Fethard on sea.

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Fethard on sea.

#1 Post by finding nemo »

Hello everyone,

Myself, Krusty , Wrasseking and Powderkeg have a house rented down in hookless village on the 15th for a week.
Has anyone got any tips on the area. We have researched the area a goodbit but as they say some local knowledge is best.
We will be targeting mainly bass but would like to target ray, bream and pollack also.
Is there any bait shops around?
Can anyone recommend a good charter in the area?
Dont think ive been this excited about a holiday since i went to disney land :D

Any advice would be great.

Cheers,
Rob
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Re: Fethard on sea.

#2 Post by Stephen8wood »

Hi Rob, Sandeel Bay is close to where you are staying and good for Bass. If the weather is good it will be busy with swimmers though so late evening and night is best. Also the Harbour near feathard is good for macs and the rocks at the back of it. I've always gone up to Kilmore Quay for the charter. Dick Hayes has always looked after us well 087254911. Have a great time. I'm sure you will get a few pm's from the Wexford lads who will know a lot more than me.
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#3 Post by Sponge Bob »

Heading down to Fethard on Sea for the firt 2 weeks of July for the family holiday. Was down that way before and only fished the harbour as I had the kids with me but it did produce some Macks. The rocks around the Hook Lighthouse look a likely spot but not sure how safe they are as I was only there on a calm day.
I'll be looking out for your reports or would appreciate a PM on how you got on.
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Stephen8wood wrote:Hi Rob, Sandeel Bay is close to where you are staying and good for Bass. If the weather is good it will be busy with swimmers though so late evening and night is best. Also the Harbour near feathard is good for macs and the rocks at the back of it. I've always gone up to Kilmore Quay for the charter. Dick Hayes has always looked after us well 087254911. Have a great time. I'm sure you will get a few pm's from the Wexford lads who will know a lot more than me.
Thanks Stephen. will give him a shout!


Sponge Bob wrote:Heading down to Fethard on Sea for the firt 2 weeks of July for the family holiday. Was down that way before and only fished the harbour as I had the kids with me but it did produce some Macks. The rocks around the Hook Lighthouse look a likely spot but not sure how safe they are as I was only there on a calm day.
I'll be looking out for your reports or would appreciate a PM on how you got on.
No problem Spongebob will do up a full report of the week. hopefully theres loads to report!
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Re: Fethard on sea.

#5 Post by tight lines »

hi mate me and a mate fished sandeel bay 1 night last year and had some good fish of it also if you are looking for good pollock and wrass then the rocks to left of the hook lighthouse is great once the wind is not in your face as for bait i dont know and bait shops down that way so best off to bring some with you best of luck hope this helps
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#6 Post by finding nemo »

tight lines wrote:hi mate me and a mate fished sandeel bay 1 night last year and had some good fish of it also if you are looking for good pollock and wrass then the rocks to left of the hook lighthouse is great once the wind is not in your face as for bait i dont know and bait shops down that way so best off to bring some with you best of luck hope this helps
niceone. we are staying beside sandeel bay so will give that a go for sure. Couldnt find any bait shops close by so got a lidls cooler box and a big order with dave tilly so that should keep us goin for the week.
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Re: Fethard on sea.

#7 Post by Aurelien »

Hello

Stayed in this area a week last year and fish it a few times this year. This is a great place.

You can expect pollacks, coalies, mack and bass down the Hook lighthouse.

There is also a lots of small beaches and cove down the road to Hook Head.

And you're not far from Bannow estuary, which is your best bet from bream there.

I think there is a small shop on the road to Hook Head. The only shadow in this angling paradise and that can be a real nightmare: WEED :?

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Re: Fethard on sea.

#8 Post by chilly123 »

Will firetail jellys do the job down around the hook for the pollock
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#9 Post by cornieboy »

hi mate you can dig lug worm in Duncannon it would be about ten minutes away from you.
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#10 Post by finding nemo »

thanks for the info lads, will let ye know how we get on.
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