Water levels today were at a level not seen for some time after yesterday’s heavy rains. The thunderstorms and torrential rain seem to have produced widespread flooding throughout the region. The Boyne and Kells Blackwater were in heavy flood today and Lough Ramor was high. Despite all that, today was a complete contrast with summery conditions and temperatures well into the teens. It’s no wonder that coarse and pike anglers were taking full advantage of the fine day. Anglers were even able to fish in tee shirts and polo tops. Not something you see too often in October.

Anglers on Lough Ramor were definately expecting to hit fish during their session and there were a couple of dropped runs while I was there this morning. Members of the Bluebell Angling Club were visiting again today and reported some nice fish over the previous weekend. Paul Byrne and Phil O’Neill had a couple of cracking fish on legered dead baits. Phil broke his personal best record with a lovely pike that weighed in at 20.9lbs. Paul then followed up almost immediately with a quality fish of 18lbs.

An 18lb pike for Paul Byrne
A very happy Paul Byrne of Bluebell Angling Club with a lovely 18lb pike from Lough Ramor last weekend

In the Bailieboro area some nice pike were also reported to dead baits. Fish of 16lbs and 12lbs respectively being reported. The pike are still actively feeding at the moment so maybe its time to try your luck over the weekend.

Lough Ramor Pike
Phil O’Neill of Bluebell Anglers with a new PB of 20.9 lb on L. Ramor last weekend

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