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ste c
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Plaice fishing

#1 Post by ste c »

Im going to give a few of the old hot spots a go for plaice in the coming weeks,does anyone still try for them every year or have you givin up on them?
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#2 Post by Greendag »

I’ll be be giving it a go for them in a few weeks as well depending what happens with the travel restrictions in April. I was out this week at a North Dublin spot where I caught 2 small plaice last summer, wasn’t specifically targeting them but hoping for something, needless to say I blanked.
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#3 Post by antokildare »

Used to get them in Greystones before they built the new pier on left hand side.Rag and plenty of bling did the job.
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#4 Post by ste c »

Yeah the south beach greystones was a great spot had some crackers off it many years ago :lol:
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#5 Post by doublebubble »

Just seeing this now. Any one try for a plaice then? Tried last year on the south beach at driving range, Use to get them there years ago. I had no luck at all just a few dogs. Once the mussel beds were destroyed that was the end in my view anyway
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#6 Post by Rod Tips »

I've often caught them at Scotsman bay. Usually drifting in a boat. But I have caught a few from Dun Laoghaire pier, fishing into Scotsman bay from the east pier.
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#7 Post by Dave F »

Now that's interesting. Fishing into the clean ground about 50m out is it?
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#8 Post by Greendag »

Anyone picking any up? Tried Newcastle tonight, no luck, flounder, doggies and load of whiting, all fish were small
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#9 Post by Greendag »

Finally managed to bag one on the third time of asking, was out around greystones at the weekend, anyone else have any luck?
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#10 Post by Rod Tips »

Dave F wrote:Now that's interesting. Fishing into the clean ground about 50m out is it?

Yes. Correct. Can be hit and miss though.

Best of luck
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#11 Post by doublebubble »

Greendag wrote:Finally managed to bag one on the third time of asking, was out around greystones at the weekend, anyone else have any luck?
Great stuff well done. I have given up the east coast. I travel a little further down the road but not had a plaice in a while

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