Hook Head 18th June

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Hook Head 18th June

#1 Post by fishfeatures »

People: Just me

Duration: 3hrs

Tide: going out all the time

Weather: fantastic

Bait: SP's and a few badly choosen lures

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Results: a few pollack




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I knew that the tide was against me, and as I have never caught on a low tide here i wasn't expecting too much. But the weather was just too good and with a day off from work, there was no way I could be stopped form fishing here on such a day.

Had a few nibbles and eventually hooked up into 3 pollack this lad being the best of them. Happy enough just being out there, but to break my duck of blanking on a low tide there, well i was over the moon.
Anyone any tips on fishing low tide between slade and the lighthouse?? I think i need a few.....
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Re: Hook Head 18th June

#2 Post by the weasel »

Always good to get out when on a day of work,im hoping to get down to duncannon this summer when the kids get there summer hols and do a bit of fishing.

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Re: Hook Head 18th June

#3 Post by Jimy1971 »

I'm holidaying down there at the beginning of August for 2 weeks. I'm a complete novice so if you have any tips of where to fish, methods,tackle shops ect I'd be very greatful.

Cheers

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Re: Hook Head 18th June

#4 Post by lad123 »

Well done , nice fish
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Re: Hook Head 18th June

#5 Post by tight lines »

Well done mate nice pollock you could try spinning a rag or sandeel under a few lead shot on a 1/0 hook that should increase your catch rate down the hook i have always found this way will take more pollock and you have a better chance of the big wrass that are down there
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Re: Hook Head 18th June

#6 Post by sparkey+1 »

As Alan said above, it worked a treat for us last year some big wrasse caught and released over a few sessions we had down there :wink:
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