This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the South Shore SAC. Facebook page:
Good conditions, including big tides, milder weather and favourable winds, raised hopes for an excellent night’s angling for South Shore SAC at Donabate, especially with six visiting anglers from the Ulster Krakens making the trip south. Expectations were high for smoothies and quality bass, but despite plenty of effort with worm, crab and fish baits, the better fish never really appeared.
Fishing started slowly, with only a scattering of smaller fish showing early on across both zones. In Zone A, Niall Carabini, Thomas Keogh and Paul Doyle all managed a few fish, while in Zone B Dave Cottell and Alby Allan found some action after dusk. However, the expected late-evening surge of fish failed to materialise.
As the match progressed, a handful of anglers separated themselves from the field. In Zone A, David Rainey Jnr secured victory with a few good dogfish, narrowly edging out Paul Scanlon, while Daniel Gricius took third place in a close finish. The travelling anglers from Ulster were praised for their sporting attitude and camaraderie throughout the event.
Zone B was dominated by local angler Dave “Donabate Dave” Cottell, who topped the zone with an impressive 12-fish haul. Darius Gricius claimed second place thanks to a last-cast double shot of dogfish and flounder, just ahead of Alby Allan in third.
In the pools section, Chris Scanlon and Dave Cottell shared the round pool with bass measuring 37cm, while Darius Gricius won the flatfish pool with a 31cm flounder.
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the South Shore SAC. Facebook Page.
Go Fishing…
Sea Angling on the East Coast
