Chris Barry from Go Fishing Ireland reports on the pike fishing in the Boyne Valley…
With over 25 lakes to explore, the Boyne Valley region has been producing some great pike fishing recently. Especially the smaller waters.
Cody Costello from Meath was back in action with us recently catching fine fish of 94cm, 96cm and topped off with a 105cm beauty. With mild conditions and southerly breezes, the better pike were feeding well.
California native Craig McCullogh is normally a keen kayak angler but joined us on the boat to target a new PB. He wasn’t disappointed when he hooked into a 94cm fish, soon followed by an even better fish of 103cm. On that day, the pike wanted brightly coloured lures with various patterns getting smashed during the feeding windows.
Dunshaughlin man David Faughnan joined us on another bright November day to try and upgrade his best fish. The Boyne Valley pike didn’t disappoint, and he landed a number of hard fighting fish to 106cm. Again, it was the vibrant colours that worked best in seasonal sunshine with a low sun in the sky.
Robert Carson and his pal Lester Hagan travelled from Killyleagh in County Down for a day on the boat to target some quality fish. Robert got into the fish first and seemed to have the magic touch, but Lester waited patiently for his chance and, when it came, it was pure quality. At 111cm, it was the best fish of the week.
And finally, special mention goes to Eamonn Hayden and his 14-year-old grandson Frankie. The mission was to catch Frankie’s first ever pike. He managed to catch 4 fish including two of 92cms. Twin-tail lures worked a treat that day, but again bright colours were best. We’ve heard on the grapevine that Frankie’s been out again since and already hit the meter mark , so definitely a young angler to watch out for.
It has been great to see all the fish in excellent condition, fin perfect, strong, and healthy.
Go fishing…
Join us for guided fishing trips on the lakes and rivers of the Boyne Valley region in Meath, Cavan, and Westmeath. Chris is an APGAI qualified fly-casting instructor and fly fishing for pike is a speciality, but we also enjoy lure fishing, trolling and other methods. All equipment can be supplied. Newcomers to fishing are welcome and we can provide instruction and tuition in all methods. Contact: chris@gofishingireland.ie Web: www.gofishingireland.ie
