Southside Angling

Southside Angling Welcome to the Southside Angling Website. Our Business was established in March 1989 and is now one of the largest angling retail outlets in Ireland.
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We cater for the largest range of anglers possible, whether it is the beginner or the specialist angler and we stock the widest possible variety of top Brands possible per the list below. In addition to this we can supply our goods and services at very competitive prices.

FISH OF THE MONTH ENTRY.NAME: Muiris BuckleySPECIES: Porbeagle SharkSIZE: 1.7m | Estimated 77–88lbREPORT: While wreck fi...
09/09/2026

FISH OF THE MONTH ENTRY.

NAME: Muiris Buckley

SPECIES: Porbeagle Shark

SIZE: 1.7m | Estimated 77–88lb

REPORT: While wreck fishing off the West Cork coast, Galley Head, our fish kept getting taken. I spotted a shark following one of the fish towards the boat, so I decided it was time to put out a shark line.

Within 10 minutes, she was on.

The Blue Shark measured 1.7m and was estimated at between 77–88lb. It was an incredible experience seeing sharks actively circling the boat and looking so healthy.

A quick photo before the shark was handled with care and safely released.

Southside Anglings Fish of the month is sponsored by Dennett Outdoors and related brands

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Perfect. That short link goes directly to Henry Gilbey’s review, so we’ll use it. 🎣 FAVORITE BLUE BIRD SHARP JIG 🎣The Fa...
08/09/2026

Perfect. That short link goes directly to Henry Gilbey’s review, so we’ll use it.

🎣 FAVORITE BLUE BIRD SHARP JIG 🎣

The Favorite Blue Bird Sharp Jig is a seriously impressive light lure rod, combining sensitivity and precision with plenty of power when a decent fish comes along.

Available in:

🎣 8’3” — 4–16g
🎣 8’6” — 5–20g

Light, ultra-fast and extremely responsive, these rods are ideal for soft plastics, creature baits, bottom-contact fishing and lighter bass lure fishing.

Henry Gilbey recently put both Sharp Jig models through their paces and was seriously impressed with their performance and value for money. He even landed bass to 70cm on the lighter 4–16g model.

For anglers looking for a sensitive, sharp lure rod without stepping into premium-rod money, these are well worth a look.

⭐ Read Henry Gilbey’s full review:
https://tinyurl.com/5bvuuxed

Available from Southside Angling.

Junior fish of the month entryNAME: Nathan McDermott (Age 10)SPECIES: BassSIZE: N/AREPORT: On a trip to the Wicklow rock...
08/09/2026

Junior fish of the month entry

NAME: Nathan McDermott (Age 10)

SPECIES: Bass

SIZE: N/A

REPORT: On a trip to the Wicklow rocks in search of Nathan’s first Bass, we had no luck for the first two hours. Nathan decided to switch over to a pearl white Savage Gear Seeker and slowly work the lure back.

During the retrieve, he initially thought he had snagged the bottom until he felt the unmistakable shake of a fish’s head. After a brilliant fight, Nathan managed to land an absolute cracking Bass.

Unfortunately, we had no measuring tape or scales with us, so rather than keep the fish out of the water any longer, we took a few quick photos before Nathan safely released it to fight another day.

What a first Bass and a day Nathan won’t forget!

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Junior fish of the month entryNAME: Darragh JonesSPECIES: PikeSIZE: 80cmREPORT: Darragh landed this cracking 80cm Pike w...
08/09/2026

Junior fish of the month entry

NAME: Darragh Jones

SPECIES: Pike

SIZE: 80cm

REPORT: Darragh landed this cracking 80cm Pike while fishing on Lough Derg. The fish was caught on a Line Thru Trout lure and put up a brilliant fight before being safely landed.

A quick photo before the Pike was safely released to fight another day.

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Junior fish of the month entryNAME: Alexander Tucker (Age 13)SPECIES: PerchSIZE: 44cm REPORT: I was fishing my local can...
07/09/2026

Junior fish of the month entry

NAME: Alexander Tucker (Age 13)

SPECIES: Perch

SIZE: 44cm

REPORT: I was fishing my local canal when I hooked into this specimen Perch. It put up an unreal fight before I eventually managed to safely land it.

At 44cm an absolutely cracking Perch and a fish to remember. After a quick photo, it was safely released to fight another day.

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FISH OF THE MONTH ENTRY.NAME: Ian O’ConnorSPECIES: Blue SharkSIZE: Approx. 2.3m | 120lbREPORT: Fishing out of Courtmacsh...
07/09/2026

FISH OF THE MONTH ENTRY.

NAME: Ian O’Connor

SPECIES: Blue Shark

SIZE: Approx. 2.3m | 120lb

REPORT: Fishing out of Courtmacsherry with Dave Edwards Charters, this cracking Blue Shark was taken on herring using a 10/0 hook.

At approximately 2.3 metres long and estimated around 120lb, the shark put up a fantastic fight before eventually being brought alongside the boat. After a quick photo, the priority was getting this impressive fish safely back into the water as soon as possible.

A serious Blue Shark and certainly one to remember.

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SPECIES HUNT LONGEST PIKE & LONGEST PERCH COMPETITION 🎣 JUNIOR AND SENIOR PRIZES 🏆As part of the Southside Angling Spec...
03/09/2026

SPECIES HUNT LONGEST PIKE & LONGEST PERCH COMPETITION 🎣
JUNIOR AND SENIOR PRIZES 🏆

As part of the Southside Angling Species Hunt 2026/27, we’re running Longest Pike and Longest Perch prizes in both the Senior and Junior categories, kindly sponsored by Westin.

That means there are four prize categories in total:

* Senior Longest Pike
* Senior Longest Perch
* Junior Longest Pike
* Junior Longest Perch

HOW TO ENTER

You must already be entered in this year’s Species Hunt.

To submit a fish:

* Take a clear photo of the fish on a proper measuring device. No unhooking Matt type measures as these are inaccurate. A Ifi type measure is preferred.
* Make sure the full fish is visible from nose to tail. Nose is touching bump board .
* The measurement must be clear and easy to read
* Your Species Hunt ID card must be visible in the photo
* Fish must be handled responsibly and returned safely.

The angler with the longest verified fish in each category will win.

🐊 LONGEST PIKE PRIZE

Westin prize package:

* W3 3rd Generation Powercast-T
* W4 301 Baitcaster
* W3 Braid

🐟 LONGEST PERCH PRIZE

Westin prize package:

* W3 3rd Generation Streetstick 6’1” UL
* W2 1000 Fixed Spool
* W3 Braid

A massive thanks to Westin for supporting the Species Hunt and putting up these cracking prizes for both our senior and junior anglers.

Get the measuring boards ready. Every centimetre counts !

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FISH OF THE MONTH WINNERSAnother month wrapped up and two cracking winners chosen from a seriously strong selection of e...
03/09/2026

FISH OF THE MONTH WINNERS

Another month wrapped up and two cracking winners chosen from a seriously strong selection of entries.

SENIOR WINNER – CONOR LOWRY
SPECIES: Tench
SIZE: 8lb 6oz

Conor takes the Senior Fish of the Month with an incredible record-breaking haul of Irish Tench. His session produced fish of 8lb 6oz, 8lb 4oz, 7lb 12oz and 7lb 4oz, with two of the fish breaking the Irish record. The 8lb 6oz fish was also a new PB for Conor. A dream Tench session and a very worthy winner.

JUNIOR WINNER – NICHOLAS JACOTA
SPECIES: Couches Bream

Nicholas takes the Junior Fish of the Month with this brilliant Red Gilt Bream from the Beara Peninsula. A cracking and unusual catch while bottom fishing with ragworm, and the fish was returned quickly rather than being kept out of the water for a measurement.

Congratulations to Conor and Nicholas, and thanks to everyone who sent in entries this month.

Southside Anglings Fish of the Month is sponsored by Dennett Outdoors and related brands.

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02/09/2026

🚨 ANGLERS – WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 🎣

Fingal County Council is proposing new Beach/Foreshore Bye-Laws for 2026 which could have a major impact on sea angling across North Dublin.

The proposed restrictions include prohibiting fishing in designated bathing areas and restrictions affecting Blue Flag/candidate Blue Flag beaches and SAC/SPA areas.

If introduced as proposed, this could seriously reduce access to many of the places anglers have fished for generations, including areas around Donabate, Portmarnock, Malahide Estuary, Rogerstown Estuary, Baldoyle Bay and Howth.

🎣 This isn’t just about today’s anglers. It’s about the next generation.

We have seen a huge increase in children and teenagers taking up fishing over the last few years. Angling gets young people outdoors, teaches them about nature and conservation, and gives them something positive to be involved in.

Taking away access to their local coastline is a massive step backwards.

We absolutely support protecting wildlife, sensitive habitats and the safety of beach users. But blanket bans are not the answer.

Seasonal restrictions, designated angling areas and restrictions during busy bathing hours could all address genuine concerns without effectively removing recreational angling from huge sections of the Fingal coastline.

⚠️ PLEASE DON’T JUST COMMENT ON THIS POST. MAKE A SUBMISSION.

If anglers don’t make their voices heard during the consultation process, we can’t complain afterwards when the opportunity has passed.

Whether you’re a sea angler, coarse angler, game angler, tackle shop, club member, parent of a young angler or simply believe in maintaining reasonable public access to our coastline, please take a few minutes and submit your objection.

📅 Submissions close: 4:30pm, 2 September 2026

👉 Fingal County Council consultation:
https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/proposed-amendment-fingal-county-council-beachforeshore-bye-laws-2006

Please SHARE THIS POST with your fishing clubs, groups, friends and anyone who uses the Fingal coastline.

The more submissions received, the stronger the message.

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