Erriff Fishery
Fishery manager Jim Stafford reports that fishing on the Erriff picked up somewhat compared to the previous week as heavy rain increased water levels around mid-week and again towards the end of the week. In total, the river produced 12 salmon and 4 sea trout for the week.
Martin Owens, UK, who fished the Erriff for the first time caught a fine 8 pounder on a Yellow Shrimp in the Holly Pool on Beat 8, while David Clarke, also UK, had his first Erriff salmon in the Garden Pool on Beat 9 on a Cascade. Neil Spellacy, Moycullen, Galway, released 2 fish taken on a Black Shrimp in the Glenanane Stones on Beat 7; Neil also caught & released a sea trout of 1.5lbs.
Neil’s good fortune continued later in the week with 4 grilse (3 of which were released), 2 grilse from Beat 6 and another 2 from the Hawthorn Run and Twin Rocks on Beat 7. A Black Shrimp accounted for 3 and a Cascade for the 4th fish.
The Yellow Banks on Beat 5 produced a nice grilse for Keith Barry, Dublin. Keith also lost another two fish . . .now was that good angling or “just magic” that the fish had a “trick” or two also.
To book fishing or accommodation at Aasleagh Lodge, contact Jim at +353 (0)95 42252, or check www.aasleaghlodge.ie for details.
Kevin Crowley
IFI Galway
