Ballyhornan, Co. Down, 29/10/06

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#1 Post by **FMCN** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:17 pm

People:me

Duration:13.30-16.00

Tide:high at 15.30 but weak

Weather:overcast with gentle NW breeze increasing during day

Bait:frozen sandeel and lures

Rigs:trolling

Results:dozen pollock and 4 mack

Catch and Release:: always except for bait

Report:Had a couple of hours to kill this afternoon, so headed down to the rocks between Ballyhornan and Ardglass. Deep trolled sandeel accounted for all pollock and 3 mack. Pollock of a good standard from 2lb to the best at just shy of 5 lb, photo attached. Surprised to see so many mack still about. After I ran out of of sandeel i put on a 6" blue bass bullet to see if any of the bigger pollock were interested. Caught the last mack using this on may last cast. Amazing the size of lure they will take.

[img]http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/FMCN/CIMG0166-1.jpg[/img]

Big Stan · #2 Post by **Big Stan** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:45 pm

nice size of a pollock :wink:

glengormley-gavin · Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:25 pm

Nice :d

#4 Post by **liam78** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:33 pm

v good :D i would say 3lb pollock am i right or near :)

#5 Post by **johnson1** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:47 pm

liam r u questioning the weight lol he said near 5lb in the rightup mate

#6 Post by **liam78** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:49 pm

o sorry going red here :oops: :oops: :oops:

#7 Post by **johnson1** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:51 pm

very nice shore caught fish mate. i fish ardglass alot but never caught to that size yet. wouldnt mind trying that spot. is that the usual size caught? or just good day.

#8 Post by **liam78** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:58 pm

if you know to fish mate then yes you just find your good spot : :)

glengormley-gavin · Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:02 am

johnson1 wrote:liam r u questioning the weight lol he said near 5lb in the rightup mate

:roll: :roll: :roll:

He's reknowned for it johnson1

#10 Post by **liam78** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:06 am

you still here jude :roll: :roll: :roll:

glengormley-gavin · Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:09 am

#12 Post by **FMCN** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:13 pm

4lb 14 oz to be exact according to my avon scales

#13 Post by **FMCN** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:18 pm

Sorry forgot to answer the rest. Had a dozen fish about this size this year. Most are in the 2-3 lb bracket but plenty of 4-5lb fish. Haven't managed to break through 5 lb yet from this mark but I am sure they are there.

#14 Post by **liam78** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:03 pm

you have to find their hiding places :D :D :D