trawler on antrim coast

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trawler on antrim coast

#1 Post by the-ghost »

was just on marine traffic site there and there is a dirty big trawler towin all the way up the antrim coast at glenarm not far from shore. it looks like it has been fishing all day. there were two in the same area yday. any wonder there are no fish about.g
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Re: trawler on antrim coast

#2 Post by twinkle »

i think you will find that they are seeking shelter from the stormforce winds that are belting the norths coasts since yesterday
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Re: trawler on antrim coast

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yes indeed sheltering from the winds but 8hrs later and still towing up and down the same stretch of coast. must be catching fish or he would be gone
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Re: trawler on antrim coast

#4 Post by the-ghost »

same boat trawled right into the middle of browns bay at 9pm this evening. am sure it was as close it could go to the beach without getting grounded..fu@$er

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