Spring Bite Builds on Irish Coast as Tides Turn Perfect for Pollack

Howya, folks, this is Artificial Lure here with yer coastal Ireland fishin' report for the evenin' of April 4th, 2026. Grand night out on the Emerald Isle's shores, with tides runnin' high—last of the flood turnin' to ebb around now, perfect for pullin' in the predators as per the old lunar almanacs from Marinelifes Oceans, where new moon vibes got fish feedin' fierce this weekend.Weather's mild, sunny spells givin' way to cloudy skies and a fresh breeze off the Atlantic, air temps hoverin' 10-15°C, water pushin' into the low teens—warmin' up just right for spring action, echoin' them back bay reports from afar where flounder started bitin' on warm days.Sunrise was at 6:50 AM, sunset 8:20 PM, leavin' plenty daylight for earlier hauls. Fish are active, lads—pollock and coalfish tearin' through bait schools, mackerel shoals buildin' in from the west, and first codling showin' on wrecks. Recent catches? Word from local charter logs mirrors US east coast buzz: flounder giggin' on minnows, stripers slot-sized, tog off inlets—translate that to our herring and sandeel runs here, with lads pullin' 5-10 lb pollack steady, plus cod to 20 lb and rays scratchin' 30+ from deep marks.Best lures? Go metal slugs like the classic Dexter wedge in silver or chrome for mackerel and pollack—rips through the tide like a dream. Soft plastics on jigheads, 20-40g, in whites and greens for bottom bouncers. Bait-wise, live sandeel or ragworm unbeatable; fresh mackerel strips for cod on the drift.Hot spots tonight: Fanad Head in Donegal for pollack on the rip, or the Muglins off Howth—tide screwin' there pulls 'em right up. Bundle up against the spray, fish the change!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.