Boat MA Comp 2,Rathmullan, May 13th sponsored by crabrock

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#1 Post by **petekd** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:12 pm

Lads, can I start getting a head count on this comp please so if we do need a second boat we have some chance of getting one. For any of the lads planning on travelling after the shore comp in Mullaghmore on May 12th, can I suggest staying in Letterkenny.

Please post below only if you are definitely making it.

#2 Post by MC » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:17 pm

I am in, just have to get a pfd

jw · #3 Post by jw » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:42 pm

pete,

i'll be there. What type of fishing will we be doing?

jw

#4 Post by **petekd** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:50 pm

It will depend on the weather mostly. However, there is a huge range of options available from wreck to reef to clean drifting and anchoring up for thornies etc. You will need a variety of approaches to make the most of it. However, a flowing trace with attractors baited with mack strip winkles out most species. Baited hokkais and shrimp rigs work well too as would gilling tactics at the pollack marks. Off the top of my head, afloat in the Swilly I've had all the gurnard, haddock, codling, ling, thornie, conger, pollack, pout, coalies, wrasse, plaice, doggies, flounder and dabs.

#5 Post by MC » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:53 pm

what rod reel, line size do you reconmend, ie 12-20lb or 30-50ld class

#6 Post by **petekd** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:02 pm

30-50LB :shock: Keep that for deep offshore wrecking trips or pulling Conger out of holes.... Your 12-20 will be fine Martin. Lighter than that will be fine too. Never fished a comp in the Swilly so when drifting reefs I used to take out the spinning rod and the leadheads and jellyworms, it was perfectly adequate. 20lb line is more than adequate. Bit heavier if you wish if using braid. There is a chance of tope BTW but thats entirely up to you if you wish to spend the time targetting them......

#7 Post by **Marco** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:36 am

I am in Pete.

paulocallaghan · #8 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:15 am

im up for it too

#9 Post by **yappo** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:51 am

I'm in too.

MC don't worry I'll bring a spare lifejacket for you.

Yappo

#10 Post by MC » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:42 am

yappo wrote:I'm in too.

MC don't worry I'll bring a spare lifejacket for you.

Yappo

thanks very much, are they large fitting I have a big ahem chest :oops:

#11 Post by **yappo** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:58 am

Straps are adjustable MC and I am 16 stone myself so not exactly small. :lol:

See U there

Yappo

#12 Post by **donal domeney** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:32 am

I'm on the way there.

ROADRUNNER · #13 Post by **ROADRUNNER** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 6:12 pm

Hi Pete I'm in

BTW got my computer fixed eventually

I will be able to post my reports of all the specimens which i have caught :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Danny

#14 Post by **petekd** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:34 pm

Petekd, Roadrunner, Donal Domeney, Yappo, MC, Paul O'Callaghan, Marco, JW.

Thats 8 which is an absolute max for one boat. If we get a couple more, I'll try and organise a second boat. If we cannot organise a second boat it will be this 8 which will be guaranteed seats aboard with anyone else having to take up a reserve slot as such. Lads, if you're planning on fishing this (as in definitely planning...) you need to let me know now. I know its a while away but boats book up fast.

#15 Post by **Marco** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:13 pm

Pete,
Ferg might be in, not sure yet, will ring him to confirm.

#16 Post by **Marco** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:00 pm

Ferg is a definate yes

paulocallaghan · #17 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:28 pm

what are the timings for the comp

#18 Post by **petekd** » Wed May 02, 2007 3:26 pm

TBC. Presume a 9.00-9.30 assembly at Rathmullan pier and you wont go far wrong.

#19 Post by MC » Mon May 07, 2007 10:44 am

right lads this will be the first time i will be in a comp on a boat, know the rules, well most of them, sorry rambling again, so if you can help what rigs would work best? if you dont want to give away secerts dont worry, i'll do what i do at shore comps, watch+copy=learn and win (i hope :lol: )

#20 Post by MC » Mon May 07, 2007 10:46 am

yappo wrote:Straps are adjustable MC and I am 16 stone myself so not exactly small. :lol:

See U there

Yappo

thanks Yappo, your too kind