Shannon Estuary

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agardiner22
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Shannon Estuary

#1 Post by agardiner22 »

Has anybody fished the estuary this winter???? Its closest to me so any news would be appreciated....
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Re: Shannon Estuary

#2 Post by Conger »

Joebhoy gave it a shot, not sure when exactly, give him a shout and he'll let you know
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Re: Shannon Estuary

#3 Post by joebhoy »

Fished foynes about six weeks ago with only one ray turning up. Very few bites but beat the blank! Would be interested to hear if anyone has been out!
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Re: Shannon Estuary

#4 Post by agardiner22 »

Thanks guys, much appreciated. seems to be very little action around at the mo but would like to try foynes as it is only out the road
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Re: Shannon Estuary

#5 Post by The Austrian »

normally I'd fish these locations only with all the rain recently I didn't bother wasting time and diesel just to find out that its only the usual hoards of crabs appreciate my expensive offerings gratefully ;) and after having blanked on numerous spots around the Estuary since last autumn I gave up on finding out what I knew already. Sorry to be of no help, just want to paint a pic of my experiences lately.
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