Luke O’Connell reports
Another good week was had at the Ballisodare Fishery. Thirty-four salmon were reported with a good number of fish released. The average weight ranged between 7 lbs. and 8 lbs. The worm and the fly proved equally successful with smaller flies and lighter tubes working best. Particularly successful were Green Butt Copper Body Cascade patterns and Black & Yellow tubes with a silver body.
The week kicked off with 5 fish caught on Monday weighing between 5 lbs. and 8.5 lbs. On Tuesday the fish went slightly off the take. However, J.B. Chenaux managed a lovely 9 lbs. salmon on the fly at Harrissons. Midweek, the fishing picked up again with many nice salmon being landed. Successful anglers included Stuart Adams (8 lbs.), Murdoch McKenzie (5 lbs. & 7.5 lbs.) and Richard Anniss (9 lbs.). The best fish of the week was caught by Bernard Harte on Wednesday, a fine 10.5 lbs. on fly. Over the weekend, heavy rain set in and, as a consequence, water levels were on the rise during Saturday. Despite the tougher conditions some anglers did well including Michael Breslin who had a ten pounder on a Cascade upriver.
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