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shannon esturay

#1 Post by tiddler1 »

When is the best time of year to fish the Shannon estuary
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#2 Post by folanf2 »

Ray start arriving at the middle/end of April then things keep going until about November..
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#3 Post by Conger »

took a quick trip recently just to dust off some of the gear, hit a few flounders but nothing of size, there's a new tackle shop open in Glin, west coast tackle, worth a look, mainly based around sea angling as opposed to the shops in Limerick city.
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#4 Post by tiddler1 »

Thanks for the reply it is certainly on my bucket list for the year .need to invest a good Friday to Sunday session to really experience the area
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#5 Post by roger de dodger »

The Shannon house is a grand spot to stay in foynes with a few marks within walking distance ;-)
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#6 Post by freedom1916 »

Shannon house is a great spot to set up camp alright.
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#7 Post by tiddler1 »

Shannon house will look it up April on is the month to start then
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#8 Post by David W »

The Yankee Clipper in Foynes, Pops Moran (landlord) is into the fishing and is knowledgeable of the area.

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