Bait prepHero pick
Ani-Safe Bait Elastic Thread Dispenser
~€6Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Must-have for ragworm and peeler crab on rough ground. Wrap firmly without cutting the worm.
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BUYER GUIDE
Bait is local. Gear is not. Elastic, strong hooks and a way to keep worms alive matter more than exotic gadgets.
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Ragworm and lug come from local tackle shops and bait diggers. Your job is to present them cleanly: elastic for soft baits, baitholder hooks for crab, and a sharp knife or scissors in a dry bag.
TOP PICK
Our hero pick for this category on the Wicklow coast.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Must-have for ragworm and peeler crab on rough ground. Wrap firmly without cutting the worm.
COMPARE
Bait-side kit we pack for Wicklow sessions. Buy peeler crab in season from harbour shops when available.
| Item | Key spec | Price | Best for | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ani-Safe Bait Elastic Thread Dispenser Hero pickUpdated 15 Jun 2026 | Elastic thread | ~€6 | Soft baits in surf | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Baitholder Hooks 4/0 Updated 15 Jun 2026 | 4/0 baitholder | ~€5 | Crab baits for hounds | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Phoxinus Aberdeen Hooks 2/0 Updated 15 Jun 2026 | 2/0 Aberdeen | ~€5 | Worm and sandeel | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Kamasan B980 Size 8 Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Size 8 fine wire | ~€4 | Mullet and float fishing | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Truscend Saltwater Pliers Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Saltwater pliers | ~€18 | Mixed rough-ground sessions | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Power Cast 6lb Mono Updated 15 Jun 2026 | 6lb mono | ~€8 | Float and light harbour |
FULL LIST
Short notes and buy links for each row in the table.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Strong wire for peeler crab and large worm baits on pulley rigs for smoothhound.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Fine-wire hooks for sandeel strips and small worm baits on flappers.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Small strong hooks for harbour mullet and bread flake on float gear.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Cut wire and crush barbs on dogfish and ray. Worth carrying on mixed-species sessions.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Light mono for float rigs and mullet when your main reel stays loaded with 15lb.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
Common purchases that do not help on Wicklow shore marks.
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