Soft plasticHero pick
Savage Gear Sandeel V2
~€14Price checked 15 Jun 2026
The default sandeel imitation on Wicklow surf beaches. Fish slow on a jig head or weighted hook.
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BUYER GUIDE
Wicklow bass see a lot of pressure in summer. A small set of proven profiles beats a full lure wallet you never fish.
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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.
Price 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 | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Savage Gear Sandeel V2 Hero pickUpdated 15 Jun 2026 | Soft sandeel | ~€14 | Surf bass, shingle marks | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Sidewinder Sandeels Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Sandeel shad | ~€10 | Clear-water bass | |
Dr.Fish Popper Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Surface popper | ~€13 | Calm dawn and dusk | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Crab fishing lure Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Crab imitation | ~€12 | Rock and pier bass | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
Alwonder Dexter wedge metals Updated 15 Jun 2026 | 20–40g wedge | ~€15 | Pier and rock metals | |
Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader Updated 15 Jun 2026 | Fluoro leader | ~€38 | All lure traces | AmazonBuy local at your nearest tackle shop |
FULL LIST
Short notes and buy links for each row in the table.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Alternative sandeel profile when bass are picky in clear water after a calm spell.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Walk-the-dog or steady retrieve at first light when bass are up in the film.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Realistic crab for bass and wrasse around rock and pier structure. Slow crawl along the bottom.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Fast-sinking wedge for pier pollack and bass when you need depth quickly in a channel.
Price checked 15 Jun 2026
Low-visibility trace for clear summer water. Tie direct or use a small swivel for spinning.
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Common purchases that do not help on Wicklow shore marks.
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