BLUE
SHARK:
Caught in mid June to October,
with its peak period being between July and
September.
COD:
Bottom feeding fish, baits
of mackerel or fish strips mounted on a paternoster
type rig or running ledger work well in luring
the catch, though cod are usually not that
fussy and generally accept whatever's on offer.
POLLACK:
The best tackle for catching Pollack
are red gilling lead heads or floating trace using
mackerel strips as bait on a 12lb rod.
WRASSE:
Will accept any bait that's on offer
and are plentiful over rocks and kelp grounds.
BULL-HUSS:
Part of the shark family, heavier
end tackle is required as they have sharp teeth
and can snap a trace quite easily. The best bait
is whole mackerel or mackerel flappers.
BASS:
Usually found over sand banks, Beale
Bar being a classic example in the area. The best
method we find is to use live sand eels on a long
flowing trace or ragworm and sometimes peeler crab.
CONGER:
Found usually in wrecks or on naturally
rocky crevices, as they like to hide. To lure them
out of hiding, mackerel is king normally mounted
on a running ledger with a 50lb main line and 250lb
end tackle.
DAB,
PLAICE and FLOUNDER:
Like the Bass usually found around
sand banks. They are partial to lug and ragworm.
Attractions like luminous beads and sonar spoons
work well.
TOPE:
One of my own favourites, found in
shallow estuary waters with a bit of tide run. The
Suir Estuary works well, mackerel whole or flappers
is great bait, the end tackle would need to consist
of a wire trace.
RAY:
Plentiful in the Estuary, average
size 7-12lbs. Ideal bait being mackerel or squid.
LING:
Provide good wreck fishing, can
be up to 30 lbs in weight.
