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Blessington Pike

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  • 17-04-2009 9:41am
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    Cormdogg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭


    Any tips for Blessington or anyone fancy the trip on Saturday? Blanked on smelt and lures last week.

    PM me please

    Cormac


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    Degsy
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    Arent they spawning round about now?


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    8k2q1gfcz9s5d4
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    they usually spawn in late jan to early march. depends on the weather. should be done by april though


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    Cormdogg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭Cormdogg


    Should that mean better fishing?


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    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    They spread out more during summer than during springtime.
    So location becomes more difficult. Trolling is a standard solution for this, but in Blessington, coloured water reduces the ability of trolled lure/bait to "pull" from distance, due to restricted visibility.
    Peat staining has always favoured slow moving or static fishing in Blessington, relative to other waters with greater clarity.
    Note: I'm not saying trolling and spinning don't work!


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    Nozebleed
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    i caught 2 pike in blesso yesterday! my first ever. fairly small 13" and a 12"....managed to catch both using a size 0 mepps black fury spinner...very happy!


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