THE BEST SPOT FOR THE NOVICE ALONG THE ANTRIM COAST?

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#1 Post by **hairyconger** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 5:09 pm

[b]As you all probably know im quite new to shore fishing. Just wondering where a good place for a novice to start fishing up the Antrim Coast that is easy accessed. not a TACKLE GRAVEYARD and where there is a good chance of a ctach close in (casting not up to scratch)

Suggestions please[/b]

#2 Post by **BigPhil** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 5:30 pm

you should get a few fish on carnlough beach this time of year, have seen double dogs caught at about 40yds sometimes here!night time is more productive

#3 Post by **hairyconger** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:26 pm

BigPhil wrote:you should get a few fish on carnlough beach this time of year, have seen double dogs caught at about 40yds sometimes here!night time is more productive

i'll think that ill give that a try wat sort of bait do you need at this time of year will squid, mack and sandeel do. Tryed Portstewart stand couple of weeks ago total blank heard that torr head is good but you have to know where to fish

#4 Post by **BigPhil** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:28 pm

you will catch some fish using these baits but with the addition of lug and rag you will catch a hell of a lot more.

#5 Post by **hairyconger** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:31 pm

BigPhil wrote:you will catch some fish using these baits but with the addition of lug and rag you will catch a hell of a lot more.

Coming from belfast do you know where i can buy lug and rag

#6 Post by **BigPhil** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:36 pm

dont know about lug as i normally dig my own but if you are looking rag just ring any of the tackle shops like belfast angling centre shore road, angling supplies larne, theres one in carrick as well.ring in advance to book it for the day and time you want it so you arent left disappointed

#7 Post by **Drew** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:37 pm

Tight Lines. Think you need to order first though.

#8 Post by **hairyconger** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 6:38 pm

BigPhil wrote:dont know about lug as i normally dig my own but if you are looking rag just ring any of the tackle shops like belfast angling centre shore road, angling supplies larne, theres one in carrick as well.ring in advance to book it for the day and time you want it so you arent left disappointed

Cheers Phil always usefull info when its from you.

#9 Post by **Lee337** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:01 pm

The fishing shop in Carrick is now closed down :(

Angling supplies in Larne are pretty good for bait, it's pretty rare for him not to have spare ragworm. ( Tel. 02828 276634 )

Also stocks Ammo frozen bait so bases well covered.

You could also consider Waterfoot pier at Red Bay, now that summer is over there should be alot more space ( and less time spent dodging weights )

I fish up around this area quite a bit so if you fancy meeting up PM me and will try to sort something out.

Lee

#10 Post by **pookie5488** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:43 am

dont use shore road bait poor very poor rag. Alister at tight lines albertbridge road is best. Also larne again has bait most times.

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