Starting fishing in Achill

johnjohn3423

Hi,

I have been meaning to give fishing a try for a while but have never got around to it.
I am heading to Achill for a week soon, is there any point in heading out on my own, or would I be better trying to get somebody to show me first?
I'd be able to rent the stuff from this fella, http://www.achilltourism.com/activities-directory.html#angling
I understand that I need a license for fresh water fishing and this can be got from the Achill Tourism office.

Doc Farrell

There's a pier next to keel strand, 100 yards up from the pubs, a good place for mackeral. Across the island there's a stretch called the bulls mouth which is good for bass. Depends on the tide.

Lovely angling shops in Westport, why not just buy some cheap gear, mackeral feathers etc?

The men around the pier and in the pubs will give you advice. The only advice that you don't ignore is watch the rocks in the wind and rain, absolutely lethal.

johnjohn3423

Thanks for that. Ya I might just buy a cheap rod and see how I go with it. The angling shops will be able to help me out I am sure.

elius

Sweeneys in the sound have some grand deals on rods and real compo's get some feathers 3oz weights and of ya go O and a bucket for all the fish:D. Puteen (spelling) is a great spot though if the swells are up in can be dicey of the rocks is best but i caught 8 makeral of the harbour wall...