It is with a very heavy heart that my family and I are returning to live in Scotland. I have spent the best ten years of my life living South side/North side of Dublin and County Clare. There a good few reasons (mainly personal) for my family and I having to move, however the shocking state of the economy and the morally bankrupt politicians are two significant reasons that have forced my hand.
The fishing, well where do I start? The first 7 years living in Ireland was spent catching pike around the borders and East Coast. Not great fishing but I did manage a good few decent Pike/Perch... My sea fishing began in earnest in 2011 following a lengthly lay off from when I used to fish back home in Scotland.
Some say that Sea fishing is not what it was in Ireland. Well all I can say is that it has been very kind to me over the past couple of years. I have fished Youghal in the winter for cod and had fish up to 7lb, Waterford and Kerry for Bass and had fish up to 8lb and countless Ray from the mightly Shannon. Oh and least I forget the East Coast Pirhana (whiting).....

Whilst I understand that the fishing is not as good as days gone bye, but lads and ladies you guys have an amazing resource that should be guarded with your lives. When I return to Scotland I am likely going to have to scrap the 3/0 and 4/0 for some 1's... to target small fish until winter comes when good Cod can be caught off the East Coast. Thats my reality due to the neglect shown to Scottish waters on the West Coast.
Before I go I want to thank the members of the site that have taken the time and effort to help me find the fish either East/West or South. Cant be arsed individually mentioning folks (too many) but if you are reading this you know who you are............ Every single time without exception that I have requested some help or wanted tackle somebody has stepped up to the plate and went out their way to be helpful.
We leave in two weeks but before we go I have one last moster session arranged this weekend in Tralee/Dingle so lets hope the fish are hungry and the weather is kind.
Tight lines and Go raibh maith agat.....!
Joebhoy