North Donegal???

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North Donegal???

#1 Post by SlackLiner »

Hi all,

I thinking on heading up to North Donegal (Buncrana, Culdaff region) this weekend. Can anyone help me out with some mark ideas? I'm looking for rock/ray marks to blast a few sandeels off? I'm happy to do a bit of hiking as well?

I'm totally new to this area but been fishing for a brave few years so I understand if people would rather pm???

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#2 Post by Sweetwrasse »

Buncrana pier will throw up ray. You'll have to fish it in the dark probably, otherwise you'll be plagued :roll: !! Culdaff beach and pier will throw up a few fish too.
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#3 Post by SlackLiner »

Thanks Sweetwrasse, much appreciated! I might try Buncrana but I'd rather stay away from the crowds if possible. Are they're any beeches or rocks in the area would turn up a ray or two? Ignoyingly I've only got daylight hours to play with :(
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Re: North Donegal???

#4 Post by cathald »

give Fawn a bash for the rays
I have not been up there yet but they should be there
The pier at buncrana will throw them up too but it will be
a nightmare with the S to W winds forecast for the weekend
Leenan pier face s south and the wind can be a nightmare there also
Leenan beach should be fairly sheltered and a chance of a decent turbot there also

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cathald wrote:give Fawn a bash for the rays
I have not been up there yet but they should be there
The pier at buncrana will throw them up too but it will be
a nightmare with the S to W winds forecast for the weekend
Leenan pier face s south and the wind can be a nightmare there also
Leenan beach should be fairly sheltered and a chance of a decent turbot there also

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fished fahan 2 weeks ago mate wasnt much happening to be honest, keep a c;lose eye on this weekends winds very strong south west will play a mayor part in yr fishing
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#6 Post by SlackLiner »

Yeah I'm abit concerned about the wind myself. Will prob try Fahan first and if it's too blowy head on up to Leenan for a flick. Havent fished Fahan in about 10 years - hope all that weed's gone.... :(

Thanks for all your advice guys, some great ideas, will let you know how I get on!
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