Donal Connolly from Nonaim Lodge was in touch to report that fishing over the last week or so has been a little inconsistent, with good and bad days at times, but it does seem as if the fish are starting to get a little more interested as the slightly more autumnal weather slowly takes effect, with a lot more fish moving to the fly.
Taylor Vard had a good day with one grilse of about 4 lbs and several trout, the best weighing in at 3lbs, while dapping. Paul Joyce celebrated the approaching new school year with a lovely 2.5lbs trout also while dapping, and moved many other large fish. Randolf Starr, visiting from the US, had one trout for about 1.25lbs on wet fly. Another US visitor, Rob Hodgkins had 2 trout for about 2.4lbs while dapping. Brian & Werner Spier from Germany had 2 trout for about 2.25lbs while dapping over a couple of hours.
Donal himself had 3 trout on wet fly for approx 3.75lbs for a day’s wet fly fishing. All fish were released.
Over the last few days Donal found the trout were beginning to move more freely to the fly but were not quite “on” as they tended to simply pluck at the fly or come short, but they were beginning to show interest and as September begins this is a positive sign for improved fishing. As Donal says “Get out there and enjoy a few hours on the water, as this is the final month (and it can be a very good month for fishing) before we pack the boats and fishing rods away for another year.”
Go fishing…
To book fishing or accommodation at Nonaim Lodge, contact Donal or Connie at +353.(0)85.7364830, or check www.fishingcorrib.com
