Smoothounds????

Shore angling - everything welcome! The opinions expressed here are those of the private individuals and we accept no responsibility or liability.

Moderator: donal domeney

Message
Author
User avatar
gitboy
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 181
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:31 am
Location: Dublin

Smoothounds????

#1 Post by gitboy »

Anyone know if there any sign of hounds about ????
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity..

_____________________________
EAST COAST RAIDERS2013

http://www.ecrsac.com
Top
Entries now open for the Henry's Tackle Shop All Ireland Shore Smooth Hound Championships on July 18h hosted by Sea Angling Ireland SAC
User avatar
tight lines
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 2451
Joined: Wed May 20, 2009 9:29 pm
Favourite Fish: ray
Location: ringsend,dublin
Has thanked: 135 times
Been thanked: 167 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#2 Post by tight lines »

there is a few small ones showing around the sth wicklow/nth wexford beaches
Top
dac69696969
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 181
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:59 pm
Has thanked: 9 times
Been thanked: 9 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#3 Post by dac69696969 »

And where the pups are showing now..........mammy and daddy are gonna follow very shortly.............. :lol: Cant wait for a proper smoothie session :wink:
Top
dfella25
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 1844
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:04 pm
Favourite Rod: Penn Affinity Twin tip
Favourite Reel: Shimano Biomaster With 20lb Br
Favourite Fish: Smuts
Location: Marino, Dublin.
Has thanked: 57 times
Been thanked: 78 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#4 Post by dfella25 »

Might be worth while trying Portmarnock this week at dusk. Tides and weather are perfect tonight!
Top
User avatar
saving private brian
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 2180
Joined: Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:33 pm
Favourite Rod: abu
Favourite Reel: slosh 30
Favourite Fish: any
Location: mayo
Has thanked: 6 times
Been thanked: 80 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#5 Post by saving private brian »

im gonna try a smootie session this year for the first time,,,,,,,why is every one so potty on a smootie session
Top
User avatar
stevecrow74
Scomber Doorman
Posts: 6929
Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2004 4:26 pm
Favourite Rod: ZippyProfile,IanGolds Premier Match
Favourite Reel: penn 525 supermag extra
Favourite Fish: the ones i catch
Location: right behind you!!
Has thanked: 34 times
Been thanked: 47 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#6 Post by stevecrow74 »

saving private brian wrote:im gonna try a smootie session this year for the first time,,,,,,,why is every one so potty on a smootie session
when you catch one you'll know all about it!!!
[url]https://stevecrow74.com[/url]
[i][color=red]St Juniper once said; 'By his loins shall ye know him, and by the length of his rod shall he be measured.'[/i]
Top
bigsod
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 2458
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:26 pm
Favourite Rod: Zziplex M4 evo
Favourite Reel: Diawa 7HT mag
Favourite Fish: Smoothounds
Location: Wherever the wind takes me.
Has thanked: 195 times
Been thanked: 149 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#7 Post by bigsod »

because they go like a steam train, smoothies will pull a rod and tripod down the beach if you dont have your drag set right :shock:
Fire in the belly, ice in the veins
Top
User avatar
gitboy
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 181
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:31 am
Location: Dublin

Re: Smoothounds????

#8 Post by gitboy »

When you head out and catch one you will be wishing they were all year round !!!!!!!!!
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity..

_____________________________
EAST COAST RAIDERS2013

http://www.ecrsac.com
Top
User avatar
gitboy
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 181
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:31 am
Location: Dublin

Re: Smoothounds????

#9 Post by gitboy »

was thinking friday night any idea what the tides and weather are like???????
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity..

_____________________________
EAST COAST RAIDERS2013

http://www.ecrsac.com
Top
User avatar
tomgrey
SAI Hammerhead
Posts: 204
Joined: Fri Oct 08, 2010 4:49 am
Location: Cork
Been thanked: 10 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#10 Post by tomgrey »

Does anyone know if they can be caught down on the south coast??? Still haven't popped my smootie cherry :lol:
Species 2012:

Cod, Whiting, flounder, coalfish, bass, pollack, sea trout, poor cod, pouting, dogfish, sea scorpion, 3 bearded rockling, blonde ray, painted ray, turbot.
Top
User avatar
gitboy
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 181
Joined: Fri Dec 17, 2004 7:31 am
Location: Dublin

Re: Smoothounds????

#11 Post by gitboy »

The only place that i know of down south where they have been caught is rosslare!!!!!
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity..

_____________________________
EAST COAST RAIDERS2013

http://www.ecrsac.com
Top
Tony T
SAI Bait Ball
Posts: 69
Joined: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:09 am
Favourite Fish: The mighty Bass!
Location: Larne
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#12 Post by Tony T »

bigsod wrote:because they go like a steam train, smoothies will pull a rod and tripod down the beach if you dont have your drag set right :shock:
Would you advise that a you a use a multiplier for them? I have never tried for them but i'm very tempted to make the trip and have a go.
Top
User avatar
JOHN1
SAI Megalodon!
Posts: 3462
Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2007 12:59 am
Location: South Co. Dublin
Has thanked: 759 times
Been thanked: 454 times

Re: Smoothounds????

#13 Post by JOHN1 »

Tony T wrote:
bigsod wrote:because they go like a steam train, smoothies will pull a rod and tripod down the beach if you dont have your drag set right :shock:
Would you advise that a you a use a multiplier for them? I have never tried for them but i'm very tempted to make the trip and have a go.
multiplier with a ratchet is ideal :wink:
Species Target (1) Anything will be a Bonus.

BallyBrack SAC.
Efsa Ireland.
Top

Return to “Shore Angling Q&A / Forum”