Pat Gallagher Cup starts 2014 off, Leitrim Observer

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January 21, 2014

The Last cast – Jarlaith Gallagher Now, as an angler, I have been told countless times that I was “mad to go out fishing in that weather” and it only roaring a force three, which the Met Office describe as a “moderate breeze” with rain that would bore holes in the back of a tortoise, but I draw the line at that. When it comes to safety on the water you can never take chances. Surfing weather is certainly not very conducive to angling! January 1, arrived finally and I imagine as some super surfer was preparing to catch a wave just miles from the river Drowse, I was putting my rod back…
Leitrim Observer, 21/01/14. Read the full article ‘Pat Gallagher Cup starts 2014 off‘.

A slippy start but the day ended well for the crew on the Iona

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January 21, 2014

Peter Ross, Mark and Davy set sail on the Iona to the Maidens . Peter reports on Boat Angling Ireland blog:

While having a pint with Mark on Saturday I noticed the forecast had improved and I suggested heading out fishing on Sunday. No better way for Mark to get rid of his cold than sweat it out while fighting a big skate Mark wanted to take his boat Iona to give it a good run as it hadn’t been out for a while.
Things didn’t begin too well, at the bottom of the slip Mark announced he had locked his keys in the cabin. We had to remove the window of the door to get in. Boat into the water, Mark went to start the engine before reversing off the trailer; not enough power to start the engine I got a spare one of my boat and we were underway, straight out to the hole. While getting the dubby ready I managed to spill the fish oil all over the floor it was like a skating rink. What else could go wrong. Well the anchor dragged for about the first hour then Mark thought he had a decent fish but it turned out to be everyone’s trace in an almighty tangle and 12lbs of lead We then started to get a few bites and Davy was soon into the usual doggies. Near slack tide Mark was into a decent fish and it was skate on , happy days his first for 14 months It fought well and after 45 mins it was brought aboard for measuring and tagging. It turned out as a nice male at 114lbs.

Davy got a decent huss at 10lbs and I finished up with a nice spurdog at 14lbs.

It ended up a great day out after a dodgy start and after we retrieved the boat we retired to the boat club for a few refreshments.

Peter Ross

Boat Angling Ireland

Web: www.boat-angling-ireland.com

Big conditions, big lure, big fish as Steven catches the pollack in Donegal

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January 21, 2014

Rookie Bass Angler Steven Neely catches the beauty of the Donegal coast and wins his battle with the elements to catch some fine conditioned pollack. He reports:

Finally we get a calm spell in the weather. The sun is out, the sky is blue and that horrid wind has dropped. All sounds perfect ….. I have two words for you – Ground Swell!

We set off on Saturday morning with high hopes until we reached our vantage point and could see the waves crashing over the rocks. Whilst very impressive it was hardly very conducive for fishing!

I decided to unleash the big guns and out came the Fiiish 140 Black Minnow. This lure really is a lump but it looks savage. Big conditions, big lure, big fish?

I whacked the lure out into the maelstrom in front of me. As the lure was falling through the water I felt one hard, positive knock on the rod. I tightened the line and lifted into it. Fish on!

It wasn’t a massive fish but it was a welcome sight. The first salt water fish of 2014 and it was in great condition.

It was great to have our efforts rewarded. It was rough and a little challenging but we weren’t giving up. This was our only opportunity to get out and by hook or by crook we were determined to catch a few pollack.

The larger lure profile certainly helped in the rougher water. I felt that the bigger lure held up in the stronger currents and presented a much clearer target for the fish.

As we got pushed off one set of rocks we moved onto another in search of more feeding fish.

6 inch bubblegum pink Lunker City Sluggo worked a treat in the oxygenated waters.

Another small but hard fighting pollack to round off the trip.

The sea may still have been mental but we managed a few fish and that was all it took to lift the spirits. I have been sitting in the house watching all these storms blow through, itching to get out and wet a line in salt water.

Finally, our chance arrived and it paid off – the season has begun!

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

Something for everyone as Oakland Lake Fishery announce their 2014 list of events

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January 21, 2014

Adrian Browne of Oakland Lake Fishery has a great line up of events in New Ross, Co. Wexford for 2014. There’s something to suit all age groups.

JUNIOR LEAGUE 2014

May 25th Draw 4pm Fishing 5pm – 8pm

May 31th Draw 4pm Fishing 5pm – 8pm

June 7th Draw 4pm Fishing 5pm – 8pm

June 14th Draw 4pm Fishing 5pm – 8pm

June 21st Draw 12pm Fishing 1pm – 4pm

JUNIOR OPEN MATCHES 2014

May 10th Draw 11am Fishing 12pm – 4pm

July 26th Draw 3pm Fishing 4pm – 8pm

Aug 16th Draw 3pm Fishing 4pm – 8pm

GARBOLINO BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT OAKLANDS

MAY 3rd OPEN DAY & ( tuition from Garbolino pro angler)

and much more on the day.

MAY 4th Day 1 Open Match Draw 11am Fishing 1pm – 6pm

MAY 5th Day 2 Open Match Draw 10am Fishing 12am – 5pm

sponsored by Garblino (this is a pre-entry event)

Dunbrody 2 day festival (lake closed to day permits both days) 2014

Go fishing…

Adrian Browne
Oaklands Lake,
Marshmeadows,
New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Telephone: +353 (0)51 445348
Mobile: +353 (0)87 6988979

Web: Oakland Lake Fishery

Super new weekly ferry service for anglers travelling from France or Spain

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January 21, 2014

Guide Sean Jordan of Bass fishing Wexford reminds us of the great value to be got when anglers travel from France or Spain to Ireland.

This month L D line’s have launched a new weekly ferry service which will be a great option for visiting French or Spanish anglers who want to come and checkout Co. Wexford in their own car, van, etc. It links Rosslare, Co. Wexford, to St. Nazaire in Western France, and Gijon in Northern Spain. Departing Gijon on Tuesday at 22-00 hrs for St.Nazaire, then departs on Wednesday 23-59 hrs, arriving at Rosslare on Thursday 21-15 hrs.

The ferry departs weekly from Rosslare on Friday at 21-00 hrs – to St. Nazaire , from St. Nazaire €199, car,2 people, without cabin, €249 with cabin, then on to destination Gijon, arrive Saturday 22-00 hrs, from €579, car, for 2 people, cabin, ( return fare’s quoted 15-1-14 ). Considering 7 day car hire is around €200 + it’s a viable option for visiting angler’s, for more info and booking go to www directferries.co.uk where you can do it all online.

St. Nazaire, Western France. I think it’s going to be a great option especially for French angler’s who want travel to Wexford in their own vehicle’s, and experience what Wexford has to offer at their leisure.

Although for some even the plane is not quick enough to get here, they are launching their lure’s within hour’s of arriving, and who can blame them !! ( September 2013 )

Check out the web site: Irish Travel News – LD Lines

Also web: Direct Ferries Ireland

To make a booking……

Sean Jordan,

Bass Fishing Wexford
Address: Sean Jordan, Belgrove Cross, Duncormick, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0)51 563132 or +353 (0)86 2611436
Email: [email protected] Web: www.bassfishingwexford.com

Another springer from the Drowes as levels stay below 0.8m

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January 21, 2014

salmon — Colin Gardner with his springer

Another springer was caught on the Drowes yesterday. Shane Gallagher reports on how the river has been fishing…

Yesterday, Monday 20 January, was dry and bright. There was some rain and sleet on Sunday night but the water level stayed below 0.8 metres on the gauge. Colin Gardiner had a 10lbs fish from the Boathouse on black Flying C with silver blade in the afternoon.

The weekend was very quiet with very few fish seen though there were reports of one lost on fly from the Nursery Pool, below the Eel Weir. Conditions over the weekend were good and there were some very accomplished anglers out but despite expectations no fish were forthcoming.

fishing — The corner of the Blackwater on Monday afternoon.

Knock The Priest On The Head Bring A Camera Instead

In an effort to encourage an increased level of catch and release, especially for spring fish we are offering a prize of the latest GoPro Hero Action Camera for the first spring fish to be caught and released at the fishery in 2014. The fish must be a fresh, wild spring salmon and the release must be recorded by photo/video, verified and witnessed. (Terms & conditions apply).

Best Practice Catch & Release Guidelines

There will also be a prize for the first fish caught on fly in the 2014 season. Fly tyer Denis O’Toole has kindly sponsored a selection of flies ideal for spring fishing such as the Frances, Snaelda, Ally’s Shrimp, Willie Gunn and the perennial favourite, the Green Butt Cascade. The flies are presented in a wooden inlaid fly box, hand made in Switzerland by Peter Zahnd.

Prospects

The forecast is for further showers over the coming week but amounts should not be enough to rise water levels significantly

Shane Gallagher
Drowes Salmon Fishery
T: +353 (0) 71 98 41055
M: +353 (0) 87 8050806
http://www.drowessalmonfishery.ie/reports/

Make a booking

For info/bookings etc on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: 071 9841055 (8am to 12 noon).

River — The Drowes is one of Ireland’s earliest producing salmon rivers

Great opportunity to get started in Lure Fishing – Free Course starts Sat January 25th

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January 20, 2014

Absolute Fishing in Tramore, co. waterford are running a short course on getting started in Lure Fishing. This course is FREE of charge.

The team tell us that we all learn from sharing our experiences with each other and they would like to pass on some of their experiences to people who are getting started lure fishing.

The course will be two Saturday mornings from 10am until 1pm.

Week 1: Sat 25th January

The course on week 1 includes;

Setting up, your rod, reel.
What lines
Tying leaders
Clips
Lure choice, why and when
Soft plastics rigging and application.
Tides
Weather
Safety.

Week 2 Saturday 1st February
The course on week 2 includes;

Let’s get on the water,
We get out for a cast and look through.
Casting
Working lures
Demos Etc.

Absolute Fishing
Tramore,
Co. Waterford.
Phone: 051-393559
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://absolutefishingireland.blogspot.ie/

Ballina's John Walkin named Mayo Person of the Year – Mayo Advertiser

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January 20, 2014

Charlestown fundraisers scoop Meitheal Award
John Walkin, the angling enthusiast who is credited with helping Ballina achieve its ‘Salmon Capital of Ireland’ title, has been named Mayo Person of the Year 2014.
He joins some of the county’s most highly regarded individuals, such as former president of Ireland Mary Robinson, Knock airport pioneer Monsignor James Horan and music mogul Louis Walsh, as the new Mayo Association of Dublin Virginia Gallagher Award winner.
Mr Walkin has worked for many years to promote angling tourism in north Mayo, bringing major national and international events and competitions to the region….
Mayo Advertiser 20/01/2014 Read the article ‘Ballina’s John Walkin named Mayo Person of the Year‘

Gardaí are 'banned from interfering' in River Shannon issue – Limerick Leader

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January 20, 2014

Mulcair and District Anglers Club say Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) have “banned” gardai from the lower Shannon at a time when poaching is rife and salmon stocks are in crisis.
The Limerick Leader has learned that a complaint was made by the IFI in late November to gardai about their presence on the water as it was “interfering with operations”.
The ESB provides the boat for protection work on the tailrace to the IFI and gardai….
Limerick Leader 19/01/2014 Read the article ‘Gardaí are ‘banned from interfering’ in River Shannon issue‘

Warning over proposed salmon-farm in the aftermath of storm damage on Galway Bay, Irish Times

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January 20, 2014

GALWAY Bay Against Salmon Cages (Gbasc) pose an intriguing scenario following the recent storms as tsunami-like waves reached heights of 12m in Galway Bay causing severe damage to businesses, homes and amenities. The group say that if the proposed giant salmon farm was in place during the storms, it would have been completely destroyed. This, in turn, would have resulted in an environmental disaster with millions of farmed salmon…
Irish Times, 20/01/14. Read the full article ‘Warning over proposed salmon-farm in the aftermath of storm damage on Galway Bay‘.

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A slippy start but the day ended well for the crew on the Iona

Big conditions, big lure, big fish as Steven catches the pollack in Donegal

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

Something for everyone as Oakland Lake Fishery announce their 2014 list of events

Go fishing…

Super new weekly ferry service for anglers travelling from France or Spain

To make a booking……

Another springer from the Drowes as levels stay below 0.8m

Knock The Priest On The Head Bring A Camera Instead

Prospects

Make a booking

Great opportunity to get started in Lure Fishing – Free Course starts Sat January 25th

Ballina's John Walkin named Mayo Person of the Year – Mayo Advertiser

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