 of the north wex beaches last week and they were unfishable due to weed :? maybe someone on here could tell you if it has cleared :wink:
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Re: Brittas Bay

#9 Post by fishingking »

clones is great around night time and definetely bring fish and worm baits there are plenty of flats there and some smoothies

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