BLUEYS !!!

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#1 Post by **fishermannum1** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:56 pm

are they any good? i would usually use mac: but a lot of people are telling me that the blueys are better, i have never used them before, so i would be great full for any info; on them.....before i go and buy a load in :roll:

#2 Post by **eric** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:01 pm

try em and see how it goes, i haven't caught much on them but that doesnt mean they dont work

#3 Post by **slowarm** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:40 pm

Used them from the boat. Had one hook with bluey and others with Mack and Lug. Didn't catch anything on it but did notice the bluey bait was always taken.... :roll:

paulocallaghan · #4 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:14 pm

used blueys and mackeral as tipping baits in ennereilly yest. all fish i caught were tipped with mackeral, nothing what so ever came to the blueys

#5 Post by **keith** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:32 pm

Ive used it a couple of times as a tipping bait and on its own and caught fish with both, I think its a good alternative to mackeral as it has very firm flesh keeps well and its dead oily....

Conor P · #6 Post by **Conor P** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:53 pm

Much better than mac!

#7 Post by **Pat Spillane** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:28 pm

Have used them several times and have caught but I still prefer Mackerel. Its easier to get a good strip of mack and it is easier to keep on the hook.

#8 Post by MC » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:11 am

about 50/50 on this one, will do more tests when the fpo lets me

#9 Post by **Adam S** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:29 pm

sorry double post see below

#10 Post by **Adam S** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:37 pm

i dont think they are anything too special, i think the one time they may have an advantage is when fish are feeding on herring or sprats as the bluey flesh could be the best substitute. assuming you dont have fresh herring.

if i had to pick one it would be mac every time

paulocallaghan · #11 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:38 pm

have to agree with you adam

#12 Post by **fishermannum1** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:00 pm

thanks for the feedback on this, seems to be mixed opinion's. i have tho got a couple of them to try out, will try them this weekend. will use a two hook flapper, bluey on one/mac on the other. so cheers for the info: lads......

#13 Post by **phanover** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:48 pm

Have used it 3 times. Have caught a couple of dogs and thats it. I think it is useless as a tipping bait as the flesh wasn't firm at all (unlike the previous posters comments). Now that might be down to how it was kept. Personally I'd say it was about on a par with mackerel for conger and dogs and given that you're paying a premium I'd stick with Mackerel.

#14 Post by **toaddi33** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:26 pm

they work great up here for coalies and codling...better used in conjuction with lug though.. dogs seem to love them too... :D

#15 Post by **alannelson** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:43 pm

prefer mackerel my self used it a few times with no joy.

Conor P · #16 Post by **Conor P** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:46 pm

You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

#17 Post by **alannelson** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:55 pm

Conor P wrote:You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

have heard blueys fish well at this beach will soon find out on sunday :lol:

Conor P · #18 Post by **Conor P** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:58 pm

Whoever else fishes with blueys will be a close (30IB) 2nd

#19 Post by **eric** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:01 pm

Conor P wrote:You'll see, at the comp next sunday at Waterfoot, Conor P 1st using BLUEYS and other stuff

yep, only a little cocky then:wink: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

#20 Post by **wayne riley** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:33 pm

used blueys on sunday, no joy at all. switched 2 sandeel and lug, caught 2 coalie and 5 whiting. wicklow. blueys seemed 2 be 2 soft, i`ll try once more 2 give benifet of douth.