David McEvoy reports on fishing at Delphi during March.
Conditions for the early part of March were good, again the water was high some of the time but as usual clear and fishable. Despite the presence of some really experienced anglers, it was only on the 8th of March that we landed our 3rd fish. It was just reward for Max Groener who hadn’t landed a fish here in 10 years but managed to do so 10 years to the day and in the exact same pool, the Waterfall again. The fish was taken on a Willie Gunn and was 8lbs.
Alexander Mills followed this up on the 11th, with another fish from the Waterfall, this time on a Collie Dog and weighing approx. 5.5lbs. Karsten Kronborg then had one of approx. 5lbs off the Turn Pool on the 14th on an Allie Shrimp. There was also a double figure fish lost at the net the same day, also in the Turn Pool.
The second half of March saw mostly dry weather, and water levels are now getting quite low. We had another fish taken by Simon Osterberg of approx 7.5lbs off Doolough on a Willie Gunn. Then 2 off Finlough – George Lederle’s fish approx. 7lbs on a Delphi Collie, and Urs had a fish of approx. 6.5lbs on a Willie Gunn. Finally Tomas Ryan landed a fish of approx. 7lbs on a Wolverine. That brings the catch to date to 9 spring fish – overall disappointing, but reflective of the trend elsewhere.
Go fishing…
At Delphi Lodge, with many years of experience with the timing of the best runs of fish, we have in place a price system that offers both great value fishing and lets our anglers know when they have the best chance to catch a fresh run spring salmon or a summer grilse or Delphi sea trout.
Delphi Fishery
Delphi Lodge, Leenane, Co. Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)95-42222 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.delphilodge.ie
