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Success on Lough Beltra opening day

By
Markus Muller
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Lough Beltra opened on the 20th March and it was Vincent Rigney who claimed the honors for first salmon of the season, landing a salmon estimated at 6lbs on opening day. This was followed by Ben Baynes who boated one of 8lbs on the 21st March. Jonathan Murray enjoyed good fishing on the weekend of the 24th/25th March, boating three fresh salmon, all estimated at over 10lbs. The past week has seen little angling activity on the lake as weather conditions have not been suitable. Anglers fishing Lough Beltra from the Glenisland Co-op side are reminded to flush their engines before angling in the newly installed bio-security tanks.

Twelve salmon on Ballisodare opening day

By
Markus Muller
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Ballisodare Fishery opened for the season on Sunday 1st April and enjoyed great success, with 12 salmon in total landed, three of which were released. The first fish of the season on the fishery was caught by local angler John Connolly, weighing 6lbs 9oz and was taken on a worm. The first fish caught on the fly was hooked by visiting angler Dennis Barrett, N.Ireland, who took the fish of 6lbs 6oz on a Willie Gunn. The heaviest catch of the day was a fine 13lbs 1oz salmon caught by Francis Kearns, while the second heaviest was taken by Richie Watters and weighed 12lbs. For information on fishing at Ballisodare, please contact Dermott Glennon on +353 (0)86 2515064.

Mid and upper Moy Fisheries produce salmon

By
Markus Muller
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There have been few fish of late of the River Moy, only three in total for the past week. However, angling effort on the river has been low, although water levels are suitable for all methods. It has been the mid and upper Moy which produced this week’s sport, with the Foxford Fishery reporting their first salmon of the season, a 10lbs springer caught by Padraig Corrigan, Navan, taken on a spinner. The East Mayo Anglers’ water produced a further two fish, with Aiden Sheridan, Kiltimagh, landing one of 8.5lbs on worm, and Declan Mc Nulty, Swinford, (his second of the season) also having success with the worm.

Trolling for trout tough going on Lough Derg

By
myleskelly
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A total of eleven fish for thirty rods were weighed in at the end of a trout trolling competition on Lough Derg on Sunday last (April 1st).  The event, sponsored by Gerry O’ Brien of Irish Slate Supplies, and hosted by Garrykennedy Fishing Club, was won by John Kennedy with a trout of 2lbs 8ozs.  The club will host another trout trolling competition on this Sunday, April 8th.

Fish over 6 lbs caught

Sean Collins had a 6 lbs ½ ozs trout to win the competition hosted by Ballina-Killaloe and District Anglers Association on Lough Derg on Sunday last (April 1st). The second heaviest trout (1 lb 5 ozs) was caught by Shane Lancaster.

There are reports of the odd mayfly coming off the lake. With the current cold conditions it won’t come to much this weekend but the expectation is that it will be early again on Derg this year again.

Lough Conn continues to produce sport despite weather conditions

By
Markus Muller
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Angling on Lough Conn remains slow but steady, although recent changes in weather conditions have hampered efforts some what. Once again Ronnie Chambers, Belfast had success while fishing Massbrook, with four trout to the buzzer. Mick McNeeley, Mullingar had one of 1.5lbs on a Bibio with Brendan Breslin also landing one of 1.5lbs off Brankwansha shore.

Peter Roche, Cloghans, had three to wet flies, his best 1.5lbs and fishing out of Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Jonathan Glennon, Ennis, had three to an octopus. Jack Mellet, also fishing out of Pontoon Bridge had one to a Green Peter off Glass Island, while at Enniscoe, Ian Wise had one trout of 1.5lbs to a buzzer.

Ballina and Cloghans Angling Club are hosting the Jack McNeely Perpetual Cup competition on Easter Saturday, from Cloghans Shore with fishing allowed between 11am and 6pm. Food and weigh-in at the Lodge Bar, Cloghans from 6.30pm. Entry fee is €50.00 per boat for two anglers. To confirm entry, please contact +353 (0)871802636 via text message.

Cod appear in good numbers during the first outing of the season for the Leah on Killala Bay

By
Markus Muller
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Skipper of the Leah Donal Kennedy displays a cuckoo wrasse taken on board the Leah
The group of anglers on board the Leah who enjoyed great success on Killala Bay

Skipper of the ‘Leah’, Donal Kennedy reported an excellent start to the season, with his first Charter trip of the year producing some great sport. The party, made up of a group from Dunleer and some from Foxford, departed Killala Harbor at 09.30am on Sunday, 1st April in very favorable conditions, calm seas and overcast with light northerly winds. From the first drift the anglers had success, boating some good cod and ling. This was followed with a successful day, as 15 cod up to 10lbs were boated, several ling up to 8lbs, and pollack up to 9lbs, with many around the 6lbs mark being hooked. Several fine coalfish up to 5lbs were also taken, with many smaller specimens returned. Pouting were in plentiful supply, as were some rather large mackerel and several fine cuckoo wrasse were also caught. For further information on angling in Killala Bay on board the “Leah” contact Donal Kennedy on Tel: +353 (0)96 36644, Mobile: +353(0) 868174509 or Email: [email protected].

Skipper of the Leah, Donal Kennedy, pictured with the captor of this fine cod, taken in Killala Bay on Sunday, 1st April.

 

Skipper of the Leah Donal Kennedy displays a cuckoo wrasse taken on board the Leah

Emy Lough Anglers Cleaning Up

By
David Byrne
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Emy and District Anglers in Co Monaghan  have stocked Emy Lough last week  with over 2000  (2lb plus) brown trout. Prior to the stocking, since March  a number of good trout have been netted, the largest which weighed in at 4lb. In addition to this a number at  2-3 lb have also been landed. On separate evenings last week, Emy club PRO Enda Fields took two brownies to 2lb. Both were taken on the Duck Fly.

The club have also been very active in the last week carefully cleaning rubbish from the mountain river. The river is a spawning nursery for the lake.

The club are still recruiting new members but it is important to sign up as soon as possible before this great window of opportunity closes. Trout fishing only is available on Emy Lake for holders of day tickets or season permits.

Day tickets may be obtained from Paul Gormley “ GORMLEYS SHOP” North Main Street Emyvale Telephone 047-87573 Mobile 087- 6128259 or Dick Kiernan at Venture Sports in Glaslough Street, Monaghan Town, Tel: 047- 81495 or mobile 086-8351378. Anglers become members of the club for insurance purposes on the issue of a day ticket or a season permit.

Club Volunteers at the Clean up on Emy Lough and Mountain Water
Club Volunteers at the Clean up on Emy Lough and Mountain Water

Club Members Tackling Even the Most Inaccessible Spots in the Clean Up
Club Members Tackling Even the Most Inaccessible Spots in the Clean Up

French nymphing techniques fare better on the Cusher

By
IFI Staff
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Same story as for other systems but with its crystal clear water and cautious trout the Cusher has tested the skills of anglers over the past few days.  Without doubt those anglers well versed in French nymphing techniques at range have fared better.  Resident guide Brian Russell recommends knee pads at present to make for more comfortable fishing while maintaining a low profile if you wish to get anywhere close on the fish at present.  By employing these tactics it is still possible to have a satisfactory day on the River at present with plenty of fish in the 20cm to 30cm range that will succumb to well presented light nymphs at range.  Stealth will ensure success unless water arrives and  livens things up over Easter.

Brian Russell

www.brflyfishing.co.uk

Low flows on Lagan, but quality trout for those in the know!

By
IFI Staff
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Local guide Brian Russell
Local guide Brian Russell

River below summer level is the cry from the upper reaches of this river where only small fish are now co-operating.  But for anglers who know the whole river intimately quality fishing second to none was still available last week despite the frost.  Local guide Brian Russell had a super session on a little known stretch of the river and recorded twenty fish with an average size in excess of 32cms.  Olives where predominating on Saturday with small hatches of midge in selected areas.  With the varying conditions and the forecasted cold weather the fishing will not be as good as it was in March but with a little local knowledge the river shouldn’t disappoint over Easter.

Local guide Brian Russell
Local guide Brian Russell
Brian Russell

www.brflyfishing.co.uk

Lough Currane needs rain as only a few salmon reported in the past week

By
IFI Staff
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Sunday 1st April
Another salmon caught today on the troll by John Griffin. A nice fresh fish of 6 lbs.
The lakes are now below summer level and we fear that fishing will be slow until we get
some MORE RAIN!

John Griffin and Paddy Walsh with a 6 lb. salmon on the troll.

Thursday 29th March
Bob Priestley had a fine salmon of 10 lbs today whilst trolling in bright sun and flat calm conditions!
Its hard to admit as we are enjoying this beautiful weather, but we desperately need rain!! The lakes are now very
low and all the sreams are at or below summer level. The forcast is for a much cooler week next week with some
rain predicted for Monday – Lets hope there is enough to bring some more fresh fish into the system.

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

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