3 a - Portrush   Okay, these also appear in the Antrim listing, although technically they are definitely west of the border! There are in fact two shore marks here and our thanks to Gary Carleton and newtownabod off the forum for their information.  Species & Techniques: Portrush Harbour holds very few big fish, with Codling and Coalfish of under 1lb the likely catch. The "Blue Pool" in Portrush is a better mark, a good spot for decent Coalies and Pollack.  It can also be used for long range casting during the winter months.  There are various small pools, that, when float fished produce some quality Pollack, Coalies, Wrasse etc.  Finally you might consider bringing or hiring a boat and heading out to the "Skerries Rocks" lying about half a mile off shore.  This mark is good for drifting past with feathers to get big Pollack and Wrasse, with the possibility of a few Cod.  Rag-worms bring in the best results.

3 b - Ramore Head Out thanks to newtownabod off the forum for this information.  Ramore Head in Portrush is a very accesible mark and can be quite productive too! The flat rock mark is literally beside the car park between the Tennis courts and the Wildlife Centre at the Northern end of Portrush town itself. The town is a holiday resort so the mark can be busy during summer months, but there is plenty of room for everyone. Species & Techniques: Float fishing and spinning provide the best sport for pollock and mackeral. The mark fishes best during high tide and just as light is fading. There is a tackle shop just a few hundred yards away and plenty of restraunts and bars to finish off a good evenings fishing.

1 - Magilligan aka Benone Beach   My thanks to Dingbat off the forum for kicking off our listings for Londonderry.  This is the most famous mark. A big long beach stretching from magilligan point to downhill, it is easly located and well sigh posted. Driveable with care, it is one of the few marks where you can fish from the boot of your car.  Keep down towards the water. It operates well in a good surf and is used a lot by clubs and individual anglers. Well known to Ulster Anglers, there is an Open on it most Sundays in the Winter.  Species & Techniques:  The catch is mostly Flounder, with Bass and Dogfish available at night if it is reasonablly calm. The usual baits include rag, lug, mackerel, sandeel, and maddies, but the most used Bait is king rag tipped with mackerel. "It is said the only bait to use is Rag and Mackerel, I will disagree I have caught there on Mackerel alone, Lug and Mackerel." Try the western end towards Magilligan for best results.  Warning. Do not pass the area of the Army camp if the red flag is flying.