Laytown 25/01/07

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W F Sweeney

Laytown 25/01/07

#1 Post by W F Sweeney »

People: Myself and grandson

Duration:4 hrs

Tide: low + 1

Weather: overcast, cold . wind NE

Bait: lug, razor, piddock, mackerel tip

Rigs: 2/0 hook to 25lb gut, nice and simple

Results: 2 coalies, bigger 1.5 lb, 2 tiny codling, 4.5 lb bass

Catch and Release:: Yes/No

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Lug wasnt great but took the bass. A lot of activity from the birds. Ruined a new anorak but was still good to see fish before february.
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#2 Post by teacher »

Good job. Nice bass for so far up the east coast in January.
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#3 Post by W F Sweeney »

usually pups til march but this a surprising result
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#4 Post by JOHN1 »

nice result from laytown w f sounds like it was a very positive result for you and the grandson. ps. nice to hear that old word GUT! mentioned again rather than braid and mono and the like.
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#5 Post by mickthepainter »

thanks for that report live at the beach be down an monday

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