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Downpours and deluges at Delphi but no salmon

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myleskelly
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The Rock Pool
The Rock Pool on the Delphi Fishery

David McEvoy reports that despite the beest efforts of some very brave anglers no salmon have been caught yet, but then the conditions are hardly encouraging…

12/02 Rainfall for December and January here at Delphi was 503.6mms (19.83 inches) and523.3mms (20.6 inches) respectively. Put into perspective this is the equivalent of 33% of a wet years rainfall in two months. For the first ten days in February we have had 168.1mms (6.62 inches).

To date salmo salar has alluded all those who have dared to venture forth on their first fishing expedition of the year. There is always a great sense of expectation when one gets the fly back in the water again, ever hopeful of that slow draw on the line and then!! We had a group of regular clients who enjoyed the Blast and Cast; the Blast being more successful than the Cast. There was however a fresh fish lost on opening day, which was indeed a great pity.

The Rock Pool
The Rock Pool

Since then we have had to make do with the two second thrill of the odd kelt on the line. It must be said that conditions have been extremely difficult with the lowest water levels so far being 55cms. As soon as the water comes into nice fishing order we normally get another belt of rain, which generally puts it up over 70 again. Today we have had snow and the water temperature this morning dropped to 4.2 degrees C, (not for the faint hearted).

Having said that credit must go to our two anglers who tried hard all last week and for those who have persevered so far this week. It’s at times like these that one really appreciates the beauty of the surroundings and a fish can be considered a bonus albeit a big one.

Hopefully within the next few days I’ll be able to report on the landing of our first fresh fish of the year. As one of our more experienced anglers says “You never know the minute”.

D.McEvoy
Delphi Fishery

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We are quiet again for the next few days if any of you readers want to wet a line. However, there are still one or two die hards trying their luck.

David McEvoy
Delphi Fishery
Delphi Lodge, Leenane, Co. Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)95-42222 Fax +353-95-42296
Web: www.delphi-salmon.com

 

Monaghan venue produces pike and perch on soft plastics

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myleskelly
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After a quick photo to record the moment the perch was safely released.

Sławomir Stogowski was fishing with  friends last Sunday at a lake near Castleblaney. Pike were the quarry and the anglers, wrapped up against the weather,  were enjoying  some success.

Sławomir had caught a few pike on a twister lure, a 10cm soft plastic, and then suddenly the rod was kicking again, but not with a pike.  It was a good perch, which when landed measured 42cm and almost 2lb in weight. It comes as no surprise that the fish was taken just off the bottom of the lake.

After a quick photo to record the moment the perch was safely released.
After a quick photo to record the moment the perch was safely released.

Persistence and a break in the weather pay off for pike anglers in Longford with a super pike which wins our Catch of the Week

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myleskelly
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Sean English with his well deserved pike wins our Catch of the Week
Sean English with his well disserved Pike

Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge reports that a mix of dedication, commitment and even stubbornness can make the difference when the conditions are against you…

Sean English and Bill Murphy both from Dublin decided to have a few days Pike fishing in Longford, they stayed at Melview Lodge with guide and owner Kevin Lyons. Kevin said I had already advised them that due to extreme flooding things were going to be tough and that they may want to leave it until things improved, but they would not take no for an answer.

 

Sean English with his well disserved Pike
Sean English with his well deserved pike wins our Catch of the Week

The first day they fished a Lake in the North Longford area and managed to hook up to a few Pike but did not manage to land any. On the second day they fished a Lake not far from the first which was in total flood, but they stuck it out and were rewarded with four well deserved Pike the biggest just few ounces under the 20lb mark using various dead baits.  This fine pike for Sean English wins our Catch of the Week.

Next week we report on regular visitors Jean-pierre from Belgium and Ben Habekotte who were here with Kevin for their winter Pike trip.

Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge

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Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
Drumlish Road,Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com

Super work by the Leinster Provincial Council of the IFSA at their Shore Angling Coaching Event

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IFI Staff
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Leinster Provincial Council of the IFSA held a Shore Angling Coaching Event recently for budding Juniors, (12yrs to 16yrs). 20 junior anglers attended the event on South beach, Arklow aided by 10 anglers & coaches.

7 IFSA Leinster anglers and coaches helped out, while Des Frazier of Southside Angling assisted on the day with Des Chew and Chris Mc Gregor representing the DAI and youth worker Bernie Moloney representing Foróige.

Kit Dunne - Leinster Provincial Council - youth groupThe 20 youths were paired up with experienced sea anglers and coaches who took them through bait presentation, typical traces, casting and practical and safe angling.

Some of the young anglers had some experience and began catching right from the start, small whiting and Dabs were a welcome sight. The less experienced anglers got fist-hand tutoring from our experienced shore anglers. By the end of the session all anglers caught fish, Whiting, Dabs and Dogfish. The weather held off and it was a great day with everyone leaving with more knowledge, from a coaching point of view we learned a lot too.

Michael Eivers, Stephen Brennan, Stephen Swan.
Michael Eivers, Stephen Brennan, Stephen Swan.

It was a pleasure to see the first of our coaching sessions rolled, it was well due and will open the door for more shore and boat coaching in Leinster.

On behalf of the LPC I wish to thank everyone who helped to make the day a massive success.

Kit Dunne

Leinster Provincial Council IFSA

Web: www.ifsa.ie

Kit Dunne
Lisin & Castle Maiden

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Angling Charters are offered on a full-day, half-day and evening trip basis and can be tailored to suit your needs.
All levels of anglers are catered for. Anglers will benefit from your skipper’s angling experience and local knowledge with advice and guidance on-hand at all times.

At last a bit of fishing as Hamish battles the storm !

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IFI Staff
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Hamish Currie skipper of Predator II reports:

With the winds not giving us a break up here in Red Bay I cancelled Saturday with s/e winds forecast force 5 but on Sunday with s/w winds

Forecast 5-6 then it wasn’t a problem back to the freezer and slid up the coast 7 miles to the same deep trough I have been working

Using the land for shelter but I’m afraid that the skate had moved on and strap congers was all that we caught but as the boys said “It was still great to get out all the same.”

Predator - Stormy Feb 2Predator - Stormy Feb 1Predator - Stormy Feb 3

Hamish Currie
Predator II
Red Bay Stormforce 9.1 Rib
Web: www.predatorireland.com Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 028 2177 1828   Boat: 07720440117

Dreaming of fishing the Corrib…

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IFI Staff
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Guide Jason O’Riordan of Game Fishing Ireland dreams of fishing on Lough Corrib and since the weather is so awful he has plenty of time to prepare.  He reports:

As a new trout season approaches it is time for me to prepare for an annual trip to Lough Corrib in late March.  All this stormy weather every weekend means there is little else to do but tie flies and dream of some proper wild lough trout fishing! Last season it was absolutely freezing for the time of year and no flies hatched.  Our most successful method was a team of wet flies fished on a fast intermediate line.

Jason O'Riordan - Corrib TroutWe also picked up a fish or two in sheltered bays on epoxy buzzers and shrimp patterns.  BUT this year, hopefully, things will be better.  Milder weather, a hatch of fly etc.  So I have already started tying up a few flies to try.  Some wets, dabblers and these small bumbles:

Jason O'Riordan - Small bumble fliesI wouldn’t be happy lake fishing without a selection of buzzers.  It is worth having some light ones to fish on the top dropper and heavier ones for the point:

Jason O'Riordan - Fly 1

Jason O'Riordan - Fly 2I may also need some emergers and dries if fish are moving at the surface.

Jason O'Riordan - Fly 2Jason O'Riordan - Fly 3

Jason O'Riordan - Fly 4

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

 

Water, water everywhere and the fish are hard to get on the Blackwater

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IFI Staff
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Ian Powell  of Blackwater Lodge  raises the question a lot of guides are asking at the moment….

Wondering why we haven’t caught our First Springer yet?
Well, it’s quite simple really! The river has been so high that no-one has gone out fishing yet.
It has been probably the wettest start to the year ever and the river has been out in the fields for almost the entire time since the season opened on February 1st.

Blackwater - This was the river below the Lodge today February 9th. at 11.00am.This was the river below the Lodge today February 9th. at 11.00am.
The Ballyduff gauge height was 3.33m. It is still rising slowly.

The exceptionally high water levels have also been accompanied by higher than normal water temperatures especially in January when it was around 8ºC – 46½ºF. For the first week or so of February this has dropped to around  7.4ºC – 45.3ºF.

All the right ingredients for a really good run of springers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now we just need the water levels to come down so that we can get out fishing. Realistically, the forecast seems to be for a conveyor belt of rain & storms being brought across the Atlantic by the Jet Stream so it could be weeks before levels get down to good fishing height. But Hey – they’ve got it wrong before.

Ian Powell
Blackwater Lodge

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Blackwater Lodge & Salmon Fishery
Upper Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.
Tel: 00 353 58 60235     From UK: 0871 474 0135  (10p/min any time!)
Mobile: 00 353 87 235 21 20
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net

Learn how to fish at the Ireland 2014 Angling Show

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IFI Staff
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The Dublin Angling Initiative will have a unique interactive family area at the Ireland 2014 Angling Show in Swords. Angling workshops will be provided for children, teenagers and all the family and will focus on all types of fishing.
The family area aims to bring newcomers into fishing by providing hands on teaching, demonstrations and practical advice about how to get started, what equipment is required and where to fish.

The family fishing zone will also encompass live fish displays with marine species (including feeding times), freshwater and coarse fish as well as birds of prey, provided by Dublin Falconry. Flytying tuition will be provided all day and free flycasting lessons can be booked at the stand and taken on the day. Sea angling experts will also be on hand to give advice on bait presentation, techniques and casting.

This area will cater for every age group and is expected to be a major attraction at the 2014 angling show. It will also be a great opportunity for experienced anglers to meet and learn from Irish International anglers.
This year there will be some fantastic daily prizes (worth up to €1,000) which you could be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is take part in our Quiz!

PRIZE DETAILS
Saturday
1st Prize: Half day boat fishing at sea for 2 adults and 2 children in Wicklow Bay (Wicklow Boat Charters)
2nd Prize: One day’s fishing and instruction in the West of Ireland with one of Ireland’s top Angling guides (Paddy McDonnell)
3rd Prize: 5 Junior Passes for a day’s carp fishing at Galymoylestown fishery (National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland)
Sunday
1st Prize: Family Pass for Sealife Aquarium in Bray, Co. Wicklow (Sealife, Co. Wicklow)
3rd Prize: 5 Junior Passes for a day’s carp fishing at Galymoylestown fishery (National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland)
2nd Prize: Half day’s fishing and instruction at Courtlough Fishery in Dublin (Courtlough Fishery)

There will be a fantastic variety of quizes, raffles and other events will taking place throughout the day.

Web: Irish Angling Expo

DAI Des Chew IFI

DAI Josie Mahon IFI

Great introductory offers from Kylemore Abbey Fishery for 2014

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IFI Staff
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 Kylemore Abbey Fishery have some excellent offers for 2014

Kylemore Abbey Fishery - Introductory Offer 2014

Kylemore Abbey Fishery - Daily Angling Rates 2014Nigel Rush
Kylemore Abbey Fishery

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To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey Fishery contact Nigel on 095 41178, or mobile 087 9580702, and for latest news check the website at www.kylemorefishery.ie.

Local Angling Club Seeks Members, North County Leader

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myleskelly
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Gormanston and District Anglers club, based in Balrothery are trying to promote membership in their club. After their recent AGM, it was decided by the members to drop the club “join in fee” for new senior members to make the club more attractive for anglers to join. These means that there will be no initial joining fee for new senior members…
North County Leader, 10/02/14. Read the full article ‘Local Angling Club Seeks Members‘.

More about Gormanston & District Anglers Club

Gormanston & District Anglers Club is Dublin’s largest all year fishery. Primarily promoting fly fishing. The club is based in the village of Balrothery, South of Balbriggan in North County Dublin. We control the rights to both the Wavin Lake which is an all year fishery containing rainbow trout and the Delvin River which contains brown trout and sea trout.
Web: Gormanstown and District Anglers

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