Courtmac Estuary 14/09

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Courtmac Estuary 14/09

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People: Me, MJ Gannon, Kelloggs - the brother in law

Duration: 2 hours

Tide: High water down

Weather:Grand - not effin raining

Bait: Live pollock

Rigs: Running boom, 5 foot trace to 3/0 hooks

Fishing out from the Lifeboat Inn pub (its the bright orange pub). I had a 9.8lb bass. Oh yes! :D

Fish went back alive too so hes still out there kids! Picture to follow on return north
“........if people from Leinster support Munster, it’s actually good as it has separated those who really want to support us from the fickle ones, which means the base is being built on a solid core of support. If it’s based on fly-by supporters, that’s not a good foundation – as they say, rats will always jump first from a sinking ship.” Denis Hickie, Disco Legend
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Re: Courtmac Estuary 14/09

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where does the name kelloggs come from?
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Not 100% sure man, hes been called that forever. His second name is Kelleher so I'm assuming its just an adjustment of that. Hes going out with my sister so I'd like to call him something altogether different :lol:
“........if people from Leinster support Munster, it’s actually good as it has separated those who really want to support us from the fickle ones, which means the base is being built on a solid core of support. If it’s based on fly-by supporters, that’s not a good foundation – as they say, rats will always jump first from a sinking ship.” Denis Hickie, Disco Legend
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As promised...
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“........if people from Leinster support Munster, it’s actually good as it has separated those who really want to support us from the fickle ones, which means the base is being built on a solid core of support. If it’s based on fly-by supporters, that’s not a good foundation – as they say, rats will always jump first from a sinking ship.” Denis Hickie, Disco Legend
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#5 Post by Eoghan »

Not that im having a go but I thought you said it went back alive..?

Nice fish by the way. Its the wee pollock I feel sorry for..! :lol:
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I thought somebody would bring that up alright! I had to run to the pier to get the certified scales form the shop. The pic was taken on the pontoon at the pier from where it was released. It was put back alive after nearly twenty minutes of being held against the tide.

Its a tough gig for the pollock alright undeniably. We also use joey macks which are incredible because when a bass is in the area the rod tip starts going absolutely ballistic!!
“........if people from Leinster support Munster, it’s actually good as it has separated those who really want to support us from the fickle ones, which means the base is being built on a solid core of support. If it’s based on fly-by supporters, that’s not a good foundation – as they say, rats will always jump first from a sinking ship.” Denis Hickie, Disco Legend
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#7 Post by fishermannum1 »

well done blaker,
thats a thumper of a bass, you must have got a good scrap out of him 8)
as ole rab c said " see me' see the sea' i love the sea me"
right i'am off for a swally!!!!!!! so were's the F***'n purse!!!!!!!
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blaker wrote:I thought somebody would bring that up alright! I had to run to the pier to get the certified scales form the shop. The pic was taken on the pontoon at the pier from where it was released. It was put back alive after nearly twenty minutes of being held against the tide.

Its a tough gig for the pollock alright undeniably. We also use joey macks which are incredible because when a bass is in the area the rod tip starts going absolutely ballistic!!



It just wouldnt be me if I didnt nag someone about catch and release...! :D
Delighted to hear ye did that mate, fair play to ye....!

I know Mike Ladle uses this alot and he catches bigger bass as a result.
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#9 Post by corbyeire »

cracking fish and well done on the effort to hold on to him - weigh and then release

fair f*cking play
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Cheers boys, quite gratifying to see him swim off alright. If he'd been 4lbs I'd have taken him home unapologetically but as soon as somebody suggested that he could have been 25 years old there was no way I could take him home in good conscience.
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25 years Old???
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There's a little article on size vs age here:

http://www.ukbass.com/seabassandfishery/sizeandage.html
[size=75][i]"Pier fishing was, indeed, an eccentric, unproductive and extremely dull occupation, and even if we'd posessed the necessary heavy plant we decided not to attempt it."[/i] Chris Yates, Out of the Blue.[/size]
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#13 Post by Eoghan »

blaker wrote:Cheers boys, quite gratifying to see him swim off alright. If he'd been 4lbs I'd have taken him home unapologetically but as soon as somebody suggested that he could have been 25 years old there was no way I could take him home in good conscience.



Im 100% with ye on that one. As far as im concerned, a fish that has lasted that long has earned the right to be given a second chance.
Also the thinking is that larger bass are females so if the fish is still spawning you have done you part there too.
Again fair balls to ye.
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