Gear I Use & Where to Find It
These are brands I genuinely use for Irish bass fishing. I’m not in formal partnerships with them — I simply rate their gear highly based on time on the water.
Below are some places where anglers can find bass gear locally and online, including many of the lures and tackle I rely on. This isn’t a ranking or endorsement — just useful options depending on where you are.
Where possible, support your local tackle shop too — there are plenty of great ones around the country. If you’re looking for one near you, you can search tackle shops across Ireland here.
Pirate Lures
Durable, high-performing soft plastics that have earned a regular place in my boxes. I use them across estuaries and rough ground, with standout performers like the Teaser, Wrasser, Seaducers and Needle Treats and finesse options for when the bass are reluctant to bite.
Soft Plastics • UK • Bass Slayers
Samson Fishing
Built to cast a mile and hold in rough seas — perfect when I need distance or to punch through the wind. The Compact Shad and long-distance surface/sub-surface models are regular go-tos for surf and rock marks.
Distance Casting • EU & UK • Hard Baits
Henry’s Tackle Shop
A reliable Irish retailer specialising in bass angling with solid stock and fast shipping. A good option for lures, terminal tackle, rods and reels — the team know their stuff and are easy to deal with.
Retailer • Ireland • Fast Shipping
Wheelhouse Cafe
A small local stop for anglers on the Hook Peninsula. The Wheelhouse stocks a selection of bass gear including jig heads, hooks, leader, braid and a range of soft plastics — handy if you’re fishing the area and need to pick up a few bits.
Lures • Ireland • Food
Slaney Fishing
If you haven’t been into the shop, you’ll likely know the name from the Slaney Fishing Raffles Facebook page.
Alongside that, they run a well-established retail side, with a wide range of tackle available both in-store and online — another solid option for anglers across the South East.
Retailer • Ireland • Fast Shipping
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