Re: dublin fishing show

Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:13 pm

anthony2carr wrote:Need to buy a dry suit.

Does anyone know if I could get a good bargain on one at this event?



The boat show is on in the RDS from the 18th, you'll get one there.

Re: dublin fishing show

Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:23 pm

anthony2carr wrote:Need to buy a dry suit.

Does anyone know if I could get a good bargain on one at this event?

not 2 sure prob will as they hav hunting clothes and that der

Re: dublin fishing show

Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:57 pm

I'll be around on Sat & Sun....Say hello!

Re: dublin fishing show

Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:43 pm

Should be there from 10am Saturday.

I'll be the one that has no money to get back home because he bought too much stuff.

Re: dublin fishing show

Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:24 pm

For a map with directions check out http://www.nationalshowcentre.ie. Show is open 10am - 5pm, Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb. Entry: E10, Seniors E5, Under 15s accompanied - free.

I know the Talk Theatre is being sponsored by Norway Salmon Fishing & Project Travel and includes talks by Ian Kitson and Jim Clohessy.

Harald Oyen from Norway Salmon Fishing will be on stand 102 to answer questions and there'll also be a free draw for a trip for 2 to Norway.

Demos by Jim Fearn, Peter O'Reilly and Andrew Ryan.

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:35 pm

did anyone go was it any good, would it seriously be worth going to tomorrow

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm

I popped out this morning for a gander. It was mostly for course fishing and fly fishing. I was not really impressed to be honest. Mind you I had a two year old with me running wild so that brought it's own stress!!

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:17 pm

cheers ill just go fishing instead

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:50 pm

I got a few things i was looking for (bulk spool of f1) which was a lucky find as it was the last one and none of the other shops i asked in had any. got some hooks and a bulk spool of shock leader. id say all the decent stuff will be well gone by tomorrow.

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:48 pm

I bought a few things :) Did a bit of haggling, but still spent a small fortune. Have enough rigs to last me for the rest of my life. Also bought a fish smoker, smoked mackeral on the beach after a days kayak fishing 8)

Fly casting demonstrations we're informative. Was there for a talk on wreck fishing, which was good. The same guy gave another talk on Boat rigs. There was also a talk on Salmon fishing, which I was particularly impressed with.


Best deals
1000m 40lb mono 10 euro.
Fish smoker 55euro
Smoker dust 4 bags 10 euro
Gulp 3 euro packet.
Gulp spray 3 euro.
feathers mack/cod 1 euro.

Re: dublin fishing show

Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:33 pm

Was out myself today got a few bits and bobs few bargains to be had alright, bulk spools of line and braid, hooks etc,shakespeare rod holdall and rucksack 20 euroeach, mustad seafarer boots 30 euro.Not as big a croud out there as expected.I'd say you will get some good deals on rods and reels tomorrow as i believe prices will be reduced a good bit later on in the day. Just about worth going out if ya have a few pound spare..

Re: dublin fishing show

Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:59 am

I was out at the show yesterday and I don't know what everyone else thought but it seemed like there were fewer stalls than previous years or maybe just a fewer shops. :? I still ended up picking up a few bits and pieces, I got an automatic life jacket for €35 and Daiwa Whisker carp rod / Shimano 5000 Gte baitrunner for €130. I must admit I was very tempted by a Shakespeare 15' K2 Team Extreme Titanium, I think it was around the €120 mark and looked a nice rod but I've bought too much gear in the last year so I had to pass on it for the moment at least. :(

Re: dublin fishing show

Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:35 pm

i went yesterday to the show lots for stuff there but not for me if you wanted to fill the tackle box with stuff u will never use you would spend a small fortune . but on the upside jimfromcork gave a a great run down on wreck fishing best bit of the show for me along with the warrior stand the boats look the dogs maybe next year :roll: :roll: my buddy got a floataition suit for 84 euros abu one

Re: dublin fishing show

Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:28 pm

Hi There. There is an Angling show in the Kings Hall Belfast next weekend 14 and 15th March.
I have been the last few years and there is a huge selection of Tackle and local knowledge at the show.
Its worth a trip from Donegal if you are a keen angler.
I have grabbed myself a few good bargains here.