Shore Mackerel Reports '12 here...

[doggy]

Hi Doggy i think it was me yous where talking to, they are Savage Gear Sandeel Slug's rigged with a size 3/0 weedless hook. Heading out now to try a catch my 1st Mack of the year.

top man derek thanks for that

[roger de dodger]

killybegs harbour had about 40 in two hours some lunkers too oh and a herring on one haul

[fearghal fishing]

had a good few at down patrick head yesterday,beautiful spot,but very dangerous,dont go alone

[paul1994]

Plenty of mack caught off Howth!
The shoal was surfacing in a feeding frenzy!

[saving private brian]

downpatrick head in co mayo was thick with mackerel today.it was also thick with polish too

[roryodonnell]

Plenty of mack caught off Howth!
The shoal was surfacing in a feeding frenzy!

About what time was that? Was there myself on Friday and only saw a seal

[paul1994]

Plenty of mack caught off Howth!
The shoal was surfacing in a feeding frenzy!

About what time was that? Was there myself on Friday and only saw a seal

Was there from 18.30 untill 20.30
The fish were there untill 8!
Also went this morning from 08.00 untill 12.00
Caught 4 today not much activity the shoal only passed once.!

[ste c]

is there many been caught around dunlaoire? gonna head out for an awhile tomorrow with a 9ft rod and a spinner great crack

[Mozza]

is there many been caught around dunlaoire? gonna head out for an awhile tomorrow with a 9ft rod and a spinner great crack

I was out spinning a few times this week, didn't manage to catch any Macks, but had lots of Pollock biggest was 2.5lb. Doggy (see earlier post) had a few on feathers on tuesday.

[ste c]

is there many been caught around dunlaoire? gonna head out for an awhile tomorrow with a 9ft rod and a spinner great crack

I was out spinning a few times this week, didn't manage to catch any Macks, but had lots of Pollock biggest was 2.5lb. Doggy (see earlier post) had a few on feathers on tuesday.

i seen that just wondering is there much stirring il head out tomorrow for a few hours to give them a go

[Doberman]

Ballycotton was well over crowded today and i think everyone caught at least 1 mackerel there today. I caught 7 in 1.5h period. So mackerel is moving in .

[simplywabs]

In the last 2 weeks loads are being caught in the west... I got my freezer stocked up for all use, bait, rubby dubby including neighbours tables and grills... average of 40 pieces an hour for all those that are there... Back aching but happy to have moved to light gears after bashing them with 6 hook feathers...

Now I have my rubby dubby ready...

The stretch of warm days made them come in...

Good luck to those that will eventually do the same in the next day or so...

[chenz116]

is there many been caught around dunlaoire? gonna head out for an awhile tomorrow with a 9ft rod and a spinner great crack

Was out this morning from 7 to 11. There was about 6 lads with feathers but no macks. One lad just caught a nice pollock but that was it.

[ecleary]

Plenty of mack caught off Howth!
The shoal was surfacing in a feeding frenzy!

About what time was that? Was there myself on Friday and only saw a seal

Was there from 18.30 untill 20.30
The fish were there untill 8!
Also went this morning from 08.00 untill 12.00
Caught 4 today not much activity the shoal only passed once.!

Fished Howth harbour this morning from 3 hours before high tide to 1 hours after. Nothing happening; about 10 other guys around and didn't see anything landed. Nice sunny morning anyway

[youonlythevinegar123]

Gave the east pier in dub laoghaire a go on the float today. Nothing going for two hours up until high tide, anyone any luck recently?

[fisherman59]

[quote="youonlythevinegar123"]Gave the east pier in dub laoghaire a go on the float today. Nothing going for two hours up until high tide,
AND THEN ?

[youonlythevinegar123]

Gave the east pier in dub laoghaire a go on the float today. Nothing going for two hours up until high tide,
AND THEN ?

Cycled home had a nice shower, dinner etc etc.. Will keep on giving it a try and keep posted, only had frozen mackerel for bait but always thought it isn't the scent but the presentation that's important when targetting them. Maybe someone can put me straight? Normally would hit the back of the pier with the feathers first and then use the fresh mackerel for targeting them. Has always worked in the past.

[bsloan]

seven from the rocks at ardglass golf course co.down. was using small jigs (size 6 hook). would of had plenty more but some dropped off as i was hauling them in (i blame the small hooks but i deffinetly think they work better here). also had plenty of small pollack and a decent coley of 1 3/4lbs. nice morning (tuesday 5th june).

[baitdigger]

Plenty off the rocks of North Clare over high water, but still a good cast out. Same methods as last year, small white baitcatchers cut down to three feathers and bounce slowly along the bottom.

[roger de dodger]

Gave the east pier in dub laoghaire a go on the float today. Nothing going for two hours up until high tide,
AND THEN ?

Cycled home had a nice shower, dinner etc etc.. Will keep on giving it a try and keep posted, only had frozen mackerel for bait but always thought it isn't the scent but the presentation that's important when targetting them. Maybe someone can put me straight? Normally would hit the back of the pier with the feathers first and then use the fresh mackerel for targeting them. Has always worked in the past.

i know their are plenty getting caught off the last bit of the west pier