There is a catch and release policy on the River Bandon until the 15th of May.
Last week 6 kelts were caught and released, using spinners and two fresh salmon were also caught and released using the fly. Water levels low.
Conor Lynch was enjoying at warm day on the river bank last Monday, 26 March. While bright sunshine is not always conducive to good pike fishing Conor was prepared to “endure” the unseasonal warmth in the hope that something would take. As the evening remained comfortable he fished on past sunset and as the last of the pink glow began to leave the sky he hooked into a good run. The fish fought well and when it was eventually netted turned out to be a fine trout rather than a pike. The fish was weighed at 10lbs, and after a quick photo slipped back into the dark waters where it came from.
A host of the world’s greatest Fly-dressers, Casters and Angling Celebrities will once again gather in the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill, Co. Galway on 10th and 11th November 2012 to participate in the Third Annual Irish Fly Fair and Angling Show.
Visitors will have the opportunity to watch some of the best International Fly-dressers practise their art, whilst Champion Fly-casters will be available to demonstrate and advise on Fly-casting techniques and fly-fishing tactics.
We will have some new Angling Celebrities at the Show and also welcome back Hywel Morgan, Glenda Powell, Peter O’Reilly and members of the Hardy & Grey’s Academy, all of whom will be demonstrating and advising on every aspect of Fly-fishing.
There will also be free Casting and Fly-dressing sessions over both days of the Show from members of APGAI-Ireland, the premier Instructors’ group in Ireland. APGAI-Ireland Fly-dressers will again host the Youth Fly-Dressing Competition with lots of prizes for young participants.
As usual, there will be a series of talks and seminars from expert anglers on a wide range of angling-related topics. And, of course, a huge range of top quality Trade Stands with many bargains to be had.
Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Co Galway
November 10th 10am -5:30pm & 11th 10am – 5pm
www.irishflyfair.com
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Mike Ridson reports on a three day competition held on Inniscarra Lake over the St. Patrick’s Weekend at which 27 anglers competed for total prize money of €4,900.
The sections used were the Garden Centre stretch, Rooves Bay and St. Johns.
Total weight for the three days was 1169kgs 200gms.
Mike Ridson
24 anglers turned out for the final match in the Float Only Winter League in excellent and calm weather conditions with temperatures up to 20c.
The match was fished on the Roslea Lakes of Gavin’s, Lyon’s, Inver and Killyfole, with small Roach feeding well many anglers caught over 100 fish on the Pole and Slider.
The winner of the match was Neil Mazurek (Cootehill) with 6.000Kgs, fishing on Killyfole Peg 1, Neil caught on 13m on the Pole.
Runner Up was John Potters (Lisballaw) on Gavin’s Peg 7, John also fished the pole for 4.770Kgs. Third overall was Paul Leese (Cootehill) who was also at Gavin’s schools and caught 4.040Kgs from peg 6.
The other section winners were David Herron (Co Tyrone) 2.880Kgs at Inver, Jack Tisdall (Ballinamallard) 3.360kgs at Lyon’s. Dave Herron (Co Tyrone) has won the league with 51points and Neil Mazurek (Cootehill) was runner up with 48points.
The Junior section of the League was won by James O’Doherty on 33points, narrowly beating Jordan Hall (Lisnaskea) on 31points. James has also become the first Junior in the club to qualify for the top 18 final next weekend.
An average of over 25 anglers fished every match, fishing for a total of over £7,000 prize money over the course of the league.
Jack Tisdale
The weekend began with Derry’s Shaun McIntyre who did very well using wets which banked him a dozen trout. Alan Temple also from Derry used black and orange buzzers to catch and release six trout. Donncha Steele (Buncrana) bagged two which weighed 4lb 8ozs. His father Chris banked two while John Steele (Larne) released three which took wee hare’s ears. Dungiven’s Gavin Moore spent a couple of hours tempting trout and enjoying the sunshine.
Any fishery or bed and breakfast enquiries to 028777 42159 or email [email protected]. Check out our new improved website www.cashellakeview.co.uk.
Bright and calm conditions were not ideal for the trout trolling competition organised by Garrykennedy Fishing Club on Lough Derg on Sunday last (25 March). Just seven fish were weighed. The winner was Mike Kennedy with a fish of 2lbs 14ozs. Mike Moloney, who had two fish, was second with the greatest weight, 2lb and 1lb 3ozs. Third was Denis Seymour who also had two fish, 1lb 8¼ ozs and 1lb 2 ¼ozs. Nichole Ryan, daughter of club member Eddie Ryan, took the juvenile prize with a fish of 1lb 6¾ ozs. Peter Ahern had a fish of 1lb 3 ¼ozs.
The club is hosting its next trout competition on this Sunday April 1. The event is being sponsored by Jerry O’ Brien of Irish Slate Supplies.
Peter Gleeson
Nenagh Guardian
Angling guide Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane from his blog at http://wwwsalmonandseatroutphotos.blogspot.com/
20/3/12 We Anglers were soon brought down to earth today after yesterdays excitement, yes you have got it, all quiet on the SW front. Wind S then veered SW fresh and overcast.
21/3/12 Not a lot to be said, Wind SW light and overcast with light rain at times.
22/3/12 There were a few boats out manipulating, but sadly my Noble Angler couldn’t stimulate my noble salmon into action. Wind SE fresh and overcast with light rain.
23/3/12 It was a wild day on Lough Currane with a strong SE blowing across the lake, and I can tell you it wasn’t long before the anglers rods were stimulating with my noble salmon, first in the striking zone was local ghillie Mr. Mike O’Dwyer, who caught a fine 7 lbs 10 ozs salmon on the troll on the south side, now we head to the North side, where Mr. Alastair Dunbar of UK caught a 7.5 lbs salmon on the fly at the Ledge, fishing with his ghillie Mr. Vincent O’Sullivan and of www.vincentsfishing.com
24/3/12 All quiet on the SW front. Wind SE fresh to strong.
25/3/12 The same results as yesterday in all departments except wind SE light with bright hazy sunshine all day.
Updated 28 March: Blazing hot days with little to no wind, need I say more because my Noble Salmon has spoken or I should say he didn’t.
That is your ration for this week, from your Gillie/Guide and the Waterville fishery. No Spin No Fly’s just facts.
Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge
Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
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Fishery Manager David McEvoy reports on salmon fishing on the Delphi Fishery
Fishing conditions have become increasingly difficult since my last update with water levels now at 12cms.
We have however managed to land 3 fish since my last update.
Peter Joyce managed to land his second fish of the week while fishing with Paul Duffy. The fish was taken in the Rock Pool and again on a Willie Gunn. It weighed in at 10 lbs.
We then had 2 on Thursday off Finlough.
The first was taken by Paul Duffy and was well deserved as Paul doesn’t catch that many fish with us, so if any one deserved it he did. The fish weighed in at 12 lbs 12 ozs with sea lice and was taken on a Willie Gunn.
Per Axman one of our Swedish party had a fish of 7 lb. 13 oz. in the afternoon on a Sunrae Shadow.
Since then conditions have become increasingly difficult with not only low water levels but also winds becoming SE and squally.
Our new anglers coming in this week will have to concentrate more on the beauty of this place than the poor fishing conditions but here this can change at any time.
The Angling Council of Ireland and it’s Salmon and Sea Trout Recreational Anglers SSTRAI have come together with the Game Angling Instructors Association (GAIA) to provide a casting clinic day for all ACI members and friends. This event is also supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland. We especially welcome all people new to the sport of angling and fly fishing in particular.
This event is being run to promote the sport of fly angling, to help fly anglers from all disciplines develop new casting skills. The venue has been provided free of charge and the instructors have given their time free to help raise funds for CARA Junior School R.N 20354A. This is a new special school for children aged from 4 –12 who have both Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability. Many of the pupils would have additional sensory and emotional needs that may also impact on their learning. The school was established in 2011 and are in temporary premises. They have recently acquired computers and require some computer furniture and storage units.
All elements of Single and double handed fly casting will be covered. Some of the worlds top international FFF Masters, APGAI & GAIA Fly Casting instructors will be present on the day along with ACI Angling Coaches. There will be demonstrations, group and individual tuition available. A light lunch will be served on the bankside. Fishing will also be available to those in attendance so they can practice their newly learned skills.
Event Fee is €30.00 and all proceeds will be presented to Emir Duffy Principle CARA Special School on April 2nd World Autism Day.
For booking please contact
Philip Maher 0878399345
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Bob Seward 0858436459
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Kilsheelan is appx 3 miles outside Clonmel on the Waterford road. On entering Kilsheelan Village turn right and go over the bridge. The entrance gates to the castle grounds is just beyond the bridge to your right. Look forward to seeing you there.
