Bass Fishing Tackle

Galway Bay SAC outing/interpro practice,
Fanore beach Sat 11th Feb, 3pm start.

Please bring any spare rig winders for u16,u21 and ladies interpro teams, thanks

Hi All,

Borough SAC open for new members. Details can be seen at www.http://www.boroughseaangling.com/

We have 10 shore comps per year and 8 boat comps.We also have several outings.

Have a look at our gallery to see some great results .

Trips this month will include some pike outings, a trip to Union Hall and a trip to Guinea Bissau.

Stan

Yellow coloured Shrimp Rig with a hook suitable for mackerel , pollack etc ( I think it was about size 1 ) . Haven't been able to find them anywhere for the past year or so -- just the pink or flourescent ones , or with mini hooks for herring or something .

And 7" Red & Black Firetail jelly worms are nearly as scarce . Veals used to do a good value pack of 50 but now only offer them in more expensive 10's . ( Berkley Power Worms https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/berkle ... -2424.html )

IMHO those 2 items will see you right for almost any sort of inshore boat fishing ( and off rocks too ) . Have googled everywhere from Ireland to China . HELP !!!!
Thankyouverymuch !

Hi guys,thinking of headin down to clare for a session in a couple of weeks,as I don't know the area could anyone point us in the general direction?any help appreciated

looking for a name of a beach and its location so any help will be appreciated, i dont have much to go but here it goes, its a horseshoe shaped beach near Sligo. not much i know but someone should know it, i hope

MARITIME INSTITUTE OF IRELAND
2012 LECTURE SERIES
“THE BUILDING OF DUN LAOGHAIRE HARBOUR” by
by
COLIN SCUDDS

STELLA MARIS SEAFARERS CLUB, BERESFORD PLACE, DUBLIN I
(BEHIND THE CUSTOMS HOUSE)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th. AT 8.00.P.M.

DART AND LUAS STOP NEARBY. CAR PARKING, IRISH LIFE 100 M.
BAR AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION AT THE DOOR
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED
Ph. 0861503766

please notify us if you do not wish to have further notice of lectures

Not sure which sections to put this in but:

Can anyone recommend a nice self catering house in the Waterford / Wexford coastal area to sleep 3 to 4 guys (so 3 to 4 bedrooms )

We will have a vehicle so even if it's a few miles inland that does not matter.

Thanks

Does anyone know anyone that can build me a trailer frame in Cork?
Preferably able to have it galvanised also.
I'm also looking on done deal etc. but there are not a lot of quality ones...
Its for an 18ft orkney type fishing boat.

On way to yoyogual with my mate rob going to try beach for a change any body no which end or where we should fish.

DATE... Sunday 12th of February...

VENUE... MONATREA...

Check in @ Venue... 4 to 5pm...

Fishing from...6 to 10pm...

Cash Prizes...

PENN POINTS for this Comp...

Contact Paul @ 086 1658285... Contact Mick @ 087 7606599...

Hi Lads

Just a quick one my tackle bag is heavy duty fabric but its not waterproof or water resistant have any of you come across waterproof/resistant spray.

Cheers Lads

Dave

IRELAND 2012 ANGLING SHOW

MEET THE DUBLIN ANGLING INITIATIVE TEAM AND LEARN HOW TO FISH

At: NATIONAL SHOW CENTRE, SWORDS, CO. DUBLIN
When: SATURDAY 11TH AND SUNDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2012
Time: 10-6 (Sat), 10-5 (Sun)

LEARN HOW TO : make traces, tie fishing knots, present bait effectively , tie an artificial fly beach and fly cast. Live fish on display and wildlife enthusiasts are in for a treat!
LOTS TO DO FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Prices: Children under 5 FREE Child (5-15 years) €5, Adult (16+) €10, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) €25.

For further information please contact: Des Chew: 087 6740214, Josie Mahon: 087 6538202 Grace McDermott: 07495-48936 or email grace@maramedia.ie




www.irelandanglingexpo.ie

After many attempts over the years and on my fifth attempt this year I finally managed one of the holy grails; a Bass on a plug in January!!! If I can catch one in Feb I'll have caught one very month of the year on lures.

By Sunday a number of days of dropping winds and winds coming from the NW had flattened things out. I was hoping that water clarity at this stage would be much improved. I was also hopeful of my chances as coming upto the weekend it had been very cold but over Saturday night a warm front had passed over bringing temps upto quite a respectable level.

I headed off to an East Cork mark close to the Waterford border. Sure enough, the water was clearing but there were patches of suspended sand interspersed with patches of emerald green. I'd have to choose my spot wisely.

It was just low water and I picked a spot with a shallow reef in front of me dropping off into a deep gulley. Here the water clarity looked good. Rather than go with SP's a gut feeling saw me opt for a shallow diver and I put on a baby feed shallow. After a few casts I got a bump. On the next cast to the exact same spot I got another bump followed quickly by a definite take. Fish on!!!

What did I have? The initial sluggish fight had me guessing. Was it a pollack, seatrout, or Bass? If it was a Bass it was small I thought. It came into view shortly but wasn't that small. As it held steady over the kelp fronds at the lip of the gulley it suddenly kicked into life and I had a few minutes of diving runs and screeching reels as it dived back into the gulley. I thought I might lose it at one point but managed to bully it through the kelp. The prize was mine; a fine 65cm Bass that was as fat as hell.

Unfortunately, I've no pics as I left the camera & phone in the car, but here's a pic of a similar sized one I caught before on the same lure.

Hi lads,

Just got me son a Shimano Aernos Spinning reel for christmas and he told me he'd like to try it out on Saturday.
I looked at it and it says it can hold 120 yards of 10lb line 140 yards of 8lb line or 160 yards of 6lb.

So i was thinking of loading it with 10lb Braid and about 16lb Mono Leader.
Is this the right thing to do?
Any opinions would be great

A friend of mine needs a Honda boat engine serviced, the boat is moored in his own private marina in Tipperary on Lough Derg, so the mechanic has to be prepared to do the repairs on site.
I would be grateful for any pointers. I wouldn't know the finer facts of the case but for any more questions I can PM you his contact details.
Thanks a lot in advance lads!

hey lads, im hopeing you can help here,
im heading fishing down around wexford next week, ive some valuable freshly frozen crab im bringing down, ive to do afew tings to do on my way down and as i dont drive im wondering,
whats the best possible way to keep it frozen till i get down there.
i have the box i got off martin when i ordered fresh bait, any use in that
cheers lads

Would any of you guys know the year and the anglers name who caught the 109lb Common Skate from Fenit Pier. Also any details of anymore large Common Skate from this venue.

anyone wishing to make the irish team for the worlds , could they let there ifsa affiliated club know , so they can let there provincial councels know that they have members wishing to attend qualifiers etc , so we can get the ball rolling again if there is enough people wishing to be selected etc

I'm very pleased to announce the dates for our 2012 Shore Angling Festival. Full details of the Festival will be announced very soon. I would like to thank Dennet Angling, Irish Angler, Rod & Line, The Loughs Agency and Toms Tackle for their continued support and also welcome 2 new sponsors for this years event, Nationwide Baits and Belfast Angling Centre. We wouldn't be able to put on such an event without the support of these organisations. To register your interest please contact me through here or my email ronanmcmonagle@hotmail.com or alternatively contact me on my mobile 07872943023. Penn Points are also available on both days.

Can some1 help me identify this mini species i caught in Tenerife a while back, I think it's a blenny of some sort.
Thanks.

Will this weeks predicted easterly winds and steady high pressure increase the chances of catching a codling off the dublin beaches this week?

I am just home from fishing and had a look in my inbox and there was a mail from the Marine Institute with a link to here http://www.ouroceanwealth.ie/Pages/default.aspx

I am going to bed now and will not read the article till the morning but though I would put the link on here so people can have a look and see what it means for us anglers. Just one little bit does not look too good here it is Minister Coveney added “We need an Integrated Marine Plan to harness our ocean wealth, get the environment right for investment and use the potential of our marine economy to create jobs in a sustainable manner”

Regards Wez

Thinking of heading out today,

Would like some coalies, flounder or codling but we cant go past arklow.

Anyone any tips on a location, Iv been hitting Dalky, bullok, killiney... Am thinking Kilcole, or ann oreillys..lol.

PM welcome... Leaving about 3 today to dig lug on the way.

Hi lads,new enough to fishing. Took it up in september and I don't think a week has gone by that I havn't been out fishing the east coast. Would like to try the lure fishing end of it now and am looking for a bit of advice. I'm willing to spend around E200 max for rod & reel,any ideas on whats good in that price range?

might be good for casting ,

Can anybody tell me were i can find the Leinster dates, venues and results online for this year?

Just a reminder that we are out again this Sunday 5th Feb for the second meet of the year. Same place, same time, see you all there.

just bought a new reel after the old one packed it in any advice on how to keep a reel in top shape would be much appreciated

HI Guys,
Myself and the other members of the 2012 Irish Boat Angling team have arranged a Open Boat Competition to raise much needed funds to help with our expenses in representing Ireland at the World Championships in La Rochelle in September.

The competition will be fished out of Cobh on Saturday the 10th of March, which is a perfect time to start off the angling year.
I have attached the flier for the event ..
Hope to see ye all there..
Thanks
Dave

Hi folks, first post on the site. Trying to set my profile up and having a bit of trouble with the profile pic. After several attempts i managed to resize my pic,its now around 26 kb witch should fit. When I try to update it I get this message " This file cannot be displayed because the extension bmp is not allowed ". Any ideas what im doing wrong?

There was a Documentary on RTE late last night, was late and had recorded it on SKY+ and watched it today called SALMONOPOLY!
Have to say it was a shocking display of peoples respect for our environment and the greed of business men that have only one thing on their minds, MONEY!
I tried to find this documentary online to post a link for others to watch but failed to do so, found one online but isnt subtitled and is in Norwegian, which is a shame! If u get a chance to watch a repeat, do so, its an eye opener and a must watch!!

The AGM for Magheraroarty & Islands SAC will be held in the Community Hall, Magheraroarty on Monday 6th Feb at 8pm.
All welcome - members, new members, prospective members.

I'll be fishing the kilmuckridge sac comp sat 5-9. ballinoulart and morriscastle are the venues i tink. id be fairly much a novice and can make my own rigs just about. Just wondering how much bait would you want to bring? what kinda of bait would be best for these venues. What kinda rigs would you want? Just looking for ne info or guidance that ne body could share with me as ive never fished a comp before and dont really no the ins and outs, really looking forward to it and just want to enjoy it but not feel completely out of my depth.
Ne info would be greatly appreciated
tight lines

well lads anyone any info on the munsters found out dates but thats it .venues times?

Hi all,

Trying to arrange sea trips for the summer. Any recommendations on boat charters in the cork area who specialise in sea Bass. also, what month is the best in the area.

I appreciate any thoughts, recommendations or views.

right whats de story on this ! has any one else noticed or i may just be wrong but we don't put up any post up ............. i mean donegal bay fishermen espically . any way fishin is good up here everywhere fishin well might change but at the minuate you can't beat it .

lots of lads have a wishlist here for the year i was just wondering how many reach this list or target.I have been trying to reach one for the last 11 or 12 years and it just not happening are there more in the same boat pardon the pun . but sur i will keep at it ive been close but no sigar

Hi all,

Trying to arrange my fishing for the summer. Any recommendations on ghillies in the cork area who specialise in sea Bass and could show a small group the ropes. Also, what month fishes the best in the area.

I appreciate any thoughts, recommendations or views.

hi lads does anyone know when the next spring tide is?