Ken O’Neill in IFI Limerick has some great reports from pike anglers on Lough Derg at the moment. But it wasn’t all good news for one unfortunate fisherman…
Peter, from Germany, caught this excellent specimen trout which he described as an imposing fish! The enormous trout weighed in at 17.6lb.
Peter, after getting this photo taken with his fish of a lifetime, then released it back into the lake unharmed. To complete the story – Peter, fishing with his wife Michaela, caught another beauty of 10.1 lbs in the afternoon the same day. Both fish were caught at on trolled lure in sunny but windy weather and were released again.
Mediteranean style conditions on the lake on Sunday still saw plenty of takes and some small fish but regular visitor Katia Cadis from Bordeaux managed to tempt this lady from a weed bed where she was lurking. The fish was taken on a Juniorpigshad from Strikepro and measured in at 110cm.
Marek Secula was also on Lough Derg recently. He was having a wonderful day’s fishing and caught 9 pike on a day out on lough Derg last week. This one is an 86cm pike, however there was a complication…
Marek says that you need to take great care when removing hooks from the pike’s mouth as this can happen easily. It’s also useful to know where you can get medical assistance when out on the lake. Luckily for Marek he had has ShanDOC in Killaloe in his contacts list and was able to arrange medical help to get the hooks removed.
Just in case anyone want those contact details ShannonDoc at Killaoe is strictly by appointment only – 1850 212 999.
Go fishing…
TJ’s Angling centre
TJ’s Angling centre arranges trips and offers support to anglers visiting the Lough Derg area. All our guides are local anglers with a detailed knowledge of Lough Derg and its surrounds. All equipment needed can be supplied or if you prefer to use your own, our guides will be happy to offer advice on methods and baits to use, full or half day trips are available, contact us for prices and available dates.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 8108225
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tjsangling.com
Peche Irlande Passion
Sejour de Pêche irlande, le meilleur de la peche en Irlande. Séjour de peche au brochet au coeur de l’Irlande, dans la région de Shannon, dans le Comté de Tipperary à Terryglass. Pecher dans le lough Derg, les lacs du comté de Tipperary, le fleuve Shannon. Peche en Irlande, pêche du brochet. Peche-irlande-passion.com, pour vous faire découvrir la peche en Irlande.
Address: Cedric Charpentier, Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)86 221 0900
Email: [email protected] Web: www.peche-irlande-passion.com
Pierre Monjarret
Pierre Monjarret moved to Ireland in 2007 to pursue his dream as a guide. It is now many years since he cast his first line on Lough Derg. Throughout that time his passion for this lake has never faded, always something new to learn, new techniques to develop and challenges that remind you why you love catching big fish!
Address: Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 215 83 37
Web: www.pierremonjarret.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pierre.monjarret.1
Irish Fishing Tours
Our comprehensive packages include a guiding service, boat and tackle hire, food and accommodation. Using our local knowledge, we have carefully selected a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Paul Bourke 087 1953554
Web: www.irishfishingtours.com Email: [email protected]
Black Bay Lodge
BlackBay Lodge overlooks Lough Derg, is located in a strategic position close to several fishing spots having different types of water and environmental conditions. We look after our guests during his daily activities: from the selection of the most appropriate lure to the accurate teaching of precise techniques.
BlackBay Fishing Lodge, Co. Clare, Ireland
Mail [email protected]
Phone +39 342 8015973 or +353 (87) 711 4081
Web: http://www.blackbaylodge.com/
FisHerman
Herman Molenaar offers guided pike fishing on Lough Derg. Specialises in the Dutch market. Boat hire, tackle shop and accommodation also available.
Address: FisHerman, Main Street, Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 985 74 91
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fisherman.nl
