One of the skate landed by anglers fishing on Predator II last week
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.comEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 028 2177 1828 Boat: 07720440117
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.
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 clubDarragh Mckenzie of Leitrim youth coarse fishing club took the win for the Under 13's sectionMark Fullen of Killashandra coarse Angling Club took the win in the under 18's section.
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.
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
Winner of the Garda visitors cup Tony Grehan - 4lbs 15 ozs
Left to right - Thomas Lynch, Dessie McEntee, winner with 6lbs 13oz fish, and Noel Fitzpatrick, Dublin at the Garda Competition on October 8th
10 October: If Lough Sheelin was a runner you would describe it this week as giving a ‘finishing kick’.
The lake fished exceptionally well over the past number of days giving its anglers some good memories to tide them over the fast approaching winter months before the season opens again in March.
There was a lot of movement of trout providing anglers with plenty of sport but fish weren’t easily caught as our trout appear to have other things on their minds and would hook and jump and run, they were aggressive and not hungry probably due to the fact that we are now approaching spawning time and the Sheelin trout have perhaps rivers on their minds and so are restless and distracted.
Despite this there were some superb catches of beautiful wild trout the sight of which would captivate and uplift even the most cynical fisherman’s heart.
The Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Competition and Open Competition was held on the lake on Saturday October 8th and attracted 108 anglers with 19 fish being weighed in. Weather conditions were very suitable leading it to be the most successful year for this competition with a number of fish weighing in at 5lbs, 4lbs and 3lbs.
Dessie McEntee Cavan won the Garda section with his beautiful trout of 6lbs 13oz caught on a cock robin with the visitors section being won by Tony Graham, Dublin with a trout of almost 5lbs.
Other weights were Eamon McCormack, Dublin with a fish of over 4lbs, Danny Brady, Cavan with a trout of 4lbs 5ozs, Ronnie Law from Northern Ireland with a 4lbs 9oz trout and Jim Brannon, Dublin and Thomas Lynch, Cavan both with trout @ 3lbs 6ozs and 3lbs 14ozs.
On Sunday October 9th The Kells Anglers held a club competition on the lake, 16 anglers took part with 9 fish being caught. The winners of this competition were
1st Gerry Morgan, Kells with a 1 lbs 10 oz trout
2nd Pa Tormey, Kells with a 1 lbs 7 oz trout.
The L.S.T.P.A will be running fly tying classes at Lough Sheelin starting in October for young anglers from 10 yrs upwards. Anyone interested should contact Thomas Lynch at 087 9132033 (after 6pm).
66 catches were recorded for the week.
Paul Kavanagh, Gorey with his 3lbs fish, a river fishermen converted to the lake
Some returns are:
Paul Kavanagh, Gorey – on Sunday October 9th on a silver & claret fly at Wilson’s pt, one trout at 3lbs. Paul is normally a river fisherman so he was very pleased with his catch so we may a conversion here for next season!
Michael Kelly, Dublin – Thursday October 6th five trout, best was 3lbs, averaged 1½ – 2½ lbs, Michael caught these fish around Holywell in the flat calm. Friday October 7th, two fish at 2 lbs and 1½ lbs caught using a stimulator. Saturday October 8th, four fish averaged 1 – 1¾ lbs, fish were caught on stimulators, daddys and sedges.
Ned Clinton, Cavan – on Saturday October 8th one trout at 1½ lbs using a stimulator.
Martin O’Connor, Kells – 6 trout ranging from 2½ – 5½ lbs, fish were caught on a green bodied Daddy Long Legs around Stoney and Goreport.
Andrew Browne – 2 trout at 1½ lbs on Friday October 7th.
Brenda Montgomery IFI Limerick Lough Sheelin Stores Email:[email protected]
Winner of the Garda visitors cup Tony Grehan - 4lbs 15 ozs
The fifth day was the European light line Championship. Mary caught a fine 47 lb conger on 8 kg Ande line.
Mary Gavin Hughes, possibly the world's finest lady charter skipper and winner of 2 gold medals at the recent European championships
Each Year the European Sea Angling Championships is fished & hosted by a different Country. Last week anglers from all over Europe, South Africa and Iceland fished the Championships in Weymouth, England.
Mary was the only Irish person to take home 2 Gold medals, which Ireland was very proud of, for winning both the Ladies Championship 1st place Gold Medal and the Gold Medal for most fish.
For more information please view http://www.clewbayangling.com/captains-blog/european-championships-fished-weymouth-england Mary Gavin Hughes Shamrock
Tel +353 (0)86 8062282 http://www.clewbayangling.com The fifth day was the European light line Championship. Mary caught a fine 47 lb conger on 8 kg Ande line.
The River Suck at Donamon was producing plenty of skimmer bream and roach to the few anglers who braved the blustery weather conditions and near flood water levels. Despite the unfavourable conditions anglers have reported that there are a lot of fish feeding in the system currently.
For further info contact John Ryan, IFI, at 087-253-6064.
Very good coarse fishing was enjoyed by most anglers at Lanesborough over the past nine days.
At a recent competition run by coarseandmatch.com Paddy Smullen bagged 28kg on the pole to win, this is the best bag from the venue we have had reported to us recently. Leigh Maitland from Ballyhaunis came 2nd with 22kg using the whip. Steve Thompkins, 3rd, had19kgs on the waggler.
Rudd, bream and hybrids to 3 lb have being making up the bulk of the catches and there are still plenty of tench to 5 lb about.
For further info contact John Ryan, IFI, at 087-253-6064.
Four anglers fished Lough O’Flynn for five hours on Monday 03 October. It was windy with occasional strong gusts and frequent heavy showers. The best catch was by Philip Cunningham who had five fish for 7 lb. Philip returned three of those fish.
Plenty of fish still in Lough O’Flynn but time is running out for anglers as the season closes in five days time.
For further info contact John Ryan, IFI, at 087-253-6064.
