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keithmcdermottroe
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cod fishing advice

#1 Post by keithmcdermottroe »

hello everyone, would anyone have any advice on a good cod fishing ground around north kerry and which bait is the best to use, I've never caught one so i'm determined this winter.

thanks,

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Re: cod fishing advice

#2 Post by mickm »

hi keith
judging by last year if u have a car its well worth a trip to cork or youghal if u want to get a few big ones if u decide to do this give me a pm and i do what i can for u
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#3 Post by alby »

keithmcdermottroe wrote:I've never caught one so i'm determined this winter.
Drive to cork & bring some crab! Fish/Barrell comes to mind :wink:
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#4 Post by keithmcdermottroe »

thanks mickm and alby for the advice. cork seems to be the place for them so, i will def give you a pm mickm if i head down that far, if i dont catch one this year i'll go mad. if ever your fishing up around here let me know, i know a great place for bass. thanks again for the advice
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#5 Post by Preston »

I'm in the same boat as yourself , would love to catch a few! What beaches or marks are good?
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#6 Post by hgibbs8129 »

This year should be another bumper year in east cork.
Can't wait! 
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