Justin Green reports from the Ballyvolane Fishery on the Cork Blackwater.
Strong runs of fish were evident during the last 10 days of the month. Our rods enjoyed some fantastic sport as the water level maintained its height during the course of the month due to small floods during the second week and at the end of May. Springers up to 12 lb. were taken during this time. Dr. Stephan Gretschel from Germany on his first visit to the river Blackwater caught and released a 5 lb. grilse taken on an Ally’s Shrimp fly on 24 May at Upper Kilbarry. The highlight of the month was Tom Purple from the US grassed a beautiful fresh 12 lb. springer taken on an Orange Shrimp fly on 20 May also at Upper Kilbarry. Fish were seen by our rods consistently during the last ten days of the month. All in all, a very encouraging May for the river Blackwater. Prospects looking very good for June provided we avoid the heavy rains.
BALLYVOLANE FISHING SCHOOL
In addition to our 2-day Residential Salmon Fishing Course, Ballyvolane House is now running one-day ‘Quickie’ Fishing Courses with qualified instructor Norman Gillet. One is aimed at ‘Beginners’ and the other is designed for ‘Improvers’. For more information, please visit the website at: www.ballyvolanehouse.ie.
Justin & Jenny Green
Ballyvolane House & Blackwater Salmon Fishery
Tel: +353 (0)25 36349
Fax: +353 (0)25 36781
E-mail: [email protected]
