Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports

With thundery downpours and warm conditions pike fishing has proved difficult of late. However, 14-year old Harvey O’Brien and Michael Harte, both Claremorris, fishing with guide Kenny Sloan around the Castlebar area managed to land 9 good pike during the week. Surface lures fished among reed beds and float fished roach worked best for the two anglers. It was 14-year old Harvey who showed Michael how to pull them in, landing 5 good double figure pike. Harvey is now “hooked” and is already planning his next pike fishing trip.

14-year old Harvey O’Brien from Claremorris with a fine double figure pike
14-year old Harvey O’Brien from Claremorris with a fine double figure pike

Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina