Clonakilty, Co. Cork, 20-21 Oct 07

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#1 Post by **Bradan** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:38 am

People: Me plus 3 others over the weekend

Duration: Several sessions over 2 days

Tide: Various

Weather: Breezy, overcast, perfect

Bait: Peeler crab, lug, sandeel

Rigs: Single hook paternoster, running leger

Results:Blank for me :oops:

Catch and Release:: Have to catch em first!

Report:
Headed to Clon for the weekend on a mission to get my first bass. New camera packed to capture the moment... bloody jinx!
Had a few pints on Friday night then up early Saturday. My local contact wasn't going fishing til the afternoon, so had a few casts at a fishy-looking mark, unfortunately the weed was atrocious and had to give up soon after.
Met my "guide" in the afternoon and went to a favourite estuary mark, but apart from one bite on his rod that he missed we blanked - not even a flounder showing.
Went to a low water mark near Inchydoney and fished the evening there but again nothing. John had to head for home so he left me with a good few crab for the Sunday - fair play to him!
After a few pints and other activities Saturday night it was a slow start on Sunday and we didn't get fishing til 12. Fished a couple of spots in Ring but nothing, so took a break and went to the pub for a pint and some Thai fish soup - delicious! Back to the mark from the previous day. I was fishing with 2 mates this time - neither of whom had fished in the sea before. Both of them were fishing with my rods and gear, and I even had to cast for them as they had never used multipliers before.
About an hour into the session one of the lads got a cracking bite and had a fish on, which took him straight into the weeds. Being a novice he pulled too hard and the shockleader knot parted (ok, maybe that was my fault, not his :oops: ) but the fish was still in the weeds. I was wearing thigh waders so waded out as far as I could and managed to grab the shockleader. The fish was still on to our delight, so it was a happy ending. He was delighted with his first bass, and I was well chuffed for him. Another convert to sea fishing!
Unfortunately didn't manage to get one myself, but will be back very soon... :D

ps Clonakilty appears to be a great town for the women! :lol:

#2 Post by **pete** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:53 am

Well if you had a rang me I could have put you on fish :lol: Where did you end up drinking, Scannels?

#3 Post by **Bradan** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:40 pm

Ah I was shown the marks by one of the local FOs who catches a lot of bass so that wasn't a problem. Scannels and de Barras got a couple of visits over the weekend...... plenty of hen parties around :D

#4 Post by **lumpy** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:44 pm

pity about the fishing. tides were very poor for bass this weekend. should pick up towards the middle of next week... glad you found clon interesting :lol:

, it has its non fishy merrits

#5 Post by **blaker** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:04 pm

I think I can trace my adolesence through Clon's clubs.
Boiler Room
Brass Razoo and the Sandlighter
GAA
Rugby
Emmet
Venue

Awesome!

And the Campbell sisters working in KKs!!!

#6 Post by **Bradan** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:52 pm

lumpy wrote:pity about the fishing. tides were very poor for bass this weekend. should pick up towards the middle of next week... glad you found clon interesting :lol: , it has its non fishy merrits

Unfortunately can't always get a free weekend when the tides are right! Will try to get down again soon and get that first bass... :D

#7 Post by **lumpy** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:05 pm

such is life.if you are down in the next while give us a bell, i'l try put you on some of them. starting to come up to the best surf beach fishing

#8 Post by **pete** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:47 pm

Bradan is a fishmonger Neil, I'd tell him nothing :wink: Was it John T. who was showing you around Kev? Man has an intimate knowledge of that area down there.

#9 Post by **Bradan** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:06 am

It was indeed Pete, and I had Mr. H as well on the phone offering advice. All useful for future trips...
Cheers for the offer Neil, will give you a shout next time I'm heading down... if the bass aren't biting maybe you could put me on some of those great huss you're getting :wink: