This summer has had one almost constant feature – wind, and plenty of it! It seems the jetstream has remained firmly fixed over our heads, bringing a steady airflow with it at sea level and making for difficult fishing conditions. Luckily for Carrigaholt Sea Angling the Shannon Estuary provides shelter from all but the worst winds and keeps guests fishing and happy. This past week it saw plenty of action.
Anglers aboard did get one brief break from the wind when it pulled a little to the north west so they were able to fish to Horse Island. Mackerel were still scarce but they got a few and then anchored up. A steady supply of doggies and the excitement of this tope (and sunshine) was nice, according to skipper Luke Aston.
Mackerel have been scarce, and some days the estuary just produced a few thornback ray and bull huss.
Another briuef weather window saw them get out west for a morning, with plenty of pollack around, and a few more mackerel too. There was still a big swell running, so they moved into the estuary for the afternoon and had some nice tope to close to 40lbs.
And although confined to the estuary again the following day, they did at least enjoy some sunshine, and a few nice thornback ray to go with it.
Clare Dragoon
Clare Dragoon is a LOCHIN 366 powered by 650HP engine, skippered by Luke Aston and operating out of Carrigaholt Co. Clare…
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