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New young angler

  • 19-07-2023 7:29pm
    #1
    Dubsey
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    My only son turns 8 in a couple of weeks and have promised him his first fishing rod. No doubt the pestering will then start for a trip. And so it should.

    I’m from Donegal originally so am used to fishing off the rocks and deep sea. We are living in the south side of Dublin and I haven’t been fishing here yet so was wondering if anyone could recommend some good spots and bait that would be great for his first trip.

    Much appreciated.



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  • #2
    Zak Flaps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭Zak Flaps


    Maybe off the pier at dun laoghaire? Might be good idea to ask in the local fishing shop. They could give advice on what bait to use etc.



  • #3
    Ginger83
    Registered Users Posts: 3,526 ✭✭✭Ginger83


    If you are ever out for a spin there's a great shop in Swords for bait, equipment and advice



  • #4
    mattcullen
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭mattcullen


    You could try killiney if fishing from the beach. I'd say you'd pick up small flatfish and whiting etc. Especially at night time. Simple 2 or 3 hook flapper rigs with small hooks. Any good angling shop will get you set up. Bait up with small bits of worm tipped off with tiny 1 inch long strips of mackerel. Basically keep the bait and hooks small and you should pick up some fish close in on beaches like killiney Greystones and kilcoole. Good luck.



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