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Porbeagle season in Galway Bay – Brazen Hussy on the fish

By
Kevin Crowley
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porbeagle

It is prime porbeagle shark season now, and skipper John Fleming has been putting his guests on the Brazen Hussy over some nice fish. Th crew from Wicklow Angling Club made the trip over at the weekend and they brought the weather with them. On a fine day they landed 4 porbeagle to the boat, including the fish of the day for 15-year-old Paddy. Kudos to Liam Markey for letting Paddy take the run on his rod and for heping him with playing the fish.

They also enjoyed some great species fishing, with some lovely grey, red and tub gurnards, a nice little megrim and a couple of dabs and pollock too.

The Brazen Hussy was out again during the week with varying results, Monday saw just one fish landed but Tuesday was a great fishing day. Despite fresher conditions and scarce bait, the crew were into fish straight away and ended up with 6 fish to the boat, and another 8 or 9 dropped runs that didn’t hook up.

Yesterday was another good day, with 4 porbeagle to the boat and a few more dropped. The catch included 2 smaller sharks and 2 good fish estimated around 200lbs. One of the smaller shark was brought aboard for measuring and tagging as part of the Marine Sport Fish Tagging Programme, a citizen science study supported by many charter skippers which provides valuable data on shark populations, life history and migration routes.

 

Go fishing…

 

To book fishing with John aboard the Brazen Hussy II, give him a call on 087 7571320

A regular day is between 9am- 6pm from either Rossaveal, Spiddal or Galway depending on species being sought after. Fishing on the inshore reefs for pollock, cod, ling, wrasse, conger eel and mackerel can be reached in 10 minutes from departure, while our offshore reef marks are within 45 minutes of departure. Our ground fishing for tope, spurdog, ray, bullhuss, turbot, plaice and the giant common skate can all be reached within the hour which ensures the most amount of time is spent fishing.
The shark season usually starts at the end of June and runs into late October, this is the ultimate angling adrenaline rush with these hard fighting blue and porbeagle sharks all being tagged and released safely.
Package deals available

Address: Baile an tSagairt, Spiddal, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7571320
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueSharkAngling

Blue Shark Angling Galway,
Phone John Fleming : +353 (0)87 7571320

Practice makes perfect for Irish Fishing Tours

By
Myles Kelly
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Species practice was the name of the game for Senan Stanley and Paul Bourke who headed off on a road trip to try some new water. The early start was worth it with a tally of 7 Trout, 12 Pike and a handful of perch. Practice makes perfect!

Go fishing…

Irish Fishing Tours

Address Garrykennedy Tipperary Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 1953554 Website: irishfishingtours.com
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2024 Salmon & Sea Trout Angling logbook returns

By
Myles Kelly
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salmon regs

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is encouraging salmon and sea trout anglers to return angling logbooks (setting out their fishing and catch record) and any unused gill tags from 2024 within 7 days of licence expiry or if they have ceased fishing for this year.

Under the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme, anglers can return these in one of three ways:

1. Using the postage pre-paid business return envelope that was supplied at the time of licence purchase (preferred option).

2. Posting the logbook and unused gill tags to the IFI office address that is displayed on their licence or logbook.

3. Scanning and emailing logbook and licence documents to [email protected] (please scan all sides of documents, including continuation pages, to ensure that the licence names and number can be correctly linked to the logbook).

These returns provide vital information regarding the status and management of our wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout stocks into the future.

Reminder

In accordance with the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme, anglers in Ireland are required by law to return their completed logbook (setting out their fishing and catch record) and all unused tags to the issuing office of Inland Fisheries Ireland within 7 days of licence expiry.

As part of the Scheme, an angler must attach a valid gill tag to a salmon (any size) or sea trout (over 40cm) harvested, immediately on landing. They must enter details of their catch and/or gill-tag used into their logbook.

Leinster Coarse Anglers get some unusual bankside entertainment on Annaghierin

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The Leinster Coarse Anglers headed to Annaghierin last weekend for the first leg of their 2024/25 Open competition. Some anglers had a bit more than they bargained for when they found tents adjacent to their pegs and a gang of women enjoying a four-day camping expedition. There was plenty of music, chanting, drumming and all sorts of other noise emanating from the camp, and even a bit of dancing in the rain, not your regular bankside entertainment… But Dean Murray didn’t let the hullabaloo get in the way of his fishing, and he racked up a bag of just over 20lb to finish top on the day.

Dean bags a win on Annaghierin

Full results as follows:

1st…….Dean Murray………..21.16.
2nd……Anthony Kelly………10.18.
3rd…….Colin Oliver………….9.62.
Section ‘A ‘
1st…….Colin Oliver………….9.62.
2nd……Karl Woodhouse….5.72.
Section ‘B’
1st…….Dean Murray. ………21.16.
2nd……Anthony Kelly………10.18.

Cillian catches his first salmon on the Coomhola

By
Myles Kelly
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Jason Nash was in touch to let us know that his son Cillian, who is 5 years old, was fishing on Sunday and had a great day. Here he is playing and landing his first ever salmon on the Coomhola River in Bantry.

The fish was hooked on a worm, gave a great fight and weighed around 3lb.

Killian's first salmon
Killian’s first salmon

Go fishing…

River Coomhola

Daniel McDermott wins McCarthy Cup on Lough O’Flynn

By
Myles Kelly
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Lough O'Flynn
Ryan Commins, Michael McDermott, Daniel McDermott winner McCarthy cup 2024, Ronan Baggott chairperson, Shane Stephens

Joe Fitzharris was in touch with the results from a very successful McCarthy Cup held on Sunday.  There were a good few fish caught and most were returned as it was a heaviest fish event. Daddies, Humongous, Minkies and the dabbers worked well on the day.

The presentation of prizes was held in the Kilmore Inn Ballinlough where refreshments were served and the winners celebrated late into the evening.

  1. Daniel McDermott,  3lb 06.4 oz
  2. Ryan Commins, 3lb 02.6 oz
  3. Ronan Baggott, 2lb 14.6 oz
  4. Bill Thomas, 2lb 12.2 oz
  5. Shane Stephens, 2lb 9.8 oz

Go fishing…

Lough O’Flynn, Co. Roscommon

A few salmon reported from Lough Currane

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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currane
Lough Currane

For the week ending 7 July there were 4 salmon from Currane reported to staff in the Waterville area and a few sea trout were also caught.

For more information on the daily conditions, all the craic and news be sure to check out Vincent Appleby’s Salmon and Sea Trout blog for regular reports with back dates, petitions, public consultation notices, readers letters and videos and more of what’s happening on Currane.


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Guides and boat hire

Fishing with Dom

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2051515 Website: https://fishingwithdom.com/
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Fly Fishing on Lough Currane

Address Termons Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353(0) 87 922 8659 Phone: +353(0) 66 9474146 Website: flyfishingatloughcurrane.com
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Lakelands Farm

Address Lake Road Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 4160200 Website: lakelandshouse.com
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Neil O’Shea

Address Caherbarna Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9942792 Phone: +353 66 9474527 Website: oshealoughcurrane.com
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Old Daly’s Supermarket & Filling Station

Address Murreigh Waterville V23 X459 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353669474842 Website: dalysfoodstore.ie
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Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

Address Eureka Lodge Caherdaniel West Waterville Kerry V23 XD63 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2074882 Website: salmonandseatrout.com
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Waterville Boats

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 (0)87 2202355 Phone: +353 (0)66 9474800
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Munster Blackwater continues to slowly improve as grilse arrive

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Fishing the Munster Blackwater

River levels were normal last week and the river was in good condition for fishing.

Salmon angling improved somewhat on the Munster Blackwater with the arrival of the Grilse but the angling remains best on those fisheries from Fermoy downstream to Cappoquin.

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Guided fishing, clubs, private fisheries etc

Blackwater Valley Fishery

Salmon, Sea trout and Brown trout fishing on prime fishing beats River Blackwater Co. Cork and Co. Waterford Ireland.

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 87 690 5467
Web: facebook.com/Corkwaterfordfishery

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery control a number of beats of the Munster Blackwater. The Ballyduff Bridge beat is almost a mile long offering a huge variety of water and is particularly suited to fly fishing. Upstream near the village of Ballyhooley (a few miles outside the town of Fermoy, Cork) we have two beats. The Ballincurrig Beat is one of the most beautiful locations along the river and has an excellent piece of fly water flowing into a deep pool. Just downstream on the opposite bank we have a short but productive beat, called Magners. This beat fishes also well in high water.

Contact  Jason Corcoran:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.

Tel: +353 (0)586 0146
Mobile: +353 (0)87 720 5690
Web: www.blackwatertroutandsalmon.ie

Blackwater Salmon Fishery

Blackwater Salmon Fishery has 3 beats downstream of the weir and 2 upstream of the weir. Blackwater Salmon Fishery offers fishing on approximately 5 miles of the river Blackwater. The fishing is spread throughout the middle section of the river to offer good sport throughout the fishing season. Due to the location of the beats, fishing can still usually be offered in low or high water.
Contact Glenda Powell: Lismore, Co Waterford,
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

Fortwilliam Fishery & Self-Catering Cottages

Fortwilliam Fishery offers two miles of double bank salmon and trout fishing over five beats on the river Blackwater.
Our salmon include – Springers, May Salmon, Grilse, Back End Salmon, and in Summer sea trout.
Our beats provide a wide variety of water, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced fishermen.
Fortwilliam Fishery, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Web: www.fortwilliamfishing.ie Email: [email protected]
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 or 058 75299

Careysville Fishery

Careysville Fishery offers some of the best salmon fly fishing in Ireland and includes 26 named pools. It is considered by many to be one of premier beats for salmon fishing in Ireland. Wading is excellent and among the numerous streams, pools and glides there is a great variety of fly fishing to suit both complete novice and challenge the most competent of fly casters.

Careysville, Clondulane, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
Email:  [email protected] Mobile: +353 (0)86 2378788
Web: http://careysville.com/careysville-fishery/

Lismore Castle Fishery

At Lismore Castle & Golf Course Fishery, we offer nearly two miles of two inter-linked beats, the Castle Beat & the Golf Course Beat.

The legendary Castle Beat consistently ranks as one of the top Salmon beats on the River Blackwater, for the number of Atlantic Salmon caught per rod. The Golf Course Beat offers about 1.5 miles of fishable water through meandering majestic countryside. The Golf Course beat offers a number of bewildering pools suitable for unmatched spinning and bait fishing.

For bookings contact Joe Willoughby on Mobile no. 00353 87 8295449 or Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lismorecastlefishery.com

Blackwater Salmon Anglers, Mallow

We provide Day Tickets for some prime Salmon fishing in Mallow Co. Cork. We have excellent fly water, shrimping worming and spinning also. We also have very competitive Day rates and we have very recently upgraded our fishing.

Tickets available from “The Bridge House” and “Vincent Downes Menswear” Mallow.

Facebook: Blackwater Salmon Anglers

Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Located on the Munster Blackwater in the south of Ireland. Situated mid river between the towns of Fermoy and Mallow. A productive left bank beat in stunning surroundings.

For bookings contact Conor Arnold: +353 87 755 4682

Facebook: Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Loungueville House Salmon Fishery

For details on availability and conditions of fishing for salmon and trout on the Longueville House waters please contact them at
Contact : Longueville House Hotel, William O’Callaghan
Address : Mallow, Co. Cork.
Telephone : 00 353 22 47156
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Kerry Blackwater low but grilse caught after rain

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Kerry Blackwater
Kerry Blackwater

Levels very low on the Kerry Blackwater at the moment. The recent rain gave the river a small lift and with the rise in levels there were two grilse caught and released by a local local angler.

Go fishing…

River Blackwater and Lough Brin

More good skate fishing at Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre

By
Myles Kelly
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skate
Ben landed this 50lb skate on light gear

Mark Gannon was on again to let us know how the anglers fishing with Courtmacsherry Angling Centre are getting on…

Kevin, Alan and Colin travelled from Bristol last week for an angling holiday at Courtmacsherry. They were accompanied by Barry and Ben Healy and decided to target Common Skate in Courtmacsherry Bay on the 3rd July.

skate
Skate to 195lb were caught

Sean, skipper of the Lady Louise, has had great success lately so was confident of landing a few. In the end 5 Common Skate were landed. The heaviest was estimated to weigh 195 lbs with a total length of 216cm.

skate
Ben landed this 50lb skate on light gear

Ben Healy, 11 years old, landed a 50 lb common skate on a 15lb class rod – some achievement!

Go fishing…

Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre

Address Woodpoint Guest House Courtmacsherry Cork Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 86 8250905 Website: courtmacsherryangling.ie
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