Buying bait

[Jimy1971]

Hi lads.
Arrived to our home for the next 2 weeks right next to Hook Head. Got talking to a woman in the local shop about bait. I have to Pre order lug/ rag and peeler. I know it's a stupid question but what sort of quantities would u normally get? I've bought worms before for salmon fishing so know what to expect but am a novice when it comes to sea fishing. Also any tips would be great as to where/how to fish down here.

Thanks
Jim

[oldrochie]

crab by the dozen depending on size , rag or lug by the pack 20 in those .....don t go near the hook area without a bit of mackerel or sandeel ...but if you are just after sport the wrasse love a bit of rag ...close in at full tide today 5pm or so fish under the lighthouse its easy access and you should hook up ....good luck

[Creep]

One of the key things is figure out how long of a trip your doing and how many people.. is it just you? or you and a mate? out for one day or over a period of a few days, I normally dig my own, so I know the sizes of worms Im aiming for, and the area/ areas Im fishing. But if I am heading out for a single (just me) day trip, Id dig say 30-40 worms (mix between lug and rag), and a handful of peelers, just to cover bases. If Im heading out with the lads Id double or triple that, or If I am heading out for two- three days. I try and not waste bait and any unused goes back to the areas I found it in., Regarding the Hook, keep an eye on your car and gear, there was a recent report of someone trying to rob a tackle box

[sparkey+1]

Check the Pm I sent you a while ago Jim

[Jimy1971]

Thanks lads, heading out tomorrow evening for a few hours before high tide. Seen a good few mackerel being caught this evening so am going to give it a shot with a few feathers. Heard there's a few being caught off the rocks near slade too.

Checked that pm again, thanks sparkey

[Jimy1971]

Finally caught something off the shore lol. Myself and the oldest lad got a few mackerel and pollock this evening. Definitely have the bug now. Heading out tomorrow again