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42 wild brownies on Lough Arrow as anglers fish the ITFFA Connaught Cup

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IFI Staff
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The ITFFA Connaught Cup was held on Lough Arrow on Saturday 13th April. Sixty-seven anglers fished the competition weighing in 42 wild brown trout! There was a bag limit of 3 trout and a minimum size of 13 inches. Results were as follows:

  • 1st – Basil Shield (5.020 lbs.)
  • 2nd – Fechin McMorrow Jnr. (4.698 lbs.)
  • 3rd – Eugene Nolan (3.966 lbs.)

Heaviest fish – Eamon Keaney (3.108 lbs.)

Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina

A busy week at Ballisodare Fishery with 10 fish caught

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IFI Staff
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Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports from Ballisodare Fishery – Week ended April 13th:

After a productive opening week, the Ballisodare Fishery reported a total 10 fish this week, averaging 10 lbs. Amongst the successful fly anglers were Noel Barber with an eleven pounder (released), Sean Maye who had two fish at 12 lbs. and 8 lbs. and James McGuire with an 11 lbs. salmon. However, it was Club Secretary, Dermot Glennon, who landed the best fish of the week with a fine 14 lbs. springer! Best flies included a variety of tube fly patterns including green bodied Willie Gunn, Park Shrimp and Cascade.

Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina

Brian catches a whopping 15lb salmon at Flanagan’s Bridge , Lough Beltra

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IFI Staff
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Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports from Lough Beltra – Week ended April 13th:

Lough Beltra produced a number of cracking double figure salmon during the week. Glenisland Anglers Co-Operative reported three fish up to 10 lbs. for Tommy Foley. Ben Baynes had a sea-liced eight pounder at Fahey’s, while Dave Patton landed an 8 lbs. fish at Flanagan’s Bridge. The best fish of the week, a whopping 15 lbs. spring salmon, was caught by Brian Gallagher also at .  Most successful flies were Willie Gun, Hairy Mary and Beltra Badger.

To fish Lough Beltra East please visit www.loughbeltra.com.

Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina

 

13lb springer for Dave Cazabon on Carrowmore Lake

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IFI Staff
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Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports from Carrowmore Lake – Week ended April 13th:

The good salmon fishing continued on Carrowmore Lake over the past week. Anglers had a total of 14 salmon, six of which were released. Amongst the successful anglers were David Rogers and David Stanford from Northern Ireland who had a 9 lbs. salmon each. Regular visitor, Brian Butler, UK had 2 fish at 6 lbs. and 8 lbs., while Albert Barry, Co. Monaghan, also had two, both at 7 lbs. However, it was Dave Cazabon from Westport who caught the best fish of the week, a fine springer weighing 13 lbs. Dave’s fish is the heaviest salmon caught on Carrowmore Lake so far this season! Successful flies included Clan Chief, Green Peter, various Shrimp patterns in sizes ranging from 12 to 4.

Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery this year! For fishing on Carrowmore Lake contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com

Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina

Perfect conditions and falling water levels as the Moy welcomes it's anglers

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IFI Staff
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Fisheries Information Manager Markus Müller reports from the river Moy – Week ended April 13th:
Fishing on the River Moy picked up during the week with fresh spring salmon caught throughout the system. Local Angler, Vall Mitchell, who had the first salmon of the season on the River Moy, caught another fine springer of 12.5 lbs. on the Ballina Salmon Anglers’ water. Also on the Ballina Salmon Angers’ water, Tommy Egan Snr., Ballina, had one of 11 lbs.; both fish were caught on worm.
Further upriver, Gannon’s reported the first fish of the season for local angler, Eugene O’Boyle on spinner. On the Foxford Fishery, fishery ghillie, Vincent McDonnell, had the first fish of the season, a fine 10 pounder!
Derek Doyle, Co. Wicklow, caught the first fly caught salmon of the season on the East Mayo Anglers’ water, while local angler, Mixie Clarke, landed his second salmon (11 lbs.) of the year on a spinner. Pat Doherty Jnr. was also successful on East Mayo with two salmon of 8.5 lbs. & 10 lbs., both on spinner.
On Lough Conn, Collin Rea, Northern Ireland caught a 7.4 lbs. salmon trolling a copper & silver Toby in Victoria Bay.
Fishing conditions on the River Moy are perfect at present and with falling water levels and mild temperatures we should see more salmon being caught in the coming weeks.
Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina

Cracking 50cm 4lb 12oz Ballan Wrasse for Troy

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IFI Staff
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Troy Francis with his cracking 50cm 4lb 12oz Ballan Wrasse
Troy Francis with his cracking 50cm 4lb 12oz Ballan Wrasse

Ullcatch in Tralee report on a local fishing competition last weekend. They tell us ‘Flounder do like to frequent estuary’s, and usually bigger flounder too with a specimen always a possibility, but none showed up this day…the biggest landed on the day was 44cm and many more up around that size.’

Ullcatch - Competition (1)Ullcatch - Competition (4)

Ullcatch - Competition (2)Ullcatch - Competition (3)Earlier in the week Troy Francis landed a specimen Ballan Wrasse while fishing in a secret location in South Kerry. Troys fish weighed 4lb 12oz and measured 50cm.

Troy Francis with his cracking 50cm 4lb 12oz Ballan Wrasse
Troy Francis with his cracking 50cm 4lb 12oz Ballan Wrasse

Compliments of:

Ullcatch
Martin McGowan 087 3152516 or Eugene Farrelly 0864044671
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ullcatch.com

Ballyduff Bridge Fishery course was so good, we'll do it again on May 18th!

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IFI Staff
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Jason O’Riordan of Game Fishing Ireland enjoyed the coaching and compliments the participants at Ballyduff course:
We had a full house for the river trout fishing course on the Ballyduff Bridge Fishery. The day started off cool and overcast but it warmed up a bit in the afternoon. In the morning we looked at tackle choice, casting and some key techniques such as wet fly, streamer fishing and various nymphing methods. There was a great focus and willingness to learn amongst the course participants.
Jason O'Riordan - Ballyduff course (1)Maurice even managed to hook and land a nice trout during the demo!
Jason O'Riordan - Ballyduff course (2)After a break for tea and sandwiches we continued on by demonstrating dry fly and dry/dropper tactics. Despite the cold wind and lack of a hatch on the day, one wee fish even rose to my black gnat when I was giving a few pointers on fishing dries. The guys all fished on for a while in the evening and it was good to see them picking up a few fish on wet flies and weighted nymphs. The next course is the Salmon Fishing Course on May 18th also at Ballyduff Bridge Fishery for the great value fee of just €80 per person. If you are interested in learning about salmon fly fishing or improving your technique, then get in touch.
 

To make a booking contact..

Jason O’Riordan
Hardy/Greys approved guide and an IFFF Qualified Fly Casting Instructor
Notes: Jason has a lifetime of experience in fishing and guiding on the rivers, lakes and coastline in the area. Jason has given talks on fishing techniques at the leading angling shows in Ireland. Game Fishing Ireland offers guided packages for salmon, river trout, lake trout and saltwater game species. Fishing packages can vary in price depending on the target species and time of year. A typical package can include permits, travel, guiding, and packed lunch. Tackle hire is also available.
Address: Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 296 5712
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gamefishingireland.ie
 

Plenty of Pike in the North East for Peadar's Clients

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David Byrne
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A Good Deep Well Conditioned Fish for this Happy Angler

Angling guide Peadar O’Brien from Carrickmacross reports that he has been very busy over the last few weeks with some new clients and some regular clients. Return visitors Ice and John from Holland had a very good time even though the weather was very cold and the pike were spawning. The lads still managed a lot of pike and had lots of hook ups with the pike hitting the lures hard. It was great to meet up with the lads again. Peadar says that the fishing has picked up well and he is expecting more activity in the coming weeks.
If you fancy a day out with Peadar why not drop him and email to [email protected]

A Nice Double for One of Peadar's Clients
A Nice Double for One of Peadar’s Clients

Another Well Conditioned Double
Another Well Conditioned Double Taken on a Lure

A Good Deep Well Conditioned Fish for this Happy Angler
A Good Deep Well Conditioned Fish for this Happy Angler

Another Happy Angler Fishing With Angling Guide Peadar O'Brien
Another Happy Angler Fishing With Angling Guide Peadar O’Brien

The Man Himself. Angling Guide Peadar O'Brien Saves the Small Fish for Himself
The Man Himself. Angling Guide Peadar O’Brien Saves the Small Fish for Himself

Fresh prawns are doing the business on the Bunduff

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IFI Staff
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Fresh Prawn are doing the business
Fresh Prawn are doing the business

Carty’s Land and Sea Sports reports:

With the weather improving and water temperatures rising there is an odd fish being spotted on the Bunduff . There hasn’t been many anglers out yet but we would expect over the few weeks the first main run of fish should appear at the falls . Last year saw some great fish caught on this water on all methods with most success being had on the prawn .

Carty’s Land and Sea Sports,

Fresh Prawn are doing the business
Fresh Prawn are doing the business

Bundoran, Co. Donegal.

Tel: +353  (0) 86 3903655

Web: www.landandseasports.ie

E-mail: [email protected]

Mullaghmore and Bundoran go into battle on Good Friday

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IFI Staff
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Reports from anglers shore fishing this week have been mixed with poor fishing reported from Cliffony , Mullaghmore and Rossnowlagh and good Flounder and Seatrout up to 50 cm which is about 3.5lb from Mermaids cove , Tullan strand and Moneygold . Along with the sand fishing a few anglers casted a line from one of the rock marks at Magheracar known as the quarry flag and were rewarded with a nice Codling of about 2lb and some good Bollan Wrasse .

This weeks seems to be certainly ticking all the boxes of Summer . At the time of writing there is a crane in Mullaghmore harbour lifting the Boats back into the water to enjoy another season and later in the week local Bundoran skipper Patrick O Doherty will launch the Bundoran Star back into the pier in Bundoran just in time for this years first boat competition of the season . This comp will take place as always on Good Friday and is held between the two local clubs in Mullaghmore and Bundoran with the organising of the event alternating between the two clubs each year . Further details for the competition can be had from the event organizer Boris Siegel on 087 6962052 .

Carty’s Land and Sea Sports,

Bundoran, Co. Donegal.

Tel: +353  (0) 86 3903655

Web: www.landandseasports.ie

E-mail: [email protected]

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