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Pike among the reeds and the rushes

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IFI Staff
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Monaghan pike

Steven Neely from Rookie Bass Angler Blog tells us of his battle among the undergrowth for an excellent days fishing,

We set off as usual for Co. Monaghan for a spot of pike fishing …… We tried a few usual spots and then decided to explore some new ones.

Surrounded by trees, bushes and reeds these were not easily accessed.

Trying to weave your way under trees to make a short cast up a long the margins seemed to be the only approach.

Not an easy way to fish and a lot of getting stuck in over hanging branches but it certainly paid off.

The fish were switched on and the sport was top class.

Monaghan pike
Monaghan pike

All the action came to soft plastic lures – Fiiiish Black Minnows, Flash Arrows and generic weed less shads.

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As well as some pike we had a few bonus (tiny) perch. Despite their small size they were fin perfect and works of art.

At one stage I had 8 takes in a row from pike swirling in the shallows – Sadly it wasn’t to be ….. I had serious issues with setting the hooks, partly due to severe over excitement on my part.

It was great though to get out and get a breath of fresh air and some sunshine. It won’t be long now until the sea temperatures start to rise and the sport on the coast starts in earnest.

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Check out Steven’s online shop….Fish on Lures

With A – Z in brand names, Fish on Lures caters for all anglers. It specializes in lure fishing equipment giving quality at a reasonable price.

Tel: +44 (0)7729614986

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.fishonlures.co.uk

Steven Neely

Rookie Bass Angler

Web: www.rookiebassangler.com

Fishing on the Slaney slow, but 103cm springer caught by first time angler

By
myleskelly
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big spring salmon from the Slaney
Matthew Summerfield's second salmon - 103cm, estimated at 24/25lb

Brian Stevens, Slaney River Trust, reports on that while salmon fishing is a bit slow on the Slaney some big salmon have been landed…

Fishing on the Slaney has been quite slow for the first week with only about 10 fish landed. The exception to this rule was rookie salmon angler Matthew Summerfield from the UK who, on his first days salmon fishing on Saturday,  landed a lovely 8 lb bar of silver followed by what is largest fish off the Clohamon beat in many years.

Matthew Summerfield's first salmon - 8lb
Matthew Summerfield’s first salmon – 8lb

The fish, which was too large to fit into the net, measured 103cms and had a girth of 46cms which equates to 24 / 25lbs!

big spring salmon from the Slaney
Matthew Summerfield’s second salmon – 103cm, estimated at 24/25lb

What a first day, most of us will never get a magical 20 pounder, it will be all downhill for him from here.

See the 2014 gallery at www.slaneyrivertrust.ie for more pictures of Matthew’s fish and a few others caught this week.

Compliments of:

Slaney River Trust
Web: www.slaneyrivertrust.ie

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Anglers interested in obtaining fishing can enquire from the following:

  • Ballintemple Fishery
    Contact Tom Butler on 059 9155037 or 086 8179238
  • Clohamon Fishery
    Contact David Dobbs tel 0879673111
  • Enniscorthy Anglers
    Salmon €25 per day, Trout €10 for 2 consectuctive days.
    Contact Danny’s Angling and Outdoors, St Senans Rd, Enniscorthy.  Tel: 087 9005991.
  • Solsboro Fishing Association
    Contact Bernard Cash (daytime only) Tel 087 9225536 .
  • Tullow Salmon and Trout Anglers Association
    Contact Tom Dawson 087-9940877
  • Moyadie, Monfin, Glass Door and upper Ballycarney beats
    Contact David French of Fanning French and Associates on 087 9221833.

More details on the Slaney River and its fishing available at www.slaneyrivertrust.ie

Shark’s travel tale stirs up frenzy, Irish Examiner

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myleskelly
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A RECENT newspaper headline announced: “As great white shark Lydia closes in on UK, Brits brace for bloody mayhem on holiday beaches.” The “man-eater” with “razor-sharp teeth” will soon arrive here, we were told. She was “on course for Ireland”. What nonsense. Lydia seems to have abandoned her plan to visit Europe; latest reports say she is heading northwards towards Greenland but…
Irish Examiner, 24/03/14. Read the full article ‘Shark’s travel tale stirs up frenzy‘.

Nine club members complete coaches training, Impartial Reporter

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myleskelly
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The Erne Anglers Angling Club are delighted to announce that nine of its members have recently completed their ‘Angling Council of Ireland’ Coaches training. The training was organised by the Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation (Provincial council of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland) funded by Sport NI, and took place at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre near Lurgan. Tutors for the course were provide by the Angling Council of Ireland…
Impartial Reporter, 20/03/14. Read the full article ‘Nine club members complete coaches training‘.

Freak squall blamed for Westmeath boat capsize that left one angler dead and another missing, Belfast Telegraph

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myleskelly
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The angling tragedy which has left one man dead, a second missing and a third fighting for his life may have been caused by a freak squall. The men, all from Co Armagh, were on a fishing trip to Lough Ree in the Irish midlands when their boat capsized in bad weather. Eyewitnesses described how a freak squall roared over the water shortly after the group set out…
Belfast Telegraph, 22/03/14. Read the full article ‘Freak squall blamed for Westmeath boat capsize that left one angler dead and another missing‘.

“Large fish” once again spawn on Dublin’s River Tolka, Irish Times

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myleskelly
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IT was a real pleasure to attend opening day on the River Tolka in Dublin last weekend. The river never looked better as anglers, young and old, lined both banks from Cardiff’s Bridge in Finglas to Ashtown and beyond to Blanchardstown to celebrate the first day of the season. Living close to Ashtown as a youngster, the Tolka became my second home during school holidays and weekends. In those days, a bamboo rod, wooden centre-pin reel and a juicy worm was sufficient to bag a few wild trout for dinner…
Irish Times, 21/03/14. Read the full article ‘“Large fish” once again spawn on Dublin’s River Tolka‘.

Lough Ree widely regarded as one of Ireland’s premier angling venues, Irish Times

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myleskelly
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Lough Ree is widely regarded as one of the premier angling venues in the country. Tourist and home-based anglers flock to its shores throughout the year to enjoy their particular facet of the sport. It is noted for its big pike, many exceeding 9kg (20lb), which can be caught while boat fishing from virtually all locations. Indeed in three weeks’ time, the lough, for the fifth successive year, will host the three-day pike angling world cup and international pike boat festival…
Irish Times, 22/03/14. Read the full article ‘Lough Ree widely regarded as one of Ireland’s premier angling venues‘.

Results from the Team Event on Lough Muckno 23rd March 2014

By
David Byrne
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Having organised the match, looked after everyone royally and presented the prizes, Sheila and Liam are still working hard this evening getting the results and information out on today’s great event.

As promised, the full results of today’s event are just in

Sheila and Liam report that the draw took place at the Old Coach Inn, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. With the team captains drawing the pegs for their teams, the draw went off smoothly and all anglers were at their pegs no later than 10am.

Fishing was from 11am to 4pm. Sections fished were Concra Upper, White Island, Black Island & Yellow Island. The weather was favourable today with only a few light showers, with the sun even showing its face for a while. All anglers caught with weights varying from 9.330kgs down to just a couple of grams.

Results are as follows:

(1) Lurgan Concra, (2) Kingfisher, (3) Daingean, (4) The 3D’s & 1B, (5) BSI,  (6) The Master Baiters, (7) Belfast Blue, (8) Daiwa Fishing Tackle & Bait (9) Ballybay 1, (10) Lurgan White, (11) The Young Ones, (12) Lurgan Yellow (13) Ballybay 3, (14) Naas A, (15) Carrickmacross B, (16) Fishmaniak, (17) Belfast Red, (18) Drogheda 1, (19) Ballybay 2, (20) Carrickmacross A (21) Naas B, (22) Lurgan Black, (23) Nass D, (24) Naas C, (25) Carrickmacross C, (26) Drogheda 2, (27) Shark Slayer, (28) Thundering Sticks, (29) Bream Team

A minutes silence was held before the presentation as a mark of respect for the tragic accident that happened on Lough Ree during the week.

Ballybay Angling would like to thank the 29 teams (116 anglers) who turned up to fish the team event today on Lough Muckno.

We would also like to thank Raymond Watters & his staff of the Old Coad Inn for their kind hospitality.

Thanks also to all who helped with the weigh ins etc, Darren for doing the pools & the I.A.D.A. for supplying the weigh slings & scales.There were individual pools as well which was done by Darren Fairhurst,

1st Paul Leese 9.330kgs 2nd Ron Jordan 8.150kgs 3rd Julian Kendrick 7.390kgs Dominic Wilson 6.670kgs Johnny McKinley 6.430kgs.

There was 100% payout of all monies taken in today for both for the teams and the pools.

MORE PICTURES FROM TODAY’S EVENT ON LOUGH MUCKNO

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Lurgan Take the Top Spot at the Inter Club Match on Lough Muckno

By
David Byrne
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The Winning Lurgan Team Receive Their Winnings From Sheila Bromley

Today was one of the better days of the week with bright sunshine from early morning as 29 teams gathered in the car park at the Old Coach Inn in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. The match was being fish on Black and Yellow Islands, White Island and Concra Wood. The event was organised by Ballybay Angling Association with Liam O’Brien and Sheila Bromley and their team, professionally undertaking all the work involved. The bait van did brisk business as anglers stocked up on maggots, casters, groundbait and other essentials. All keep nets, landing nets and other gear was dipped at the station provided at the Old Coach Inn.

Anglers from All Over the Country Meeting at the Old Coach Inn in Castleblayney this Morning
Anglers from All Over the Country Meeting at the Old Coach Inn in Castleblayney this Morning

It was a five hour match and the all in was called at 11am and the all out was to be called at 4pm. There was a sharp wind and the day changed from bright sunny crisp conditions to overcast with icy rain showers and hailstones. Some anglers were quick off the mark with the majority opting for the feeder. Catches were mainly of roach with occasional hybrids. The fishing was tough on occasions and although challenging it was very rewarding as well. All anglers caught with weights varying from 9.330kgs down to just a couple of grams.

A Nice Net of Fish for Richard at Concra Wood Today
A Nice Net of Fish for Richard at Concra Wood Today

After the all out at 4pm and the weighing at all sections, anglers returned to the Old Bridge Inn in Castleblayney where owner Raymond Watters had laid on complementary food and refreshments for everyone. While eveyone else tucked into the grub, Sheila, Liam and Club members crunched the numbers and came up with the final results.

Winners of the event were the Lurgan Concra Team which was made up of Cathal Hughes, Philip Jackson, Jim McAlastair and Johnny Keith. Well done to the lads on their win.

Special thanks to Raymond at the Old Coach Inn for providing the food and refreshments. A big well done too to the organisers, Sheila, Liam and their team. A great event. There was 100% payout of all monies taken in today for both for the teams and the pools.

Full results from today’s event will be posted shortly.

The Winning Lurgan Team Receive Their Winnings From Sheila Bromley
The Winning Lurgan Team Receive Their Winnings From Sheila Bromley
Niall McKittrick with a Nice Net of Fish from Concra Wood Today
Niall McKittrick with a Nice Net of Fish from Concra Wood Today

Take your kid fishing…..

By
IFI Staff
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Aaron McGowan enjoying the fun
Aaron McGowan enjoying the fun

Smiles, laughter and fishing, what more could you ask for.  Martin McGowan from Ullcatch gives us the inspiration and all we need to do is get out and bring the child.  If he/she is showing an interest in fishing why not bring them along. Some tips:

Our Top 10 Handy Tips:

Aaron McGowan enjoying the fun
Aaron McGowan enjoying the fun

1. Don’t forget the camera.
2. Keep it easy. Choose simple tackle, and set up.
3. Fish for a species that are plentiful and easy to catch
4. Keep it short. Marathon days are not what you and they need.
5. Try to find fishing spots close to home that that doesn’t require long car or boat rides.
6. Keep them happy. Take lots of snacks including a treat that usually is not allowed at home. Snacks can help break up moments of frustration and will keep the kids interested.
7. Keep your cool. Expect to be rebating hooks and take out line tangles and knots all day The quickest way to turn children off to fishing is to get frustrated with them.
8. Keep them covered. Use plenty of sunscreen and protective clothing
9. Keep a fish they catch if that ask for dinner.
10. First Aid Kit. You should have a kit with medical supplies to deal with all manners of cuts and scrapes.

Read Martin’s article ‘Take your kid fishing‘

Martin McGowan and 8 year old Aaron
Martin McGowan and 8 year old Aaron

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

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