What is jig fishing, and what do you need? This method of sport fishing is growing in popularity, partly because even novice anglers can enjoy success – always provided they have the right equipment.
Cavanagh, a Greencastle Company Cavanagh Nets Ltd. Is a family owned business, founded over 20 years ago in Greencastle, Co. Donegal, where we are still based. We couldn’t be closer to the Irish fishing industry; Greencastle has been a major…
A guide to Fish Gutting Knife Sharpening…. “A blunt knife is an accident waiting to happen”. Follow these quick and easy steps to hone your skills and have a razor-sharp edge.
A Fishing net is an essential items of equipment, whether for commercial sea-going vessels or for the hobby fishermen. Keeping nets in good repair is vital if the expeditions are to be commercially viable. Trawlers may be at sea for…
Each year up to 35,000 adult female lobsters caught by Irish inshore fishermen have a v-shaped notch removed from their tail by trained Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) staff.
It’s the Law! Do you know what the rules are about wearing a lifejacket on fishing vessels? The point to remember is, it’s not an option. The rules couldn’t be clearer – this is from the relevant Statutory Instrument, S.I.…
10 Must Have Equipment this Season Yachting Essentials Back on the Water at Last! Finally, it looks as though we can take to our boats again. But after the long wait caused by lockdowns and bad weather, it’s important to…
Before you take to the water this summer – have you ever thought about checking your life jacket / PFD? Although this may be at the back of your mind:
The Irish fishing industry is having to learn to adjust to the post-Brexit world coupled with the global pandemic. Alongside thorny issues such as markets and logistics, Irish fishermen are discovering that they now have to deal with unpredictable supply…