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Gavin Doyle was top rod at the Lough Lene Michael Healy Memorial competition

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IFI Staff
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David King was top Junior pictured with dad Noel
David King was top Junior pictured with dad Noel

Angling correspondent and photographer Michael Flanagan reports from the Lough Lene angling competition:

On Friday evening August 5th Lough Lene Angling Association hosted the Michael Healy Memorial Cup. This evening Peter competition fished from 7pm-11pm produced some cracking Rainbow Trout. On the night Dundalk angler Gavin Doyle was top rod with a splendid fish of 1.96kg, closely followed by Gerry Kelly with another fine trout of 1.84kg.In 3rd place was Turin Angler Jerome Cully with 1.78kg, and Mullingar angler Pat Liddy 4th with 1.74kg.

Gavin Doyle receives the Michael Healy Cup from Elisha and Eilish Gavigan
Gavin Doyle receives the Michael Healy Cup from Elisha and Eilish Gavigan

In the Junior section David King of Dunsany Co.Meath produced a fish of 1.30kg to take first place with McCauley Fox 2nd with 1.28kg.Presentation took place at Fagan’s Point, and Tom Fagan Chairman of Lough Lene Angling Association thanked all who fished the competition and the sponsor on the night C.L.F.Transport. On hand for the presentation was Eilish Gavigan sister of the late Michael Healy and young Elisha Gavigan granddaughter of Eilish.

David King was top Junior pictured with dad Noel
David King was top Junior pictured with dad Noel

There is only one trout competition left on the 2016 calendar of events this year for Lene anglers, and on September 25th the popular Chairman’s pairs fly fishing competition is penciled in.  All proceeds from this event to R.N.L.I.More on this in the coming weeks.

Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling

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Midlands Angling  provide a top class Guiding service covering many of the top coarse and game waters across the Midlands. Visiting fly anglers have landed some fine trout while out with Midland Angling Guides, pike anglers also recorded some net bursting catches including many pike over 20lbs. Top waters include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few.
Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
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Just 231 salmon on Moy as fishing slows considerably

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Markus Muller
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Jim Gannon from Co. Meath with his first ever salmon
Jim Gannon from Co. Meath with his first ever salmon

With a total of just 231 salmon reported fishing on the River Moy slowed down considerably during the past week. Angling effort was well down and the fluctuating water levels didn’t help either.

However, some anglers still enjoyed reasonable fishing. One of the successful anglers was Jim Gannon from Co. Meath who caught his first ever salmon. Jim’s 3.35 lbs. grilse took a fly on the Ridge Pool. Also on the Ridge Pool, flyangler Peter Smith, Northern Ireland, had 2 grilse, while Chris Ryan, UK, was successful on the Cathedral Beat catching a four pounder also on fly.

 

Jim Gannon from Co. Meath with his first ever salmon
Jim Gannon from Co. Meath with his first ever salmon

The Bill Whitwell party from the UK had a total of 12 fish over 5 days on Mt. Falcon, while Mervyn Couzens, also UK, caught two grilse on worm fishing Coolcronan. On Armstrong’s, Danny Clarke, Co. Westmeath, landed three on worm. The Foxford town fisheries produced 40 salmon for the week.

Further upriver on Cloongee, Thiery Coulm, France, caught 5 fish for the week (4 released) using bubble & fly. His fish ranged between 3 and 7 lbs. German regular, Erwin Dewald, had a 4 lbs. grilse on fly on East Mayo, while martin Parker, UK landed a four pounder on worm.

Good numbers of sea trout and salmon showing on Glencar

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myleskelly
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Rory McNeary with his 3 lbs. sea trout from Clencar Lake

Bill McNeary and his son Rory from Rossinver enjoyed an exciting day on scenic Glencar Lake during the week. Rory caught a lovely 3 lbs. sea trout, while Bill had a 4 lbs. grilse. Both fish came to the fly. The two anglers reported that they had some more rises and that there were good numbers of big fish showing.

A happy Bill McNeary with a Glencar grilse
A happy Bill McNeary with a Glencar grilse
Rory McNeary with his 3 lbs. sea trout from Clencar Lake
Rory McNeary with his 3 lbs. sea trout from Clencar Lake

Fishing on Glencar Lake is managed by the Sligo Anglers Association, for details contact sligoanglers@hotmail.com.

6 salmon, 9 sea trout for Erriff anglers last week

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myleskelly
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Osgur Grieve reported that anglers on the Erriff Fishery enjoyed a good week with 6 salmon and 9 sea trout caught. The flood that arrived on the 3rd made fishing difficult; however the 4th was a better day with a total of4 salmon caught. First off the mark was Gernot Lipp from Austria with a 5.75 lbs. grilse from the Upper Square Pool on a fly of his own tying just named ”a bunch of hair”! Then it was Gael Kerschbaumer’s turn with a fresh grilse of 2.6 lbs. from the Sea Pool on a General Practitioner. Gael also lost another salmon in the Middle Garden Pool that morning. Luke Chester Master caught and released a fine hen fish estimated at 8 – 9 lbs. from The Hill on Beat 5 on a Cascade. Martin Weinzort, Austria, released a nice sea trout of 2 lbs. from the Middle Garden Pool, while Jeremie Abgrall, France, caught a fine 6.8 lbs. salmon at the Falls on an Orange Shrimp Fly.

Gernot Lipp was fishing Beat 3 on the 5th and had a 3.25 lbs. grilse from the Tawnyard Potholes on another fly of his own called an ”Austrian Squirrel”. Local angler, James O’Neil, fished a couple of hours on the 6th and released a 1 lb. sea trout from the Quarry Pool on Beat 2. The 7th saw Austrian angler, Bernd Schubel, catch a 4 lbs. grilse on the Falls Pool on an Ally’s Shrimp, which was a nice way for the Austrian group to finish off their week’s fishing. The sea trout released this week ranged from 0.5 – 2 lbs.

For fishing on the river Erriff visit www.errifffishery.ie.

 

South Connemara lakes provide great trout fishing

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myleskelly
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Before the high winds at the weekend, Brian Curran of Ireland West Angling (Tel +35390)87 2509722) was guiding a New Zealand couple, Tam and Ian Smith, on Lough Nualla. The couple fished from the bank using a range of flies including  Royal Wulffs, Zulus, Clan Chiefs, and Muddlers to name a few.  They finished the day with a total of 18 small wild brown trout and really enjoyed both the fishing and the surrounding countryside.

Whopping turbot and black bream in 17 species haul for Killybegs Mariners

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myleskelly
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black bream
It's a year since we had our last black bream report - and it from Donegal last time too...

Stefan Martin from Killybegs Mariners SAC reports on the fishing around Donegal Bay…

Turbot over 50cm were warmly welcomed by the anglers!
Turbot over 50cm were warmly welcomed by the anglers!

Donegal Bay is full of stunning fish right now. Sea temperatures have almost reached their peak as the oceans currents trickle our way like a warm water tap to a bath.

black bream
It’s a year since we had our last black bream report – and it from Donegal last time too… This rarely reported species wins Stefan Martin Catch of the Week.

The North Atlantic Drift carries all to the bay and the Mariners lads with Welsh friends Gary, Andrew and Mike enjoyed a nice day with 17 different species including whopping turbot over 50cm, black bream, Brill and plaice and loads of whiting etc.

Fantastic quality fish nice one guys!
Stefan Martin
Killybegs mariners SAC

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Always a ray of hope
Always a ray of hope

20 Species for Dutch small boat anglers in Cork Harbour

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myleskelly
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Kevin Murphy from Bellavista reports on the fishing out of Cobh where small boat anglers are enjoying some excellent fishing…

Blue sharks
Blue sharks

We recently had some Dutch anglers with us here at the Bellavista Angling Services, they booked us through our fantastic Dutch Angling partner Tight Lines Visreizen. While here the guests had lots of fun and caught 20 different species in Cork Harbour. It was their first time on a self-drive boat in Cork harbour but after a day with one of our highly skilled guides they were like locals. Watch out for their article on their trip on in totalfishing.nl.

Blonde ray
Blonde ray

Here at the Bellavista Angling Services we have top quality accommodation, both self-catering and hotel rooms all varying in size depending on your needs or group size. We have highly skilled and knowledgeable fishing guides, top quality boats and a very wide range of species to be caught.
Kevin Murphy
Bellavista Angling Centre

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Bellavista Angling Centre

At Bellavista we know angling! We have been providing angling holidays for many years. Our trained guides will show you all the best marks and answer any questions you have. From our luxury accommodation to our top quality boats we have everything you need to make it the perfect angling holiday.

Over the years we have evolved and changed and constantly updated our fleet to meet the needs of our returning customers. Our fleet is a mix of modern boats and powerful engines fitted with state-of the-art electronic equipment. The boats are perfect for getting you and your crew to the fishing grounds with speed, safety and comfort.
Kevin Murphy
Bella Vista Hotel and Self Catering Suites, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel: +353 (0)21 4812450
Email: info@bellavistahotel.ie Web: www.bellavistahotel.ie

Conger
Conger

IFI Bass Survey Prize Winner enjoys day on Waterford coast

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Paul O'Reilly
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Sid with one of his bass
Sid with one of his bass

In early April, IFI invited anglers to participate in our Bass Angling Survey and over 200 of you were good enough to complete the online survey forms providing us with some really valuable data on bass angling and the Irish bass fishery – thanks again for your contributions.

We had offered the prize of a guided angling session and our lucky winner, Sean Martin from Clashmore, County Waterford, chose Sid Jones of Wexford as his preferred bass angling guide.

Sid Jones and Sean Martin ready for the off…
Sid Jones and Sean Martin ready for the off…

The pair hooked up in July somewhere on the Waterford shore for an evening’s plugging. Despite some very calm, cloudless conditions and a bright moon the pair managed to eke out some bass using hard lures. The fish were, of course, returned alive to fight another day.

Sean fishing under a bright moon
Sean fishing under a bright moon

Tips and techniques were exchanged between the pair as well as information on secret marks in secluded locations. It’s amazing how anglers who have never met before can communicate a in a common language and before long the conversation was like that of old friends – I think it’s fair to say that these two will be sharing the same tide and shore once more in search of bass in the not too distant future.

Sean with one of his bass
Sean with one of his bass

Sid has had some great success targeting big bass on lures along the east and south coasts including a number of double figure fish and one cracking fish of 12.5 lb caught in October of 2015 (and Sid will tell you himself – there are bigger ones out there!!).

Sid with one of his bass
Sid with one of his bass

If you’d like to make a booking with Sid you can get him at the email address and phone number below – and if you ask Sean he’ll tell you – you’ll get your money’s worth!

Fishing Ireland.
Sid Jones
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7734870
Email: fishingadventuresie@gmail.com Web:www.facebook.com/fishingirelandie

…and don’t forget – if you participate in future IFI surveys you could be the one catching bass (or salmon, or pike, or trout, or tench…) on a guided angling trip! Tight lines…..

Better trout feeding over the deep this year on Mask

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myleskelly
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Reporting from Lough Mask is IFI’s Ronan Cusack  who tells us the deep is fishing best and the outlook is good…

Lots of good news from Lough Mask again this week as the good fishing continues. As normal for this time of year, wet flies pulled on intermediate lines across the deeps are producing most of the goods. Reports from anglers indicate that the size average of the trout in the deep this year is well up on previous years and fish are in super condition.

Weather this week has been broken, with a mixture of rain and fresh south westerly winds, which is perfect for the hungry daphnia feeders.

World Cup P.R.O Denis Kelleher had an excellent day on Sunday last fishing with good friend Larry Gibb. The pair spent the day in the deep in very stormy conditions and finished with 14 trout on wets (best fish 2lbs). Denis said the day was very lively and they encountered fish on every drift. Westport anglers Jonathan O’Grady and Ronan Gibbons also fished on Sunday and they decided to concentrate their efforts in the shallows along Churchfield / Gortmore. Their day finished with 10 trout of which 2 were bordering 3lbs. Ballinrobe anglers Kevin Egan and Michael Vahey fished for a few hours on Saturday and Sunday and they had 14 trout for the 2 days (best fish 2.25lbs all returned).

Looking at the weather forecast for the coming week, I would predict the good fishing is set to continue.

Sedges providing good fly fishing on Corrib

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myleskelly
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Anthony Quinn Releasing a trout
Anthony Quinn Releasing a trout

Declan Gibbon reports that fishing on Corrib  in the week gone by has been quite productive. Those anglers that did best fished with Sedges, which are dominant hatch of fly at this time, and some excellent catches were made…

James Burns NI
James Burns NI

 

Starting on the Lower Corrib angler Harold O’Toole from the Commercial Boat Club enjoyed an excellent day’s fishing in the Hurney’s area, landing four fish on dry sedges and mayflies with the best fish being 3lbs.

In the Oughterard area, John Kelly, Oughterard, and Albert Long, Clifden,  had two cracking trout for 7.5lbs on mayfly on Thursday last, his the best fish being 4lbs.

Also in the Oughterard area Basil Shields from Ardnsillagh Lodge (091-552550) reports of Steve Sutton from Dublin catching two fish on Sunday with the best fish being fish 1.25lbs. Michael Gallagher had two fish also. One fish was an estimated 2.25lbs at 44cm which he sportingly released. Declan Keogh, Dublin, had two fish for his trip to Lough Corrib. Both fish were around the pound and a half mark. Basil also informs us that Sedges are the predominant hatch of fly life at the moment with hatches of Mayfly and Olives tapering off.

Also in the Oughterard area Kevin Molloy (087-9604170) reports of slower angling activity in the area. Kevin himself fished on Wednesday last with three trout on wet fly. The best of them was 2.5lbs. On Friday he had three fish to 1.5lbs trolling.

In the Cornamona area on Wednesday John Somerville enjoyed an excellent evening’s fishing in the Inchagoill area on wet mayflies. He landed five trout over thirteen inches, released four, and met as many more.

Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn – 4lb 4oz

At Corrib View Lodge, Glencorrib, Larry McCarthy reports of another good week experienced by anglers staying there with some notable catches on dry and wet fly. On Monday last Anthony Quinn, boated by Frank Reilly, had a personal best of 4lbs 4ozs on a small size 16 dry sedge which he sportingly released while Frank managed to land four fish of a 2lbs average. Larry,  boating a couple from Andorra,  had good fishing on Monday and Tuesday on the lower lake on dry olives and caught fish up to 2lbs. A group of six anglers from Northern Ireland had great sport on Friday and Saturday. The highlight was on Saturday when James Burns and his Father landed six fish between 2 and 3lbs in the Inishanboe area while being guided by Larry.

Anthony Quinn Releasing a trout
Anthony Quinn releasing his biggest trout

On Tuesday last in the Inchiquin area Vincent Hughes From The Neale and Mark Gibbons from Cong were dapping and had a fish each of 2.5lbs and 1.5lbs and on Thursday last. Also fishing were Vincent’s brother Mattie and a Friend and they had one fish  each for their endeavours.

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