East Cork Beach 05/05/2008

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#1 Post by **Frans** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:34 pm

People:
just me
Duration:
1230 to1700
Tide:
Rising
Weather:
dry; very light southeasterly
Bait:
lug
Rigs:
2 hook flapper
Results:
6 Flounders

Arrived at the beach at about 12:30. It did not look promising. Hardly any surf, slight breeze coming slightly from the East. One angler was already there, Pat. He told me the place was plagued with weed. I made one cast to see for myself which resulted in a ton of the stuff. I decided to change venue when on my off the beach Pat reckoned the weed would go once the tide picks up. I set up again; 2-3 hours nothing. Then the flounders came on the feed. Busy enough for about an hour. I caught six good sized Flounders, smallest 36cm; largest 42cm. They all took day old lug. Then it was quiet again.
The highlight of the day was a Basking shark about 150 yard out. Doing his rounds up and down the length of the beach. I couldn't make a picture as my camera phone can't zoom.

#2 Post by **Pat** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:57 pm

Fair play for sticking it out...good things come to those that wait. Did U get them in that gulley you were eyeing up?