Damien Willis send us this report on recent trout fishing on the River Boyne…
With water temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, monofilament lines tend to stiffen in cold water, often rising to the surface, so it is best to use a thinner alternative. Favorable river conditions to work your flies in spring are behind midstream obstructions and around current breaks.
The most productive hotspots for early spring trout are deep undercutting banks, and especially under trees and overhanging vegetation. You may lose a fly or two, but it is worth a cast. The most popular early season flies for the trout are a Teal and Black, Coachman, Bibbio & Hot orange, Black Pennell and a Connemara Black, though any black fly seems to work well especially if it has a touch of orange and/or white. A Sooty Olive, Fiery Brown, and Golden Olive also produce good results.
Pictured above are some great shots taken at a private location on the River Boyne – A great turn out at this year’s Bective Anglers fry and fly. Greg Muldowney came out on top in the Senior Competition accepting the presentation of the Anthony Mulvany Memorial Cup from Darren Mulvany. The highlight of the day & probably the Season was provided by Junior Member 14 year old Matthew Tackney who landed a massive River Trout of 3 lb. 12 oz.
The River Boyne holds extensive stocks of wild brown trout and is one of the countries premium brown trout angling waters offering superb fishing.
