Andrew Ryan, APGAI Clonanav Fly Fishing reports:
Dod Fraser from the US has been out with me the past few days. His goal was to learn to spey cast and hopefully land his first atlantic salmon. Today his dream came true, he cast really well after learning to cast the double hander yesterday and today on his 4th cast hooked into a salmon over 17lbs! The fish fought hard and took a size 15 holographic cascade. Dod is a Frontiers client and is on his first trip to Ireland.
With the low water this year the fish have been in the system quite a few weeks and are redder than usual, but it is an amazing feat to hook so a large fish in the Blackwater.
Paul Whelan confirmed that this was the largest fish from the Fortwilliam beats this year. Dod has a few more days left fishing for trout, more photos to follow.
Video…
Dod releasing his first salmon
In anyones fishing career their first salmon is a big event. Dod was delighted to release this amazing fish. — at Clonanav Fly Fishing.
Andrew Ryan
Clonanav
Go fishing…
Clonanav Fly Fishing is one of Irelands leading destinations for river fishing. We specialise in fly fishing for both brown trout and salmon in the River Suir and tributaries. Crystal clear rivers teeming with native brown trout await you on you visit to Clonanav. Experience some of the best river trout fishing Ireland has to offer coupled with excellent guiding and tuition.
Clonanav Fly Fishing
Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co Waterford.
Tel: + 353 (0)52 6136765
Web: www.flyfishingireland.com
