Steve McDonagh, of the Fishing with Steve YouTube channel, was out and about trying to find some fishing spots despite all the high water. In his own words…
“Another brutal winter session chasing my first pike of 2026 — flooded lakes, closed pegs, lost fish, and absolute heartbreak on the bank. After heavy rain across Cavan, almost every lake was blown out… but quitting wasn’t an option. This session turned into a proper grind. Five different lakes, flooded fields, matches on venues, submerged platforms — and when I finally got fishing, two solid runs on mackerel… both dropped. Barbless hooks, bad timing, and zero luck. I also break down the full day-session predator setup, bait choices, and why switching to mackerel made all the difference — plus underwater camera footage showing just how close it was. If you’ve ever blanked after doing everything right, this one’s for you.”
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Go Fishing...
