Wicklow Harbour

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chenz116
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Wicklow Harbour

#1 Post by chenz116 »

People: Me, JacktheLad, Ger, Tully

Duration:10:30 - 2:30

Tide: ?

Weather:Over cast with the old break through of sunshine

Bait:Mack, Peeler, Rag, Sand eel

Rigs:2 Hook Flapper, Pulley

Results: 1 Doggy :oops:

Report: It was our first time out in a boat and we learn't alot even though we only caught the one fish. Cant wait to get back out again soon.

Oh and the lads from wicklow boat hire were really helpful couldnt fault them at all.
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Species 2010.(2) Doggie, Cod
Species 2011.(12) Dab, Coalie, 5 Bearded Rockling, Whiting, Doggie, Pollock, Shanny/Common Blenny, Silver Eel, Mackerel, Wrasse, Sting Ray, Cod

Species 2012.(5) Sea Scorpion, Pollock, sand eel, mackerel, corkwing wrasse.

2012 Wishlist. Conger, Smooth Hound, Bass
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#2 Post by mickser »

Hi chez looks like you had a nice day out except for the fishing anyway better luck next time
I have not fished in two years hoping to change that this year with anything ?
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chenz116
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#3 Post by chenz116 »

yea really enjoyed it and like everything the more we do it the more we'll learn

couldnt go around the head cause of the large swells

hoping to head out again in two weeks
Species 2010.(2) Doggie, Cod
Species 2011.(12) Dab, Coalie, 5 Bearded Rockling, Whiting, Doggie, Pollock, Shanny/Common Blenny, Silver Eel, Mackerel, Wrasse, Sting Ray, Cod

Species 2012.(5) Sea Scorpion, Pollock, sand eel, mackerel, corkwing wrasse.

2012 Wishlist. Conger, Smooth Hound, Bass
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#4 Post by JimC »

Good to see you enjoyed your day! One fish is better than no fish!
It can only get better as you get more experience.
(Don't want this to come across as nit picking but it looks like you are not wearing your life jacket in the picture).
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chenz116
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#5 Post by chenz116 »

the sun was shinning and he had just taken his life jacket off to take off his coat when his line went, he just grabbed it.

Good spot though
Species 2010.(2) Doggie, Cod
Species 2011.(12) Dab, Coalie, 5 Bearded Rockling, Whiting, Doggie, Pollock, Shanny/Common Blenny, Silver Eel, Mackerel, Wrasse, Sting Ray, Cod

Species 2012.(5) Sea Scorpion, Pollock, sand eel, mackerel, corkwing wrasse.

2012 Wishlist. Conger, Smooth Hound, Bass
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#6 Post by JimC »

chenz116 wrote:the sun was shinning and he had just taken his life jacket off to take off his coat when his line went, he just grabbed it.

Good spot though
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#7 Post by twinkle »

may be if you all took off your lifejackets :idea: you all might have caught one :lol:
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chenz116
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#8 Post by chenz116 »

I dont think the doggies are worth taking the risk
Species 2010.(2) Doggie, Cod
Species 2011.(12) Dab, Coalie, 5 Bearded Rockling, Whiting, Doggie, Pollock, Shanny/Common Blenny, Silver Eel, Mackerel, Wrasse, Sting Ray, Cod

Species 2012.(5) Sea Scorpion, Pollock, sand eel, mackerel, corkwing wrasse.

2012 Wishlist. Conger, Smooth Hound, Bass
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#9 Post by nicefish »

Did you get a boat Rod?
The best things in life aren't things.
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Re: Wicklow Harbour

#10 Post by chenz116 »

yea picked one up for €25 in rorys.

wouldnt be the most flexible but does the job
Species 2010.(2) Doggie, Cod
Species 2011.(12) Dab, Coalie, 5 Bearded Rockling, Whiting, Doggie, Pollock, Shanny/Common Blenny, Silver Eel, Mackerel, Wrasse, Sting Ray, Cod

Species 2012.(5) Sea Scorpion, Pollock, sand eel, mackerel, corkwing wrasse.

2012 Wishlist. Conger, Smooth Hound, Bass

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