Guide Jason O’Riordan of www.gamefishingireland.ie is situated in a great place and he makes the most of it.  One of his favourite haunts is Carrigavantry and Knockaderry and he reports:

The Waterford lakes have been fishing well of late.  When the temperature is up and the winds light there has been a great midge hatch.  Emergers have been working well for the large browns averaging 5lbs.

Jason O'Riordan - Carrigavantry Brown - MarchDabblers and bumbles are always good at this time of year.  Be sure to use strong tippet for the hard hitting Knockaderry bows.  Some of these are 4lbs plus!

When conditions are suitable Carrigavantry is a super buzzer lake.  If the midge are hatching keep an eye out for rising trout sheltered areas.

Jason O'Riordan - Knockaderry rainbowThe big bows put up an awesome scrap on a 5wt.

These lakes are well worth a try in the coming weeks. Details on permits etc are available on the club website. www.waterfordflyfishing.com

To make a booking contact..

Jason O’Riordan

Hardy/Greys approved guide and an IFFF Qualified Fly Casting Instructor

Notes: Jason has a lifetime of experience in fishing and guiding on the rivers, lakes and coastline in the area. Jason has given talks on fishing techniques at the leading angling shows in Ireland. Game Fishing Ireland offers guided packages for salmon, river trout, lake trout and saltwater game species. Fishing packages can vary in price depending on the target species and time of year. A typical package can include permits, travel, guiding, and packed lunch. Tackle hire is also available.

Address: Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 296 5712

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gamefishingireland.ie