ramore head 3/2/07

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#1 Post by **alannelson** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:58 am

People:me sam gilly

Duration:1600/2100

Tide:incoming big swell

Weather:cold and calm

Bait:rag mack squid

Rigs:pullys conger traces

Results:blank

Catch no rescue yes

[b]Report:fished ramore head after congers under the cliff for a couple of hours with not much happening we decided to move off but to are disbelief we were cut off by the tide there was a huge swell from the Atlantic ive fished ramore dozens of times and never got cut off nightmare. ended up getting winched up the cliff by the coast guard cheers guys for lifting all our gear aswell you never know when you need the coast gaurd and there always there to help nightmare :shock: :roll:

#2 Post by **scara** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:19 am

You are LUCKY MEN..

Glad all worked out ok.

#3 Post by **Seancelt** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:05 am

Close call lads. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Fair dues to the Coast Guard.

lazycod · #4 Post by **lazycod** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:13 am

I think you owe them boys a pint ..Nice to see everyone safe and sound..Lazy

#5 Post by **pookie5488** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:11 am

you are so lucky.
goes to show you what these guys do sometimes as volunteers, why dont you guys try raise some money doing a sponsorship thing to show your thanks.

I also have needed there help before and have always keep them in mind when i put my hand in my pocket.

If you do get something sorted i will be happy to sponsor you.

Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:55 am

Ramore head is renoned for cutting people off! :shock: Half way along it there is a slight gully were the concrete has been pored, I think it covers a pipe. Cracking place to fish but you always need to be mindful of the incoming tide. :shock:

A club I know was fishing there last year, There was 3 of them caught out on the head. They just had to sit it out until the tide was low enough to cross it again! Too close for comfort if you ask me.

Good to hear you all got off safely. 8) 8)

*****That's a warning that all anglers that have never fished the head should be aware of***** :shock:

Steve

glengormley-gavin · Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:10 pm

Lucky one there lads.

N&G is spot on with his advice - if you have never fished this mark - don't go too far along below the cliff.

And make sure you know the tides!!!!!!

Jude

#8 Post by **plaice** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:59 pm

frightening experience lads glad yous are all save and well

3 cheers for the coastguard and R. N. L. I.

#9 Post by **round_ourway** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:07 pm

Scary stuff boys. Well done to the coast guard coming out to ya's

#10 Post by **jonny gilbert** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:50 pm

i fish down the back of ramore all the time and thats the first time i've ever seen it like that... it was all flat calm when we got there but as we started to walk back towards the point i seen a big wave must have been about 20ft coming in and then another and another....just show how unpredictable ramore head is but we went fishin after that to east strand but didn't stay long cause we where a wee bit tried and it was really cold too....just wanta give a big shout out to the lads and ladys of the RNLI and the COAST GUARD thanxs for the help.....and a word to anyone who fish's or plans to fish it NEVER VERY TURN YOUR BACK ON THE SEA...thanx again to the RNLI and COAST GUARD and wee sam sterling for raising the alarm

jonny

#11 Post by **IDPearl** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:13 pm

Who knows? Maybe if you'd carried on fishing, you could have caught the best fish! :lol:

Pleased you got out of that scrape OK. Just shows, no matter how well you think you know a mark, there's always something to surprise you!

#12 Post by **Drew** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:26 pm

Well, there was a point raised there.... The RNLI are there to look out for all of us... Maybe a S.A.I meet dedicated to raising some funds? £5 a Head in, A Prize for Maximum Length, All Proceeds to the Coastguard... Only a Thought.... Possibly one for a North South?

#13 Post by **dinger** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:05 pm

very lucky boys u should really check the tide before fishing the back of the head. :D :D

#14 Post by **toaddi33** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:27 pm

very lucky lads!!!well done to the RNLI and the COASTGUARD! :D

Livid · #15 Post by **Livid** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:36 pm

Thankfully youse are still around to tell the tell, well done to the men in the RNLI for their rescue.

Livid · #16 Post by **Livid** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:36 pm

Thankfully youse are still around to tell the tell, well done to the men in the RNLI / Coastguard for their rescue.

#17 Post by **contender** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:13 pm

Glad you guys got back safe, Hats off to the coastguard.. I make a point of supporting them when i get the chance and pop in to the RNLI shop in Donaghadee and pick up a few bits n bobs. They sell all sorts of stull including cups, pens, stickers and stationery etc. Always worth a look.

#18 Post by **Lee337** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:16 pm

Drew wrote:Well, there was a point raised there.... The RNLI are there to look out for all of us... Maybe a S.A.I meet dedicated to raising some funds? £5 a Head in, A Prize for Maximum Length, All Proceeds to the Coastguard... Only a Thought.... Possibly one for a North South?

That is a great idea :idea: 8)

Pick a venue and a time of year when there is likely to be a REALLY big turnout, all proceeds to a very good cause.

Glad to hear you all got off ok, was getting worried after two hours and still no sign of the lifeboat leaving the area off the headland ( was fishing Portrush Harbour wall )

Hope that is a reminder to all of us that the sea is not to be taken lightly.

This could so easily have ended very differently had it not been for the actions of the coastguard and the R.N.L.I.

Lee

#19 Post by **alannelson** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:27 pm

[quote="Lee337"][quote="Drew"]Well, there was a point raised there.... The RNLI are there to look out for all of us... Maybe a S.A.I meet dedicated to raising some funds? £5 a Head in, A Prize for Maximum Length, All Proceeds to the Coastguard... Only a Thought.... Possibly one for a North South? I agree and would not hesitate in participating in such an event its a worthy cause :!:

#20 Post by **Lee337** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:34 pm

alannelson wrote:I agree and would not hesitate in participating in such an event its a worthy cause :!:

Or - how about EVENTS :idea: :?:

Lets face it, it is unrealistic to expect people to travel the length of the country to a single location so how about regional events? That way there is a better chance of getting it better supported and at the end of the day, it's the R.N.L.I. that will benefit most if we get a good turnout.

Any thoughts?

Lee