What a change in conditions in Galway over the last week, with warm summer temperatures, lower water levels and the first proper run of grilse seeing 41 fish landed for the week. Among the lucky anglers were Eddie Kelly from Navan, who had 2 grilse of 5lbs on fly, and Slaney expert Mossy Browne, who took 2 grilse to 4lbs on fly. Local angler John Minnock had a 4.5lbs grilse on shrimp, while father and son Liam and Eoin Dunne from Offaly enjoyed their visit, taking 3 fish, 2 for Eoin on shrimp and one for dad Liam on the fly.
Long time Galway expert Michael Leonard landed 2 grilse on shrimp, and local man Simon Lenihan had a nice 5.5lbs fish on fly. Waterford angler Aidan Twomey landed 3 grilse to 5lbs on fly, while US visitors Todd Spacek and Kate Walker both had a grilse each, one on fly and one on shrimp. Ciaran Cosgrove from Tuam landed the best fish of the week, a lovely 7.5lbs fish taken on shrimp.
With grilse numbers increasing every day, and stable water levels and good weather, fishing prospects in Galway for the coming weeks are excellent.
