Basil Shields

Look and Learn: Buzzer fishing with Basil Shields

Peter Driver of Piscari Fly is back for another episode in his winter fly tying series. this time it's all about buzzers, just in time...

2023 A Good Season for Ferox Trout on Lough Corrib

Predator guide Tomi Kurman, an expert on fishing for ferox trout, gives us his rundown on the 2023 ferox season on Corrib. 2023 Trout Season...

Patchy mayfly fishing on Corrib as weather plays a part

Over the last week the weather has been fairly bright, with light winds and bright sunshine on some days. Mayfly hatches and fishing have...

Trout of all sizes on Corrib

Corrib looked stunning in the sunshine when I was passing on Tuesday, but I'm sure it was cold out there for the hardy anglers...

Corrib producing good fish to the troll, duckfly not far away

Ferox/pike guide Tomi Kurman had a delayed start to his trout season, but he finally got out this week for his first guided trip...
Angler in boat on lake holding a very large trout.

Storm Ellen fails to dampen spirits on Corrib

Declan Gibbons reports from Corrib, where Storm Ellen and rising water levels hampered anglers, but good sport was had by those who did get...
Angler in boat holding big trout

Up and down on Corrib – big fish for some anglers

Ups and Downs The weather recently has been quite unsettled, with water levels fluctuating substantially in response. Like the weather and water levels, the fishing...

Great fishing for guests of Tomi Guidedfishing on Corrib

Despite increasing fly life and the emergence of the duckfly, Lough Corrib is still fishing well to the troll at the moment. Predator guide Tomi...
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Piscarifly Madness on the Corrib with Tom Doc Sullivan

Peter Driver of Piscari-Fly and Declan Doyle headed up on Sunday night 12th May to the Lydon Hotel in Cong. They tell us it...
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Trout jumping into the boat on Corrib!

Declan Gibbons reports that angling is very good on Corrib at present and has been of recent weeks, although with so few living close...