Flounder and Dab in the Shannon Estuary?

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romofa
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Flounder and Dab in the Shannon Estuary?

#1 Post by romofa »

Hello All,
Does anyone know of good spots for Dabs and Flounders in the Shannon Estuary?

Regards,

Liam.
johnny joy
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Re: Flounder and Dab in the Shannon Estuary?

#2 Post by johnny joy »

try tarbert pier after dark and after ferry stops using area inside smaller pier. crab, lugworm best. good luck and let us know how you go.
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Re: Flounder and Dab in the Shannon Estuary?

#3 Post by romofa »

Hi Johnny,
Thanks for that. I'm over on the Clare side, but might make it over to Tarbert one of these days. I tried Knock pier in Clonderalaw bay last Sunday. Miserable day with heavy showers. I was using lug and mack strips on size 4 hooks. Crabs were a big problem - baits being stripped in a few minutes. I was about to pack up at 3.30 when I got a thump on one rod. Hauled in a nice flounder - 34cm, just under the half kilo. He took the mack strip.

I've heard that the area between Scattery Island and Kilrush Marina is good for Dabs - might try there next.

Regards,

Liam.

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