Looking for a Crew, Co Antrim

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Looking for a Crew, Co Antrim

#1 Post by Drew »

Would anyone be interested in getting 4 or 5 Anglers together for a Trip on the Lady Lynda this side of Christmas? think it's £200 for the day so it would be £40 or £50 for the day... Would be hoping to get the skipper to take us to deep water for Spurs and stuff?
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#2 Post by yngkmd »

im game, its been years since ive been out on a boat other than mackerel bashing so i may need some advice regarding the best tacke to use
2012 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock, Whiting, Colefish (New PB), Shore Rockling, Flounder (New PB), 5 Bearded Rockling (New Species), Dogfish, Pouting, Plaice, Dab, Lesser Sandeel (New Species), Cod (New PB), Long Spine Sea Scorpion, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Mackerel, Herring, Goldsinney Wrasse, Butterfish (New Species), Ling (PB), Halibut (New Species), Haddock (New Species), Red Fish (New Species), Wolffish (New Species), Rockcook Wrasse, Shanny, Poorcod, Conger

2011 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock(PB), Lumpfish (New Species), Whiting, Colefish, Codling(PB), Dab, Pouting, Shore Rockling, Conger (PB), Blenny, Corkwing Wrasse, Three Bearded Rockling (new Species), Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Ballan Wrasse, Plaice, LSSS, Poor Cod (new Species that i know of), Sand Smelt (new Species), Herring (new Species)
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#3 Post by Drew »

Brilliant man, how's the leg?
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#4 Post by yngkmd »

all cured, had my second operation last friday and was back on the motorbike on monday, it good to have my freedom back, though this does mean i now have to go back to work :(
2012 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock, Whiting, Colefish (New PB), Shore Rockling, Flounder (New PB), 5 Bearded Rockling (New Species), Dogfish, Pouting, Plaice, Dab, Lesser Sandeel (New Species), Cod (New PB), Long Spine Sea Scorpion, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Mackerel, Herring, Goldsinney Wrasse, Butterfish (New Species), Ling (PB), Halibut (New Species), Haddock (New Species), Red Fish (New Species), Wolffish (New Species), Rockcook Wrasse, Shanny, Poorcod, Conger

2011 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock(PB), Lumpfish (New Species), Whiting, Colefish, Codling(PB), Dab, Pouting, Shore Rockling, Conger (PB), Blenny, Corkwing Wrasse, Three Bearded Rockling (new Species), Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Ballan Wrasse, Plaice, LSSS, Poor Cod (new Species that i know of), Sand Smelt (new Species), Herring (new Species)
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#5 Post by The Austrian »

yngkmd wrote:im game, its been years since ive been out on a boat other than mackerel bashing so i may need some advice regarding the best tacke to use
good to read you're on the mend, there are a few basics, just don't go overboard :P
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/traces%28b%29.htm
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I normally fish a simple 3hook baited Sabiki rig tostart with, fresh caught mack would be an advantage.
8-12oz lead bumping from the bottom on the drift gives you a good chance of hooking a variety of fish.
Check out the Shamrock brand, Kilmore Killlers work a treat even for spurs, ling, cod, wrasse etc. are all a possibility, over anchor you could try a 2 hook flowing trace with a whole mack fillet for huss or other bottom dwellers.
Make sure your snoods are at up to your target, use steel if in doubt, you never know what's lurking down there.
Basically, it depends what you're after and the area where you going out from. Good luck and tight lines!
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#6 Post by yngkmd »

thanks for the links, usually my boat tactics weren't any more varies than baited hokkais or muppets and a pirk if the situation allows
2012 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock, Whiting, Colefish (New PB), Shore Rockling, Flounder (New PB), 5 Bearded Rockling (New Species), Dogfish, Pouting, Plaice, Dab, Lesser Sandeel (New Species), Cod (New PB), Long Spine Sea Scorpion, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Mackerel, Herring, Goldsinney Wrasse, Butterfish (New Species), Ling (PB), Halibut (New Species), Haddock (New Species), Red Fish (New Species), Wolffish (New Species), Rockcook Wrasse, Shanny, Poorcod, Conger

2011 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock(PB), Lumpfish (New Species), Whiting, Colefish, Codling(PB), Dab, Pouting, Shore Rockling, Conger (PB), Blenny, Corkwing Wrasse, Three Bearded Rockling (new Species), Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Ballan Wrasse, Plaice, LSSS, Poor Cod (new Species that i know of), Sand Smelt (new Species), Herring (new Species)
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#7 Post by alannelson »

yngkmd wrote:thanks for the links, usually my boat tactics weren't any more varies than baited hokkais or muppets and a pirk if the situation allows
mackerel bashing sounds cruel :shock:
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#8 Post by dan belfast »

theres a difference between being out on a boat and catching some fresh bait and bouncing mackerel of walls in carrick harbour :lol:
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#9 Post by scrob »

I would be definitely on for this, put me down please :!:
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#10 Post by chuckaroo »

yip i'll be on for this too!
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#11 Post by Drew »

So far thats Brian, Scrob, Chuck and Myself... Anyone else? 8)
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#12 Post by scrob »

Well up for this, where in antrim does she launch out of? Have only been out twice so far this year, long overdue!
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#13 Post by Drew »

It's a Ballycastle boat mate... well known for big fish...
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#14 Post by BigPhil »

it would be dependant on dates, but i may be interested, havent been out with sean in years now. most of my fishing out there was done with 50lb class gear at anchor for spurs and skate.200-300lb mono, o'shaughnessy hooks, up to 4.5lb of lead etc etc....

let us know of possible dates u could get drew..
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#15 Post by Drew »

Ok mate, I'll give him a shout during the week....
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#16 Post by dan belfast »

apparently sean hasnt had a skate in 5 years. is a good skipper though and trys hard so you have a good day. must say use full mackerel baits anything smaller will end up in the neck of doggies, doggies and more doggies. big heavy mono leaders and braided mainline is a must very deep water hope yas have a great day
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#17 Post by scrob »

What date you thinking of Drew? I am out of action first weekend December. What about last weekend November?
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#18 Post by yngkmd »

me da says to put him down as well
2012 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock, Whiting, Colefish (New PB), Shore Rockling, Flounder (New PB), 5 Bearded Rockling (New Species), Dogfish, Pouting, Plaice, Dab, Lesser Sandeel (New Species), Cod (New PB), Long Spine Sea Scorpion, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, Mackerel, Herring, Goldsinney Wrasse, Butterfish (New Species), Ling (PB), Halibut (New Species), Haddock (New Species), Red Fish (New Species), Wolffish (New Species), Rockcook Wrasse, Shanny, Poorcod, Conger

2011 species list (In order of appearance), Pollock(PB), Lumpfish (New Species), Whiting, Colefish, Codling(PB), Dab, Pouting, Shore Rockling, Conger (PB), Blenny, Corkwing Wrasse, Three Bearded Rockling (new Species), Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Ballan Wrasse, Plaice, LSSS, Poor Cod (new Species that i know of), Sand Smelt (new Species), Herring (new Species)
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#19 Post by chuckaroo »

with all this chat i think that im goin to have to update the deep sea fishin gear i have... :oops:

any dates yet Drew?
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#20 Post by davy mccormick »

ye only had to ask Drew :D

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