Soft plasticHero pick
Savage Gear Sandeel V2
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The default sandeel imitation on Wicklow surf beaches. Fish slow on a jig head or weighted hook.
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Soft sandeels and paddle tails cover surf beaches from Brittas to Kilcoole. Surface poppers work on calm dawn sessions when bass push into the top foot of water. Always carry fluorocarbon leader for clear Irish Sea conditions.
TOP PICK
Our hero pick for this category on the Wicklow coast.
Current price on Amazon.ie (checked 15 Jun 2026)
The default sandeel imitation on Wicklow surf beaches. Fish slow on a jig head or weighted hook.
COMPARE
Lures we reach for on east-coast bass marks. Match weight to surf: lighter on calm evenings, heavier when wind pushes weed.
| Item | Key spec | Price | Best for | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Savage Gear Sandeel V2 Hero pickUpdated 15 Jun 2026 | Soft sandeel | See Amazon | Surf bass, shingle marks | Amazon |
Sidewinder Skerries Pro Sandeels Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Sandeel shad | See Amazon | Clear-water bass | Amazon |
Dr.Fish Popper Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Surface popper | See Amazon | Calm dawn and dusk | Amazon |
Crab fishing lure Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Crab imitation | See Amazon | Rock and pier bass | Amazon |
Alwonder Dexter wedge metals Updated 15 Jun 2026 | 20–40g wedge | See Amazon | Pier and rock metals | Amazon |
Daiwa J-Braid x8 300m Updated 3 Aug 2026 | J-Braid x8, 300m | See Amazon | Bass and pollack lure mainline | Amazon |
Yo-Zuri Egi Auri Q Squid Jig Updated 3 Aug 2026 | Egi Auri Q | See Amazon | Greystones and Wicklow pier squid | Amazon |
Soft-Leg Glow Egi Jig Updated 3 Aug 2026 | Budget glow egi | See Amazon | Practice and spare jigs | Amazon |
Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Fluoro leader | See Amazon | All lure traces | Amazon |
FULL LIST
Short notes and buy links for each row in the table.
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Alternative sandeel profile when bass are picky in clear water after a calm spell.
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Walk-the-dog or steady retrieve at first light when bass are up in the film.
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Realistic crab for bass and wrasse around rock and pier structure. Slow crawl along the bottom.
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Fast-sinking wedge for pier pollack and bass when you need depth quickly in a channel.
Current price on Amazon.ie (checked 3 Aug 2026)
Chartreuse 8-carrier braid for lure spinning. Pick 0.16 to 0.20 mm on the size picker, then add a fluorocarbon leader.
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Autumn pier squid under harbour lights. Work a slow lift-and-fall on braid with a short fluoro leader.
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Cheap glow egi as a spare colour while you learn the retrieve.
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Low-visibility trace for clear summer water. Tie direct or use a small swivel for spinning. Spool size and breaking strain vary.
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Common purchases that do not help on Wicklow shore marks.
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