Pike angling guides in Ireland

Rosguill

43′ Aquastar. Twin 310 HP
Skipper: Michael McVeigh
Licence: 888
Base: Downings Operational area: Up to 40 miles out of base.

Notes: As well as excellent bottom, reef and wreck fishing there is Blue Shark (Season: July to October). Some good sized blue shark including the Skipper’s best of 124 pounds, caught in 1992.

Rosguill is a “State of the art” charter vessel equipped with twin 310 HP Caterpillar Diesel engines and all the best in electronic equipment.

Designed for the total comfort of her passengers, the RosGuill has:

• Fully functional galley
• Bench seats for 6 at a large table
• Extra large windows giving a feeling of airiness & spaciousness
• Roomy toilet with hand washing facilities
• 2 bunks
• Sheltered seating for 5 + behind wheelhouse
• Huge deck area
• Fully insured.

Rods, reels oilskins and tackle can be hired.

Accommodation is available at the Fisherman’s Village Lodge

Lady Marlyn

Lochin 40′. Twin 350HP
Skipper: Pat Conneely
Licence: 217
Base: Roundstone Operational area: Roundstone, Cleggan, Rossaveal.

Notes: Drift fishing over reefs yields Pollack, Ling, Cod, Coalfish, Wrasse and Mackerel and many others. Anchoring up and bottom fishing targets Ray and other flatfish. Over 20 different species can be caught and many groups thoroughly enjoy “Species Hunt” competitions. Blue shark are caught regularly and porbeagle can also be found.

Caitlín Marie

Vigilante 33, 350hp Caterpillar
Skipper: Paul McGonagle
Licence: 1194
Base: KincasslaghOperational area: 30 mile radius from Kincasslagh

Notes: Kincasslagh is ideally located for deep sea angling with various types of fishing grounds with many species only a short distance from the harbour.

Caitlin Marie is a fast modern charter boat licensed to carry up to 12 passengers. Facilities include sheltered seating with table for 4 in heated cabin, complimentary tea and coffee, microwave oven, spacious deck with filleting table, rod holders and toilet access.

L’Oursin

Ocean Tramp 32′. Ford 120 HP
Skipper: John O’Shea
Licence: 503
Base: Derrynane Operationalarea: Kenmare Bay

Notes: Reef, shark and general inshore fishing.