Despite moderate angling effort, the River Moy produced a number of spring salmon during the week. On the Ballina Salmon Anglers’ water, local angler, Jimmy Cawley, had an eight pounder, while Shane Maloney caught the first fish of the season on the Mt. Falcon Fishery. Shane’s fish was just short of 10 lbs. and took a prawn. On Rinanney, Alan Rushe, Athlone, had a 10.5 lbs. salmon also on prawn.
Steven McCabe, Northern Ireland, landed the first of the season on the Clongee Fishery, while 15 year old Bailey Lowe from Galway stole the show with a nice 8.5 lbs. salmon on his first ever fishing trip.
Further up river, flyfishing worked best. On the East Mayo Anglers’ water, flyanglers from Switzerland and Denmark enjoyed good sport with salmon of 10 lbs. and 7.5 lbs. respectively. Also on East Mayo, local angler, Paul McGrath, had a 9.5 lbs. salmon on fly.
Moy Estuary
Judd Ruane reported an excellent start to the sea trout season for his clients. Will Butters, Australia, and Andy Gillivan, US, enjoyed a great opening day in the Moy Estuary catching numerous sea trout up to 1.5 lbs. As water conditions are perfect at present with a great sign of fish, prospects for the coming weeks are very good.
To book a day’s sea trout fishing visit www.fishingireland.ie or contact Judd on +353 (0)87 6736969
