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Angler casting a light spinning rod from the shore of a lake during pike fishing

Hybrid Lure Retrieve for Pike: A Highly Effective Technique in Any Conditions

Dmytro Zhornik
I've had sessions on Irish loughs where pike completely ignored every classic presentation I tried. Steady retrieve — nothing. Jig and drop — not...
Does the Size of the First Rod Guide Affect Casting Distance? My Real-World Test

Does the Size of the First Rod Guide Affect Casting Distance? My Real-World Test

Dmytro Zhornik
I had this question nagging at me for a long time: does the size of the first guide — the large ring closest to the reel — actually affect how fa...
Angler holding Select Javik and Golden Catch spinning lures by a lake in Ireland, comparing budget fishing tackle brands for pike and perch.

Select vs. Golden Catch: The Battle of Budget Brands. Which Spinning Lures to Choose for Successful Fishing in Ireland?

Dmytro Zhornik
There's a question I get asked regularly by anglers who are just getting into spinning in Ireland: "Do I really need to spend €150 on a rod to ca...