Billy Downes s of Monday 25th of Augustthe the  water level on the Laune was unmoved by recent rain; still stubbornly at 6 inches on the gauge at Johnston’s…

We are hoping for a foot or two this week and along with it a big improvement on the fishing.

A few fish were reported for the week but very scarce.  Stewart Stephens continued to meet fish with his trusty Red Francis at Johnston’s whirlpool during the week and yesterday Danny Joy landed a nice fresh fish of 6 lbs at Heffernan’s on the worm.

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The Red Francis does it again, against the odds on the Laune Michael Brittain from New Zealand. About 4 lbs. Caught on Thursday afternoon at the whirlpool in Johnston’s.

There were a few more encounters but nothing to write about. The angling effort is low and will remain so till we get water.

Beat 3

There are a few salmon in the deeper pools on Beat 3 and with the nets finished a few fish will be travelling the river even in this low water.

As always there is some good sport to be had with trout with the single handed rod on the Beat and recent work on the Beat has opened up more

Prospects

Now that the nets are finished prospects are better but we need serious rain now.  If it does not come soon then 2014 will go down as the third bad years fishing in a row on the Laune.

Billy Downes  Secretary     
Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers’ Association

Go fishing…

Permits for Laune Anglers waters from the 1st of August will cost €35 still excellent value compared to other fisheries and the chances of a fish.

 A ‘One Day’ salmon permit for Beat 3 only costs €25 Beat 3 Permit Prices 2014

For further up to date information look up: www.launeanglersfishing.com   ‘Water Level’

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