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Ballycotton charter fishing update

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myleskelly
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pollack
A selection of some of the fine pollack landed on gilling gear
pollack
A selection of some of the fine pollack landed on gilling gear

Colm Sliney, skipper of the Sarah Marie, reports on a good day recently. Colm had a gang out who wanted to target pollack. Dropping anchor on a peak that’s less than 30 minutes from Ballycotton Pier, Colm had his client’s on one of his favourite hotspsots. The lads soon got cracking and lashed out the gilling gear. Within minutes they were all into fish and a steady stream of fish came onboard all day. A good portion of the fish were touching double figures which was great to see. The lads stuck at it all day and even while releasing many fish still had quite a sizeable box of fish by the end of the day.

If you’d fancy a day out with Colm have a look at his website here for contact details. Colm operates on the eastern end of the Angling Hub and fishes the waters off Ballycotton Island and east towards Cable Island.

Bass zero to bass hero in one day

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myleskelly
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bass
Billy with one of 9 bass caught on a very hectic session with Richie
bass
Billy with one of 9 bass caught on a very hectic session with Richie

Richie Ryan’s  good friend Tim Murrell brought out his brother-in-law Billy Mc Gibbon from Britain for a bass session recently. Billy had never caught a bass and Tim promised him he would have success with the Eire Bass Guide. The photo shows Billy with one of 9 bass caught on a very hectic session with Richie. 12 bass were hooked up in total with 9 landed.

When Billy returned from his bass session, his wife asked him what the fishing was like. Billy replied that he had just had the best day of his life – Oops ! Needless to say she was not impressed.

Richie Ryan
Saltwater fly fishing Guide.
“Sea Hawk”

Makle a booking

Why not try fishing from the only licensed saltwater fly-fishing boat in Ireland in the second largest natural harbour in the world?
Web: www.corkbass.com Tel: +353 (0)86 1940744

 

Last trout on the fly this year for Ennell anglers as season closes

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myleskelly
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Ennell trout
John Brennan of Longford, and Aidan Heffernan of Clane, Co Kildare boated two crackers from Ennell in the afternoon
Ennell trout
John Brennan of Longford, and Aidan Heffernan of Clane, Co Kildare boated two crackers from Ennell in the afternoon

Wednesday 12th of October was the end of the trout season for another year on Loughs Ennell and Owel.

I fished Ennell with my good pal Marty Smith from Macklesfield near Manchester on Sunday. Marty is over regularly on business and loved his fishing, and is really looking forward to a few days piking this winter here in the Midlands. On Ennell we were after trout, and it was tough going. We both blanked and I have no problem with that, as it’s not all about the catch. We Dined in Mallackeys Island with John Brennan of Longford, and Aidan Heffernan of Clane, Co Kildare and the lads also had a tough morning session on Ennell.It all changed for the lucky Anglers, as they boated two crackers from Ennell in the Afternoon. I photographed the lads in Whitebridge Bay with their prized catch. John and Aidan are seasoned International Irish Anglers, and at times also need a bit of luck.

DUNNE DEAL FROM ENNELL. Christy Dunne from Edenderry is a regular competition Angler on Owel, and Ennell and is one top class angler. Last week he produced a super 5lbs plus fish from Ennell on an Olive imitation fly. Christy picks up our Angling report in the Offally Topic some weeks. My page runs in Offaly, Meath, and Westmeath Topic publications, and some weeks I hit the wrong page, and it does not run. All can be checked on my site www.midlandangling.com including competition dates.

Michael Flanagan
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandangling.com

French angler has a ball in the Midlands catching pike and perch

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myleskelly
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Perch
One of Pierre's perch which fell for a soft plastic
Pierre Henneron from France is having a ball here in the Midlands catching pike and perch
Pierre Henneron from France is having a ball here in the Midlands catching pike and perch

Pierre Henneron from France is having a ball here in the Midlands catching pike and perch. Pierre is staying at Killinure Cottages on the shores of Lough Ree near Glasson, and we spent a few days on Ree in tough conditions.

It was like a clip from the Perfect Storm film, as I horsed the Honda 20 hp through the waves. I have great respect for the lakes and the weather conditions, but sometime it can change very quickly, and out weather forecasters at times are away with the Birds.

Anyway we had some super pike, and colorful perch on a variety of lures. Pierre latched onto a super pike well in the double figures on spinner bait, and the small Perch also took a fancy to his colorful lures.

Michael Flanagan
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandangling.com

Perch
One of Pierre's perch which fell for a soft plastic

 

Pike to 20 lb around Mullingar for angler back from Oz

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myleskelly
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pike

Niall Stenson of Mullingar is back home on holidays from Australia, and is reeling in some super fish. This included a fine pike pushing the 20lbs mark. The Stenson name is famous here in the Midlands when it comes to fishing, and its great to see the tradition keeping on line. Niall is home for a few weeks, and I just might hook up with him before he returns.

Michael Flanagan
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandangling.com

 

Skate to 140 lb for anglers off the Antrim coast

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myleskelly
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Skate
One of the skate landed by anglers fishing on Predator II last week
Skate
One of the skate landed by anglers fishing on Predator II last week

Last week we went back to basics hunting the deep water holes for skate, conger, spurs and so on. A few skate were taken up to 140 lb along with plenty of strap congers. Spurdogs are few and far between at the moment but that will change once the squid and whiting move offshore into the deep holes. Weather is still keeping us this side of the channel but but when that changes we will travel further offshore to the best hunting grounds.
Hamish Currie
Predator II
Red Bay Stormforce 9.1 Rib
Web: www.predatorireland.com Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 028 2177 1828   Boat: 07720440117

conger eel
Strap conger have been plentiful recently

All Ireland Junior River Championship results

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myleskelly
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Winner of the Novice section, Andrew Kelly of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club
Winner of the Novice section, Andrew Kelly of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club
All attendee's went home with a goodie bag, and a smile after a very enjoyable day out.
All attendee's went home with a goodie bag, and a smile after a very enjoyable day out.

This Years All Ireland Junior River Championship was help on the Mud Flats at Carrick on Shannon, Brian Bohan was on hand during the day to get everybody organised, and to ensure all had a safe and productive day’s angling..

The Winner of the Novice section was Andrew Kelly of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club. Darragh Mckenzie of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club took the win for the Under 13’s section and Mark Fullen of Killashandra coarse Angling Club took the win in the under 18’s section.

Winner of the Novice section, Andrew Kelly of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club
Winner of the Novice section, Andrew Kelly of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club
Darragh Mckenzie of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club took the win for the Under 13's section
Darragh Mckenzie of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club took the win for the Under 13's section
Mark Fullen of Killashandra coarse Angling Club took the win in the under 18's section.
Mark Fullen of Killashandra coarse Angling Club took the win in the under 18's section.

Courtesy of David Warrington and irelandscoarsefishing.com

Pike rigs on review in Monaghan, 27 lb pike on popped up deadbait

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myleskelly
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John and his helper with his 27lb pike
John and his helper with his 27lb pike
John and his helper with his 27lb pike
John and his helper with his 27lb pike

John Kerr ( originally from Scotland ) picked up this fantastic 27 lb pike in the Monaghan / Ballybay region. John was fishing a popped up deadbait on a rig he has been tweaking recently.

Full details of the rig and the outcome of the day’s fishing available here http://www.irelandscoarsefishing.com/selecting-the-right-rig-to-catch-a-monster-pike/

Courtesy of David Warrington and irelandscoarsefishing.com

John Potter wins the Carrigallen Festival with just under 29 kg

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myleskelly
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Forty five anglers fished the annual Carrigallen Festival.  Despite rising water levels good fishing was enjoyed by all.

The following is a list of the winners:-

  • 1st. John Potter 28.940 kg
  • 2nd. Martin Synders 26.340 kg
  • 3rd. Paul Lee  26.320 kg
  • 4th. Ken Seddon 26.110 kg

Anglers at Cashel Fishery enjoy a pleasant start to October

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myleskelly
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What pleasant autumnal temperatures we have been having this past week.  Hopefully it will continue for a little longer since anglers are still keen to use dry a lot of the time.  Derry’s Maurice Whiteman banked thirteen in total using dries and a few suspender buzzers while Maghera’s Pearse Doherty released five which took his favourite fly.  Young Daniel Reilly (Maghera) had a short day but nevertheless he banked two trout which took a wee black lure.  Pearse Mc Gill (Lavey) used nymphs and buzzers to hook five good trout which he released back into the lake.  Draperstown’s Damien Donnelly didn’t manage to get any trout to the bank.

Our annual competition will be held on Saturday the 29th October 2011.  Please get in contact as soon as possible if interested in taking part as places are limited.

River Licences are on sale at Cashel Trout Fishery during Fishery opening hours.

We are taking group bookings for any angling club or corporate groups interested in a fun day.  Catering facilities are available in the adjacent Cashel Fishing Lodge.

Info and enquiries to
Marlene
17 Birren Road,
Dungiven, BT47 4SH
Tel: Dungiven 028777 42159
email: [email protected], www.cashellakeview.co.uk

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