Enjoyable first pike fishing trip for father and son from Holland.
Dutch anglers Thomas, Joop, Nick and Benji were over for their annual pike fishing trip to Ireland, where they stayed once again at Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford. Being regular visitors to the area, they know the local waters really well, and they proved this with some smashing pike – the best of them at 112cm and 103cm, with one or two others shaking the hooks.
They mixed it up during their stay depending on conditions, with both lures and dead baits proving productive for them. It wasn’t all easy fishing, though, as they experienced the whole range of different weather conditions during their stay, with sunburn some days and soaking-wet clothes the other days
Host Kevin said, ‘The guys never worry about the weather conditions; they just get on with their fishing. A great week was had with lots of fun and laughs along the way. Thanks, guys, and see you next year!’
ALL FISH RETURNED UNHARMED.