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[FishermanTim]

I feel your pain!

I couldn't live with myself if I passed up a chance like that.

I brought fishing gear to Ireland once, and ended up making some kids day when he was able to bring home a fresh caught flounder.
I was undergunned for the king macks that were patroling the docks in Donegal Bay, but it was great (at the time) to just be able to wet a line!

Get out and chase them with a gaff if you have to!!!!!

[JackK]

Absolutely spend whatever you need to get after it... You never know if you'll have a chance again!

Any chance of buying something in the US then getting it airmailed to you? Wouldn't be quite as fast, but if you're there for 9 more days... Would the shipping cost outweigh the extra you'd pay at a local shop?

Can always sell the gear afterwards to recoup some loss... But the memories and photos will be priceless!! Good luck!