Monthly Archives: June 2011

When I left home just after six this morning the sun was shining and a beautiful windless day was breaking over North Clare.  during the short drive something happened, the wind picked up, the cloud blocked out the sun and … Continue reading →

Mixed sessions recently, between standing in the howling rain in North Clare and sitting in silence on the Shannon. Saturday evening I met up with Andy and Jim from Dover SAA. We had decided on a mark not far from … Continue reading →

How tempting is it that when a mark is fishing well you return to it day after day hammering baits out doing your best to out-fish the previous trip? Our summer didn’t last too long in fact I don’t think … Continue reading →

We have been out a few times in the last week, mainly looking for mackerel which still are not showing in big numbers for the time of year.  Between us we managed enough for a trip out to the tope … Continue reading →

Hot on the tail of his recent successful ray trip my mate Wayne had a session on the Welsh hounds.  A short extract from an email I received earlier today. For decency I had to change a few words bait … Continue reading →

Well the forecast didn’t say it would clear up until Friday but I was still hoping for a gentle progression from wind to sun rather than an overnight change.  I think I have been over-doing it a bit an need … Continue reading →