Shannon Estuary Advice Needed

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seank
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Shannon Estuary Advice Needed

#1 Post by seank »

How are ye lads?

A friend has asked me about fishing the Shannon Estuary it is something he has always wanted to do.

Has anybody fished it lately, and what species could one expect this time of year? Im assuming the Rays will be starting to move in about now?

Any information or marks, tides, bait, species would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Shannon Estuary Advice Needed

#2 Post by ste c »

Should be few ray showing around now i find low water start of turn best for the ray in the shannon
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#3 Post by andyl »

Shannon - fish 2 hours either side low water on big tides, for thornback rays, stingray, bass, dogfish, mullet and bullhuss
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#4 Post by kieran »

Funny, I drove past all the marks including Glin on the other day on the way back from Kerry, would have wet a line if I had not had the family with me...
Filthy brown water, looked ideal.
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#5 Post by ste c »

Had a good few fish out of it recently so there showing
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#6 Post by seank »

Thanks lads, we didnt head down in the end. Id say the rays are in clew bay at this stage hopefully get out next week!!
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