kilmore quay area /wexford / 6/1/06

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#1 Post by **roger de dodger** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:07 am

People:just me

Duration:10am /5pm

Tide:3/4 full and dropping on arrival and 3/4full on dep

Weather:sunny with moderate on shore force 3-4

Bait:lug/frozen peeler/squid for tiping

Rigs:3 hook flappers size 2 hooks 6 ounce grippers

Results:1 bass 8lb ish 10 coalies most 1lb one 2lb one2.5lb

Catch and Release:: Yes/No

Report:got to the beach which i have never fished before spotted a gully where the breakers seemed less severe and set up gear the rods tips didnt show a bite for an hour so i cast one to 100 yards and one to 50 after 30 seconds the one at 50 took a few small taps then nearly pulled over the tripod .After two good runs and and 1 earial display and a lot of paniced drag adjustment the bass came through the surf .Things went quiet for a few hours till the tide was 1/2 way up 3pm ish when the coalies arrived for the last hour or so .All in all a good days sport without a drop of rain

#2 Post by **Gillaroo** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:29 pm

Thats a superb fish Roger . . . well done again

#3 Post by **MAC** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:37 pm

This report generated a lot of debate about Bass conservation in Ireland.

Please have a look at this thread for more information
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... c&&start=0

Please post your thoughts on conservation there.

Please have a look at the conservation thread as there is a lot of excellent debate and information there.

Regards,

MAC