orlock, co.down 05-08-07

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#1 Post by **rab01** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 3:23 pm

People:me and tommy

Duration:2 hours

Tide:rising

Weather:horrible, wind and persistant rain

Bait:ragworm

Rigs:sliding float

Results:pollock, coalies, codling and wrasse

Catch and Release:: Yes

Report:could only stick 2 hours of that weather, my hands were numb in the end. but its good to see that orlock is starting to fish well again. nothing big unfortunately, biggest pollock was 32cm, codling 31cm, and the coalies and wrasse were pretty small. fingers crossed the weather picks up a bit so i can have a real session here. but it was a good couple of hours spent.

whitey · #2 Post by **whitey** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:03 pm

nice one m8.i'm yet too catch anything but pollock and mackeral at orlock.weathers been pish recently!!

#3 Post by **rab01** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:00 pm

i've fished orlock alot over recent years mate and believe me there is some good fish to be had. as i said to you before, get some ragworm. its the best bait for orlock and will get you plenty of species. in my experience of orlock the float is the only way to go, even in rough conditions like today. the cod have started to show and i've caught them to 3 pound from orlock but i believe there is bigger.

#4 Post by **rab01** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:08 pm

also don't let bad weather conditions put you off going to orlock. i've had some of my best catches on a really rough day, the cod especially like the rough conditions as do whiting. go out and buy some good all weather clothing like a floatation suit and it will do you all through the year.

#5 Post by **Jonny** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:42 am

Well done Rab.Great wee session just a pitty the weather wasn't a little kinder to you :roll: :lol:

catchingonslowly · #6 Post by **catchingonslowly** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:27 am

I tried to fish Orlock head for the first time on Saturday, but couldn't find anywhere to park. The road down into the bay is private (National Trust Property), so anyone know where to park?

#7 Post by **drewk** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:29 am

Nice session rab01, you've wetted my appatite. Havn't been there for a couple of months so I'll have to give a chuck. Hope to see you there sometime.

#8 Post by **rab01** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:08 pm

plenty of spaces to park at orlock. most people just park up along the wee road beside the entrance to orlock. hope to see some of you guys down there as long as you're not on my spot!! :lol: