100 salmon last month for Ballisodare Fishery

The Ballisodare Fishery reported an excellent start to the salmon season. For the month of April the fishery produced over 100 salmon!

On opening day (April 1^st), John Scanlon had the first fish of the season weighing 8 lbs. 8oz. A further five fish were reported on opening day, all on worm. On Sunday April 5^th, John Scanlon struck again, not only did he get the first of the season but caught the first on fly as well; a nice seven pounder. The good fishing continued throughout April with the week 13^th until 19^th April being the most productive. During that week, Gerry McHugh landed the biggest fish of the season so far weighing approx. 13 lbs. Gerry’s fine springer took a fly at the falls.

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