Please note that fishing for pike with live bait is illegal in the Republic of Ireland. A dead fish offered on the bottom, or with a float just above the bottom, will prove just as successful. Another favorite method for pike is trolling a spoon or a dead fish behind the boat. More and more fishermen however discovered the pleasure of pike fishing with the fly rod and very big flies. Catch and release and help us to preserve the precious stock of good pike in Ireland.
Sea fishing is successful from shore, pier or boat.
For most sorts of shore fishing your pike gear will suffice. Fishing from sandy beaches however may require a beachcaster rod. Offshore fishing is always free of charge and will provide a full pan any day. If you are afraid of getting seasick don't choose shark fishing since it involves bigger distances from the shore. If you feel queasy keep your eye on the shore to calm yourself, keep a full stomach.