[Auldloon]

In case some don't already know its now commonly accepted that handling macs before returning is a death sentence for them.

Here is some discussion on the topic.
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Mackerel-bashing-t64059.html

[forsaleireland]

Off topic guys come on

[frankcarty]

Originally Posted by Chuileog

In case some don't already know its now commonly accepted that handling macs before returning is a death sentence for them.

Here is some discussion on the topic.
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/M...ng-t64059.html

true, I forgot to mention that!

[fallowbuck]

Any in waterford area lads, Minehead? Caught some last year late april warm weather. With the weather were getting now tought best to leave for a little longer.

[dunnedrum]

any good spots in wexford you know of guys... interested in getting back into mackerel fishing this year, havent done it since i was a kid

[Raisins]

Originally Posted by Chuileog

In case some don't already know its now commonly accepted that handling macs before returning is a death sentence for them.

Here is some discussion on the topic.
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/M...ng-t64059.html

That's really interesting thanks for that.

[The Hill Billy]

Any news on Macks in around Skerries or Balbriggan?

[mattser]

Flat rocks in Dunmore East....August...Bluegrass Festival.....get the pan out

[Sparky84]

A bit early for Skerries & Balbriggan.

[tricky D]

Originally Posted by Dusty87

they didnt come in last year to howth at all. Off the rocks anyways

There were plenty being caught last summer of the west pier mainly by moronic slobs who don't know how to use the bloody bin that's 10 yards away.

[Degsy]

Originally Posted by tricky D

There were plenty being caught last summer of the west pier mainly by moronic slobs who don't know how to use the bloody bin that's 10 yards away.

Its a disgrace down there.

gangs of fukin idiots drinking cans,playing music and shouting abuse on people in boats.

The amount of crap they leave behind them is disgusting too.

[shanemurphyboy]

Its a disgrace down there.

gangs of fukin idiots drinking cans,playing music and shouting abuse on people in boats.

The amount of crap they leave behind them is disgusting too.

Sorry mate but you are 100% wrong. Im only only a young lad and started fishing 3 years ago with them "slobs" in howth and they have been nothing but nice to me, I sat beside them one day and done everything wrong and felt that they would laugh but instead they showed me how to fish. Yes they drink but lots of people enjoy a beer while fishing, not saying its right but its them. Also them people including me every evening when leaving pick up all the rubbish that was left from OTHER anglers. The boats get a few words because they come in very close over our lines and take no consideration of the people fishing, most people would ge anoyed over loosing a whole rig! sorry mate but im not trying to be rude but them lads are actually a nice bunch and id stand by them any day and fish!

[P4DDY2K11]

Originally Posted by shanemurphyboy

Sorry mate but you are 100% wrong. Im only only a young lad and started fishing 3 years ago with them "slobs" in howth and they have been nothing but nice to me, I sat beside them one day and done everything wrong and felt that they would laugh but instead they showed me how to fish. Yes they drink but lots of people enjoy a beer while fishing, not saying its right but its them. Also them people including me every evening when leaving pick up all the rubbish that was left from OTHER anglers. The boats get a few words because they come in very close over our lines and take no consideration of the people fishing, most people would ge anoyed over loosing a whole rig! sorry mate but im not trying to be rude but them lads are actually a nice bunch and id stand by them any day and fish!

+1 on this. I'm 16 now and i've been going mackerel fishing in howth with my da since i could hold a rod. They're always very approachable lads, always willing to give a bit of advice, lend a knife, lend some bait or just have a chat. The only time I've seen them shouting at boats was last year when one of the trawlers coming out of howth dumped their bins over the side just inside the harbour walls and mankied the place up.

I wasn't sure about coming out and saying that they're not "scum" or morons" or "slobs" just in case everybody here that thinks that they are would turn against me and start arguments and shít, nice to see somebody is of the same opinion as me.

[Dusty87]

dont know the lads, its usually quiet enough when im there the odd time i only fish off the rocks anyway.

[shanemurphyboy]

paddy your dead right I didnt want to cause an argument but felt that howth was getting a bad name which it shouldnt, maybe some had bad experiences there but no need to tell others that its a kip. I think i may have met you before paddy, any chance your da brings a guitar sometimes?