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Floods bring in salmon and sea trout at Kylemore

By
Kevin Crowley
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Fishery manager Nigel Rush reports that last week was another successful week for the fishery. Torrential rain on Sunday night gave the water the required lift to allow for angling to return to normal service. The amount of fish visibly seen entering the system down at the estuary falls was impressive to say the least.

With the all river beats fishing well, 13 salmon were landed for the week. There were multiple catches for Geoffrey Fitzjohn, who secured 5 fish to 6lbs over two visits. Ken McMillan visiting from Delphi took a fine fish of 7lb, while Declan McCourt landed his first Rock Pool Grilse of 3.25lbs. Patrick Molloy and Ronnie Counihan both had fish of 6lbs and there were a couple of smaller  grilse for Brian Davy and Edward Persse to mention but a few.

Sea trout angling has been hampered by temperamental winds, but judging by the impressive show of fish entering the river over the last flood, when conditions become more favourable, we should be in for a bonanza.

To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey, contact Nigel on 095 41178, or mobile 087 9580702, and for latest news check the website at www.kylemorefishery.ie

Excellent salmon fishing on Erriff

By
Kevin Crowley
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Fishery manager Jim Stafford reports on fishing last week. Water levels on the Erriff were recorded at 0.86 meters on the 15th and 16th. Heavy rains increased water levels to 1.9m on the 17th.  Thereafter levels fell slowly to 0.7m by the 21st. With ideal water conditions fresh-run salmon and sea trout continued to enter the river. Enda O’ Connell, Newcastle upon Tyne, grassed 3 fish in the one day – best fish 7lbs. Enda was unlucky to lose 2 bigger fish – all fish were taken on a Cascade of his own tying.  Andrew Beattie, on an annual week-long visit to the fishery, had 8 salmon and 6 sea trout – all were returned to the river – Andrew also lost another 8 fish – most fish were taken on Cascades of various sizes.  Stephen Ward’s party, all from the U.K. on an annual visit to Aasleagh Cottage and the Erriff, had 13 salmon and 13 sea trout including fish for Stephen, Tony Uttley, and Fred Mitchenson, with best fish going to Derek Bailey at 7.5lbs.

 

Hervé Rodrigue, France caught 3 fish – best fish 7 lbs was caught in the Cottage Pool on Beat 4.  Desmond Edwards, Lisburn, N.I. caught one in the Holly Poll and lost another in the General’s Reach at the top of Beat 8.  Mount Falcon rods also had 2 salmon from the Island Rock and Coronation Pool Beat 8. The Coronation Pool on Beat 8 produced a salmon of 7.75lbs for Michael Adamson, Dublin – his first Erriff salmon. Fishing with Michael, Rory McCullagh, Dublin caught his first ever salmon of 5lbs in the Black Banks on Beat 6 on a Willie Gunn tube fly.

It was another successful annual visit to the Erriff for Gerard Garnier and Paul Fariney both from France. Their combined catch was 17 for their first of two weeks fishing on the Erriff – this was Paul’s first time salmon fishing and he accounted for 7 fish.  Gael Kerschbaumer, also from France, had 4 fish for his first week – catching 3 fish on the one day on a Cascade on Beat 9. Fish of the week, a fresh run 12.25-pounder, was caught on a Cascade in Poleen on Beat 4 by Ian Keating, Partry, Co. Mayo, who having weighed the fish sportingly released it again.

Gerard Garnier from France releasing a nice salmon on the River Erriff, July 2012
Gerard Garnier from France releasing a nice salmon on the River Erriff, July 2012

 

Total catch for the week was 51 salmon and 40 sea trout – ALL fish were taken on fly. A total of 34 salmon and all sea trout were sportingly released back to the river – several  of the salmon retained were identifiable as part of a smolt release into the lower section of the river during April 2011.

At the time of writing the report (23rd) heavy rain has resulted in another spate of 1.5 meters – so given favourable weather conditions prospects look good for the coming week.

To book fishing on the Erriff or accommodation in Aasleagh Lodge, contact fishery manager Jim Stafford on 095 42252, or visit www.aasleaghlodge.ie for details. The lodge and fishery also have a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AasleaghLodge.

Heavy water in Galway

By
Kevin Crowley
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Water levels are rising fast in Galway, with 10 gates now open on the weir, an incredible sight in July, when water levels are usually at their lowest, and one open gate is the norm. Prior to this, there were 2-4 gates open for most of the week, and 26 salmon were recorded. Laurence Flood from the UK finished his visit with a nice 6lbs grilse, caught on shrimp, while Laois man John Hetherington also had a 6lbs fish on shrimp. Killian Garvey from Wicklow took 2 nice grilse of 5.5lbs each on fly and shrimp, and Clifden angler Jasper Matthews landed a similar-sized grilse on fly. Paul Wymes from Dublin took grilse of 6 and 7lbs on shrimp, and young Galway angler Cian Gargan, son of former fishery manager Paddy, had a 4lbs grilse on shrimp. Dublin angler Barry Browne took a 6lbs fish on shrimp, while regular visitor from Northern Ireland, Jimmy Davison had 2 grilse to 6.5lbs on fly and spinner. Paul Whelan from Waterford fished the fly and landed a fine grilse of 7.5lbs, and Offaly man Kevin Curran took a 5.5lbs fish on fly, but the best fish this week was landed by local man Dave Lenihan, a cracking 12.5lbs summer salmon, taken on shrimp.

With a massive flood now in the river, conditions are very tough, but it is hoped that water levels will drop by the weekend, and we may see fishing improve next week. There are lots of fresh salmon still coming in on every tide, so any improvement in conditions should provide good sport.

Good number of fish running with smaller grilse appearing at Drowes

By
IFI Staff
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A helping hand for Dad.....Toby And Tyler Morrow With Their Dad Gary’s Fish At The Weekend.
A helping hand for Dad.....Toby And Tyler Morrow With Their Dad Gary’s Fish At The Weekend.

July 20th: The water level has fallen to just under 0.5 metres on the gauge following a relatively dry week. There are still decent numbers of fish running with some smaller grilse appearing. The Mill Pool and Brineys have both fished well this week. Water levels look likely to drop further as there is not a lot of rain forecast for the week ahead. With the water level now under 5 on the gauge the section below the Four Masters’ Bridge should start to fish well with fly.

Chris Coulter With His Fish On Sunday.
Chris Coulter With His Fish On Sunday.

 

A helping hand for Dad.....Toby And Tyler Morrow With Their Dad Gary’s Fish At The Weekend.
A helping hand for Dad.....Toby And Tyler Morrow With Their Dad Gary’s Fish At The Weekend.

 

Stephen Anderson With His Fish From Briney’s On Fly During The Week.
Stephen Anderson With His Fish From Briney’s On Fly During The Week.

 

Alfred Vandawalle With Two Fish On Fly From Corry On Tuesday.
Alfred Vandawalle With Two Fish On Fly From Corry On Tuesday.

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From the beautiful Clare coastline Neil goes, but leaves us with a legacy of wonderful tales

By
IFI Staff
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It is with regret that I read Neil from Baitdiggers Blog is leaving the beautiful Co Clare to head further afield.  Neil has given us some wonderful, well written and interesting accounts of the joys and tribulations while fishing on the Clare coast. He captured us in his various battles with the fish, some he won ……..and some he lost !

Here are some snippets of Neil’s articles and photos…

As I write my grief is immeasurable and I guess on this day of loss that I was also to lose the only fish I hooked, and I could kick myself for not paying more attention. When I was looking to get some lures for this season Graham Hill suggested that I should try a Lucky Craft Gunfish   but to change the hooks when it arrived. Did I listen? In around two feet of water a good fish slammed into the gunfish but was gone in three shakes of its head.

I had headed South West from home in search of some action, the delay from my last post wasn’t caused by a lack of sessions but by a lack of action.  Sadly North Clare is not fishing, the water is dull, the sky is empty but hopefully this change in weather may just give me the send off I need until I return next summer as a tourist.

I tramped around the coast in a bereft self-pity and stupidly mourned my loss rather than celebrated the almost unique lifestyle I have been able to live…. how many anglers can say they have landed fish close to fifty pounds from the shore?

I came across these marks on some flat rocks well below the tide line and I believe it is the work of mullet hoovering the algae off the warm rocks. the marks were nearly two inches across so the mullet would have been massive.

I have much more to say and hope I get the chance before I leave this wonderful land but it has all happened so fast and at the wrong time(if there is ever a right time) this little blog seems to have caught a few peoples eye and over two thousand people have read it this month alone (imagine that) and there is still ten days left.

I have found family here, family I never knew I had and to be honest the similarity between myself and my second cousin is startling, we look like twins(sorry Ciaran, you must have had a hard life.) I met them finally when they were on a stag night so the pints were flowing but I promised I would use my name after constant “cad is ainm duit” (sorry if that is not quite right) So after years of anonymity here my family tell me my name is Neil O’Sceallain

A selection of Neil’s Fish….

26th July Neil reports: I am seeing signs of life returning to the estuary which has for so long appeared dead.  Some big bass have been caught from North Clare in the last week,  I heard of an eleven pounder, eight pounder and seven an a half all to the same angler using a bubble float and eddystone/redgill type eel.  The elusive mackerel were abundant at the flats in Ballyvaughan even if most of them were infuriatingly small for those who want them for the table.  For the hunter of toothier fish the joeys were perfect bait size.

Bon voyage Neil.

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Very little hatches of Peters or Murroughs yet on Lough Owel

By
IFI Staff
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DELVIN ANGLER. I did a few night on Owel last week, and there were very little hatches of Peters or Murroughs. Still I managed 3 lovely trout one evening, and also bumped into Delvin Angler Denis Vaughan who was also doing a spot of night fishing. Its early days for the Peter and Murrough hatches, and in the coming weeks some good trout will be caught at night on Owel.

Michael Flanagan
Pike and Trout angling guide.
Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: mick@midlandangling.com Web: www.midlandangling.com

Specimen bream, hybrids and good tench fishing for Dutch visitors fishing near Melview Lodge in Co. Longford.

By
Paul Bourke
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Joop from Holland with his specimen Bream.

Kevin Lyons reports on a party of Dutch party of anglers who fished on waters near Melview Lodge in Longford

Joop from Holland with his specimen Bream.

Joop from Holland who stayed with Kevin and Jane at Melview Lodge last year decided to bring with him friends Guus and Philip, they managed some good fish.

Philip with nice Hybrid from his catch.

Kevin said considering the weather conditions on some of the days and high water levels the lads done well putting together some nice catches of Bream, Hybrids, Roach and Tench. I even had the pleasure of fishing with them one of the days and put together a nice catch of around 30lb of mainly Roach and Hybrids, a great holiday enjoyed by all so see you next year lads.

Kevin out for a day with his guests from Holland pictured with 30lb + of Roach and Hybrids.

The Loughs, Rivers and Lakes in and around Longford are still high for this time of year. However some good fish are being caught with weights being around 30 to 40lb, at the time of writing the weather has shown some improvement so we will see how the lads get on when we report on them next week.

Joop with a nice Tench
Guus with a Tench from his mixed bag

Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford.
Tel : +353 (0)43-33-45061 Mobile : +353 (0)87-268-7441
Email: info@melviewlodge.com Web: www.melviewlodge.com

 

Anglers enjoy an excellent week, with over 1000 salmon reported on the River Moy

By
Markus Muller
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Another excellent week was had by anglers on the River Moy, the best this season to date, with over 1000 salmon reported for the system. Angling effort was very high on some fisheries and, as water levels continued to fluctuate, conditions suited all methods at different times. The Moy Fishery fished reasonably well once water levels dropped, recording 26 salmon in total. While taking part in a Juvenile angling event on the Freshwater Beat, brother and sister Oisin and Miranda Faul had one grilse each on the worm.

 

On the Ridge Pool 22 salmon were caught, including four for Roland Capouillez, Belgium, on the fly, and a fine 11lbs fish for Kevin Clayton, also on fly. At the Cathedral Beat, Brendan Earls, Co. Meath, had one to the fly. The Ballina Salmon Anglers’ water recorded very good catches, as did Mount Falcon. Roger Morris, U.K., had good success at Mount Falcon, capturing 11 over three days, while Michael English, also of the U.K., had six to the fly and released all fish.

 

The mid-Moy fisheries experienced a very fruitful week. On the Attymass water, Sean Kearney, Attymass, landed a fine 16lbs salmon at Padden’s Pool while at Coolcronan, Richard Fairhurst, England had one grilse on worm. At Armstrong’s, Willie Moore, N.Ireland, had two of 6lbs and 8lbs to the spinner.

Patrick Zolliker, Switzerland, was among those to have success at Gannon’s with a 7.5lbs fish on spinner. Michael Fantone, France, landed a 11lbs fish on prawn at Rinanney, where a high angling effort resulted in large number of fish caught. The Foxford Fishery produced over 100 salmon, including three for Paul Williams, Wales, his best weighing 7lbs.

 

At Cloongee, over 30 salmon were reported, where 11 year old Anatole Coupe, France had one of 11lbs on bubble and fly.  Fellow French anglers Jean Louis Coupe and Thierry Colum also enjoyed good sport at Cloongee, with Thierry landing two grilse and Jean Louis one of 6lbs. Dr. Klaus Lehmann, Germany, had two on worm, while John Glover, U.K., had five for his week. The East Mayo Anglers’ water also yielded very good numbers, including some large fish. Billy McGhee, Ballyvary, released an excellent spring fish, estimated to exceed 20lbs,

which was taken on fly, while Garrett Byrne, Co. Dublin, had one of 17lbs also on fly, and released another two.

 

Grilse and sea trout for anglers on the Newport River

By
Markus Muller
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Anglers enjoyed good sport on the Newport River of late, with grilse and sea trout continuing to be caught. David McClune had two grilse of 6lbs and 3.5lbs, taken on a Goats Tail, and two sea trout, up to 1.5lbs. Richard Moore and son also had success with a grilse and sea trout while David Nevin had a grilse of 4lbs and a 1.5lbs sea trout. Padraig Farrell had a grilse of 3lbs. Toby Gibbons landed a grilse of 5.5lbs and a sea trout, with Graham Wright also capturing a grilse on a Cascade and two sea trout of 1lb. Finally, John Campbell had two sea trout.

 

Ballisodare Fishery update

By
Markus Muller
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A total of 150 salmon were caught at the Ballisodare Fishery last week, with 71 of those being released. Peter Henry had one of 5.5lbs on worm, with visiting angler Noel McKenna landing one of 7lbs. Dennis Crawley had one of 8lbs to the fly, while Albert Berry had success landing two of 5lbs and 6lbs (fly). Visitor Bobby Cording had one of 6lbs on fly, while Seanie May caught and released two of 5lbs and 6lb. U.K. angler Brian Waterwoods also had double success with fish of 5lbs and 6lbs, with Paul Culreevey and Paul Doherty both capturing 6lbs grilse on fly.
 

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