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Boat fishing on River Shannon

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  • 13-08-2013 1:24pm
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    MiskyBoyy
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    I'm going on an Emerald Star boat for 10 days 31st August - 10th September.

    I'm looking to do a bit of fishing just for fun whilst there.

    Just wondering what type of rod/reel and line & bait would I need, or would be best (on a budget). Not looking to invest in something expensive, just a €50 or whatever rod to do me for the 10 days. (Or can you hire them?)

    Will probably be cruising 3 hours per day.
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    Super-Rush
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    What are you aiming to catch?


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    MiskyBoyy
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    Super-Rush wrote: »
    What are you aiming to catch?

    Not sure lol.

    What would you think yourself...
    I'm just doing it for the fun.


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    Super-Rush
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    DaLad wrote: »
    Not sure lol.

    What would you think yourself...
    I'm just doing it for the fun.

    Your best bet could be getting a small spinning rod and reel and a few spinners or small lures. There is plenty of sport to be had with Perch and small jack pike.

    It would also double up as a makeshift float rod. Get a few stick floats, some lead shot and hooks and a pint of maggots. The Shannon is full of small roach, skimmer bream, Rudd and hybrids.

    Find out if there is a tackle shop near where you are leaving from. Any shop should be able to kit you out for less than €50.


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    MiskyBoyy
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    Super-Rush wrote: »
    Your best bet could be getting a small spinning rod and reel and a few spinners or small lures. There is plenty of sport to be had with Perch and small jack pike.

    It would also double up as a makeshift float rod. Get a few stick floats, some lead shot and hooks and a pint of maggots. The Shannon is full of small roach, skimmer bream, Rudd and hybrids.

    Find out if there is a tackle shop near where you are leaving from. Any shop should be able to kit you out for less than €50.

    Nice, thanks for your input!

    I'm leaving from Carrick on Shannon! I'll probably try buy the rod & reel before I leave tho. Is there any decent Irish website that sells them for a reasonable price do you or anyone know? I'll look in a shop or 2 near me in the coming week too.


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    Pimp Ninja
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    Toomans is a tackle shop in Carrick on Shannon.
    Usually quite reasonable in price and they are right beside the bridge.

    They dont have a website for the shop, but also have a fishery and contact details for the shop are on the fishery website (not a fantastic site).
    http://www.toomanfisheries.com/shop.html

    Henrys have a decent enough online shop and can probably ship down to you in time.
    http://henrystackleshop.com/


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