what line and set up HELP!

[isle of innisfree]

Although a fly man could someone please tell me what line, reel and rod set up is perfect for casting heavy pike lures large baits?

thanks in advance

[NICK R]

For casting large baits i use a 2/34 tc rod I like the rod to be a little more giving under the rod tip. matched with a large type reel . i use a shimano ultegra 1200 , as i use the baitrunner system .
I fish this with 50lb braid

[isle of innisfree]

Thanks Nick
I was beginning to think you pike fisherman were a bit snobbish and didn't want to talk to a fly fisherman.

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by isle of innisfree

Thanks Nick
I was beginning to think you pike fisherman were a bit snobbish and didn't want to talk to a fly fisherman.

I wish i could afford to fly fish

[isle of innisfree]

It dosnt have to be dear mate.

In ireland if fishing for trout theres no liecence and most of the loughs are free.

and a fly set-up is no dearer than any other.

[NICK R]

never fished over there mate , just seen the website ,is it yours,, Looks very inviteing

[fishypaul]

i use a 3lb tc rod with nothing lighter then 15lb bs line , if you are intending winding up a big cast with a sizable bait dont forget a shock leader, just in case !

[isle of innisfree]

Originally Posted by NICK R

never fished over there mate , just seen the website ,is it yours,, Looks very inviteing

Yes mate its mine! whatever type of fishing you do you're not far from it there.
Last year i had a few pike in double figures when i was salmon fishing, so thought i might target a real big one,
The locals shot them when there spawning, iv seen them to 40lb its a bloody crime.

[NICK R]

What about the carp ,Where do they hide out ,
Could be up for a week sea fishing/pike fishing later in the year
and drinking the velvet stuff

[isle of innisfree]

Originally Posted by NICK R

What about the carp ,Where do they hide out ,
Could be up for a week sea fishing/pike fishing later in the year
and drinking the velvet stuff

Dont know about the carp but the sea fishing is superb.
had a 3 1/4lb cockoo wrass just outside mullaghmore harbour last year.
and enough mackeral, pollock and cod to feed Africa.