Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports from Owenmore River – w/e 17th August 2014.
The Owenmore River saw a good spate during the week with heavy showers in the Nephin Beg Mountains keeping water levels up for most of the week allowing for good fishing conditions.
Fishing on the Bangor Angling Club stretch of the Owenmore was good with quite a number of salmon caught and released. A group of five anglers from The Netherlands, led by well-known angling journalist and photographer, Rudy van Duijnhoven, enjoyed great sport. It was Rudy himself who led off with a fine fresh grilse of approx. 7 lbs. followed by Miro Pobuda who also had a nice grilse.
Miro was particularly happy as he had lost a good fish the previous day. Hans Bel made contact with a total of 3 fish including a big salmon estimated around 12 lbs. but unfortunately practised “long line release” with all three. However, the group had many more pulls and takes and is eager to return to the Bangor area to fish this great spate river again.
Please note that the Owenmore River is “Catch & Release” this season! For fishing on the Owenmore River contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com
Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina
