French anglers Philippe and Bruno were back in Ireland once again for their annual trip to Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford. Host and guide Kevin Lyons is always delighted to welcome them back. After many years of fishing with Kevin, the guys have great experience of fishing in Ireland and know the waters very well – so less work for the chief!

Philippe with one of his nice pike

The guys fished lures and had success over both deep and shallow water, with pike on the move and searching for a feed. They managed to land some cracking pike during their stay.

Bruno with a nice fat hungry pike

This is Ireland, so the conditions were not always the best for fishing, but they carried on regardless.

Signing off, host Kevin says, ‘Well done, guys, and thanks for a great week. Look forward to seeing you again soon.’

As ever, all fish were returned unharmed.

Melview Lodge

Address Drumlish Road Clonrollagh Longford Ireland Phone: +3534345061 Website: melviewlodge.com