On the River Dodder, the river has risen and is clear and conditions are now perfect for wet fly fishing. Use gold bead pheasant tail nymphs size 12, use up to size 14 in higher water. Bloody butchers and wet sedge patterns have worked well in the last couple of days. A few people are fishing the River Tolka and use similar patterns as for the Dodder.
Josie Mahon
IFI – Blackrock
Email: [email protected]
The Newport River experienced a relatively good week for the time of year, with seven salmon reported. Eamon Kennedy, Newport, had three, one of 7 lbs and two of 6lbs, while Graham Wright, also Newport, had success on the Garry Dog with two, one weighing 4.5 lb. the other 5.5 lb. David Nevin also had two grilse.
Bryan Ward
IFI-Ballina .
email: [email protected]
The fishery produced four wild salmon for the week, all of which were released. Co. Dublin angler Tommy McGowan had his first ever salmon, a grilse of 4lbs, while Stephen Bird, N. Ireland landed one of 5 lb. Michael Reid, U.K., accounted for two grilse.
Bryan Ward
IFI-Ballina .
email: [email protected]
Despite low water conditions at the beginning of the week, reports from the Owenmore have described the fishing of late as excellent, with 40 salmon reported, 18 of which were returned. Brothers Stephen and Brendan Corr had success with a grilse each, while John Maughan had two of 5 lb. and 6 lb. The Levin party, from Lancashire, England, enjoyed their week, landing 6 salmon. Both Michael Noone and Matthias Muhl had two grilse each, while Jack Smith; Pat Glennon and Cathal Gallagher had one each.
ESB club members Mark Tolan and Hannes Malan both had their first ever salmon to the fly, while Damien Downey and John Egan both had grilse. Gerry Coyle also had success with two salmon, including one nice fish of 11 lb.
Bryan Ward
IFI-Ballina .
email: [email protected]
Angling on the lower Moy Fishery beats has been slow of late, with only three reported for the week. Andrew Craig, N.Ireland, had two on worm while Michael Francey, N.Ireland, had a grilse on the fly. Those fisheries above the Salmon Weirs did fair somewhat better, with the Ballina Salmon Anglers’ water producing 40, and Mount Falcon just over 40, including 12 over two days for the Mark Geesink party of three from the Netherlands.
The Knockmore water, Attymass and Coolcronan all produced fish, including a grilse of 5 lb. for Philip Thomas, U.K. on a spinner. Byrne’s experienced a relatively good week, with over 20 caught, including a fine 10 lb. salmon on worm for eleven year old Owen Jackson. At Armstrong’s, over 15 were reported, including one for Bernadette Johnson, Co. Dublin, of 7 lb.
Gannon’s and the Foxford Fishery both had almost 30 salmon each, at the Foxford Fishery Sean Sheehan, Co. Louth, had three to fly. Rinanney also had a good week, with almost 40, including a 7 lb. fish for Liam Dowd, Navan.
The Cloongee Fishery produced over 5 salmon, including a grilse for Uluik Overgaard, Denmark, and one for Gary McNamara, Co. Offally. On the East Mayo Anglers water 23 salmon were caught, with 12 released. Ronnie McMorris, Co. Donegal, had two to the fly of 6 lb and 8 lb. MastanTrono Moreno, Italy, also had two (on worm) while Georg Gisselmann, Germany, had a fine salmon of 9 lb. to fly.
Anglers are reminded that from September 1st, the bag limit for salmon or sea trout over 40 cm is now one per day, and that anglers must revert to recognised catch and release methods once one fish is retained. Anglers are also reminded that the River Deel is closed for all angling as of the 1st September and will reopen on 1st June 2012.
Bryan Ward
IFI-Ballina .
email: [email protected]
Fishery Manager David McEvoy reports that the fishing for the month of August at Delphi, was typically frustrating for fishing especially in the last 10 to 12 days of the month. The fishery which is experiencing a good year had a great run with plenty of salmon to be seen but they proved extremely difficult to catch. Sea trout were disappointing overall but there were a few high points especially towards the latter part of the month. The weather was even difficult to describe. A tourist would say it was terrible with lots of rain but the monthly total was only 178.7 cm. or 7” which by our standards is not a lot. It also felt quite autumnal a lot of the time. Total salmon catch for August was 82 which is actually not bad but all but 14 of these were caught by close of play on the 19th. Fish of the month was without question Barbara Cellier’s 13 lb. 10 oz. fresh fish off Finlough on the 15th. It was taken on a Silver Stoat. Other notable salmon catches for the month included the Beattie party, who landed 11 fish for their stay, the Ganly party landed 6 while Urs Liebundgut landed 16, the Brennan/Morris party landed 7 and William Hamilton landed 2. Sean Moogan and his grandson Daniel Feehan landed 5 salmon to 5 lb. off Doolough and Nicholas Laverty, John Mill’s grandson landed his first ever on the fly off the Turn pool. First ever salmon were taken by father and son team of Ron and Scott Borrie from New Zealand, Haruro Onda from Japan and Jordan Green. Sea trout were an improvement on July which wouldn’t be hard but were still well down on last year with only 181 compared to 208 last year. Most notable catches were the Ganly party who had 36 sea trout up to 3 lb. Bernard Barton and family then had a day with 15 including one of 7.5 lb. approx. (male probably ferox) and one of 3 lb. 4 oz. approx. This week we had Tom and Shirley Morrison, sea trout experts of old. They fished solely for sea trout and managed 22 in four days. Total sea trout catch for the last week was 55 which is not bad considering the conditions. Total salmon catch so far this season is 426, so hopefully we will reach the 500 mark before the end of the season.
Kevin Crowley
IFI-Galway .
email: [email protected]
To book fishing or accommodation at Delphi, contact the lodge on 095 42222, or check www.delphi-salmon.com
Fishery manager Jim Stafford reports from the River Erriff on fishing up to Saturday last. Water levels varied on the river during the week with a good spate fining down on Saturday the 3rd. Robert Devriese, Dublin caught 5 fish for 3 days fishing on a Silver Cascade and Shrimp Fly. Tobias Stern, Austria, a regular annual overseas rod on the Erriff caught 7 for the week – mainly on various Cascades and Shrimp patterns. Dr. John Casey, Clifden caught 3 in 1 day on a Collie Dog in Nee’s Run and the Colonel’s Pool on Beat 6. Conor O’Leary, Dublin returned one of 6 lb. taken on a Daddy in Yellow Banks on Beat 5. Patrick Gorman, Cong had 2 in a morning’s fishing on Beat 9. Enda Kenny, Enfield, Co. Meath caught a sparkling fresh grilse in the Coronation Pool on a Shadow Cascade. Rene Boutonnet, France, another annual overseas visitor to the Erriff caught 5 and 1 good sea trout and lost several more good fish for the week – Rene caught 3 salmon in one day in the Upper Garden Pool on a Shrimp Fly. It was a red letter day for Derek Killeen, Dublin who caught his first ever salmon and went on to catch another 2 – all fish were taken on a Claret Dabbler on Yellow Banks on Beat 5. Richard and Hugh Maguire had one each taken on a Silver Stoat and Cascade in the Sally Pool on Beat 7. Local angler Stuart Fleming and Paddy Lynch, Dublin caught six brown trout on Derrintin Lough in an afternoon. The catch for the week was 28 salmon (16 released) and 9 sea trout which includes 1 salmon and 4 sea trout from Tawnyard Lough. At the time of writing the report there is a massive spate of 2.1 meters so water levels will be good for the next number of days
Kevin Crowley
IFI-Galway .
email: [email protected]
To book fishing or accommodation, contact Jim at Aasleagh Lodge on +353 (0)95 42252, or email [email protected]
Photo: The record-breaking 86th fish was landed by ghillie Ulrich Treusch
Fishery manager Colin Folan reports from Lough Inagh, that the previous season record of 85 salmon has been smashed in style, with 8 fish landed by 5 rods on Monday to bring the season total so far to 91 salmon. The record-breaking 86th fish was landed by ghillie Ulrich Treusch, a 6 lb. fish taken at the Glendallogh Butts on a Cascade. It was Ulrich’s second fish of the day, having earlier caught and released a 7 lb. fish at Greenpoint. Colin himself had a fish from Corloo on a Stoats Tail, weighing 6 lb. Matt Davy (Dublin), caught his personal best fish yesterday, weighing 7.75 lb. from The Derryclare Butts on a Claret Shrimp. Water levels have risen dramatically now on Inagh, and good fishing is expected for the coming week, when it is possible the magic 100 fish barrier may be broken for the first time.
Kevin Crowley
IFI-Galway .
email: [email protected]
For fishing please contact Colin Folan, Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel, Recess, Connemara, Co. Galway; Website: www.loughinaghlodgehotel.ie Phone: +353 (0)95 34706
From Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel, angling guide Vincent Appleby reports on the past week’s fishing trends on the LOUGH CURRANE system:
31/8/11 straight to the C&R department, UK Anglers Mr. Michael Smith and his Son, Mr. Sean Smith caught a fine 7 lb. salmon and added a fine sea trout in the 3 lb. class, fishing with their ghillie Mr. Neil O’Shea and of www.oshealoughcurrane.comalso in good form in the sea trout department, was Mr. David Burton who caught 4 sea trout ranging from Juniors up to 2.5 lb. Now we cut across the Valley to the River Inny, Mr. Walter Ruche of Switzerland caught a fine 6.5 lb. salmon with his ghillie Mr. Frank Donnelly and of www.lakelandshouse.com Max air temperature 18.3°C.
1/9/11 Now today’s facts, In the C&R department Mr. Sean Smith and his Father, Mr. Michael Smith from the UK caught 3 Juniors with their ghillie Mr. Neil O’Shea – www.oshealoughcurrane.com and staying in the sea trout C&R department, Mr. David Burton, caught 4 Juniors, fishing with his ghillie Mr. Tom O’Shea – [email protected] Also in good form was young Archie Curnow, with a fine sea trout of 2 lb. and added a few Juniors to his basket, fishing with his Uncle, Mr. John Curnow of Kinsale Co Cork. Wind SE Light to fresh with reasonable cloud cover. Amount of rainfall 0.8 mm, Max air temperature 18.6°C.
2/9/11 Mr. David Burton fishing with his Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea – [email protected] was in good form with 3 Juniors on the drift, which were all put back, and staying with Sea Trout, Mr. Mark Baxter, fishing in a hired out boat from Waterville Boats – [email protected] caught 7 sea trout all in the Junior class Wind SW light to calm with the odd gust with reasonable cloud cover, Amount of rainfall 11.1 mm, max air temperature 17.8°C.
3/9/11 There was some cracking fishing Around the Waterville Fishery today, so we will start with the lake, in the specimen sea trout department, Mr Edwin O’Connor caught a cracker of a sea trout on the fly weighing in at 10 lb. 6 oz. fishing in a hired out boat from Waterville Boats – [email protected] and there was another 10 lb. sea trout also on the fly, now we will cut across the Valley to the River Inny and catch of the day, and that goes to Young Archie Curnow of the UK, because he caught two good salmon weighing in at 11.5 lb. and 8.5 lb. and his uncle, Mr. John Curnow, finished day off with a Grilse on the fly, staying with the Inny, there was another good rod bender, Mr. David Burton, caught a fine 10 lb. salmon, with his ghillie Mr. Tom O’Shea – [email protected] Wind SSE light with reasonable cloud cover at times, amount of rainfall, 0.6mm, max air temperature 16.4°C.
4/9/11 It was a wild day on Lough Currane today even though a few boats headed out this morning, but come lunch time thy were all blown off, so we will head for the River Inny, and that didn’t fair much better because it made a flood this morning so the river was dirty for a while. But one Angler did catch a fine grilse on the lower reaches just before it got dirty, and that was local Angler Mr. Mike Thian. Wind SW Strong and overcast with heavy showers, amount of rainfall 11.8 mm, max air temperature 15.5°C. In the last few days the Prince fishing with his ghillie Mr. Vincent O’Sullivan –www.vincentsfishing.com caught 17 sea trout on the fly, ranging from Juniors up to 2 lb.
That is all the news from your gillie and the Waterville fishery. No Spin No Fly’s just Facts.
Vincent Appleby
Angling Guide and Accommodation
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel
Email: [email protected] Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com
3 salmon landed, 1 from beat 1 and 2 from beat 2, averaging 7 lb. by local anglers for the weekended 4th September.
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As of Monday 5th September water at 2 feet on the gauge at Johnston’s. Water risen again over night and running fairly clear. No Sign so far of dirty water from the Gweestin which could probably colour it tomorrow after more heavy rain tonight.
I would say that prospects for the next few days are very good, the only problem being strong winds and fluctuating water levels.
One angler fishing at Johnston’s today met five fish and landed four the best a sea liced fish of 8 lbs.
Billy Downes
Laune Salmon Anglers
For week ended 4th of September 5 salmon landed trolling by local anglers
River Blackwater No catches reported for the first week. Approx 4 salmon landed for the second week by local anglers averaging 6 lb. to 8 lb.
15 salmon landed for the past two weeks
10 salmon landed for the past two weeks by local anglers averaging 8 lb.
12 salmon landed for the week.
22 salmon landed mostly grilse 4 lb. to 6 lb., best fish 8 lb.
Eileen Carroll
Inland Fisheries Ireland – Macroom
email: [email protected]
