Peter Wadding reports on the second fish from Ballycarney this year…
Conditions on the river are quite good but the fish seem to be few and far between. The very persistent anglers are being rewarded but it’s looking like things are very quiet on the Slaney.
On Thursday 11th of May 2023, Yamil Turcuman managed to catch and release this fine specimen of a spring salmon from the Ballycarney Bridge Beat. The fish weighed in at approximately 11lbs and was released safely to the water.
Not only does this fish show that persistence pays off when it comes to chasing spring salmon, but it also shows that sometimes unconventional methods can pay dividends.
This fish was caught on a bomber skated across the surface of the water. Yamil opted for this tactic once he saw the fish enter the pool he was fishing. He cast the fly across and down, and the fish attacked the fly on the surface. Something we are all sure was a heart stopping moment for him.
Peter Wadding
Fishery Manager
Ballycarney Fisheries
Go fishing…
Ballycarney Fisheries consists of 4 beats in the lower River Slaney system. These 4 beats are Moyeady, Monfin, Glass Door and Ballycarney Bridge.
For Ballycarney Fisheries, day permits are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The remainder of the week is reserved for yearly members.
For more information, contact fishery manager Peter Wadding on [email protected]
