The long awaited rain arrived at the start of May and as a result there has been reasonable fishing along the river. The general view is that the run is much lighter than the previous 2 seasons and the fish that are entering the system seem to be running hard to the upper reaches.
Brian Hennessey from Waterford wass back on the Slaney in Co. Wexford again last week. His tally is growing with a 20 lb. fish last Tuesday, followed by an even bigger fish of 24 lb. on Thursday. He had started the week with a 10lb salmon on the Monday! Brian’s amazing feat in landing two 20 lb.+ salmon and returning both fish wins our Catch of the Week.
Incredibly this is Brian’s fourth big fish off the river this Spring, landing 3 others around the 20 lbs mark.
Another big fish was landed the day after Brian’s by Tom Tynan of 38″, which was estimated at 20 lbs. For most anglers though the fishing has been hit and miss, some have been lucky to meet one or two fish during a day but others reported touching or seeing zilch. Small pods of fish are entering the river but it’s just luck if they are there when your fly is in the water. Paddy Donegan had a few fish from Kilbride over the past month.
Slaney River Trust
Web: www.slaneyrivertrust.ie
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Anglers interested in obtaining fishing can enquire from the following:
- Clohamon Fishery
Contact David Dobbs tel 0879673111 - Enniscorthy Anglers
Contact Danny’s Angling and Outdoors, St Senans Rd, Enniscorthy. Tel: 087 9005991. - Solsboro Fishing Association
Contact Bernard Cash (daytime only) Tel 087 9225536 . - Tullow Salmon and Trout Anglers Association
Contact Tom Dawson 087-9940877 - Moyadie, Monfin, Glass Door and upper Ballycarney beats
Contact David French of Fanning French and Associates on 087 9221833.
More details on the Slaney River and its fishing available at www.slaneyrivertrust.ie
