Algae bloom

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Algae bloom

#1 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

Hey folks,

Is Courtmac full of algae at the moment ?
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Re: Algae bloom

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I believe so. There is also a problem in Union Hall. Cork Harbour has been suffering a while now.
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Re: Algae bloom

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Am I right in assuming this kills off all types of lure fishing
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I suppose it must as viz is seriously curtailed.... for humans anyway :) Certainly effects the bass in the harbour down this way.
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Re: Algae bloom

#5 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

JimC wrote:I suppose it must as viz is seriously curtailed.... for humans anyway :) Certainly effects the bass in the harbour down this way.
Dont say that, I was going for bass lol, high viz lures all the way. So this algea must be in all parts of the water coloum. Do it wash out on the ebb? I will have to draw up a plan B and C if it doesn't.
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Re: Algae bloom

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it certainly does not wash out in areas of Cork Harbour. You might be OK in outer areas. You'll see straight away if the place is afflicted.
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Re: Algae bloom

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Its pretty bad I was there for 4 days and went around fishing in different marks and everywhere I go the algae is a pest. It was a challenge but it might be flushed out by the flush of water after this strong rains forecasted.
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