The autumn has finally arrived and water temperatures have substantially dropped in the last two weeks. For this reason, only the hardiest fly fishermen are taking advantage of the extended trout season out on Lough Rowan.

The Last Cast – Jarlaith Gallagher

I was one of them last week as I took my chances on one of the warmer days. I was pleasantly surprised at just how many fish were showing as they came to the surface to feed on the fast diminishing sedge and buzzers…….

Leitrim Observer 20/10/2013 Read the article ‘Still time to fish as Autumn arrives’

Leitrim Observer - Jason Carr from Longford picured with the heaviest fish at 17lb 0.5 oz.
Leitrim Observer – Jason Carr from Longford picured with the heaviest fish at 17lb 0.5 oz.