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Drowes prays for rain..

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IFI Staff
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Lindsey Clarke reports from the RIVER DROWES – Monday 30th June to Sunday 6th July 2014.

With the lack of rain, the Drowes ran at very low summer levels all week once again. A few rods did fish and recorded salmon caught. Nearly all the grilse recorded were caught in the Sea Pools, the Mill Pool or below the Four Masters Bridge. The best of the records was probably Brett McKee who recorded 2 grilse caught from the Mill Pool on a fly on Friday and 3 further grilse caught on prawn from the Sea Pools on Saturday. A Spanish party of 3 rods left on Saturday. They recorded 13 salmon caught for their fortnights fishing. The Drowes really could do with some water and we are praying for a little rain!

 

Lindsey ClarkeLindsey Clarke
IFI-Ballyshannon.
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Lough Na Tooey in Creeslough reports some fine trout

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IFI Staff
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Gerry Friel, from the Creeslough Angling Club reports on more fantastic sport from Lough Na Tooey Rainbow Trout Fishery in Creeslough.
Gerry reports that the month of June was without doubt one of the best ever.

The average trout size was reported at slightly under 2 lbs, with 9 fish recorded over 4lbs, 5 over 6 lbs and a fantastic trout estimated at 8lbs !
The fishery is open to visiting anglers with 2 shifts in operation for the summer period; 9am – 3pm and 4pm – 10 pm. The fishing is fly only, by boat only and adult 1 fish tickets for only €20 per session. Under 16s accomanied by a paying adult angler are free !

Permits and boat hire are available from Lafferty’s filling station in Creeslough.
For more fishery details, contact Gerry on 0870550806

John Mc Laughlin

Lough Swilly Angling Centre/ Donegal Angling

Phone : 087 292988 or Email: [email protected]

Web: www.donegalangling.com
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Hugh ”Shug” Dick from Scotland emerges as the clear winner at Loughanure

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IFI Staff
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Prizewinners with the Mc Bride Family at the recent Mc Bride Memorial Trout Angling Competition on Loughanure

The Loughanure Angling Club held the McBride Memorial competition on Loughanure last Sunday.
Another large turnout of anglers enjoyed some great sport with Hugh”Shug” Dick from Scotland emerging the clear winner with a cracking trout of 1.23 lbs.

Prizewinners with the Mc Bride Family at the recent Mc Bride Memorial Trout Angling Competition on Loughanure
Prizewinners with the Mc Bride Family at the recent Mc Bride Memorial Trout Angling Competition on Loughanure

The Loughanure Club would like to thank the McBride family for the great prizes and supporting the event.
A special thanks also to the Casadh An TSúgáin for the fine food and great hospitality.

John Mc Laughlin

Lough Swilly Angling Centre/ Donegal Angling

Phone : 087 292988 or Email: [email protected]

Web: www.donegalangling.com
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Bluemouth Rockfish landed by the "Caithlín Marie"

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IFI Staff
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The Magheraroarty & Islands SAC enjoyed another great angling trip aboard the “Caitlin Maire, skippered by Neil Gallagher.
Most of the Sport was enjoyed beyond 12 miles West of Tory Island.
Over 10 different species were landed with Lee Mc Quillan, himself landing 9, including a rare meghrim and a very rare Bluemouth Rockfish which usually live in waters 150 meters deep !
John Mc Laughlin
Lough Swilly Angling Centre/ Donegal Angling
Phone : 087 292988 or Email: [email protected]
Web: www.donegalangling.com
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Great pollack among the species on Rathmullen outing

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IFI Staff
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The Lough Swilly Sea Angling Club held their 2nd League trip of the season from Rathmullan on Sunday last. Fishing was steady with some great Pollock on the Fanad reef. Overall 14 varieties were recorded on the day including Cod, Ling and Whiting. Pat McGinty with 289 points was the winner on the day with Johnny McCormick in second place on 243. Next club outing is on 27th July.

There are still places available for a fishing trip with the Rathmullan Charters, this Sunday the 13th July from 9.30am – 5pm. Rods and reels are available free of charge if necessary – the fee for the day is €50 euros per person. Call Angela on 087 2480132 for details of this and other trips available from Rathmullan Charters.

John Mc Laughlin

Lough Swilly Angling Centre/ Donegal Angling

Phone : 087 292988 or Email: [email protected]

Web: www.donegalangling.com
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The Birthday Boy bags a biggie !

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IFI Staff
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Birthday boy Dan's fine Tope

Wexford guide Sid Jones of Fishing Ireland teams up with another winner to give his son a birthday to remember.  Sid tells us how the day went:

Finally after a couple of Tope trips ruined by our lovely Irish weather I finally got a chance to get out on the water and target some of these hard fighting sleek torpedoes and who to call on to provide a vessel ? none other than the beastmaster himself Kit Dunne.

Birthday boy Dan's fine Tope
Birthday boy Dan’s fine Tope

I’ve fished with Kit on numerous of occasions and an excellent service is always provided but this was a special trip as I wanted mouth fulls of teeth and aching arms for my son Dan’s birthday…. and he provided it in abundance 10 tope were caught in total up 1.4 m and a much bigger specimen tope broke me off just before being netted.

First timer Tracey Murphy with her fine Tope.
First timer Tracey Murphy with her fine Tope.

 

Brian Taite with one of his catches of Tope
Brian Taite with one of his catches of Tope

There were catches of doggies, hounds and bull huss on the day too. First time Tope hunters Dan and Tracey Murphy both landed Tope 25lb and 30lb, Brian Taite landed two Tope 25+ and 30+, Brendan Lynch landed a 20+ tope and his daughter Amy stole the show landing 3 Tope the biggest just shy of being a specimen. I myself was delighted to land a Tope of 1.4m aprox 36lb and a break off at the net by a much bigger fish definitely a specimen and estimated at close to 50lb. An excellent day was had by one and all we’ll all definitely be back out with Kit again and I couldn’t recommend him higher.

Sid Jones

 

A 1.4m Wicklow tope for Sid
A 1.4m Wicklow tope for Sid

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22 Fishmaniak Members Land 72 Pike at Weekend Competition

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David Byrne
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The "Fishmaniak Fishing Club" A Great Fishing Club With Regular Well Attended Events

Pawel Orlow from the Fishmaniak Fishing Club reports on the clubs last pike competition which was held last weekend on River Shannon at Banagher. The competition started at 8.30am, following a meeting and short briefing during which each team got a club measuring tape and instructions. The weather was quite good with mix of clouds and sunny intervals. The  event was very successful and 22 anglers took part in the competition. A great days fishing was had by all and the lads managed to catch 72 pike all together. The biggest pike was caught by Krystian – 81 cm of length.

The Results of the Competition are as follows:

1st place – Krzysztof Sibiga – 8 pike – 450cm of length in total

2nd place – Krystian – 6 pike -350,5cm

3rd place -Janis Kucans – 6 pike 307cm.

As usual after the event the lads had a barbecue and the prize-giving.

The "Fishmaniak Fishing Club" A Great Fishing Club With Regular Well Attended Events
The “Fishmaniak Fishing Club” A Great Fishing Club With Regular Well Attended Events
One of the Biggest Fish Measures in at 80cm
One of the Biggest Fish Measures in at 80cm
Pawel Orlow With A Pike from the River Shannon
Pawel Orlow With A Pike from the River Shannon
Janis With One of His 6 Pike
Janis With One of His 6 Pike
Competition Winner Krzysztof - 1st place
Competition Winner Krzysztof – 1st place
Krystian - 2nd place and the Biggest Fish of the Competition
Krystian – 2nd place and the Biggest Fish of the Competition
Janis Took 3rd Place at the Weekend Competition
Janis Took 3rd Place at the Weekend Competition
Another Nice Pike
Another Nice Pike
Moto With his Catch
Moto With his Catch

Fishing Summer Camp Kicks off in Carrickmacross

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David Byrne
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Peadar O'Brien and Two Young Anglers With Their First Fish at Today's Fishing Summer Camp

Carrickmacross Coarse Angling and Youth Development Club kicked off their annual fishing summer camp today at the Brothers Lake in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. This fantastic event is fully subscribed again this year and today 11 young anglers turned up to learn all about coarse angling from members of the club. The mornings session ran from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The 11 attendees were shown the basics about fishing the whip and then it was down to the water to put all this learning into practice. The great thing about today’s event is that every single one of the young anglers caught fish, all under the watchful eye of their coaches. Whip was the method of choice and by the sessions end, even the youngest of the participants had mastered this technique of fishing. By the end of the session all of the youngsters were all baiting up the hook, casting, hooking the fish, playing the fish, unhooking the fish and releasing all of the fish carefully back to the water.

The Carrickmacross Coarse Angling and Youth Development Club summer camp is running from the 8th of July until 19th July. This week is being dedicated to novice anglers and next week will see the return of those who participated in last years events. The clubs youth development programme has already produced some top class junior anglers who have given many of the senior anglers a good run for their money. This club is definitely one to watch for the future.

Students and Tutors at the Fishing Summer Camp Today in Carrickmacross
Students and Tutors at the Fishing Summer Camp Today in Carrickmacross
Peadar O'Brien and Two Young Anglers With Their First Fish at Today's Fishing Summer Camp
Peadar O’Brien and Two Young Anglers With Their First Fish at Today’s Fishing Summer Camp
A Young Anglers Concentrates on His Float at the Brother's Lake Today
A Young Angler Concentrates on His Float at the Brother’s Lake Today
Another First Fish for this Young Angler, Assisted by Peadar O'Brien
Another First Fish for this Young Angler, Assisted by Peadar O’Brien
Mal McLeod Advises This Young Angler Today at the Brothers Lake
Mal McLeod Advises This Young Angler Today at the Brothers Lake
Peadar O'Brien Keeps a Watchful Eye on These Two Young Anglers at Today's Fishing Summer Camp.
Peadar O’Brien Keeps a Watchful Eye on These Two Young Anglers at Today’s Fishing Summer Camp.
Another Young Anglers Catching Fish at the Brother's Lake Today
Another Young Anglers Catching Fish at the Brother’s Lake Today

William Goes Afloat to Land Some Nice Bass

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David Byrne
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William Hendrick With A Nice Bass Taken on a Recent Outing

William Hendrick has been out and about over the last few days and has landed a few nice fish for his efforts. William also lost one fish which he estimated to be circa 9 lbs. Conditions have been good for fishing but it has been far from easy. However, once the lure is in the water there is always a chance of a fish. On his last few outings William was not on terra-firma but had donned his sea legs to go afloat. He was rewarded with some nice fish just like the one pictured below.

William Hendrick With A Nice Bass Taken on a Recent Outing
William Hendrick With A Nice Bass Taken on a Recent Outing

Judge Convicts Men for Illegal Fishing Activities – Afloat

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IFI Staff
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Four men have been convicted of illegal fishing activities at two different sittings of Galway District Court on Tuesday, 1st July 2014. Judge Mary Fahy imposed fines and costs totally €4,900 to three brothers, Vidmantas Gaidys, Sigitas Gaidys and Alvydas Gaidys, convicted of illegal fishing activities; and John Costello was convicted of taking oysters illegally and fined €250, with costs of €300….

Afloat 07/07/2014 Read the article ‘Judge Convicts Men for Illegal Fishing Activities‘

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