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SWFF Near belfast!

#1 Post by ts1500 »

Im sure this question has been asked, but i was looking some info as to spots worth giving a go that are near belfast!
Any suggestions would be great!
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#2 Post by JimH »

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dont know much about the area - but give Brian a call at Oriel Angling.

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#3 Post by ts1500 »

thanks for the tip, i was just on the website! I may book a trip when coming into the warmer months(ha ha) for a crack at seatrout/bass at carlingford!
I have been told of some wrasse/pollack marks near belfast i may practice my casting at!
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#4 Post by Drew »

Orlock Head(Bangor), Kinnegar Rocks (Millisle), The Narrows (Portaferry) are maybe a few worth trying on the Co Down Side for SWFF, Expect Pollack, Wrasse, and Macks in Summer, The Narrows also has a lot of Sea Trout Marks.
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#5 Post by ts1500 »

cheers drew,
i had a few of those marks in mind, its good getting confirmation though.
Do you know of many who SWFF in these areas, it would be good having a chat at sometime!
Im determined to catch a mullet on the fly, i have seen some massive mullet in the lagan, and if they are there they are bound to be along the coast a bit!
the narrows!? i take its the mouth of strangford!
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#6 Post by stpeter »

I am a fly fisherman who has just rediscovered the fun of rockfishing with my old spinning rod. THe idea of fly fishing off the rocks sounds brilliant. I am based around Belfast too and would love to get some info/contacts on SWFF in and around the area.
My kit is all set up for reservoir fishing and I'm sure it wouldn't take much to get kitted up for a few throws in the sea.

Please get in touch if you have any info or tips!
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#7 Post by Jonny »

peter you could have a look here [url]http://www.ukswff.co.uk/Forum/index.php[/url] some of the guys where trying to arrange a bit of a meet a while back.
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#8 Post by stpeter »

been catching a few macks on light spinning gear. It's great sport. Would love to get a mack on the end of my fly-line. I have been to Orlock a few nights when its been calm. Anybody ever thrown a fly line up there?
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#9 Post by Jonny »

I headed to Orlock at the start of the year with the fly rod.Blanked of course but it was more of a case of a bit of casting practice where nobody would see me than trying to catch fish :oops: Might give it another go before the end of the Mackerel season :idea: :lol:
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#10 Post by stpeter »

Jonny wrote:I headed to Orlock at the start of the year with the fly rod.Blanked of course but it was more of a case of a bit of casting practice where nobody would see me than trying to catch fish :oops: Might give it another go before the end of the Mackerel season :idea: :lol:


PM me when you are thinking of heading and I'll try to come along. I would risk my reservoir kit and give it a bash. Wouldn;t feel so odd fly fishing in the sea if someone else was at it too! :oops: :oops:
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#11 Post by Jonny »

Will do.As long as you can give me a few tips on the casting front :wink: :lol:
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#12 Post by rab01 »

there is plenty of pollock about orlock at the minute and most being caught close in so i reckon you boys would have a great chance with a sandeel pattern. you know my spot anyway jonny. have to have a fluff chucking session down there myself soon.
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#13 Post by Jonny »

Sorry Rab are you sure you didn't mean to say our spot. :twisted: :twisted:

maybe try and sort something if I get a spare evening :wink: 8)
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#14 Post by rab01 »

ha, ha. haven't seen you there in a while mate. i call it my spot because its very rare i see anyone else fish it, even though its the best mark along there. i've been catching good codling there at the moment but i suppose it would be tricky to catch one on the fly!!

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