Drowes Fishery manager Shane Gallagher reports on the last few days on the River…

16/03 Fishing has been much quieter this week and the water level has dropped steadily and now sits at 0.65 metres on the gauge at the Four Masters’ Bridge. There were large numbers of rods out on the fishery during the week, especially over the weekend so catches have been disappointing.

Chris Mc Daid with his fish from Brineys on Wednesday
Chris Mc Daid with his fish from Brineys on Wednesday

On Wednesday Chris Mc Daid had a nice fish of almost 9lbs on rapala from Brineys and Bob Amlung had an 8lbs fish on rapala from the Wash Stones.

Chris Mc Daid with his fish from Brineys on Wednesday
Chris Mc Daid with his fish from Brineys on Wednesday

 

On Thursday Sean Mc Neice had a 5.5lbs fish on a Swinford spoon from the Mill Pool and Frank Woods caught and released a similarly sized fish on a 1.5 inch Willie Gunn copper tube from the Terrace.

Colin Harbinson had a 6.5lbs fish on a Willie Gunn tube from Brineys
Colin Harbinson had a 6.5lbs salmon on a Willie Gunn tube from Brineys

 

On Friday there was a small fish on prawn from the Wash Stones, a French angler had a fish of 9lbs on spinner from Rooney’s and Colin Harbinson had a 6.5lbs fish on a Willie Gunn tube from Brineys.

Saturday saw the most rods out since opening day but it was very, very quiet on the fishing front with one fish lost and few fish seen until the evening tide.

Anthony Murphy's quest for an elusive springer was deservedly rewarded with a 7.5lbs fish
Anthony Murphy’s quest for an elusive springer was deservedly rewarded with a 7.5lbs fish

 

Sunday offered only a slight improvement with 2 fish confirmed at time of writing. Anthony Murphy’s quest for an elusive springer was deservedly rewarded with a 7.5lbs fish on prawn from the Soft Hole and Daryl Kennedy had his second fish of the year from the Meadow on prawn.

 Daryl Kennedy with his fish from the Meadow this morning
Daryl Kennedy with his fish from the Meadow on Sunday morning

The weather forecast for next week is more unsettled but there are no prolonged periods of heavy rain forecast. There is a full moon tonight and large tides so conditions are favourable if there were more fish about.

Fly fishing tuition

The fly fishing tuition weekend at the Fishery on the first weekend of April will also be available on day only tuition and fishing basis, without an overnight stay, pm or email [email protected] for details and bookings.

Henrik Mortensen seminars

There is still some availability for the Henrik Mortensen seminars hosted by AM Angling on the 22nd to 26th March, contact [email protected]

Shane Gallagher
Drowes Salmon Fishery
T: +353 (0) 71 98 41055
M: +353 (0) 87 8050806
http://www.drowessalmonfishery.ie/reports/

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