The Cusher in Tandragee has been producing plenty of trout in the 8 to 12 inch bracket with local angler and guide Brian Russell catching 15 over a few hours on opening day while accompanied by Mike Shanks of Irish Angler magazine. The bulk of these fish came to weighted nymphs fished straight through on a French leader.
With the increasing temperatures the Cusher is also seeing increased hatches of olives, Sunday in particular saw plenty of these upwings coming of the water and attracting interest from the hungry trout. Jonny Moffet on his first time river fishing on Saturday with Brian Russell returned 12 fish up to 25cm. Twelve year old Thomas Russell returned 14 fish on Sunday morning up to 14 inches catching on baetis nymph and dry cdc olive patterns. With the temperatures staying as they are prospects are excellent for St Patricks Weekend.
Brian Russell
www.brflyfishing.co.uk
