Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge in Longford reports on great piking in the Longford area…

Etienne Denoyer with a nice Pike caught on Jerk bait.
Etienne Denoyer with a nice Pike caught on Jerk bait.

Etienne and friends Arnaud, Chistophe and  Patrice from France had a great weeks Pike fishing while staying with us at Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford. Etienne who has been before and knows the water well guided his friends around for the week and what a good weeks fishing it was for them.

Arnaud Landrieu with a cracker on his first visit to Ireland.
Arnaud Landrieu with a cracker on his first visit to Ireland.

Things started a bit slow for the on the first two days but then it picked up as the weather started to changed and they caught some nice Pike. They mainly used Jerk baits along with both soft and hard lures using a cast and retrieve method. Some of the bigger Pike were caught in shallow water close to the reedy areas.

Chistophe Mougin with his first Pike of the day.
Chistophe Mougin with his first Pike of the day.

It’s always good to see anglers like Etienne returning especially when new guys tag along for the first time and end up catching some nice Pike during their stay.

All smile for Patrice Marchandiau with his Pike.
All smile for Patrice Marchandiau with his Pike.

Great group of guys, thanks for your company it was a lot of fun having you stay and hope to see you again soon.

All fish returned unharmed.

#CPRsavesfish

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

Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.