Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

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Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#1 Post by johnwest »

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Duration:6hrs

Tide:low to high

Weather:sunny and breezy

Bait:Fresh lug and herring

Rigs:2 hook flappers, 3 hook flappers and single clipped.

Results:Pb turbot and a dab




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I picked a new mark which gave plenty of shelter from a stiff west/s.west wind and set up 2 rods, both fishing at distance away from the rocks and kelp in close. As it was grub o'clock, I headed back to the car after 20 mins for a coffee and sandwich. On returning I reeled in one rod to replace the bait but was aware of extra weight. Closer in I could make out the white underside of a flattie and in came a nice turbot, no monster but a PB for me nonetheless and 1 more for the species list. It was just nudging the scales towards 1.25lbs and had taken a sliver of herring. For the next 5hrs or so I never had a bite, the baits were untouched. I switched the single clipped rig to a 3 hook flapper and retired to the car for another snack. 20 mins later I returned and again on reeling in , felt extra weight. This time it was a decent dab, 33 cm long but still a bit light at only 12oz. I put both fish back, hopefully the flatfish will become fatfish. So, two good flatties for 6 hours effort and I didn't even see the bites. Do I need to drink more cups of coffee?
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#2 Post by Sweetwrasse »

Lovely flats JW 8) Good to see the bigger turbos turning up. I feel a trip north coming on!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#3 Post by bassboy »

Lovely flats ,well done :)
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#4 Post by FisherKing »

Two nice Flatfish Jw. I think you'll have to take a lot more coffee brakes!!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#5 Post by jd »

Well done. You're ageing well. :)
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#6 Post by fishmad »

jesus lad your gettin close !
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#7 Post by Determined Dan »

Nice fish well done and more coffee more fish if that was the case I'd carry a flask full time..
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#8 Post by seaotter »

well done !
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#9 Post by mackfish »

Nice turbo John...well done...good report as always!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#10 Post by roger de dodger »

lovely turbo :D 8)
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#11 Post by Kgarr »

nice Turbot! pity he wasn't bigger, they taste unbelievable!!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#12 Post by thelegend »

very nice turbot and dab well done
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#13 Post by Al and Jordan »

congrads on the pb man, well done!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#14 Post by grady »

That's a nice size turbot John, well done on pb
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#15 Post by fagan »

class turbot john and great pics well done mate
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#16 Post by chuckaroo »

2 very nice flats from the shore JW, well done sir
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#17 Post by Deleted User 3488 »

Nice Turbot,,bodes well for the coming summer season!
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#18 Post by eyesreilly »

Well done JW,,,,nice return for your efforts :wink:
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#19 Post by sparkey+1 »

Fair play JW lovely fish I think its your lucky charm returning to the car for coffee and grub maybe on your wish list put a hip flask!!!! :lol: Lovely turbo...
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Re: Donegal Bay pb turbot, 25/04/2013

#20 Post by gavind19 »

Its a good spot at times. Where ya driving a red jeep by any chance because we drove past ya . We were on the way home from another mark that day :) lovely fish well done
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