The Ballisodare Fishery saw a decent week with a total of 82 salmon caught, most of which were released. The low water levels and bright conditions didn’t really impact on angling and more and more grilse in the 3 lbs. to 6 lbs. range are starting to show at the Falls. Again, most fish were landed by fly anglers with some being caught on worm and prawn.
Swiss visitor, Yvelise Chenoux, had fish of 4 lbs. and 6 lbs. on fly, while local anglers were also successful. Fly angler, John Scanlon enjoyed a great day’s fishing during the week landing 3 fish between 3 lbs. and 5 lbs. David Crawly also had 3 fish on the fly ranging between 4 lbs. and 5.5 lbs. Other successful anglers included Pat Hagen with 2 fish (4 lbs. & 5 lbs.), both released, Dennis Barrett (8 lbs. on worm) and Sean Gallagher who had fish weighing 4 lbs. and 9 lbs. on fly.
Most successful flies for the week were small Shrimp and Cascade patterns with a size 12/14 Green Butt Cascade working best.
Go Fishing…
Salmon fishing is contolled by the Ballisodare Fishing Club. Due to extensive conservation measures by the club and the fisheries board in recent years, there is now a substantial run of spring salmon in the river from April to mid June, and in June – July the peak of its large grilse run is seen.
https://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/ballisodare.htm
