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The Rye Water begins to attract the Large Dark Olives and fishing improves

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IFI Staff
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Andrew Apostolik fishing on the Rye Water
Andrew Apostolik fishing on the Rye Water

Rob Love, Fishery Manager at Carton House Fishery reports:

The Rye Water

Season 1st March – 30th September

Despite the cold weather experienced over the last few weeks the Rye Water is starting to come on song.  While out fishing yesterday there was a fair to good hatch of Large Dark Olives from 12 -3.  Visiting angler Andrew Apostolik had some great sport with a size 14 flashback PTN and Hares ear of the same size.

Andrew Apostolik fishing on the Rye Water
Andrew Apostolik fishing on the Rye Water

The river is currently running low and clear.  A fair degree of stealth is recommended as clumsy or excessive casting can easily spook the fish.

At this stage the forecast suggests we are to lose the cold easterly winds and weather from the Atlantic is to dominate.  If this comes to pass then fishing should really be superb.

As already mentioned in the report both flashback PTN and Hares Ear are worth a try.

Floating lines of 3, 4 or 5 weight are ideal – anything heavier can tend to spook the beautifully marked resident brownies.  Fishing is strictly by fly only and all fish caught must be returned.

Permits should be purchased at the hotel main reception (where maps are available) prior to fishing.  Parking is at the hotel car park or by the boathouse on the Rye Lake.

The Rye Lake

Fly fishing for both pike and trout is available on the Rye Lake.  Hopefully as temperatures recover and the Large Dark Olive begins to feature more and more the fishing should be splendid.

While fishing from the bank is an option the best way to cover this water is from the hotel Sheelin boat – this can be arranged through the hotel.

Please note that both trout and pike fishing are by fly only on this stretch of water from 1st March.

Tickets / permits should be purchased at the hotel main reception prior to fishing.  Parking is at the boathouse on the lake.  Please respect the wishes of golfers and stay off greens and Tee areas as they can become badly cut up when fishing activity takes place on them.

Rob Love
Carton House Fishery

If you have any queries about fishing at Carton House please contact Guest Relations on (01) 5052000 or me on 087
1947811.  You can also see the other activities on offer at Carton House by checking the Carton House website www.cartonhouse.com

Applications invited for Limerick Fishery District Committee

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IFI Staff
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Inland Fisheries Ireland

are seeking applications from
individuals to become a member of the

Limerick Fishery District Committee

for 2013 as an angler representative.

Please apply in writing to

Ms. Amanda Mooney, Director,
Inland Fisheries Ireland,
Asbourne Business Park,
Dock Road,
Limerick
by 5pm on Friday 19th April 2013.

For queries please contact IFI on 061-300238

Western Lakes Update

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Kevin Crowley
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The long cold spell has slowed fly life down a lot on the lakes, although duckfly are starting to hatch again now. The olives won’t be long behind them hopefully.

Ronan Cusack reports that things are finally picking up on Lough Mask. Anglers on Mask have been a rare sight over the past few weeks. The freezing east winds and single figure temperatures left boats high and dry along the shore lines.

On Tue/Wed last, Burkes Bar, Clonbur, hosted a two-day competition which was a huge success. 72 anglers weighed in 84 trout over the 2 days. First prize went to Nigel Greene, Fermanagh, with 3 trout for 3.56kgs. Nigel also took the heaviest fish prize, with a fine trout of 1.95kgs. Second prize went to John O’Keefe from Cork, with 4 trout for 3.08kgs. In third position was Richie Willis, Cork, with 5 trout for 2.91kgs.

Hall’s Angling Centre reported a few good catches over the past week. David McEvoy from Delphi fished from Hall’s on Friday last with fishing partner Martin McCoy and they had 3 fish for their day (best fish 1.25lbs). Martin fished again on Saturday and he had a further 5 trout (best fish 1.25lbs). Simon Tarpey from Galway also fished out of Hall’s last week and he had 3 trout on sedges in Cahir Bay. Simon reported returning numerous under-size trout throughout the day. To book fishing, boat hire or accommodation contact David or Helen Hall at 094 9541389 or check www.lakeshoreholidays.com

Elsewhere, Tony O’Donnell from Ballinrobe and angling partner Sean O’Loughlin had 8 fish over 2 days on wet flies last week (best fish 1.75lbs).

On Corrib, fishing is also picking up, although reports are slow to come in. Gerry Molloy from Oughterard fished with long-time client Ed Hill, from the UK, who has been visiting Corrib every spring for 23 years. Ed landed 9 trout over 6 days last week for approx. 16lbs, all taken on wetfly. Gerry Molloy can be contacted at 087 9190673 for guiding or boat hire.

The Oughterard Development 50 Competition, which was scheduled for the Easter weekend, was postponed due to the cold weather, and has now been rescheduled for the weekend of thr 13th-14th of April. This competition is a two-day team event, and anglers interested in taking part should contact Mike Faherty at 087 2488964

Michael lands a specimen off Galway Weir

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Kevin Crowley
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Michael Leonard with his 21lbs specimen salmon taken at the Galway Fishery on March 28th, 2012
Michael Leonard with his 21lbs specimen salmon taken at the Galway Fishery on March 28th, 2012

The long dry spell means that water levels have finally dropped in Galway, with 2 sluice gates open on the weir. Even this is difficult to reconcile with the very low lake level presently, and we may see another gate closed soon if we don’t get a lot of rain.

Over the last couple of weeks there were good numbers of fish seen in the river, although they certainly were not taking too freely in the sub-Arctic conditions. However, John Diskin from Loughrea, who had just bought his first salmon licence, then managed to land his first Atlantic salmon, a fine 10.5lbs fresh spring fish. Its not as easy all the time John!

John’s achievement, however, was eclipsed by Michael Leonard, the dancer from Dublin, whose age will remain undisclosed. Michael was fishing the fly on Thursday the 28th when he hooked and landed a magnificent 21lbs specimen, a fresh-run cock fish that is the heaviest salmon landed in Galway for a number of years. The fish was netted by James Quinn, and weighed on a certified scales for a specimen award. A huge congratulations is due to Michael for his achievement.

With spring appearing on the horizon – it feels positively balmy in Galway today after recent weeks – and water levels perfect for fishing, conditions look good for the next few weeks.

 

Michael Leonard with his 21lbs specimen salmon taken at the Galway Fishery on March 28th, 2012
Michael Leonard with his 21lbs specimen salmon taken at the Galway Fishery on March 28th, 2013
John Diskin from Loughrea, with his first ever salmon, a fine 10.5lbs spring salmon taken on the Galway Fishery
John Diskin from Loughrea, with his first ever salmon, a fine 10.5lbs spring salmon taken on the Galway Fishery

10lb 4oz salmon for Ernie Lowden but overall things quiet on Lough Melvin

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IFI Staff
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Lindsey Clarke reports from Lough Melvin – Monday 18th to Sunday 31st March 2013, (2 weeks).

Similarly to the Drowes, conditions were very wintery on Melvin and there was no great angling effort. It seems that no rods ventured out after trout at all and given the arctic conditions and lack of fly hatches, this is unsurprising! There were a number of salmon recorded over the fortnight with most of these being caught in the Garrison waters where most of the angling effort was. On the 18th Ernie Lowden recorded a 10lb 4oz salmon caught trolling along the Planting Shore. On the 20th, John Parkinson logged a 9lb salmon caught trolling from the Rossinver Fishery. On the 25th, local Garrison tackle dealer Sean Maguire accounted for an 8lb salmon trolling along the Garrison Shore. On the 28th, Brian McEvoy registered an 8½lb salmon caught trolling on the Garrison Shore and the 30th, Stanley McMullin recorded an 8lb 8oz salmon also caught trolling along the Garrison Shore. The forecast is for temperatures to rise somewhat towards the weekend which should help the fishing all round.

Lindsey Clarke
IFI-Ballyshannon.
email: lindsey.clarke@fisheriesireland.ie

For info/boat hire/bookings etc on Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: 071 9841055.

Lough Melvin – Rossinver Fishery: For info see http://www.rossinverfishery.com/

For bookings/guides etc on the Rossinver Fishery contact Bill McNeary, Tel: 071 9854930 or Jim Hoye, Tel: 083 1197428

For info/Guides/boat hire on Lough Melvin contact Sean Maguire’s Tackle Shop, Main Street, Garrison.

River Drowes fishes well despite the cold weather

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IFI Staff
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B.Likely with 10lb salmon & D.O'Toole with a 12lb salmon from the Drowes
B.Likely with 10lb salmon & D.O'Toole with a 12lb salmon from the Drowes

Lindsey Clarke reports from the River Drowes – Monday 18th to Sunday 31st March 2013, (2 weeks).

The river continued to run at very low levels. There was a small rise in water levels but this ran off once again and the river gauge is now reading well below 0.5 meters. Conditions were decidedly cold with the easterly persisting bringing cold arctic air. This lead to very low daytime air temperatures with frosty nights. The water temperature is still only reading 5º Celsius.

Despite the far from ideal conditions, the fishery fished fairly well and there were good numbers of salmon caught with many of these being double figure fish. On the 21st, Paul McCausland recorded a 7½lb salmon caught on a Flying ‘C’ lure from the Red Roof. On the 22nd, C. McGovern logged a 5lb fish caught on worm from the Upper Mill. On the 23rd, Brian McEvoy caught and released two salmon. These weighed 5 & 10lb and were caught on a Devon Minnow from the Island Pool & The Cascades respectively. On the 24th, Jerry Doyle registered a 10lb salmon caught on a spinner from Peter’s Reeds and T. Parker caught & released a 10lb salmon that fell to a Tadpole Spinner from The Meadow. On the 26th, T. Parker recorded a further 10 lb salmon caught and released on a Tadpole Spinner from The Meadow once again.

B.Likely with 10lb salmon & D.O'Toole with a 12lb salmon from the Drowes
B.Likely with 10lb salmon & D.O'Toole with a 12lb salmon from the Drowes

On the 27th, Bill Likely logged a 10lb salmon caught on a Rapala from the Sand Hole and Denis O’Toole accounted for a 12lb salmon caught on a Tunny Boy fly from The Grazings. On the 28th, Darryl Kennedy recorded a 10lb salmon caught on prawn from the Money Hole and Jurgen Tenhalter logged an 8lb salmon caught on a Rapala lure from the Sand Hole. On the 29th, Stephen Hooper registered a 10lb salmon caught on prawn from the Money Hole. On the 31st, Aaron Watton accounted for an 11lb salmon caught on a spinner from Lennox’s Bridge.

At the time of writing the forecast for the week remains much the same with easterlies bring cold air but there is a small lift in air temperatures and the weekend is to become warmer and wetter which will hopefully bring some much needed rain.

Lindsey Clarke
IFI-Ballyshannon.
email: lindsey.clarke@fisheriesireland.ie

Make a booking

For info/bookings etc on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see the website: http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: +353 (0)71 9841055 (8 am to 12 noon).

Inniscarra Lake produces over 100 fish in the last two weeks for local guides

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IFI Staff
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Alan Houlihan with an Inniscarra pike
Alan Houlihan with a good Inniscarra pike

Fly Fish Ireland guide Mark Houlihan reports on a hectic last 2 weeks fishing on Inniscarra Lake Co Cork.

The unusual recent cold snap and incessant chilling Easterly winds weren’t enough to deter the sport fishing on Inniscarra Lake. The past 2 weeks has produce over 100 fish for Fly Fish Ireland guides Alan Houlihan, William Kavanagh and Mark Houlihan. The Pike are well and truly on the feed before spawning gets into full swing.

Alan Houlihan with an Inniscarra pike
Alan Houlihan with a good Inniscarra pike

This time of year can historically be hit and miss but due to the cold weather Pike seem to be still on the feed close to their spawning areas.

William Kavanagh with one of his pike
William Kavanagh with one of his pike

Most of the Pike have been taken on flies stripped at speed tied in a variety of aggressive colours.

Inniscarra Angling Centre owner Barry Galvin while fishing with son Daniel broke his personal best with a fish of a lifetime from Inniscarra Lake.

Barry Galvin with a good pike from Inniscarra
Barry Galvin with a good pike from Inniscarra

Daniel who is on mid term from school guided his father Barry over one of his favourite Pike lies on the lake. After a few unsuccessful drifts Barry switched lures to a Spro Screaming Triple Jointed Devil and on the second cast hooked the fish. The Pike made a number of powerful runs over the shallow flats as Daniel kept control of the boat in gale force Easterly winds. The fish was then netted, unhooked and taken quickly ashore for a quick photo. The fish was then revived and released.

For fresh and saltwater fly & lure guiding in Cork and Kerry

Contact: Fly Fish Ireland

Web: www.flyfishireland.ie

E-mail:guide@flyfishireland.ie

Phone Mark: 0857794377

 

For all your angling requirements and up to date information on Inniscarra Lake and the Lee Valley

Contact: Inniscarra Angling Centre

Web:www.inniscarraangling.com

Phone Barry Galvin: 0863069202

Drowned fisherman was DVA chief – Independent.ie

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IFI Staff
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A fisherman who drowned after falling into water near Portstewart Harbour on the north coast was a senior civil servant.

Stanley Duncan, 57, was chief executive of the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland.

Two fellow fishermen tried to save him by holding him against the rocks. He was recovered from the bitterly cold Atlantic by the Portrush inshore lifeboat and taken to land but he died at Causeway Hospital.

SDLP MLA John Dallat said of Mr Duncan: “I always found him to be a gentleman, thoroughly caring, professional and committed to the work he was doing. His death is a reminder of the unpredictability of the sea and the potential dangers to those who enjoy it for recreational use.”…

Independent.ie 02/04/2013. Read the article ‘Drowned fisherman was DVA chief’

Goodbye and good riddons to the easterly winds !

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IFI Staff
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The guys from Absolute fishing report:

We have been having constant easterlies for what seems like months on end at this stage. However hopefully things are starting to look up. In fact on the same spring tides only a couple of seasons a go see here we had plenty of fish coming to lures so who knows what these favorable weather conditions could bring….
Saturday evening finally see the wind changing into a southerly direction, here’s hoping is can stay here for a while….

Entries are coming through for the bass festival this year and its shaping up to be a great event with anglers coming from far and wide to fish the coastline again this year.

Please remember that ALL entries must be in to us by the 1st of June.

You will find all the information you need on the festival homepage

http://www.irishbassfestival.com/

and you can register through the online shop here or simply give us a call on 00353 51 393559

Absolute Fishing
Tramore,
Co. Waterford.
Phone: 051-393559
E-mail: absolutefishing@ymail.com
Web: http://absolutefishingireland.blogspot.ie/

The art of fly fishing for bass

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IFI Staff
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Jim Hendrick writes “Saltwater fly fishing for bass is not easy, or rather, fly ‘casting’ for bass is too often the very difficult part of it, if not the most difficult, part for many people. I’m on a constant search for ways and means to make it easier both for my customers and myself. One of these ‘ways’ that I have spent a hell of a lot of time on is turnover and fly delivery for bass.

I want my fly to land where I want it to be and I want to connect and control it immediately after it has landed.”

Jim gives some excellent tips on how to fish on a rocky windy coast with rising tide.  He breaks his advice down into three categories:

  1. Early tide steps
  2. Mid tide steps
  3. High tide steps

Read Jim’s article on ‘Fly fishing for bass – Positive turnover Part one’

Jim Hendrick
Bass Angling Guide
SEAi, 8 St Johns Road, Wexford, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 53 23351
E-mail: sportfishing@eircom.net Web: www.probassfisher.com

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