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woody guthrie · #1 Post by **woody guthrie** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:40 pm

Hello everybody,
I have only just started shore fishing, most of my angling being coarse with a bit of fly fishing now and again. On my second outing to Lacken Strand in Mayo today I caught my only fish of the day a small flatfish. I think its a small turbot but would appreciate confirmation from you lot who know better.
It was spiney on its back and took a strip of mackerel about 50 yds out, I will post the picture.
Great site I have learned loads its just a case of putting all the great tips and info into practice.[img][IMG:1024:768]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u270/woodyguthriephoto/flounder.jpg[/img][/img]

#2 Post by **fishinmidget** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:45 pm

yep. thats a turbot.

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:02 pm

lucky guy...im mad to get a turbot....none in my neck of the woods...fair play 2 ya

woody guthrie · #4 Post by **woody guthrie** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:10 pm

Thanks lads, hope this is the first of many fish.

I must sort out some decent wet weather gear for my next trip out though, i got soaked today but I am enjoying the new experience.

#5 Post by **rocketman** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:13 pm

mr green,

give ballyquinn east a try to the left by the rocks, had them up to just over a pound last couple of years, lug tipped with mackerel or sandeel fillets best bait.

Mr_Green · #6 Post by **Mr_Green** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:56 am

nice 1 rocketman...will give it a bash...tramore used to be full of them, b ut they r making a comeback...a friend of mine caught a codling with a baby turbot in its mouth, which shows they r there..

#7 Post by **petekd** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:11 am

There were a few small, non counting Turbot caught during last years Munster open on Tramore.

Mr_Green · #8 Post by **Mr_Green** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:13 am

thats always deadly to hear...tramore used to be way more productive until the place got fished dry!! had skate and all i believe

#9 Post by **boycie89** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:36 am

the last time i fished tramore i had a lovely turbot off it !! was fishing down at the sand dunes !,

#10 Post by **Kraken** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:18 am

rocketman wrote:mr green,

give ballyquinn east a try to the left by the rocks, had them up to just over a pound last couple of years, lug tipped with mackerel or sandeel fillets best bait.

Hmmm..Interesting......very interesting :lol:

Might have a look out that way next week or so

Mr_Green · #11 Post by **Mr_Green** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:01 am

give us a shout john and ill head with ya!! mad 2 get into a turbot