11 months of wonderful fish….will you be Mr/Ms December?

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IFI Staff

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November 12, 2013

Daniel Heaney is very proud of his 14lb 4oz Common carp

Lets take a look back at some of the superb fish caught in 2013…

January

What better way to start the year but with two angler who caught the first salmon of the year on the river Drowes

Colin Gardiner and Timothy Dalton with the first salmon of the season

February

Jacek Gorney stunned us all in February with a magnificent ferox of 93cm, that weighed 21lbs from Lough Corrib.

Jacek Gorny with his cracking 21lbs trout.

March

Dublin man Brian O’Donnell flexed his muscles with this super 31 lb. pike at Shercock.

Brian O'Donnell holding a super 31 lb. pike — Brian O’Donnell holding a super 31 lb. pike

April

IFI’s Myles Kelly gets in on the act with a 7lb 5oz mullet caught in one of Cork Harbour’s tidal creeks.

May

13 year old Josh Higginson caught his first specimen 1.35 kg Twaite Shad at St. Mullins in Co. Carlow.

Josh Higginson who caught his first specimen 1.35 kg Twaite Shad in May

June

Andrew Wolsey tipped the scales with a brace of ten pounders taken in consecutive casts in Cork.

Andrew Wolsey with one of his 10lb bream

July

Two of our youngest fishermen Jack and Tyler Darby help their Dad with a huge pike in the Midlands.

The Darby Boys, Jack and Tyler, for helping their father land this fly caught pike

August

Mike Dennehy the skipper of the Silver Dawn had some superb albacore tuna fishing off Kinsale. One weighing a specimen 22kg.

September

September saw Tony Grehan from Dublin catch and hug a 9lb – 10lb Sheelin trout.

Tony Grehan with his fine Sheelin Trout.

October

The Lough in Cork city was the place of dreams come through for 8-year old fishing fanatic Daniel Heaney when he caught a lovely 14lb 4oz Common carp.

November

Although we’re not even half way through November we have a beautiful German lady called Christin Breuker with an equally impressive 97cm pike caught in Co. Mayo.

Christin Breuker from Germany with fine pike caught on the fly

December

IS THIS SPACE LEFT FOR YOU?????

Irish Water Safety's National Awards Honour 37 Rescuers – Afloat.ie

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November 12, 2013

Thirty-seven rescuers from twenty-two dramatic near-death incidents will receive recognition at Irish Water Safety’s National Awards Ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday 27th November 2012, from 3pm to 5pm. Thirty-six lives were saved from drowning through the brave actions of these rescuers.
Mr Fergus O’Dowd TD Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources and Environment, Community & Local Government will present the “SEIKO Just in Time Rescue Award” to these rescuers in appreciation for saving so many lives….
Afloat.ie 12/11/2013 Read the article ‘ Irish Water Safety’s Awards honour 37 rescuers’

Pike on the canal

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November 12, 2013

Dave Fitzpatrick of Lurefish Ireland tackles the weather conditions on the canal with good results. He writes:

Compliments of:

Dave Fitzpatrick,

Lurefish Ireland.

Web: www.lurefish-ireland.com

Big Dave lands a female at the Maidens

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IFI Staff

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November 12, 2013

Peter Ross of Boat Angling Ireland joins Mark and Dave for a trip out on the ‘Harry O’ to the Maidens and reports:

There is just no stopping big Dave at the moment, he has hooked at least one skate on his last 4 trips to the Maidens ,and today was no different. the last 2 weeks have been pure crap weatherwise and next week looks no better . Yesterday there was a brief window of half decent weather before it was to turn nasty again.

So with time limited we went straight out to the Maidens and used frozen coalies and mackerel for bait. Mark and me used big whole coalies , but Dave was happy using beefed up doggie traces with smaller baits. After about 90 mins the wind died down a bit and it was quite pleasant in the sun We were just tucking in to chilli hotdogs for breakfast when Dave was into a skate.

After about an hour a decent female skate was at the side of the boat. It was tagged ,measured and safely returned It turned out at 174lbs a nice female.

Meanwhile not much action for Mark and me, although we did get a few decent bites. Around mid-day the wind started to pick up from the south ,slightly earlier than forecast, then Dave was in again, yet another skate. He managed to get it to the side of the boat in 50 mins. It was a male which turned out at 107lbs.

The skate had a chunk missing from it’s rear left wing – interesting
We decided to head in in case the weather got any worse. When I reeled in I noticed my trace had been bitten clean through about 6 inches from the hook. Never even noticed a bite to be honest but I was wondering what might have snaffled a 2lb coalie and bitten clean through 300lb mono, maybe some big tope still about . Anchor lifted we headed back to Ballylumford where we had our lunch and a refreshment or 2 in our boatclub.
Good day out for the time of year. Bet you Big Davy slept well last night !

Peter Ross

Boat Angling Ireland

Web: www.boat-angling-ireland.com

Irish Shore Angling Team Take Gold in European Championships.

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David Byrne

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November 11, 2013

Warren Doyle reports that the European Federation of Sea Anglers (EFSA) held their 2013 Shore Championships in the Heinkenszand, Zeeland area of Northern Holland from the 28th of October to November 1st 2013.

The competition started on Wednesday on beaches around Westkapelle & Domburg with an onshore wind making casting very difficult. Best result on the night was for local angler Arjan Rijnberg with 36 fish. Team Ireland had good results with Joe Byrne 2nd in his zone, Micheàl Quinn 3rd & both Clive Ivory & Warren Doyle scoring 4ths. This from 16 anglers to each of 5 zones. The result put Ireland in 1st place, 2 points ahead of Italy.

Day 2 was fished on the opposite side of the dyke with an offshore wind. Conditions were very trying and fish very hard to find. Best result on the night was Arjan Rijnberg once again with 34 fish. This was an exception though with some zones being won with as few as 5 fish. Team Ireland had a super night. Micheàl Quinn leading the way with a 7 fish zone win, Warren Doyle with a 3 fish zone 2nd, Joe Byrne with a 19 fish zone 2nd & Clive Ivory with an 8 fish zone 3rd. This rocketed the team 13 points ahead of Italy with Netherlands 7 points further back.

Day 3 was brought back to the same beach as the first night. This was a head to head with Italy for the title. Team Italy fought a very hard battle to bridge the gap & won the night by 54 points to Ireland’s 50 from 2 fourths & 2 fifths. Best individual was Arjan Rijnberg with 28 fish.

The species of fish caught were Dab, Whiting, Bass, Flounder, Plaice, Dragonet, Dover Sole & Lesser Spotted Dogfish.

These Championships were fished on the same beaches as the World Championships in 2012. The help & advice given by Ireland’s medal winning team at those championships was invaluable to team EFSA Ireland.

The final team result was: Ireland 165 points. Italy 156 points. The Netherlands 138 points. This is the first time Ireland has won the European Shore Angling Championship. After near misses as far back as 1999 at Langeland in Denmark when The Netherlands took the title by a single point from Ireland.

Individual: 1. Arjan Rijnberg, Netherlands. 2. Roberto Miserandino, Italy. 3. Volker Claus, Germany.

Team Ireland: Joe Byrne, Courtown, Co. Wexford – 4th.

Micheàl Quinn, Bray, Co. Wicklow – 7th.

Clive Ivory, Gorey, Co. Wexford – 12th.

Warren Doyle, Bray, Co. Wicklow – 13th.

Shay O’Neill, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin – 40th.

Team Ireland (L to R)Micheàl Quinn, Warren Doyle, Clive Ivory, Shay O'Neill, Joe Byrne at EFSA Shoire Championships 2013 — Team Ireland (L to R) Micheàl Quinn, Warren Doyle, Clive Ivory, Shay O’Neill, Joe Byrne at EFSA Shore Championships 2013

The Irish Teams Medal Haul at the Recent EFSA Shore Championships

November Bass for the West Cork angler

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IFI Staff

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November 11, 2013

David Norman reports from his blog West Cork Bass Fishing :

As bad forecasts go this one wasn’t too bad, the storms of the previous week had calmed but I knew that dirty water as a result of all the rain we’ve had and suspended weed would be an issue. I went with my favorite lure for these dirty conditions a big white shad to which I added a rattle for good measure. This particular shad was the Sawamura One Up 6″ mounted on a 5/0 EWG Springlock 5.25g which is weedless, flys a long way and presents a nice big target with a sound signature to match. When you add it all up A lot of time and effort went into catching this fish, loading line, tying leaders, mounting soft plastics onto hooks at home, packing the car driving to the area, overnight accommodation an early start struggling into clothing and waders and that’s all before the fishing actually starts!
So was it all worth it for one fish? For me, and at this time of year, I would have to say YES…

(Scale samples were taken from this fish to be sent off and an entry made in a logbook both as part of the Inland Fisheries Ireland – National Bass Programme)

David Norman

West Cork Bass Fishing

Web: www.westcorkbassfishing.blogspot.ie

Leave no trace…..only footprints

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IFI Staff

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November 11, 2013

Jim Hendrick of Probassfisher is an experienced angler and guide. He tells us:

I have spent a long time learning how to catch fish, I have also invested time in trying to return them as effectively as possible, at times I know this is not always the case but its a part of the daily process of guiding to try to ensure good fish ‘returns’.

Currently I’m looking even further at how I might improve other aspects and impacts the business may be having in the coastal environment. I am trying to learn how best to minimise these impacts and indeed pass that knowledge on to other anglers who may be interested.

In a world subjected to ever increasing recreational pressure every little bit of work helps. I have always felt that no matter what else may be happening and who may be responsible I believe its important to try to do something better, to be seen to be trying, to have the ability to say this is what I am doing to help things – Visit Leave No Trace Ireland

Leave no trace

Make a booking…

Jim Hendrick
Bass Angling Guide
SEAi, 8 St Johns Road, Wexford, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 53 23351
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.probassfisher.com

How to Correct 5 Common Casting Mistakes

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IFI Staff

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November 11, 2013

Pete Kutzer from Orvis Fly-Fishing School in Manchester, Vermon has taught thousands of people how to cast, or how to cast better, and here he talks about the five most common mistakes that he sees on the water:

starting with the rod too high off the water;
not stopping the rod at the end of each forward and backcast;
going too far back with the rod on the backcast;
trying to “throw” the fly; and
tailing loops.

For the most part, these errors are pretty easy to correct, and if you pay attention to the solutions Pete offers here, your casting will jump immediately to the next level. You’ll find that you can cast longer, more accurately, and without the frustrating tangles that can waste a lot of time.

See All Orvis Learning Center Fly Fishing Video Lessons

Compliments of Tom Rosenbauer

Something Fishy schools project award won by Ayr Hill School in Ramelton, Co Donegal, Irish Tiems

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myleskelly

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November 11, 2013

STUDENTS and staff from Ayr Hill National School in Ramelton visited Donegal Education Centre recently to receive the national Something Fishy award for their class project: The River Leannan – Under Threat from Invasive Species…
Congratulations to Ireland’s shore-angling team in achieving gold in the European Federation of Sea Anglers’ (Efsa) championships held in the Heinkenszand, in Holland…
Once again the pike waters around Foxford produced the goods. This time for Christin Breuker from Germany while fly-fishing for pike in the Foxford/Pontoon area…
Irish Times, 11/11/13. Read the full article ‘Something Fishy schools project award won by Ayr Hill School in Ramelton, Co Donegal‘.

Anglers Reeling With Delight at Curragh Springs Fishery

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David Byrne

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November 9, 2013

fishing Nov 2013 007 — Kildare Angler Jim Muldoon in Action at Curragh Springs

Shaun Hegarty reports that the fishing at Curragh Springs continues to improve with good conditions most days of the week. Even with the heavy rain at times the water remains crystal clear. The weekend saw the best returns for some time and those who were prepared to stand out in the ever changing weather were well rewarded with fish. Indeed reports of some anglers catching upwards of 20 fish. Have a look at Paul Mc Graths blog on moyfisher.wordpress.com

Paul fished here on Sunday with a few of his friends really enjoying the day out.

The fish are well spread out around the lake with no particular hot-spots and are much more active than they have been recently. On the calm mornings fish were seen moving on the surface and Anglers were having a lot of sport with fish chasing small lures, nymphs and wet flies. When the breeze got up later in the days the fish tended to go deeper and Buzzers fished around 4 to 6 feet were working well. Although no big fish were landed this week, the heaviest coming in at around 4.5 lb landed on Sunday to Billy McGhee up on a visit from Mayo, most anglers are more than pleased to land the hard-fighting Curragh Springs rainbows being stocked at present.

Special Offer Continues Just For Our Anglers

We realise like last year both fishing and particularly, times are even harder at the moment, fuel prices have not come down. So once again this year here at Curragh Springs we will try to help a little by Subsidising your travel costs Monday- Friday from 1st. November. We normally charge Euro 30 per person for a full days fishing, 3 or more persons per car will now get a full days fishing Catch & Release for Euro 20 per person for the winter months. Our central location and close proximity to the M7 and M9 should make Euro 30 travel a long way.

Travel Times From Locations Nationwide

Galway City 2 hrs., Limerick City 1hr 30 mins,Waterford City 1hr 10min, Wexford 1hr 30mins, Cork city 1hr 50mins, Tralee 2hr 30mins, Castlebar 2hr 30mins, Ballina 3 hrs, Newry 1hr 30mins and Belfast 2 hrs.

For further details and information Contact Shaun at 087-2462028 Office 045-441184.

website: www.curraghsprings.com email: [email protected]

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11 months of wonderful fish….will you be Mr/Ms December?

Lets take a look back at some of the superb fish caught in 2013…

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Irish Water Safety's National Awards Honour 37 Rescuers – Afloat.ie

Pike on the canal

Big Dave lands a female at the Maidens

Irish Shore Angling Team Take Gold in European Championships.

November Bass for the West Cork angler

Leave no trace…..only footprints

Make a booking…

How to Correct 5 Common Casting Mistakes

Something Fishy schools project award won by Ayr Hill School in Ramelton, Co Donegal, Irish Tiems

Anglers Reeling With Delight at Curragh Springs Fishery

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