Paddy Dunworth reports on a couple of recnet trips to the Maigue where the trout are entertaing tourist anglers…

Kristen Monson and Brad Horner from California are touring Ireland & staying at The Mustard Seed located in my hometown. They’re holidaying in style as next day they were leaving for Ashford Castle. Brad had never flyfished and Kristen was new to fishing so they took the opportunity to learn with a half-day session with me.

Kristen Monson flyfishing
Having never fished before Kristen was delighted with her catch

Last week arrived in Ireland for a month, getting some experience with a company in Shannon prior to finishing his University studies on Economics next year. He hails from Turin but does not have many opportunities to fish, so Monday was his first time really flyfishing.

Edo Di Rosa had two brown trout and lost a couple more, but will do better when he relaxes his strike
Edo Di Rosa had two brown trout and lost a couple more, but will do better when he relaxes his strike

It was an extended half-day session and we fished the Maigue at Adare. There were some heavy showers but that did not deter Edo who was full of eagerness to learn. He netted two browns and lost 2 good fish, a bit too strong on the striking as are most when new to flyfishing.

Paddy Dunworth
Celtic Angling

Go fishing…

Paddy Dunworth, a fishing guide based near Adare has been flyfishing for 40 years and guiding for 15. He has an intimate knowledge of the Fisheries and Antiquities of this beautiful region. An all-round angler and flytier, Paddy specialises in Trout, Sea-trout, Salmon and Sea-Bass, offers Fly-casting tuition for beginners and improvers, and also caters for Autumn /Winter Pike fishing and Salt-water fly fishing.
Web: www.celticangling.com