vole Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I am on my annual trek to Ireland to see family and do some fishing.had great time with pike last July on ultralite lures ie 1 inch rapala .not after big fish just bit of fun.Like catching perch too.Is it too early season for these tactics?Not into sitting all day with dead bait out as have to fit in with family time too.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 It's the closed season in England until the 16th June - not sure about Ireland? We pike fish the rivers here once or twice a year, and we find September about the best time, I am not into the bivvied up chuck and chance deadbaiting thing either - even though it can produce huge fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Cheers Stuart.No closed season in Eire.UK anglers often go over out of season.Do keep my fly gear there as well to keep options open.Not to mention a quiver tip rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 where in Ireland are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sorry no reply.Been on shifts.off to Co Tipp on Lough Derg.Cross tomorrow night.Cant wait.Been going 12 years.Beer whisky and fishing.Wish could shoot.Mum in law knows local farmers so may look into it.Love the Shannon.Big scary river for small river fisher like me tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Good luck and stick some pictures up here when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I have family in Limerick and when I was a young lad I used to go over to help out on the family farm during the summer holdiays from school. I've fished a few spots, the Shannon at Plassey at the back of the uni in Limerick is a good spot as is O'Briensbridge. Also fished a very nice place called Dromore out to the south west of Limerick near Pallaskenry, there was very good Brown trout on the fly and huge Pike. Good luck. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Cheers guys.Not caught any to be really proud of yet but will try.I fish O briensbridge too but mainly coarse fishing.favourite pike spot looks ordinary but loads of pike.It in middle of Killaloe.Might fish at Doonass where pub is.Will check out pw from library there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Don't hold back - get some livebait out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjunkie Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I'm sure you wouldn't do it... but just so you know, It's illegal to kill any coarse fish over 25cm in Ireland. It is also illegal to use live bait. Enjoy!! /bbj <edit> Actually there's a lot more to it; CONSERVATION OF PIKE BYE-LAW NO. 809, 2006 It is prohibited to kill more than 1 pike in any one day, It is prohibited to kill any pike greater than 50 cm in length, It is prohibited for any person to have in their possession more than 1 whole pike greater than 50 cm or more than 0.75 kgs of pike flesh. (i) It is prohibited for a person to have in his or her possession more than 12 coarse fish for use as bait in fishing for pike Where a person has more than 4 coarse fish in his or her possession for use as bait in fishing for pike, the person, in respect of fish in excess of that number and subject to the paragraph (i) above must have – (a) Obtained the fish from a fish tackle dealer or fish bait supplier registered with the Regional Board in whose fisheries Region the dealer or supplier carries on business, And ( Obtained and retained a receipt of their purchase. CONSERVATION OF AND PROHIBITION ON SALE OF COARSE FISH BYE-LAW NO. 806, 2006 A person shall not take and kill by any means more than 4 coarse fish on any one day. A person shall not take and kill by any means any coarse fish greater than 25 cm in length measured in a straight line from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail. Any coarse fish taken inadvertently in contravention of this Bye-law must be handled carefully and returned without avoidable injury to the waters from which they have been taken It is prohibited for any person, other than in the Louth Area or Moville Area, to sell or offer for sale any coarse fish caught by any means. “Louth Area†has the meaning assigned to it by section 31 of the British –Irish Agreement Act 1999 (No.1 of 1999); “Moville Area†has the meaning assigned to it by section 2 of the Foyle Fisheries Act 1952 (No.5 of 1952). It is prohibited to use or attempt to use live fish as bait in fishing in fresh water. It is prohibited to transfer for any purpose live roach (Rutilus rutilus) from any waters to any other waters It is prohibited to fish for pike or coarse fish by any means whatsoever other than by rod and line A person may not attempt to fish for pike or coarse fish in freshwater with more than two (2) rods at any one time </edit> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 I know,the English bloke got nicked for importing roach for livebait.last year there were loads East Europeans pike fishing for the pot at OB Bridge using sea fishing gear.not the sorts of fellers you could argue with so I put all mine back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjunkie Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 The Eastern Europeans are a right PITA over here Heard the other day they are even eating the bream out of a local lake. Main thing, enjoy yourself... tight lines! /bbj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 The Eastern Europeans are a right PITA over here :( Heard the other day they are even eating the bream out of a local lake. Main thing, enjoy yourself... tight lines! /bbj This is correct unfortunately :( They are killing fish left right and center, claming they have familys to feed Stupid *******. The best of luck with your trip vole21. B) the guiness is mainly good and the craic as they say over here is 90. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted May 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 In the library in Killaloe.Went fishing last night but moored boats cramped me a bit.Will have a proper bash with the lures later.Weather looking iffy tho.Great to see everyone inc. TJ at fishing shop.got stuff to make traces.been busy on the tractor mower and need to go shops at Limerick then the day is mine.This library overlooks the river.Usually loads of fish topping but maybe too cold so will fish slow and deep.all the best guys.This months Shooting Sports mag has made me want an air rifle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 The Eastern Europeans are a right PITA over here Heard the other day they are even eating the bream out of a local lake. Main thing, enjoy yourself... tight lines! /bbj This is correct unfortunately They are killing fish left right and center, claming they have familys to feed Stupid *******. The best of luck with your trip vole21. the guiness is mainly good and the craic as they say over here is 90. Frank. they've been accused of killing swans round us to eat. You never know how much to believe it but I'm sure it goes on. On the other side Pike tastes great. Haven't eaten any for years but definitely surprised me how good it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjunkie Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I agree, I tried it last summer, when I caught a few in the local trout fishery.... very tasty... but don't freeze them, they need to be eaten fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Just back last night.Went out four times.couple hours only,granted.bloody blanked.Not bothered much as it great to fish in such beautiful surroundings.Am back next month anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrlad1000 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 does ne of use guys ever heard of pot lake?spose to produce good pike?seen it on a fishin program but cnt find it newhere on tha net?ne of use guys help me out ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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