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Sunday, 10 July 2011

Great sport in Co. Wexford with Tope and Hounds

Large Tope and Smoothounds continue to provide great sport for Menapia members this week, with several being landed accross a variety of Co. Wexford beaches.



Most fish are being landed at dusk or just into darkness and most are falling to fresh Peeler Crab or Mackrel on a high tide.



Pic: Menapia SAC's Joe Carley (South-East bait supplies) lands a 30lb+ Tope last Sunday night





 
"Its nice to get out in between competitions and touch up on our skills" said Menapia SAC member Paul Roche (Paul, pictured  with a 35lb Tope taken last Saturday night on a South Wexford beach)
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"A few of us met up and had a great nights fishing" he said. "We use SEBS bait, it's 'Top Notch" he added.
It was nearly a costly night for Paul, after the Tope decided to retreat to Wales and bring Paul's Rod, Reel & stand with him - however paul's quick reaction and assistance from fellow anglers made sure he didn't get away and pauls gear remained on the beach, albeit a bit damaged...
A fine fish was landed - a quick photo and the Tope was put back to continue his journey to Fishguard!!


If conditions are right, you will usually find a Menapia Club member on nearly every Co. Wexford beach, touching up on their techniques and keeping their skills sharp - which makes Menapia SAC the top Shore-Angling club in the South-East.

(Club member Frank Flanagan, also on a Co. Wexford Beach returns a 10lb Smoothound last night, to fight another day).