Colin Folan reports that Lough Inagh, which suffered drought conditions for most of the last 3 months, has finally produced its first salmon of the season. The fish was a fresh-run grilse, and was taken at the Derryclare Butts by regular German angler Heinrich Harendza. Heinrich released the fish after a few quick photos.  The sea-liced fish was approx. 4lbs and took a size 12 Silver Rat. With heavy rain forecast, Lough Inagh should get a long-awaited proper flood that will bring a few fresh fish into the system.

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Heinrich Harendza with the first salmon of 2012 from Lough Inagh, caught at the Derryclare Butts. Also in photo is fishery manager Colin Folan
Heinrich Harendza with the first salmon of 2012 from Lough Inagh, caught at the Derryclare Butts. Also in photo is fishery manager Colin Folan