Moy Valley Over 55 Club members from Ballina enjoyed a fishing expedition to Mount Falcon estate on Friday 18th May.
The event organised by Inland Fisheries Ireland – Ballina and the Mayo Volunteer Centre, was a great success with a number of members catching rainbow trout at the lake on the beautiful grounds of Mount Falcon…..Mayo Today…29/05/12….read full article…
http://www.mayotoday.ie/ballina-seniors-hooked-on-fishing.html
Sir, – It is a crying shame that such a unique specimen has been lost to such a crude method of fishing (“Quite a catch”, Joe O’Shaughnessy, Front page, May 28th).
Industrial strength tackle, precision depth finders and tempting dead bait all rigged up to extract the largest and rarest of trout – the fine ferox.
It might be sport were the trout allowed a fair chance as with fly fishing but with multiple treble hooks being used, what chance does it have? Were such a fish to come to the fly, I am sure the true sportsman would wish to return this extraordinary creature unharmed…..The Irish Times….31/05/12…..read full article…..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/letters/2012/0531/1224316987828.html
Westmeath County Council must find a new source of water for the Royal Canal to protect Mullingar’s drinking water, an oral hearing has been told.
The council’s team outlined to An Bord Pleanála on Tuesday May 22 how, since the canal was opened in 1817, its water came from Lough Owel, which also provides drinking water for Mullingar and its environs.
As the closure of 26km of canal this spring because of low water levels showed, the lake can no longer support the domestic and canal supply……Mullingar Advertiser….25/05/12….read full article…
http://www.advertiser.ie/westmeath-county-council-obliged-to-find-new-source-of-canal-water
We had a superb purple patch for the 6 days to May 31st.
Sixteen salmon & grilse to 10lb. were caught for only 18 rod days. Nine were caught on fly. Only 6 were grilse under 5lb.
It started on the 26th. when Kieran McClements from Belfast caught his First Ever Salmon with a 4lb. grilse.
The 27th. was what was at the time the Second Best Day of the Season with three fish to 7.8lb caught.
The 31st turned out to be the Best Day of the Season by a long way. Seven fish to 9lb. were caught – all on the upper river.
Mick Kennedy recorded the Best Day for One Rod for 2012 as he caught five fish to 9lb., three of which were on fly.
He released four of the fish alive.
There were good reports of fish moving through the upper river though the lower river has been quiet.
The final total for May was 40 fish to 14.3lb. & 57 for the season to date.
There is no problem for availability of fishing/accommodation in the coming weeks.
Ian & Glenda Powell
Blackwater Lodge & Salmon Fishery
Tel: 00 353 58 60235 From UK: 0871 474 0135 (10p/min any time!)
Mobile: 00 353 87 235 21 20
E-mail: info@ireland-salmon-fishing.net Website: www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net
The bright sunshine and warm daytime temperatures made fishing difficult for many anglers. But reports on conditions and general fishing trends were overtaken by the big news this week – the capture of that huge trout from Lough Corrib. The story received international coverage with angling media in the USA, UK and Europe carrying reports and photos. Reaction from anglers at home and abroad was quite varied, even polarised.
Many praised the achievement while others condemned the killing of the fish. The debate this has created is an interesting one with many questions raised regarding catch and release, maximum size limits, the value of big old fish to the spawning stock and whether it is better to kill a fish that has spawned once and could contribute more to a fishery or one that has spawned many times already being widely debated. Each argument has its proponents and detractors, angling like all sports is full of opinion.
Although fishing on Carrowmore had been a bit slow, as of last night the lake is fishing its socks off and boats reported double hook ups and salmon to 13lb. In general most fisheries have seen salmon hard to tempt in the bright sunshine. Where there was good water; the Munster Blackwater, Galway Fishery, on the Moy and at Ballisodare fishing was a bit better. Evening angling worked on some rivers like the Suir and where there was a bit more cloud like at Lough Currane salmon anglers had better luck. The change in weather conditions should see an improvement at all the fisheries which have suffered from the bright sunshine and low water.
Wynnes Bay on Lough Allen is fishing well for bream at the moment and local Leitrim anglers had bags to 80lbs last week. Anglers on the Inny report that the shoals of roach there are bank to bank, but no big bags have been taken. The annual NCFFI Junior Canals Championship, sponsored by Waterways Ireland, was held in Kilcock on 26th May. Despite high winds, bright sunlight, clear water and signs of roach and rudd spawning, it was great that most anglers caught with some nice bream landed. Well done to Conor Byrne, Jack Sutton and Rosie Connolly who won their divisions.
French pike anglers had great fishing on Gortinty Lake near Drumsna Co Leitrim. In all they had 68 pike for the week the best of which was 1.19m. Other Shannon venues which are producing some good fish include Lough Derg where pike to 1.6m were reported. Flyfishing is proving very successful at the moment on Lough Corrib and many anglers fishing with Corrib Predator Team have had personal bests on their recent trips, including a fine fish of 111cm for one Polish angler.
Mullet fishing reports have been scare but it looks like the sunshine has improved anglers chances with this wary fish as David from EastCoastFishing reports. Tope from the shore is many a sea anglers dream and there were some fine fish taken last week from a Co. Clare mark. Those waiting for the bass closed season to end are focusing on other species and there was some good pollack fishing in Wexford. Charter boat reports this week come from the Antrim coast, Donegal Bay, Wicklow and Mayo.
The Irish Coast Guard today issued advice to the public (and to holidaymakers) in advance of the June bank holiday weekend. Many people like to enjoy the outdoors during good weather and in particular during bank holiday weekends. Every summer, the Coast Guard responds to thousands of requests for assistance to those in difficulty while on the water, on cliff paths and coastal walks, enjoying water sports, engaged in coastal activities, hill walking and so on. Throughout the year, Coast Guard Units throughout the Ireland will patrol our rivers, lakes, waterways and coastlines issuing safety advice and information to holidaymakers and tourists.
Before going afloat or sea angling from rocky shores check local weather conditions and tides in the area. Wear correctly maintained and fitting lifejackets that are suitable for the activity – boat fishing, wading, kayaking etc. Lifejackets are of no use unless they are worn. Ensure your craft is fit for purpose. Always advise someone as to where you are going and the time of your intended return. Do not overload the craft.
If you are in difficulty or see someone in difficulty and requiring assistance dial 999/112 and ask for Coast Guard.
After a mainly dry start with hazy sunshine rain will gradually extend from the southwest and will become heavy and persistent in places. It will be very mild with highest temperatures of 16 to 20C in moderate easterly winds. Rainfall warning – Between 25 and 65 mm of rain possible, (heaviest totals likely south midlands). The heavy rain will initially affect the southwest on Saturday, gradually extending northeastwards by evening time. Rain slowly clearing southwards later Sunday. Sunday will be cloudy with further outbreaks of rain and a risk of local spot flooding. The cloud and rain will very gradually clear away southeastwards. Monday will give a bright, fresh day with sunny spells and dry apart from a few scattered showers. Highest temperatures 13 to 17 degrees in light to moderate northeasterly winds. The week looks to be wet after that. Not great for the beach but anglers will be happy.
Tight lines to all,
Myles Kelly
Catch, Photo, Release
Of great concern is the fact that parents continue to bring children boating without ensuring that all on board wear a lifejacket. Warmer weather is enticing many to enjoy leisure boating activities nationwide and as this is National Water Safety Awareness Week, Irish Water Safety is advising all boat users to study its safe boating alert so that safety comes before complacency when boating…….Afloat magazine…..30/05/12…read full article…..
http://afloat.ie/put-safety-before-complacency
THE cost of the clean-up following a pollution incident in the River Deel has seen Limerick County Council return charges of close to €1 million, almost twice what was initially anticipated.
Two environmental pollution firms were employed by the local authority when oil leaked from a commercial plant outside Newcastle West in January, affecting thousands of households and the ecology of the area.
At the time of the leak it was estimated that the clean-up would cost around €500,000, but in the financial report delivered at this month’s meeting of the council, acting director of finance, Sean Coughlan, said that the total cost would be €900,000…….The Limerick Post……31/05/12….read full article…
http://www.limerickpost.ie/local-news/deel-pollution-clean-up.
Carlow Coarse Angling Club do it again at a recent Awards Ceremony at the Sports H.Q. Joyce Way in Dublin.
As the most active Coarse angling Club in Southern Ireland we were proud to receive all these awards in recognition of all our good work with the community’s both local and national.
Carlow C.A.C. have been operating a Program on a yearly basis in conjunction with the Carlow Sports Partnership, Angling Council of Ireland, National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, Leinster Coarse Fishing Federation, Waterways Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland. The club have been well received all over the country and are pictured recently in Carlow Town with some new members and members of the Garda Siochana who presented participants with their certificates for completing the Inland Fisheries awareness week program in Carlow Town.
Gerry mcStraw
E-mail: gerrymcstraw@yahoo.ie
Mobile: 00353 85 2844566 from overseas
Mobile: 085 2844566 Domestic.
31/05/12 Philip Maher of Fish Hunt and his son Shane headed down to one of their local fishing spots yesterday after Shane had finished his homework. On his third cast he shouted “Dad I’m in”. A long battle ensued and after around 15min young Shane landed this fine fish of just over 10 lbs. A quick photo and the fish was returned to the water.
This brought the total for yesterday up to 3 salmon with only a few rods out.
Philip Maher
Fishhunt
Ballinamult
Clonmel
Tel: + 353 58 47524
Mob: + 353 87 8399345
Email:philip@fishhunt.ie
Web: http://fishhunt.ie/
Cartons stocked lake is fishing well as above photo will testify to. With the recent warm spell surface activity has increased and trout have been fooled on patterns such as Griffiths Gnat and other non descript flies.
The Rye Water is running very low at present and no doubt would benefit from a bit of colour in the water as trout are quite spooky in the current conditions. However a stealthy approach, fishing a little back from the bank and keeping wading to a minimum can result in a successful outing with Pheasant Tail Nymphs being very productive.
Visiting anglers last week included John Buckley of Irish Angler fame and Steve Cullen, editor of Total Fly-fishing who enjoyed great fishing on both the stocked lake and on the Rye Water – The Rye itself fishing its socks off during the last hour of the evening rise with hatches of Iron Blues, Sedges and Black Gnats in abundance.
Rob Love
Carton House
www.cartonhouse.com
