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saving private brian
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#1 Post by saving private brian »

Hi All

Just curious to know when you guys start your tope hunt from the channels

I have a few spots here in Mayo and since now i have the chance, i am gonna jump on it

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Brian
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#2 Post by ste c »

I normally start the end of may off the shore
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ste c wrote:I normally start the end of may off the shore
Would the tope start coming in along with the smoothhounds? or do they usually come later?
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#4 Post by Dogbert »

From next month on for the tope off dublin.
But this year fish seem to be on the move a bit earlier.
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Gonzo wrote:
ste c wrote:I normally start the end of may off the shore
Would the tope start coming in along with the smoothhounds? or do they usually come later?
Iv had them off the beaches late may early june i find june/july best months for them from past experiences
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#6 Post by corbyeire »

saving private brian wrote:Hi All

Just curious to know when you guys start your tope hunt from the channels

I have a few spots here in Mayo and since now i have the chance, i am gonna jump on it

Cheers
Brian
start now up that side for sure - the window can be short, you dont want to miss it

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