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High water on the Moy keeps fish moving throughout the system

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Moy Fishery, Co Mayo
Moy Fishery, Co Mayo

Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 15-09-2024

Water levels at Ballylahan fluctuated again this week with a reading of 0.5 m early on Monday morning 9th September rising to 0.86 m on Sunday 15th. Weather-wise, the past seven days sees Connacht having the wettest conditions and most rainfall, with Claremorris recording 21.8 mm of rain.

Moy Fishery

One salmon was caught this week on the Ridge Pool. The fish weighed 3 lbs and was caught on a spinner. 

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

A total of twenty-six salmon were reported caught this week, with spinning working best, with the majority weighing between 2 lbs and 5 lbs and the best weight of the week coming in at 7.5 lbs. Saturday was the best day of the week accounting for 12 of the total weeks catch.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of thirteen salmon were reported caught of which twelve were released. The best weight of the week was 12 lbs. 

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported twelve salmon caught spinning and on the worm, of which six were released. Best fish of the week weighed 10 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported that twenty-nine salmon were caught this week, mostly using the prawn.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported thirteen salmon caught mostly on the prawn of which ten were released. Best weight of the week was 7.5 lbs

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported fourteen salmon caught this week. Eleven were caught on the prawn and three spinning with twelve overall being released.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported fourteen salmon caught for the week using all methods, four of which were released.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported six salmon caught for the week, four of which were released. The best weight for the week was 6.5 lbs and this fish was caught on the prawn

Reports were received of six salmon caught this week spinning and on the prawn in the Foxford town area.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reports that the river remains high but is dropping slowly with more anglers arriving to get in the last cast. Overall, 63 salmon were reported caught for the week with a good number released.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported ten salmon caught for the week with nine released.  Best weight for the week was 10.5 lbs and the fish was caught on the fly.

 Jacob Griffin wins 2nd Youth Qualifier and Evan is Crowned Youth Angler of 2024

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Denis Goulding of the ITFFA reports on the recent your event on Lough Lene:

On the 15th of September, the 2nd I.T.F.F.A Youth Qualifying Heat was held on Lough Lene Collinstown. 33 Young Anglers from the Four Corners of Ireland came to compete on the day. Lough Lene had been fishing well, but the change in wind direction always affects the fishing. At the end of the day, 35 fish were caught, and a credit goes to the anglers who took part in the competition.

After the scores were ratified by Julie Gerry and Jenny Casey. Jacob Griffin Frogs Cic was announced as the winner with a great catch of 5 fish on the day. Jack McGuinness Coosan Anglers was second with 3 fish, and Lewis Porter was third with two fish.

The winner of the Youth Angler of the Year was Evan Mc Mickan, Coosan Anglers; Evan caught 7 fish over the two competitions. Many congratulations on your win.

I would like to thank all the boatmen that turn up at every youth event and give up their time to support their youths. I would also like to congratulate Matt Campbell, who was the top boatman on the day. Without these individuals, the competition would never have taken place.

We would also like to thank all the parents and guardians for all their help at these events. I would also like to thank Jenny for providing lunch for everyone on the day, some amount and on Julie’s behalf, I would like to thank Jenny for all the help she has given to Julie over the year and for all the work she does within the I.T.F.F.A Youth system. Julie presented Jenny with flowers on the day.

Lastly, I would like to thank Tommy Fagan and the Lough Lene Committee for their help and support and for allowing us to use their facilities. The Irish team travelling to Scotland next year will be announced later.

On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone who has helped us out over the last year. If anyone needs any support getting youth events going or has young anglers wishing to attend and compete in our events, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The youths are the lifeblood of our support, and without them, our sport would fade away.
Regards
Denis Goulding
I.T.F.F.A PRO
I.T.F.F.A YOUTH TEAM COACH

Dutch pike anglers have a good stay at Melview Fishing Lodge.

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Andrea is all smiles with his second of the session.

Johan and Andrea for Holland were over to Melview Fishing Lodge once again for a pike fishing trip; they have been a few times before and just love fishing in the lakes and rivers of Ireland. Host Kevin Lyons said: these guys are happy-go-lucky anglers who just love to be out on the water taking in the nature and scenery that Ireland has to offer, and a few Pike along the way is a bonus for them. They managed some nice Pike during their trip, mainly trolling using lures along with a few dead bait sessions; it’s great to see you again, guys, and I hope to see you again next year.

Johan with one of his Pike
Andrea is all smiles with his second of the session.

ALL FISH RETURNED UNHARMED.

Go Fishing

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

Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.

Pike anglers enjoy their stay at Melview Fishing Lodge.

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Regular anglers Sean, Bill and John who are regular visitors to Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford were up for another pike session with host Kevin. Things got off to a slow start for the guys on day one but picked up on day two, they managed some lovely fish to 97cm using both lures and dead baits.

Bill off to a good start

Kevin said the weather during their stay was changing from day to day, which I’m sure had a lot to do with the slow start. Thanks again guys and looking forward to seeing you again soon for the winter Pike fishing sessions.

John all smiles with his Pike
Sean with one of his nice pike

ALL FISH RELEASED UNHARMED.

Go Fishing

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

Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.

Blues & Bulls for West Cork Charters

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Dave Edwards of West Cork Charters had a busy few days chasing blue shark during the week, with 11 landed on one day. He also had some divers on the boat who managed to take some great underwater photos of these beautiful fish.

They tried for skate later in the week, but the fishing was poor, so they switched up and went after some bull huss. They were glad that they did, as they managed a couple of fine specimen-sized fish.

 

Go fishing…

West Cork Charters operates the Silver Dawn, a 41′ Rodman 1250 with twin 430 HP Engines out of Courtmacsherry. The range of fishing found within close range of Courtmacsherry is superb, with trips producing anything between 6 and 15 different species as a norm and in excess of 20 is possible if anglers are prepared to change methods and use different baits and lures throughout their trip. As a rule mackerel, pollock, cod and ling are usually encountered but several species of wrasse along with whiting, pouting, coalfish, bull huss, conger and many more are often added to the catch.
If you do choose to head offshore to sample the superb shark fishing available within 10 miles of Courtmacsherry, there is a very strong chance of encountering blue sharks and an increasing chance of bringing a porbeagle shark to the boat.

Address: The Pier, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork.
Telephone: +353 (83) 449 1403
Email: [email protected]

Web: www.irelandseaangling.com

Three in a row for Steven Whyte at the All Ireland Method Feeder Championships

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Shane O'Reilly
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The NCFFI report that the final of the All Ireland Method Feeder Championships was held on Oaklands Lake over the weekend. Thirty competitors had qualified for the event over two heats that were held during the summer in Gaulmoylestown and Oaklands Lake.

And it was a familiar face that topped the standings at the end of the day, as Steven Whyte made it three in a row as his 43kg bag won him his third successive championship. That’s a pretty impressive run for Steven 👏👏👏, and no doubt he’ll be hoping to make it four in a row next year. Full results below:

Memorable league outing for Killybegs Mariners

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IFI staff
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Killybegs Mariners report…

League outing number two turned out to be one that will be remembered for a long time for the quality of fish got on the night. It was everything you imagine autumn beach fishing to be, and the stars aligned on the night for the 20 lucky anglers present.

Double painted ray for Aaron Vambeck

A manageable weed free surf and an overcast night and it was bedlam from the off with large small-eyed (painted) rays coming in including a fine double haul for Aaron that crossed over into Pat’s line who also had a trout on at the same time. Proinnsias had 4 rays and Brian had 3 as others had two and singles with a total of 15 painted rays got with the biggest being Irish specimen length and a new club record of 83cm for Shane Cunningham.

New club record 83cm painted ray for Shane Cunningham

Also, there were a few fine bass with 3 landed and a very big fish breaking a snood.

Large scores with some great fishings missing out on the top prizes. A good run of flounders on the north zone ended the evening with a few 35cm fish but the longest a 40cm fish for Cara Boyle winning €58.

Bass for Stefan Martin

In 2nd overall with 8 counting flounder and a painted ray for 303pts winning €58 was Shane Cunningham.

And in 1st overall with 6 flounder, 2 trout, a coley and a painted ray 4 species 397pts winning €116 well done to Gavin Dorrian.

A night to remember well done to all that took part1

Earlier in the week, Daragh McGuinness had a few fine bullhuss from the boat with the biggest going over a meter long between 105- 110cm if you could get it settled to measure before release while fishing alone not easy measuring.

Fine bullhuss for Daragh

Blue skies and sunshine make for good fishing on the Clare Dragoon

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IFI Staff
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Fat cod from the Clare coast

This week’s crew picked a good week to visit west Clare and go fishing on the Clare Dragoon! Fantastic weather and building tides has produced some great fishing, even earlier in the week when the wind was still a problem. Anchoring produced slow fishing so a switch to light tackle gave great fun on the drift.

Beautiful ballan wrasse

 

Among the catch this week were some nice John Dory, a spectacular looking fish and very good eating too.

There was good pollack fishing, with a lot returned, some nice wrasse and a cracking cod too.

Beautiful fat cod

Go fishing…

Clare Dragoon

Clare Dragoon is a LOCHIN 366 powered by 650HP engine, skippered by Luke Aston and operating out of Carrigaholt Co. Clare…

I have some offers up on my web site www.fishandstay.com and if anybody is interested in putting a trip together please do get in touch. Also I Twitter from the boat on @fishandstay and try to update my face book page www.facebook.com/CarrigaholtSeaAngling fairly often!To experience some of the best deep sea fishing available in Ireland contact Luke.
Telephone: +353 65 9058209 or +353 87 6367544
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishandstay.com

Improving weather brings great fishing, and squid, in Galway Bay

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IFI Staff
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Skipper John Fleming says it’s the time of year when squid start showing up, and indeed, over the last week plenty have been caught. We’re sure Sandy the squid man will be happy! As well as the squid, some nice pollack have been caught, with no shortage of mackerel. A session at anchor also produced some nice spurs, more pollack and a few whiting. Fishing improving with the weather and the big tides too, let’s hope the good weather hangs around anyway!

Squid season

 

Go fishing…

 

To book fishing with John aboard the Brazen Hussy II, give him a call on 087 7571320

A regular day is between 9am- 6pm from either Rossaveal, Spiddal or Galway depending on species being sought after. Fishing on the inshore reefs for pollock, cod, ling, wrasse, conger eel and mackerel can be reached in 10 minutes from departure, while our offshore reef marks are within 45 minutes of departure. Our ground fishing for tope, spurdog, ray, bullhuss, turbot, plaice and the giant common skate can all be reached within the hour which ensures the most amount of time is spent fishing.
The shark season usually starts at the end of June and runs into late October, this is the ultimate angling adrenaline rush with these hard fighting blue and porbeagle sharks all being tagged and released safely.
Package deals available

Address: Baile an tSagairt, Spiddal, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7571320
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueSharkAngling

Blue Shark Angling Galway,
Phone John Fleming : +353 (0)87 7571320

Indian Summer fishing on the Isle of Aran in Clare

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IFI Staff
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Skipper Sean Maguire was celebrating the return of blue skies this week, and the good weather brought great fishing with it. And indeed, looking at the photos, you could almost imagine they were in the Mediterranean, only with better fishing!

Blue sky fishing can’t be beaten

 

Go Fishing

Isle of Aran

Fishing Adventures on Séan Maguire’s Isle of Aran, a Lochin 33   charterboat which operates 15 miles from Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, and Kilrush.

Whether you want to go to the Atlantic Ocean for a large selection of species, including different types of shark, or fish the estuary for ray conger tope etc, Fishing Adventures will cater for whatever fishing you desire.
Telephone: +353 (0) 877508758 or +353 (0) 894431182
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishingadventures.ie

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