Coalies

[Flattiebasher]

<font color='#000000'>Has anybody any info on catching these fish from the surf around Anglesey/Llyn. What rigs/bait to use etc.

Any info would be helpfull. Thanks</font>

[seaangler]

<font color='#000000'>I can&#39;t seem to stop catching coalies at the moment. &nbsp;I am spinning with 30g silver lures or using a one up, one down paternoster with frozen sandeels or slices of mackrel on size 2 to 2/0 hooks. &nbsp;Plenty of fish coming out upto the five pound mark. &nbsp;These fish are from the Isle of Man but the same method would work. &nbsp;Tip put plenty of sequins and beads by the hook (usually to sequins and one bead) but use a stop knot to prevent them sliding up the snood. &nbsp;Hope this helps?</font>

[Manx Fisher]

<font color='#000000'>Wherabouts in the Isle of Man are you catching the coalies &#39;seaangler&#39; ? &nbsp;5lb is a nice fish.

In response to the orig question - I have found shallower marks to be better for coalies. &nbsp;Baits can be very localised, but generally lug and mussels work in most places.</font>

[seaangler]

<font color='#000000'>Hi Manx Fisher I am catching most of the coalies from Port Erin as you say a shallow venue and the odd trip to Gansey Beach and Port St. Mary. &nbsp;Where are you catching from?</font>

[Manx Fisher]

<font color='#000000'>Hi Sea Angler.

Ramsey area mostly, but also Douglas. &nbsp;Gonna try PSM over the next couple of months, but also want to try some rock marks.

I have often wondered about fishing Port Erin area but dont seem to find the time - not enough hours in the day / days in the week to fit all my fishing in...

Can you drop me a PM with any Port Erin info you have ? Perhaps we can meet up for a trip.

Cheers</font>

[seaangler]

<font color='#000000'>Manx Fisher,
I know what you mean about the hours in the day. &nbsp;I keep trying to get up north for a session on the Cod but never manage it. &nbsp;I will post up some info for fishing the south soon. &nbsp;Maybe we could meet up. &nbsp;You can email direct on info@seaangler.iofm.net.

Tight lines</font>

<font color='#000080'>Seems like this is the Manx forum&#33; Hi all - new forum looks good.

PSM breakwater is always good for coalies, not sure about about this time of year though is it any good?

I can&#39;t seem to get away from the Whiting - Both East and North East of the Island.</font>

[seaangler]

<font color='#000000'>I am finding that the coalies are coming out on bright days coupled with strong spring tides as well &nbsp;I remember just after christmas two of us took over 45 coalies upto 1/2lb and one bass in a spinning session. &nbsp;It seems to have slowed down but have had six out per session upto the 5lb mark but average 3lb+</font>

[Manx Fisher]

<font color='#000000'>How do Hondy.

3 manxies in the same place. *What a small world the wibbly wobbly web thingy is. *

I suspect that before long we will have a proliferation of local sites ... good luck lads - i think this site sets the benchmark for you both.

Its looking like I am defo going to have to head south of the fairy bridge for some coalfish action very soon *</font>

<font color='#000080'>Manx Fisher- yes I think you are right, especially at this time of the year when fishing is at a low ebb (as it were) - time to collate the knowlegde gained from the previous year ready for summer

But back on thread.. I would say Coalies aren&#39;t too fussy for the bait type,and as for rig - the ledger is as good as any I find, close in to the egde (e.g. PSM). Sticking with the shallow water theme appears to be the key, although I&#39;m not sure how well they cope with the surf flattiebasher, maybe someone can chip in here? </font>