Hook Head, Ireland

[Jason IR-2010]

Hello,
I am an experienced snorkeler but I have never spearfished before. I recently made myself a pole spear out of a broom handle, 3 nails, fishing backing, epoxy and a bungie cord.

I tried it out today but I could not get the range I needed to get the nervous mullet. I have no idea what I am to do. I tried the spearon a few dead crabs and it went straight threw them at about 2 feet, so it has power.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also has anybody ever fished or dived Hook Head in Co.Wexford as I have done a bit of snorkeling around there (I live 40 min from it) but don't know where would be best for spear fishing.

Thank you all,
Jason.

 

[williew]

hi jason
i have hunted around the hook a bit, the best area we found was between the lighthouse and slade harbour. we used to get in 2 or 3 hundred metres from slade and work to about half way around. we have taken mullet, an odd bass but mostly pollack, some decent sized. there are a lot of spiders to be found there earlier in the year. i am sure there are lots of amazing fishing areas around wexford and waterford, good luck exploring
willie

 

[Jason IR-2010]

Thanks for the info.
I have snorkled around Sandeel bay a good few times and it's probably where I am going to do most of my learning . There are loads of pollack, wrasse and some BIG (6-7lb) mullet there as well, oh and did I mention the copious amounts of sandeels! The place sure does live up to it's name.
It's bloddy cold there though.
Thanks,
Jason.

 

[fcallagy]

Hi jason welcome to db lots fo good info here as well http://forums.deeperblue.com/uk-ireland/85259-ireland-spearing-2010-a-71.html I know little about spearing I am more freediving but wille and these guys do

 

[Old Man Dave]

Welcome to DB Jason. Forget the pole spear idea. You will end up injuring fish rather than catching them. Beg, borrow or buy a 75cm euro speargun like a Beuchat, Cressi etc. Costs as little as £60 (90E). Try to team up with a more experienced spearo. Ireland has some of the best spearing in the Uk.

Check out the link in fcallagy's thread above.

Good luck.

Dave.

 

[fcallagy]

jason I should have mentioned if you search on boards.ie there was a guy selling a 75cm gun for €50 and on longboard ireland selling a 90cm for €90

 

[Jason IR-2010]

Thank you all for the help. Fcallagy I would love to get that gun but I don't have any money at all, not even 50 quid.. As I am starting college now but I'll have to get something as if I do I'll be able to live on fish as a student . My pole spear mk 2 look like a much better improvement, it's about 7 foot long instead of 4 and it's a lot more streamlined, so hopefuly i'll be able to get those timid mullet or the pollack!

 

[Jason IR-2010]

Do either of you know who goes spearfishing around the hook as some help would be great.