Ronnie and wife Gerdina from Holland decided to return to Ireland for another Pike fishing holiday but this time stayed with Kevin and Jane at Melview Lodge in Longford.
Kevin said they were both experienced anglers when it came to Pike fishing. They caught most fish using lures, but also managed to catch some using dead bait and jerk baiting methods.
They both lost some big fish during their stay here, but I’m sure they will return to catch the ones that got away.
Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
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Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
Drumlish Road,Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com
Guidelines for handling pike
Download: Pike Handling and Conservation [.pdf 850 KB]
When landed, the fish should be laid flat preferably on a protective mat and the hooks removed with a suitable tool such as long handled artery forceps or a long nosed pliers. Anglers may find it useful to wear protective gloves. Sometimes it can be easier to release the hooks by working very carefully through the gill covers.
The use of pike sacks can be used for the short time retention of fish enabling them to recover prior to weighing or photography. When weighing and photographing fish, the pike should be cradled and supported properly to avoid injuring the fish. A pike sized weigh sling should always be used if the fish is be weighed.
When being released, the pike should be held carefully in the water to promote recovery until it is ready to swim away. At all times, the pike should be returned to the water in the shortest possible time.
