Stradbally- Co. Kerry

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#1 Post by **pete** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:45 am

People:Me and mate Alan

Duration:5pm to 9pm

Tide:Dropping

Weather:Misty rain, with northerly winds. Mild

Bait:Sandeel & mac

Rigs:pulleys and flappers

Results:Pollock 23 Flounder 1 Turbot 2

Catch and Release:: Yes

Report:Went out after lunch to rock mark and got stuck into plenty of pollock up to 4lb. They were taking jellies fished of a 3oz lead and whilst not taking confidently we still managed about a dozen each. Good fun although Alan had got busted three times in a row the few days prior by much bigger fish so we were a bit dissapointed they didn't show.

Moved on to the beach at Stradbally for the evening and whilst the surf was in perfect nick it didn't fish all that great. I had a flounder of around 34cm whilst Alan took two turbot around 29cm, all fish fell to mackerel strip. Was a joy not to get plagued by small coalies though and the scenery down there was pretty impressive.

#2 Post by **MAC** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:32 am

Nice report Pete,

Pity about the Bass not showing up and playing ball, but like you say the scenery alone is worth it.

Kev

#3 Post by **Eoghan** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:25 pm

Im in Dingle from this Thursday until Monday. Cant wait although not a great report considering all I fish for are bass..! Very strange to hear pollock being taken from the beach. Would always try to have a worm bait for this beach if possible, lug if you can get it.

#4 Post by **pete** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:33 pm

Sorry Eoghan, I didn't make it clear...pollock all taken from rock mark at Minard. Moved to the beach afterwards. :oops:

Interestingly one of the turbot had 14 sandeels in his gut!