MACKEREL REPORTS SHORE 2018

[roryodonnell]

If the Macs are not feeding on the surface they'll be deeper down mingling with the pollack

[bpmurray]

I went to Clogherhead Friday morning but no luck. There were boats ploughing for razor fish so that the water was completely filled with sand, and a strong cold onshore wind didn't help either. I gave up after around 30 mins - there were loads of sprat but no sign of mackerel.

[Rod Tips]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone is catching Mackerel from the shore on the east coast? Especially the Dublin area. I know of reports from Donegal and from Wexford and Waterford. They seem to be a bit scarce. Thanks in advance

[eoghanb]

Good few around skerries and balbrigggan

[daithicn]

Good few around skerries and balbrigggan

Great to hear there's a few macks to be found round Skerries & Balbriggan, had almost given up hope. Was thinking I'd have to dust off the passport and head south to Howth or Dun Laoghaire to find a few. BTW I've noticed that the hook sizes on some of my mack feathers are quite big, 2/0's and even 3/0's but have been reading that perhaps a smaller 1 or even 2 (or smaller) would be better. Anybody any opinions

[donal domeney]

https://www.henrystackleshop.com/en/sha ... hooks.html

I use these all the time. Pack of 8 cut in half , just change the clip swivel it not the best

[Rod Tips]

I got myself a few packs of hokkais and various feathers. Also made a few sets of my own in anticipation of at least one Mackerel session, but alas no opportunity has presented itself as of yet.
My plan is to try Poolbeg, then Dun Laoire, then Howth Harbour.
Feeling hopeful.
Tight Lines

https://www.henrystackleshop.com/en/shamrock-rigs/1199-shamrock-bullseye-multicolour-rig-8-hooks.html

I use these all the time. Pack of 8 cut in half , just change the clip swivel it not the best

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[patk]

Any mackerel caught from the shore in Cork??

[Atlantic Angler]

I seen a commercial fisherman comment on a facebook page saying that with the large amount of tuna around chasing the mackerel they are staying further out to sea this year.

[Rod Tips]

Very interesting, thanks

I seen a commercial fisherman comment on a facebook page saying that with the large amount of tuna around chasing the mackerel they are staying further out to sea this year.

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[bpmurray]

I seen a commercial fisherman comment on a facebook page saying that with the large amount of tuna around chasing the mackerel they are staying further out to sea this year.

Sounds like the old "the seals are reducing the stocks of salmon" which was the commercial netters' mantra. Once the netting stopped, salmon reappeared in rivers where they hadn't been seen in 40 years. The reality is that it's commercial pressures that have decimated the mackerel stocks - those huge vacuum cleaner type things that suck up entire shoals in seconds and then march on to the next shoal using their pinpoint-accurate electronics.

[RockySXC]

Any mackerel caught from the shore in Cork??

had a few in August but very quiet this year. Would they still be around cork?

[corbyeire]

Still knocking around the inner bay in galway city!

[donal domeney]

2 dozen in Cobh tonight 20-30cm, Chasing sprat

[coamlaja]

one mackeral caught in youghal tuesday on feathers

[corbyeire]

infestation of joeys in the shallows round galway bay - in all weather still

[donal domeney]

Lamb will always taste better than mutton.