Cod fishing

Thompst1111

So thinking of heading to tinnaberna beach this weekend for a night's fishing. Haven't fished it before haven't ventured down that far. Anyone any advice about fishing there for cod this time of year, is it a good spot , any advice about there or places near there would be brilliant. Thank you

Wanderer78

.red. wrote:

You won't get cod there, bar some very small fish. Obviously there's always a chance of a bigger one but it wouldn't be expected. For a decent chance of a cod your better off coming to Waterford or Cork but wait another few weeks, very little showing yet.

Whereabouts in waterford?

.red.

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Whereabouts in waterford?

I've never fished Waterford for cod so not sure.
Youghal is good tho, anywhere along the quays is good but a big tidal run so bring a selection of leads if it's a decent sized tide.
Off the beach can be good too.

Thompst1111

Also info about anywhere in Wicklow would also be nice. It's getting very cold this weekend with a bit of a chop so hoping it brings some in. Just don't know where to try. My friend thinks Wicklow as there is deep spots but I was thinking wexford as further south. Any info will help.

ardinn

There is cod about not far from tinnabearna - well, I dont know if they are there yet but I know a good cod beach in the area, pulled some 5/6lbers out of there regular enough around nov-feb.

Thompst1111

Ardinn that's brilliant. Do you still have my number from last time with the bass spot which by the way was perfect ,so good. You can send it to me that way I don't know how to delete messages from boards.ie and I hear my mailbox is full. I can text ye so you know which number is mine if you want.

ardinn

did you get any bass btw? i pmd you here, i have about 30 lads in my phone named "directions" so no, but the name will get you right to the spot

Thompst1111

Howaye ardinn. Didn't go to that spot in the end tried arklow South Beach, nothing but whiting and one small smoothie which surprised me. Thinking if heading to that spot maybe this week have you been out there at all of so how's it fishing

ardinn

no man having serious withdrawel symptoms here

Ultimate Seduction

Would the pier in youghal be any good for cod over the winter or would the beach be better? Are they hard to catch? Only ever fished for mackerel there, usually a summer Fisher for trout

Bogwoppit

The pier can be one of the best cod spots in the country although the last few seasons have been poor due to commercial fishing of the crab in the estuary.
The beach is pretty much a waste of time for cod.

Thompst1111

I might try ennerriely has anyone fished there recently any cod

ardinn

"De wall" is supposed to be a good shout for cod. But again crab fishing has put a massive nail in this areas fishing coffin.

Thompst1111

Where's de wall

ardinn

Thompst1111 wrote: »

Where's de wall

It's around youghal, not sure where exactly but when people discuss cod from shore it's the place to be!

Another Place is "the carpets"

I'll have a root for maps on theses places for you!

SeaFields

Is "the wall" in reference to monkstown or is there another one in Youghal?

ardinn

SeaFields wrote: »

Is "the wall" in reference to monkstown or is there another one in Youghal?

No im sure the wall is monkstown

Thompst1111

Won't be travelling that far this side of Christmas hitting ennerielly tomorrow for the night hoping for some cod caught my first one there good few years ago

ardinn

Ok so here is what I was after

A thread with links to other threads with tips, maps, locations, and guides.

Enjoy!!

Ardinns great info

SeaFields

Ah you've me all confused!

Yes the wall in monkstown always produces cod. Haven't heard reports yet this year though. I've heard of some whiting been taken around the harbour alright so cod probably aren't far behind.

ardinn

SeaFields wrote: »

Ah you've me all confused!

Yes the wall in monkstown always produces cod. Haven't heard reports yet this year though. I've heard of some whiting been taken around the harbour alright so cod probably aren't far behind.

The above will unconfuse you!

cd07

Ardinn you wouldn't mind sending a pic of the wall via Google maps would ya?

ardinn

ardinn

That isnt me by the way - Who the feck has their reel that low?????

VeryTerry

I'll be home in Ireland for the week between Christmas and New Year's. I'd love to give a bit cod fishing a bash. Has anyone tried Curracloe beach? I've had bass there during the summer. I have never fished in winter either. Is it any use during the day in to early evening with the short days?

ardinn

VeryTerry wrote: »

I'll be home in Ireland for the week between Christmas and New Year's. I'd love to give a bit cod fishing a bash. Has anyone tried Curracloe beach? I've had bass there during the summer. I have never fished in winter either. Is it any use during the day in to early evening with the short days?

If wexford is your spot head north of courtown a little to ballymoney - clones

Bogwoppit

ardinn wrote: »

That isnt me by the way - Who the feck has their reel that low?????

That’s the proper way to fish a multiplier setup.

VeryTerry

ardinn wrote: »

If wexford is your spot head north of courtown a little to ballymoney - clones

Cheers for that. I'll be coming from Dublin. I was only thinking Curracloe because I know it.

ardinn

VeryTerry wrote: »

Cheers for that. I'll be coming from Dublin. I was only thinking Curracloe because I know it.

I have never fished curracloe but have caught cod from the above beaches, tho they are hard got!

cd07

You sure hahaha? Cool thanks a mil for that

Ultimate Seduction

Are you a guide Ardinn? Is there even a such thing as a guide for shore angling? I live to fat inland for it to be worth my while joining a club but would love to go with someone who knows what there at

ardinn

I do guide yes - gimme a pm if you want an evening out.

.red.

ardinn wrote: »

Is that the dominator?

Zzippy

Bogwoppit wrote: »

That’s the proper way to fish a multiplier setup.

Careful, you could open a can of (lug)worms!

.red. wrote: »

Is that the dominator?

Looks like him, although a younger version. Could be an old pic...

.red.

Zzippy wrote: »

Careful, you could open a can of (lug)worms!




Looks like him, although a younger version. Could be an old pic...

Think it might be alright, I'm sure I've seen that pic before.

Bogwoppit

Zzippy wrote: »

Careful, you could open a can of (lug)worms.

Just looks wrong the other way! 😂

Zzippy

Bogwoppit wrote: »

Just looks wrong the other way! ��

I fish mine up the rod, I'm right handed. I can't get my head around the low reel position.

Bogwoppit

Zzippy wrote: »

I fish mine up the rod, I'm right handed. I can't get my head around the low reel position.

I’ll be happy to give you a lesson in the proper technique and add a few metres to your cast! Lol

Zzippy

Bogwoppit wrote: »

I’ll be happy to give you a lesson in the proper technique and add a few metres to your cast! Lol

I need about 50 metres! How are you fixed?

jd

Cod Championships are on tomorrow in Youghal. You will see the Dominator in action..
https://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=50269

jd

And the dominator won it

Ultimate Seduction

jd wrote: »

And the dominator won it

How was the fishing

jd

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

How was the fishing

There weren't huge numbers of fish caught, but some nice codling. Donal's winning fish was 68cm.



Below is the updated model of the Dominator receiving his trophy and prize.

He'll be back next year..

Thompst1111

Anyone fish anywhere in Wexford recently any cod?? Heading to tinnabearna next week just wondering my chances

Should Have Done Arts

Anyone in kells or Rossbeigh lately? How did it go?

SeaFields

Should Have Done Arts wrote: »

Anyone in kells or Rossbeigh lately? How did it go?

Tralee SAC had competition over Christmas I'm sure and venture to Rossbeigh sometimes. Check them out on Facebook and if they were there you might get an idea of how it's fishing.