Where have the fish gone ?

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Where have the fish gone ?

#1 Post by flynnboy »

Hi guys

Being new to the salt this year I have a question. Until about 2 weeks ago I was used to going out and regularly getting at least 3 Pollack each trip. Lately I have been drawing complete blanks. Have they gone somewhere for the winter or am I just having a 'dry' patch :?

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#2 Post by doggie3131 »

ya,the pollock move out to deeper water during the winter as the water gets colder,id say its a bit early yet for them to have moved,but it could have happened in your area,there still around down here in mayo,but the water is still warm down here,but as the pollock and mackerel move out the coalies and cod move in, so its just different fish that you will be catching.i hope!! :D
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What tactics are you using for the Pollack?
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#5 Post by rodbender »

Should still be about, Where are you fishing, pm me if you dont want to say here.
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rodbender wrote:Should still be about, Where are you fishing, pm me if you dont want to say here.


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#7 Post by flynnboy »

Well it looks like they are back ! :D :D I got these 3 lovely fish this morning between 8.30 and 11.00am. 2 @ 2lb and one just under. All on my new Sakura Rod.

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#8 Post by hugo »

:D There y'go, they havent deserted us yet :D Nice little christening for that new rod, well wear. :D On the sea temperature thing, it falls gradually over the next few months, and I've even caught the odd pollock in February, so keep trying. Settled seas are best. 8)
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