You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on the next lines. However, some methods are best adapted to particular situations. Dead Baiting Static methods such as legered deadbaits may be adopted on big waters, for example rivers like the Sbannon or the Suck, when the shoals of fodder fish, particularly bream, have been found. The baits are positioned on the margins of the shoal of fodder fish and left for a period before being repositioned. In such situations, the bankside margins, and areas where there is cover in the form of reeds or overhanging trees should be carefully fished.
Static methods are also particularly useful in the colder months.
When such shoals have not been located more mobile methods may be used to locate pike, and the angler spinning with artificial lures, or working along a river bank with wobbled deadbaits, may cover several miles of water in the course of a day. Fly Fishing Fly fishing is becoming an increasingly popular method of fishing for pike in Ireland and gives exciting sport with fish of all sizes. It has proved successful on both loughs and rivers and is a p articularly good method for smaller rivers and the Grand, Royal and Barrow canals. It may be done in the shallower waters all year round but is usually more successful in the warmer months. A strong ten foot rod matched with number nine or ten lines, floating and sinking, will be required.