Brian Curran reports on some good fishing for sea trout and brown trout in south Connemara. On a day with little wind and numerous midges, Fergus Byrne had catches of 14 sea trout, best 1.75lbs, most 0.75-1lbs. All were in good condition and showing no sign of lice. Ugga Beag the first lake on the Crumlin system has been fishing well for sea trout since the middle of July and continues with excellent catches of good size fish. Best flies have been Olive bumble, Claret Bumble and the old reliables, Black Pennell, Watsons Fancy and Connemara Black.
Boats can be hired on the fishery from Brian Curran at 0872509722, or visit the web site at www.irelandwestangling.ie
