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Great Blasket

#1 Post by delmonte »

I’m heading out to Great Blasket island for two nights later in the month and thinking I will chance wetting a line. I’m wondering has anyone ever tried fishing off the beach or otherwise there?


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Re: Great Blasket

#2 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

Last time I was the there the beach and surf was covered with seals... best of luck with that lol. I would think ya could try from the peir for wrasse, pollock straps etc.

The rest of the island that I saw was to high a cliff to fish from.
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#3 Post by delmonte »

Yeah I read they like to hangout there. I’m picking a mate up in Newcastle west so might chance bringing a few lug and sandeel. Worst comes to worst I’ll use them on the way home


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#4 Post by chuckaroo »

Looks great all the same. Would love to hear how you get on..
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#5 Post by corbyeire »

Theres still plenty of room to fish on the beach despite the seals, the currents and rips there have bass written all over them

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