Swords Angling Centre

Shimano Ultegras, Aero techniums and Surf leaders all back in stock.

IMPORTANT
Hi Everyone, Please read through
Fingal County Council Beach/Foreshore Bye-Laws 2026. I have added a link below and screenshots of the section referring to angling, bathing areas (screenshot 1.1) and SPA and SAC's (screenshot 1.2). The way I read it is fishing will be banned in any designated bathing areas in north Dublin. However, it also includes a ban on fishing on any blue flag or candidate blue flag beach, which include Donebate beach and Portmarnoch beach. These are the two of main beaches where anglers fish in north Dublin. The by-law also proposes that "No fishing shall be allowed in any SAC or SPA areas" which include Malahide Estuary, Rogerstown Estuary, Baldoyle bay and Howth head among others, again very popular with anglers all year round.
Basically it looks like fishing will be banned on the majority of the north Dublin coast with a fine of up to €1250.
For the first time in 15 years we have seen a massive increase in the amount of kids and youths getting into fishing in the area. We have at least 20 to 30 kids coming into to the shop on any day to pick up bait to go fishing. if this proposed by-law goes through it would put sea angling in north Dublin out of reach for all these kids along with everyone else.
Considering the amount of research that documents the positive mental and physical benefits of angling this seems like a very backwards step by Fingal.
Please make any submissions through the link below and contact your local councillor if you want to express your opinion on this proposed bylaw.
Thanks,
https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/proposed-amendment-fingal-county-council-beachforeshore-bye-laws-2006

Got amount of Westin Sandy Andy’s and Savage Gear Seekers back in stock.

This is the last of the second hand gear from the store. Will be in the shop tomorrow and must be collected this week.

#1 - Shimano speedmaster 240mh spin, Top repaired with new eye, €30

SOLD #4 Shimano Yasei perch one piece rod. Top repaired with new eye. €20

SOLD #5 Shakespeare Sigma feeder rod with okuma custom black feeder reel with greys padded rod bag. €60

SOLD #6 Matrix horizon pro slim feeder. Used once, like new. €75

SOLD #7 Daiwa 12ft deadbait rod dam quick4 Baitrunner reel. Reel used once. With padded dam camo bag. - € 75

SOLD #8 Watersnake 54lb electric engine. Used twice. Like new €90

SOLD #10 - pike setup. Dam camo hold-all with traces, floats, terminal tackle etc. dam rod pod in case. Savage gear tool organiser with tools. 2 unhooking mats and a rapala weight sling. €90

SOLD #12 2 leeda volare strap on boat seats. €20 for the pair. Tags still on,

SOLD #13 2x boat rod setups. Reels are penn squall 20’s. Rods are Penn and rovex-pro €80 each

SOLD #14 Westin W3 street stick 1-10g with okuma
Epixor 20 reel with Sunline 10lb braid. Good condition € 70

Also a wise padded boat seat with no clamp or swivel free to take away.

We have loads of second hand bargains to clear out this week. There is a full list below with prices on pictures also. I will have a second post with more pictures after this one. Must be collected this week.

SOLD ( #20) 5 x Muirus mouse (3 never used) - €90

SOLD ( #19) 20 bass lures including feedshsllows, tackle house k-ten, sandy andys, Samson and savage lures - €50

SOLD ( #21) Large amount of pike lures in boxes
Most never used. 3to 400 euros worth €90

( #18) 18 trout plugs, some illex, rapala, savage, sebille etc - €35

SOLD ( #17) 10 sukre handmade pike spinners €25

SOLD ( #16) 2 boxes full of perch shads from savage, dragon etc. couple of hundred with jog heads and weights €25

SOLD ( #15) boxes full full of spinners and tazzies, plus 7 original tazzie mounts. €40

SOLD ( #14) Shakespeare seatbox with some bits inside including deep and side tray, rod holder and knife. one latch missing but working fine. €30

SOLD ( #14) dam quick 4 Baitrunner. Used once €35

SOLD 2 x kinetic surf reels working fine €20 each

Shimano Ultegra 14,000 xse
We have 10 of these arriving next week. Anyone who was looking for these contact the shop this week. These won’t last long.

We have 5 Shimano Surf Leader 35 beach reels just landed. Anyone asking about these give us a shout. Loads of other Shimano reels back in stock also. Vanfords, Stradics, Nasci, Exsence, Etc,

*****All Sold*****

75% off all Gear 4D Line thru roach
32cm 420g
Was €39.99
Now €9.99
Only about 20 in stock in total

Vercelli’s new flagship rod are now in stock with free delivery nationwide. Price is €595

Made of X45 carbon with woven carbon reinforcements, it features an extremely strong, fast, and responsive blank, providing long and controlled casts with excellent retrieval after exertion.

The Competition Hybrid Tip offers high sensitivity in detecting the subtlest bites, while maintaining the robustness needed to work larger specimens with total control.

Equipped with FUJI LC Titanium SIC guides and a FUJI DPS screw-in reel seat with a tightening ring, it guarantees excellent line flow, reduced friction during casts, and high resistance to corrosion in marine environments

Anyfish Anywhere GT Pro rods will be with us tomorrow. Multi and fixed spool versions. Price is €569. Only 5 coming in so be quick if you want one.