Bass and pollack on fly with Eire Bass

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August 23, 2024

Jordan Stevens wins Catch of the Week for this lovely fly caught pollack

Another report from Eire Bass guide Richie Ryan arrived this week. The guide takes up the story…

Like all anglers I’m finding it hard to cope with the weather. In addition, the algal bloom in Cork harbour makes saltwater fly fishing particularly challenging.

For some reason word is getting out that I can manage to land children their first fish , add the extra challenge of doing it on a fly rod just to make it interesting. And so it was that Jordan Stevens was kindly gifted by his parents a birthday present of a guided fly fishing trip aboard Sea Hawk. His brother Reilly had a spectacular session a few years ago, also his birthday treat, so no pressure!

As can be seen from the photo, a huge Pollack was hooked and landed by Jordan, and many more, another happy angler.

On the other challenge, the bloom particularly affected Bass fishing. They could not see lures or fly making guiding tough. Ben Dixon from the UK and John Robinson from the USA managed to tempt a Bass on their visits.

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And then who should arrive back in Ireland for his biennial trip into this maelstrom but Louwrens Badenhorst, affectionately known as Bads. He still enthuses about our fantastic Pollack on the fly which of course we take for granted. Himself and Jacques Bronkhorst managed to have chosen by far the best week of the summer for their fishing. I joined them for a few days, let’s say craic was had. Bads was again blown away by our hidden gem.

My challenge to get Bads a Bass on the fly again this year came to nought unfortunately, but he appreciated the effort. Casting skills were not an issue I can assure you , which can often be the case. Return trip in 2026 is already planned.

Go fishing…

Eire Bass

Address Cobh Cork Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 86 1940744 Email: [email protected] Website: corkbass.com

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Michael Tiernan wins Mike Tiernan Memorial Cup on Conn

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Jamie Hosty

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August 23, 2024

Foxford Angling Club held a competition for the “Mike Tiernan Memorial Cup” on Sunday 18^th August. It was reported that fish were rising freely to both wet and dry flies. 22 anglers weighed in 10 trout over 13 inches with many more under this being released. Most anglers reported that the early part of the day produced the best results. The competition was won by Michael Tiernan of Foxford with a beautiful trout of 5.2 lbs. Joe Ferguson from Knockmore was in second place with 3 trout and third place went to John O’Connell of Pontoon.

Go fishing…

Trout fly fishing on Loughs Conn and Cullin

Rain and high water slows down salmon fishing on the Moy

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Myles Kelly

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August 23, 2024

Jamie Hosty in the Ballina office reports that heavy rain over the previous weekend produced a flood in the River Moy on Monday 12^th August causing water levels at Ballylahan to peak at 1.9 m on Monday. Intermittent rain throughout the week caused water levels to fluctuate for the rest of the week impacting on angling and limiting angling activity on certain fisheries in the Moy. Above average rainfall for the time of year was also reported. Overall, 201 salmon were reported caught for the week.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

Peter McHugh of Ballina Salmon Anglers reported good fishing with 83 fish reported caught for the week with all methods producing fish. 3 fish were caught on the fly, 15 on the worm with spinning accounting for the rest. Average weights were in the region of 2 lbs to 5 lbs. The heaviest fish of the week weighed 7 lbs.

Ballina Salmon Anglers held their annual juvenile fishing competition on Saturday 17^th August. The competition was won by Micheal Aschmann with his first ever salmon weighing 5.5 lbs. Second prize went to Kelsey Cawley who caught a salmon weighing 3 lbs and third prize went to Sean O’Reilly who caught a sea trout.

Mount Falcon Estate

Mount Falcon reported 16 salmon caught of which 9 were released. Average weights of the fish were from 3 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest of the week weighing 7 lbs. The predominant method used was spinning.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Five salmon were reported caught for the week by Knockmore Salmon Anglers, mainly on the worm and weighing from 4 lbs to 6 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Three salmon were reported caught on Attymass for the week. Successful methods were the prawn and the worm. Weights were in the range of 4 lbs to 5 lbs.

Coolcronan Fishery

This week Nick reported that 1 salmon was taken on Coolcronan Fishery. The fish was caught on the worm and weighed 4.5 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported a total of 7 grilse caught for the week at Byrnes. All of the fish were taken spinning.

Gannon’s Fishery

This week Pat reported that 34 salmon were caught on Gannon’s fishery of which 5 were returned to the water. All fish were caught either spinning or on the fly. The average weight was 5 lbs with the heaviest of the week being 7 lbs.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported 6 salmon caught for the week on the Foxford Fishery. Both the spinner and the worm produced fish with the biggest fish of the week weighing 4.5lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reported that angling activity was low this week similar to some of the other fisheries on the Moy due to high water levels. Notwithstanding that, 35 salmon were reported caught for the week by Foxford Salmon Anglers.

A reminder that Foxford River Fest takes place this weekend 23^rd to 25^th August. Numerous angling events will take place and further information is available from Harry Feeney on 087 2501858.

Cloongee Fishery

Cloongee saw 1 salmon reported caught for the week. The fish was caught on the fly and weighed 4 lbs.

East Mayo Anglers Association

A catch of 10 salmon was reported from East Mayo Anglers waters this week of which 9 were released back to the water. 1 fish was caught spinning with the rest being caught on the fly. Average weights were 3.5lbs with the biggest weighing 6lbs.

Ireland on the Fly double bubble – Judd Ruane and the Moy Estuary followed by a fishery focus – Costello Fermoyle

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Myles Kelly

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August 22, 2024

It‘s a bumper week for fans of Ireland on the Fly as Daire and Tom Doc drop two new podcasts…

Judd Ruane, Sea Trout Fishing on the Moy Estuary

Listen & Follow on Apple or Spotify: https://pod.fo/e/260d6f

This week Daire & Tom speak to Judd Ruane, the well-known sea trout fishing guide on the Moy Estuary.

Judd talks to them about the incredible days he has had as well as some of the famous names that have been in his boat, plus you’ll also hear about 16 years on the road touring Ireland, the UK and America with a Glen Miller style big band.

It’s fair to say that Judd has more than a few stories to tell about sea trout and a whole lot more…. Listen & Follow on Apple or Spotify: https://pod.fo/e/260d6f

Fishery Focus: Costello & Fermoyle

Listen & follow on Apple or Spotify: https://pod.fo/e/25efd3

The Costello & Fermoyle fishery in Connemara is one that evokes historic nostalgia mentioned as it was in Kingsmill Moore’s A Man May Fish as a favourite location of his for sea trout.

The fishery comprises the Casla River and a series of lakes, including Glenicmurrin, Fermoyle, Clogher, and the Schoolhouse Loughs, set in beautiful scenery against the backdrop of the Twelve Pins mountains.

Although the numbers of sea trout are not as they once were, the Costello & Fermoyle fishery is still a popular one for anglers chasing salmon and sea trout in historic surroundings and for this week’s fishery focus episode Tom spoke to the fishery manager, Brian Curran, to find out more about the river and loughs in this incredible location.

Listen & follow on Apple or Spotify: https://pod.fo/e/25efd3

Tough weather week for Killybegs Fishing Trips

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Paul O'Reilly

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August 22, 2024

Killybegs Fishing Trips only managed one trip last weekend, and it was tough fishing in tough conditions, but fair play to the crew, they managed to catch some fine pollock and some smaller ling.

Go Fishing…

Fiona Tee

Address: Moneygold, Grange, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 6224348
Email: [email protected]

Web: https://www.killybegsfishingcharters.ie/

Club record tope for Killybegs Mariner

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Paul O'Reilly

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August 22, 2024

The Killybegs Mariners report that club member Aaron Vambeck scored a new club record boat caught Tope of 151cm on Sunday – super fish.

New club record boat caught tope for Aaron

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A few fish from the Inny and Lough Currane last week

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Myles Kelly

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August 22, 2024

Vincent Appleby, ably assisted by the Inny Farmer, reports from Lough Currane and the surrounding area…

14/8/2024. Three boats out on Lough Currane and just the odd Brown Trout caught on the fly, just for the record there was nothing caught on the troll, so we will head across the Valley to the C&R report from the River Inny Farmer.

Hi Vince, just a Couple of fish on the fly and 1 Salmon caught spinning up high.

Wind moderate South veered SSW and overcast all day and humid. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.7mm, amount of sunshine 9hrs.0mins, maximum air temperature 17.2c.

15/8/2024. Firstly, we head out onto the lake and reel in today’s facts, 1 boat had 5 C&R juniors and 1 trout in the 2lb class and followed by a good few brownies. Currane fly angler while fishing on the drift caught a fine Salmon, sadly lost a bigger fish shortly afterwards. Now we head for the C&R River Inny farmer and his report.

Hi Vince, there was a big flood this morning, the late starters, produced the goods at least 2 Salmon on spin and 2 Salmon on fly.

Wind fresh to moderate WSW veered NW, NNW, NW, overcast first thing this morning but come the afternoon the sun broke through followed by reasonable cloud cover at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.7mm, amount of sunshine 0hrs.7mins, maximum air temperature 17.5c. Just for the record I will have the amount of rainfall on today’s flood in tomorrow’s notes.

16/8/2024. We head straight out onto Lough Currane, just the odd Brown trout caught on the drift to report. Now the Inny Farmer takes to the stage with his report.

Hi Vince, just one Salmon to report and believe it or not he lost it, I can tell you he was one unhappy angler, I said to him, so what it’s all catch and release anyway, he replied that’s not the point, all I can say Vince there’s no pleasing you anglers.

Wind moderate WSW and overcast. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 6.9mm, amount of sunshine 5hrs.1mins, maximum air temperature 17.4c.

17/8/2024. We start with a back date from the Inny farmer.

Hi Vince, sorry for the delay for this update, I say this because I did report the fish but not the weight of the C&R fish, I can tell you it was in the 15 lbs class and caught and released during the week.

Now back to today’s action on Lough Currane, there were 9 boats out and just the odd Trout caught for their efforts. No reports from the Inny farmer as of yet. Wind moderate West veered WSW, W. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.3mm, amount of sunshine 0hrs.1mins, maximum air temperature 17.5c.

18/8/2024. We start with an update in yesterday’s report, just for the record one boat caught 4 C&R Sea Trout up to 3 lbs on the fly. Now to today’s report. All I can say is that the Currane anglers were all quiet, in the words of one Currane angler and I quote, no news, but don’t be surprised if there is a late update? Now to the Currane anglers weather, wind gentle to moderate WNW veered W, WSW, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.5mm, amount of sunshine 0hrs.5mins, maximum air temperature 17.3c.

19/8/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet this day, but to be fair it was wild out there this morning with strong gusts up to 78km/h, wind South veered SSW, SW, W, average wind speed was between 30km and 40km, So one can say it was fairly rough out there, mind you that doesn’t mean there weren’t manipulating their skills, they could have had there C&R Inny hats on because there was a nice bit of rain, it may have been a few mm’s but I will give you the amount of rainfall in tomorrow’s notes. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm, amount of sunshine 3hrs.6mins, maximum air temperature 17.7°c.

20/8/2024. Straight to the action on the Commeragh River and you can say it was a case of the early birds that caught their worms, it didn’t take long before they caught a number of Salmon and Sea Trout, staying on the Commeragh there were two Salmon caught yesterday. Now we head down stream to Lough Currane and it was rough out there, one boat did venture out but as the wind increased, they came in early. Now we cut across the Valley to the C&R Inny farmers report.

Hi Vince, just two Salmon caught on the fly today.

Wind WNW fresh to strong, followed by reasonable cloud cover and heavy showers at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 16.5mm, amount of sunshine 1hrs.3mins, maximum air temperature 18.1°c.

21/8/2024. No reports from the lake and that’s not surprising because there was still a nice little flow coming down the Inny and just for the record the Inny farmer did report of one C&R Salmon caught on the fly. Wind fresh WSW veered SW, SSW, gusts up to 69km/h. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 4.2mm, amount of sunshine 7hrs.5mins, maximum air temperature 16.4°c.

Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:[email protected]
Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com

Sea Trout – Catch and release only

Inland Fisheries Ireland wishes to remind anglers that the Conservation of Sea Trout (No.7 or Kerry District) Waterville Area Bye-Law No. 971 of 2019 remains in effect. This Bye-law prohibits the retention and possession of any sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) taken by any fishing engine or by rod and line in the Waterville area i.e. that part of the sea eastward of a line drawn from the most westerly point of Bolus Head to the most westerly point of Lamb’s Head and to all the waters discharging in to it.

The Bye-Law mainly affects seatrout fishing on :-

the river Inny (Knockmoyle) and its tributaries
the waters of the Waterville system, including the Waterville River, Lough Currane, the Cummeragh River and all their tributary rivers and lakes
the waters of Ballinskelligs Bay

FLEKSI

A new online survey has been developed by IFI for the Currane catchment to gather anglers’ knowledge – the survey method called FLEKSI was developed by IFI to help give an insight into the status of the fishery. Currane Anglers are needed for Citizen Science survey to examine fish stocks

For more information on the daily conditions, all the craic and news be sure to check out Vincent Appleby’s Salmon and Sea Trout blog for regular reports with back dates, petitions, public consultation notices, readers letters and videos and more of what’s happening on Currane.

Go fishing….

Guides and boat hire

Fishing with Dom

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2051515 Email: [email protected] Website: https://fishingwithdom.com/

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Fly Fishing on Lough Currane

Address Termons Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353(0) 87 922 8659 Phone: +353(0) 66 9474146 Email: [email protected] Website: flyfishingatloughcurrane.com

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Lakelands Farm

Address Lake Road Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 4160200 Email: [email protected] Website: lakelandshouse.com

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Neil O’Shea

Address Caherbarna Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9942792 Phone: +353 66 9474527 Email: [email protected] Website: oshealoughcurrane.com

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Old Daly’s Supermarket & Filling Station

Address Murreigh Waterville V23 X459 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353669474842 Website: dalysfoodstore.ie

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Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

Address Eureka Lodge Caherdaniel West Waterville Kerry V23 XD63 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2074882 Email: [email protected] Website: salmonandseatrout.com

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Waterville Boats

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 (0)87 2202355 Phone: +353 (0)66 9474800 Email: [email protected]

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Winds make for tough fishing in Clare, but estuary comes good when needed

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Paul O'Reilly

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August 22, 2024

456125841_1443903246552839_8365085738472363241_n — Plenty of small pollack but one or two better fish as well

Carrigaholt Sea Angling have spent a lot of time hiding in the estuary lately, and this week wasn’t much different. Thankfully, there have been plenty of fish hiding in the estuary too and skipper Luke always knows how to find them…

Saturday 17th was the last day for one crew and the forecast gave Luke some hope, so he pushed out to try shark drift. But conditions where far from perfect and he had to head SW from Loop Head so that when the wind (that was already fresh) got stronger it would be with the boat heading home. As it was, they got 4 hours of a drift and plenty fish off the bottom, but no shark. A short stop on the way home saw a few bonus rays and a couple of Tope landed.

Bonus tope

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On Sunday Luke took advantage of the good conditions to get well out west. There were lots of small pollack on the ground, all of which were returned, but the crew also got some fine keepers.

Plenty of small pollack but one or two better fish as well

It blew up a howler on Monday and even in the estuary the fishing was very bad. There was no sign of sunshine but the moody sky and different lights were still impressive.

There were only a few fish caught, with one decent bull huss being the pick of the day. One good thing was the amount of mackerel in the estuary – they seem very plentiful at the moment.

Tuesday was a slightly better day, but the fishing was still tough, with some ray and tope caught. Wednesday was another bad day in terms of conditions, and the mackerel that had been plentiful lately were hard to come by. Luke decided to head for home to raid the bait freezer, and when he returned, one of the anglers had caught this…..

Catch of the day!

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

All shapes and sizes for Fishing Adventures Ireland

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Paul O'Reilly

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August 22, 2024

It was quite a breezy start to the day’s fishing for Fishing Adventures Ireland out of Kilbaha, County Clare, but conditions eased and fishing improved as the day went on.

The boys on board wanted species on the day and they had a good selection, including ling, gurnard, pollack, pouting and more. An added bonus were some nice fresh mackerel on the way back to the harbour.

A good mix of species

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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

Great mix of species and good fishing in Munster Closed Boat at Cork Harbour

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Myles Kelly

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August 22, 2024

Cobh SAC reports on the Munster Closed Boat competition held on Sunday…

Twenty-seven Anglers competed in the competition and which was fished outside of Cork Harbour in favourable weather. The anglers fished from 4 charter boats, Camden Mist ,Cuan Ban, Osprey and Deora De.

There was a good quality of fish recorded by the anglers that included Conger, Bull Huss, Ling, Spurdog, Dogfish, Wrasse, Gurnard, Pollack, Coalfish, Pouting, Poor Cod and Black Bream.

Results

1st Place and Gold Medal winner was Tom Johnson Carrigaline S.A.C.
2nd and Silver Medal Paul O Callaghan Carrigaline S.A.C.
3rd and Bronze Medal Cormac Gannon Crosshaven S.A.C.
4th Mark Greenwood Cobh S.A.C.
5th Dan Lynch Crosshaven S.A.C.
6th Pat Condon Carrigaline S.A.C.

The top 5 anglers will represent Munster in the Interprovincial Boat Championship 2025 with the winner as team captain.

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Tom Johnson won the Frankie Cronin Shield that was presented by the Cronin Family in his memory. Frankie would have been proud to see Tom the first winner with 9 nine conger to become the Conger King.

The under 21 section was won by Sarah Lynch Crosshaven S.A.C she will be representing Team Ireland in the under 21 World Boat next week in Donegal. We wish her every success.

The team event was won by Carrigaline A; Tom Johnson, Paul O Callaghan, Bob Creber, Stephen Hurley and Brendan O Dwyer.

On behalf of Cobh S.A.C we would like to thank all the anglers that competed, the boat skippers, and also the Munster Provincial Council and Halfway Angling for the kind sponsorship of the prizes. All this helped towards the success of the competition.