Glorious sunshine, fantastic fishing in Clare

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September 6, 2024

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Some great weather at the tail end of last week saw skipper Sean Maguire and his crews enjoying some fine fishing off the coast of west Clare. Although they tried a shark drift and had sharks around the boat, these smat sharks proved adept at robbing baits and taking hooked fish without getting hooked themselves. There was plenty of good fishing to make up for the lack of shark action though, with some great pollack action in particular. Spurdogs, bull huss and whiting also made an appearance, while mackerel was in plentiful supply.

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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: fishadven@gmail.com Web: www.fishingadventures.ie

Long-awaited settled weather produces fine fishing in Galway Bay

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September 6, 2024

After a horrendous few weeks of windy weather, small craft warnings and big swells, John Fleming finally got out to some decent deep water over the last week.

Trips out to the deeper reefs produced some fine fishing, with plenty of nice pollack, a few fine ling, nice red gurnards, a couple of grey gurnards, a surprise dab and a handy few mackerel as well.

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The first quid also showed, which will keep deck boss Sandy happy! Sandy also celebrated his birthday aboard with a cake from the skipper. Happy birthday Sandy!

Ground fishing also produced a few nice hiss, while a short family trip for Frederick and his family produced plenty of mackerel, and happy faces.

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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

Galway Bay and North Clare

Fantastic mixed fishing for Saoire Mara Charters in Donegal

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September 5, 2024

Saoire Mara Charters report…

A pleasure having anglers from Kingfishers Béal Feirste on board at the weekend for some great species fishing.

The fish of the day, a near specimen Tub Gurnard weighing 4lb and measuring 58cm.

Overall plenty varieties of fish including Mackerel, Sand Eel, Pollock, Coalie, Ling, Whiting, Haddock, Cuckoo Wrasse, Bluemouth, Red, Grey and Tub Gurnards, Megrim, Spurdog and Poor Cod.

Thanks lads for a great trip!

Go fishing…

Saoire Mara

Kincasslagh is ideally located for deep sea angling with various types of fishing grounds with many species only a short distance from the harbour.
Caitlin Marie is a fast modern charter boat licensed to carry up to 12 passengers. Facilities include sheltered seating with table for 4 in heated cabin, complimentary tea and coffee, microwave oven, spacious deck with filleting table, rod holders and toilet access.

Address: Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, Co. Donegal.
Telephone: +353 87 9870266
Email: info@saoiremara.com Web: www.saoiremara.com

High water ends season early in Galway

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September 5, 2024

August started off with nice conditions in Galway, with just one sluice gate open. Fishing was reasonably good too. Martin Kiely had a 4.5lbs grilse on the 1st to start the month. There were 4 fish landed on the 2nd, all nice grilse including a 6lbs fish for Martin Weinzerl. Eddie Corry, John McCarthy and Gernot Lipp also had a grilse each. 3 of the fish were taken on fly.

Bill Flavin landed a 4.8lbs fish on the 3rd, while on the 4th there were another 4 fish landed, all on fly. The best fish was a fine 7.5lbs salmon for visiting angler Machinal Antoinc, one of two fish for him. Micvhael Griffin had a grilse of 3lbs and Keith Faller had a nice 6.8lbs fish too.

Sheila Lynch landd a 4.5lbs grilse on fly on the 5th, but inclement weather after that saw iust one more fish, a4lbs grilse on spinner on the 9th. Water levels quickly increased to 3 gates,. then 6 and 8 by the end of the month, and with Loughs Mask and Corrib still quite high after a wet month, it is difficult to see any more fishing taking place in Galway before the end of the season.

Go Fishing

To enquire about availability, contact the fishery at 091 562388 or email matt.varley@fisheriesireland.ie

Ireland on the Fly – September lough fishing with Dominic Kerrigan

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September 5, 2024

It’s hard to believe but we’re into the final few weeks of the salmon and brown trout season and while you’re trying to fit in as much fishing as you can, for this week’s Ireland on the Fly we wanted to find out how some of the loughs are fishing for brown trout in September and we’re joined by Dominic Kerrigan, a fanatical fly angler who regularly fishes Melvin, Erne and Sheelin and he gives us his tips for this month.

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Lough Arrow Anglers back on the water

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September 5, 2024

Lough Arrow Anglers report…

We held our rescheduled August competition on Sunday 1st September. There were 40 anglers taking part, in conditions that were near perfect. Fishing was tough, with the trout proving difficult to catch. There were stories of people losing fish and rising fish but not connecting. Nevertheless, it was great to get back out after the closure and everyone had a very enjoyable day on the lake. With the mild weather that evening, it was lovely to sit outside The Mayfly having a chat after the prize-giving. Thanks to Philip and Ellie for hosting the event.

1st prize winner Brian Conneely receiving the Murray Cup from Club Chairman Paul Colreavy and Cub Secretary Colin Dodd

Lovely Lough Arrow trout caught by local angler Josh Smith (age 11)

Results

1st: Brian Conneely (also longest fish)

2nd: Francis McSharry

3rd: Fred O’Hagan

4th: Declan Kelly

5th: Paul Hannon

Thanks to everyone who supported the competition. Our last competition will be held on Sunday 29th September next.

Some trout reported from Loughs Conn & Cullin

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September 5, 2024

Jamie Hosty reports from Loughs Conn & Cullin…

We haven’t heard from Loughs Conn and Cullin for a while. However, towards the end of the season trout angling should pick up again.

Lough Conn and Cullin Anglers hosted the Josie Moffatt memorial angling competition which took place on Sunday 1^st September. Nineteen anglers participated and 4 trout were caught over 13 inches.

The results were as follows:

4^th place – Brian Gallagher with 1 fish weighing 0.480 kg.
3^rd place – Joe Quinn with 1 fish weighing 0.495 kg.
2^nd place – Tom Timoney with 1 fish weighing 0.675 kg.
1^st place – Joe Ferguson with 1 fish weighing 0.690 kg.

Tougher conditions on the Moy due to heavy rain and rising water levels

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September 5, 2024

Jamie Hosty reports from the River Moy…

River Moy Angling Report week ending 1^st Sept 2024

River Moy

Water levels remained high and angling effort was lower as a result. Heavy rain leading up to Tuesday 27^th August saw water levels at Ballylahan bridge rise quickly to almost 2.2 m gradually receding to 0.76 m by Sunday evening 1^st September, following on from dry and sunny conditions on Friday and the weekend. Overall, the total reported catch for the week was 61 salmon.

Moy Fishery

Water levels remained high in Moy Fishery waters for the week and as a result very little angling took place. No salmon were caught but fish were seen moving through the Ridge Pool.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

Peter McHugh of Ballina Salmon Anglers reported a total catch of 25 fish for this week. Weights averaged 2-5 lbs with the heaviest weighing 10.5 lbs which was caught on the worm on Sunday. Three of the 25 fish were caught on the worm with the rest being caught using spinners.

Mount Falcon Estate

Mount Falcon reported 5 salmon caught for the week. All fish were caught on the worm and the average weight was 4.5 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Four fish were reported caught this week for Knockmore Salmon Anglers waters. All were caught on the worm and weights ranged from 4 to 6.5 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

No fish were reported caught this week in Attymass waters.

Coolcronan Fishery

Coolcronan Fishery reported 2 fish caught for the week, both caught using the spinner. One fish weighed 3 lbs with the other weighing 4.75 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Byrnes Fishery reported that no angling took place this week.

Gannon’s Fishery

This week Pat reported that 4 salmon were caught on Gannon’s fishery. Three fish were caught on the worm and were kept with one being caught using a spinner which was released safely back to the river. Average weights were reported to be 5.5 lbs.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported a catch of 1 salmon this week. The 3 lbs fish was caught on the spinner and was subsequently released back to the Moy.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reported 12 salmon caught this week and most fish were caught at the weekend as water levels finally started to slowly drop. Worm and prawn were the methods that were working best.

Cloongee Fishery

No fish were reported caught on Cloongee Fishery this week.

East Mayo Anglers Association

East Mayo Anglers reported a catch of 8 salmon for the week. Four of these fish were taken with the same number being released. Of the 8 fish caught 5 were caught using a spinner and the remainder were caught on the fly. The average weight was 4.5 lbs with the heaviest weighing in at 7 lbs.

Moy Estuary

Judd Ruane reports that it has been another difficult week on the Moy Estuary with adverse weather conditions causing many bookings to be cancelled or postponed.

Nice mix of species aboard Karen Ann in Kilmore Quay

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Paul O'Reilly

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September 5, 2024

Skipper Walter Rankin reports that fishing on the Karen Ann has been pretty good with a variety of species caught. All the usual fish types, like mackerel, cod and wrasse were caught, as well as bream and one or two others. The settled weather over the weekend should bring plenty of tight lines for the crews too.

All aboard the Karen Ann

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Kilmore Quay Angling

Address Kilmore Quay Wexford Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 85 1730323 Email: rankinw1@hotmail.com Website: kilmorequayangling.com

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Blue sharks and stone basse for West Cork Charters – with bluefin sighted inshore

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September 5, 2024

Dave Edwards of West Cork Charters was out sharking with a crew from the Dublin Fire Brigade when he spotted the first Stone Basse he has seen in 2024. He had to have a chuck at it and, sure enough, he hooked and landed it. Although they are beautiful fish to eat, a few photos later and Dave sent it back on its way.

First stone basse of 2024 for Dave Edwards

It has also been a while since he could target blue sharks and, even though the bluefin are inshore, the crew stuck with their sharking plan. None of the anglers onboard Silver Dawn today had previously caught a shark, but by the end of the day, six had their first sharks and another five fish managed to shake the hooks.

Back on the blues

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