Kevin Crowley reports that the high winds of the last 10 days have made boat angling next to impossible, and many charter boats are confined to harbour at the moment. Shore angling is going well, however, and Shane Rochford from Collooney, Co. Sligo managed a fantastic catch over the weekend, landing a bull huss of 20lbs from a mark in Clew Bay. I also have reliable reports of good bass fishing on lures from the north Clare area. If the weather settles down at all I would expect to hear good reports from charter boat anglers, as this time of year is very productive if you can get out at all.
Kevin Crowley reports that the Connaught Angling Council in conjunction with the Tuam Anglers Association held the TAFI Interprovincial River Championships on the Clare River last Sunday. Anglers participated from the four provinces of Ireland with people travelling from Warrenpoint, Cork, Kerry and the midlands. The competition was held on a catch-and-release basis with 22 trout caught for 26 anglers. Conditions could only be described as challenging with high water levels.
Ian Howard from Munster won the individual event and the team prize was contested between Leinster and Munster, with Leinster taking pole position. The Connaught Angling Council would like to thank everyone who helped with the event including the staff and management of the Ard Rí Hotel. My thanks to Sean Finnerty, PRO of the Connaught Angling Council for the report.
Kevin Crowley reports that the season is coming to an end on Lough Corrib, where fishing has been reasonably good lately. I just have reports from a few local competitions fished on the lake over the weekend. The Ennis Anglers held a competition out of Greenfields, with local guide Basil Shiels taking first place with a catch of 4 trout for 6.25 lb. Second place went to Ger Colohan and another angler whose name I haven’t received, with one fish for 1.5 lb. each.
The Martin Molloy Cup was held out of Derrymoyle, with 27 anglers recording 12 trout over the size limit. Tim Molloy took first prize, with 2 trout for 1.55 kg. Peter Curran was 2nd, with 1 trout for 1.02 kg, and Gerry Dixon was 3rd, with 1 trout for 1.008 kg.
The McGrath Cup, a team event, was won by Harold O’Toole and Stephen Greaney, with 7 trout for 8.25 lb., while Pat and Mike McGrath took second place with 4 trout for 4.8 lb. 50 anglers competed and landed 32 trout over the limit.
The only other report I have is from Sean Naughton from Tuam, who landed a fine trout of 7.5 lb. on the fly.
High winds today will put many anglers off the lake, but winds are due to moderate over the next few days and fishing should be good over the last week or so of the season. At this time of year many trout are getting ready to spawn, so please exercise restraint and don’t take gravid fish – releasing fish now will pay off with better fishing in the years to come.
The Connaught Angling Council in conjunction with the Zetland Hotel held the TAFI Interprovincial Lake Championships on the Gowla and Athry Fisheries last Saturday. It was a great success, with 30 anglers participating representing the 4 provinces of Ireland. Anglers travelled from as far as Warrenpoint, Co. Antrim, Kerry, Cork and Donegal. The competition was held on a catch-and-release basis with 80 trout caught for the day.
Kenneth Cormican from Loughrea Anglers won the individual event and also the longest trout, a fine specimen of 50 cm. The team event was closely contested by Connaught and Munster, with Munster taking the prize in the end. The Connaught Angling Council would like to thank everyone who travelled and participated including Mr. Colm Redmond and all his staff at the Zetland Country House Hotel. My thanks to Sean Finnerty, PRO of the Connaught Angling Council for the report.
Nigel Rush reports from Kylemore on good fishing, with 132 salmon landed for the season, almost up to last year’s total of 137, despite much lower fishing effort. Geoffrey Fitzjohn had a good day on Sunday, landing 5 fish including 2 from the Middle River and 3 from the Lower River. 4 fish were landed on Saturday, including one for Denis McMurry, and 2 for Nigel himself. Michael Blake had success with one fish at 8.5 lb. from Adam’s Pool on the Upper River, and angling partner Russell Whiteman landed one of 4 lb. from Bog Dale also on the Upper River.
To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey, contact Nigel at +353 (0)95 41178 (fishery office) or +353 (0)95 41161 (home).
John Roulston 11.5 lb Fish Heffernan's Wed 14th Sept
John Roulston 11.5 lb Fish Heffernan's Wed 14th Sept
Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers’ Association waters and Beat 3.
As of Wednesday 21st September water at 3 feet on the gauge at Johnston’s. A bit high and carrying a bit of debris and fallen leaves but easy to put up with when there is a good chance of a pull on fly or other method.
There were a lot of fish caught by all methods this past week among the anglers in luck were Michael O’Shea, Jerome Dowling, Michael Spillane, John Roulston, Richard Barry, Billy Downes, Sinead Downes, Garry Fernane, Tony Murphy, Paul Murphy to name but a few.
Visiting anglers: Greg Vincent had seven fish for the week, Stuart Pitman had two the best 10 lbs,. These two Welsh anglers returned all but two of their fish, they got one each smoked at the Fishery in Killorglin for return to Wales. Ben Hanson fishing with John Roulston on his first trip to the Laune had two fish on lost a 12 lb fish at the net and returned a 9 lb red fish.
Double Figure Club: This week John Roulston, Richard Barry, Stuart Pitman and a French visitor had fish in double figures respectively, 11.5 lbs, 10 lbs, 10 lbs and 14 lbs.
Towards the end of the week and over the weekend fishing was slow to the fly, it should improve if the water ever settles.
There were 30 salmon reported for the week.
Beat 3: The fishing on Beat 3 is a bit disappointing as I would judge the water level to be perfect but most anglers are blanking there on all methods.
Note to Permit Holders:
Please not there may be a restriction on the sale of permits depending on demand. Also note that Permit Holders cannot fish Johnston’s after the 15th of September. You may be asked by any member to show your permit and make sure that you display the appropriate portion of the permit of on the dash of your vehicle. Also our five Warranted Officers will be patrolling and checking for permits, these officers and indeed the members will be delighted to assist you with advice on tackle and where to fish.
5 salmon landed on Beat 1 and 2 of the Laune fishery by local and visiting anglers averaging 6 lb. in weight.
RIVER BLACKWATER, RIVER INNY, SNEEM RIVER AND RIVER ROUGHTY
River Blackwater: 5 to6 salmon landed for the week averaging 6 lb. each, best fishing method worms.
River Inny: Fishing extremely well, approx. 25 fish landed for the week, averaging 7 lb. to 8 lb. each.
River Roughty: 8 salmon landed for the week averaging 5 lb. each.
Sneem River: Fishing patchy, little fishing effort.
COOMHOLA RIVER
12 salmon caught for the week on the Coomhola river. Best fish was caught by local angler Paul O’ Sullivan weighing 8 lb.
RIVER ILEN
35 salmon reported from the Ilen river for the week. Best fish was caught and released by Michael O’ Donovan weighing 10.5 lb. Club angler Mr. Meaney caught a 2 lb. sea trout.
John brennan with super Ennell trout, David O'Malley presents the cup
NATIONAL QUALIFIER ON OWEL. Last Saturday September 17th over one hundred Anglers ventured out on Owel for the I.T.F.F.A Leinster National Qualifier. Fishing was from 10-3- – 6pm, and conditions were quite good for fly-fishing. It turned out a tough day in the Office, and the Owel trout were reluctant to surface feed. Still 40 Anglers caught fish, and local Angler Paddy Ward produced a winning catch of 4 fish for 6lbs 2oz.Presentation took place at the Angling centre at Tullaghan with Dr Billy Waldron thanking all who fished this years qualifier. The Doc also thanked I.F.I. staff and the officers of L.O.T.P.A. for their help on the day.Full photo Gallery on www.midlandangling.com
Top 3 Anglers from National Qualifier on Lough Owel.
O’ MALLEY CUP ON ENNELL. On Sunday Ennell Anglers hosted the O, Malley Cup in blustery conditions. It was a good fishing day for Ennell, but like the Owel trout they were hard caught. The day had clashed with many other sporting events including the All –Ireland, and the Dublin Anglers were scarce on the ground. We fished from 11am-7pm, and with 20 minutes to go John Brennan of Currabawn, Longford fishing with Ciaran Newman produced a trout from the top drawer. The fish was in mint condition and rattled the scales at 5lbs 2oz.Seamus Eighan finished 2nd on the day. Presentation took place at Whitebridge Bay and David O, Malley done the honors. John Tyrrell L.E.T.P.A. competition captain thanked all who fished and the O, Malley Family for sponsoring the competition. John also mentioned the last few trout competition on Ennell, and next Sunday September 25th the Christy Sleator Cup will be fished, and on October 12th the last day of the season, the annual sweeps competition will take place.John had a buzy evening and presented Donal Stenson with the Rex Beaumont Cup.Donal won the Rex Beaumont Cup on 29th May, but it was not returned for presentation that day.
WESTMEATH ANGLING NETWORK. On Thursday September 15th I dropped into the Westmeath Network Meeting, which took place in Westmeath Community Development Offices. On the night I.F.I Inspector Dermot Broughan gave a talk on species of fish in our local lakes and rivers, species making a recovery, and rules and regulations on Angling in the Shannon Region.It is planned to hold another training meeting on September 26th in Bloomfield House Hotel at 2pm.This is an ideal opportunity for those involved in Angling Tourism in Westmeath, to learn about what we have to offer to anglers, and the rules and regulations for fishing on our waterways.Please contact Neil Faulkner on 086-1729667 if you are interested in attending, so he can cater for numbers.
SLEATOR CUP & NALLY CUP. Next Sunday September 25th Ennell Anglers will host the Christ Sleator Cup. This is the last club Trout competition of the season, and a good turn out is expected on the day. Check-in at Whitebridge Bay, with fishing from 11am.On Saturday September 24th Lough Bane Anglers will host the Jimmy Nally Memorial Cup. This fly fishing competition is open to all Derravaragh and Bane Club members. Michael Flanagan Pike and Trout angling guide.
There is a good hatch of olives during the day at Bog Bay and Goreport area of the lake. Blustery conditions for most of the week did deter many anglers from fishing the lough. Among the catches were Thomas Lynch had two fish 1.5 lbs each at Merry Point and Crover. Neddy Clinton had one fish at Hollywell weighing 1.5 lbs. Andrew Brown had four fish – best 2.5 lb. Caught at Church Island. Michael Farrell had three fish best 3 lbs around Church Island. Michael Kelly, Balbriggan had two fish on Wednesday weighing 2 lb. and 2.5 lb. respectively. On Thursday he had two more of 1.5 lb. and 2 lb. He was out with Peter O’Reilly on Friday and had five fish averaging 2 lb. each. Cian and Darragh Murtagh had four fish ranging from 1.5 to 1.75 lb. Michael Kelly was out again on Saturday evening and had four fish average 2.5 lb. Eamon Ross had one fish fish weighing 2 lbs. caught on Inchicup. David Carney had one fish 2.75 lbs at Church Island. Paul Owens had one fish 2.5 lb. at Kilnahard. The McIntyre Cup will take place next Saturday 24th September from 11 am to 6 pm – kick off from Killnahard. On 1st October the Sheelin Stream Rehabilitation Competition will take place – more info on L.S.T.P.A. web site or ring Thomas Lynch on 087 9132033. Brenda Montgomery IFI – Limerick
Lough Sheelin Office Email: [email protected]
Charlie Greaves won back-to-back angling festivals on the fish-filled Inniscarra Lake
Charlie Greaves won back-to-back angling festivals on the fish-filled Inniscarra Lake
Co. Leitrim Angler Charlie Greaves won back-to-back angling festivals on the fish-filled Inniscarra Lake after quickly spotting a massive and sudden change from bream to roach fishing. The Cork lake that is famous for its bream fishing saw a great turnaround that caught most of the competitors on the hop. And while feeder fishing is usually the key to a netful of fish, many of the better catches came from pole-to-hand and included a lot of roach.
Vintners Cup
Charlie Greaves 70,800 kg
Mathew Forster 66,100 kg
Dave Carter 59,150 kg
The road to victory:
Day 1 – Charlie drew peg 17 at Rooves Bay and caught 23,000 kg of roach and hybrids on a 9m line to hand pole using double red maggot.
Day 2 – Peg 39 at the Graveyard section with a catch of 24,450kg of roach and bream on a 8m to hand pole.
Day 3 – 23,350kg of roach on a 5m line to hand pole from Peg 9 of the Innisleena Wall section.
Ottewill Trophy
Charlie Greaves 86,500 kg
Graham Jones 64,800 kg
Trevor Lovell 62,000 kg
Day 1 – Charlie’s Ottewill Trophy festival began on peg 28 at Rooves Bay with a 34,600kg bag of bream on an open end groundbait feeder fished at 30m using a large worm hookbait.
Day 2 – 28.500kg of roach on a 5m line to hand pole from Peg 31 at Graveyard section.
Day 3 – Charlie’s week ended with a 23,400kg bag of roach from Peg 13 on the Innisleena Wall section using a 5m line to hand pole.
2012 competition dates
Next year’s dates have already been set, for more information read on…
August OpenAugust 25th 1 Day Event
Vintners CupAugust 26th – 28th 3 Day Event
Celtic CupAugust 29th – 31st 3 Day Event
September OpenSeptember 1st 1 Day Event
Festival pools and entry fee
1 day event €30.00 – 3 day event €110.00
Guaranteed 100% payout
All anglers must hold a current Inland Fisheries Ireland permit, the cost of which is not included in the above pools / entry fee.
For Further Information Please Contact Anthony Hogg
Tel. 029 20732217 Mobile 07760 408212 Email [email protected]
