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Brown trout to 8 lb. reported from Lough Sheelin

By
Brenda Montgomery
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The weather conditions have made catching fish hard for anglers this week.  Wind direction keeps changing and as soon as the wind changes the fish ‘go down’.  For perfect fishing conditions this lake demands calm waters with the right light and for this week this simply has not happened.  Despite all this, anglers are catching fish and are seeing plenty of movement of fish particularly after 8 pm.  There are still millions of sedges hatching and plenty of small buzzers.  Dry fly fishing is still the best method with hoppers, stimulators, dabblers and sedges being the favourites.  The Castle Hellfire club held their car rally on Sunday last which might of made it a ‘little treacherous’ for anglers trying to access the lake by road from the Finea/Ross side but nonetheless the lake had a good number of boats on its waters on this day and also on Saturday.  The Silver Stream angling club held an angling competition on Sheelin on Sunday September 4th.  This club runs an annual 5 lake event during the year and includes Sheelin as one of its lakes.  The competition was very successful with 15 anglers taking part and 9 trout caught.  The winner of this competition was Noel Shields, Dublin with 2 wild trout weighing in at 4½ and 2 lb. (57 cm and 42 cm),  Noel caught these fish using a foam detached body daddy around Plunketts and both fish were in excellent condition.  2nd place was taken by Karol O’Toole, Dublin with 2 fish at 45 and 44 cm. This club operates a catch and release policy in all its competitions and anyone interested in participating can ring Noel at 087 2533024.

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The next and last leg of this event will be held on Lough Owel on Sunday October 9th.

A reminder to all anglers is that the Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association will be hosting their 6th Annual Stream Rehabilitation Competition on Sheelin on Saturday October 1st from Kilnahard Pier from 11.0 am to 6.0 pm.  For details and entry form please Google LSTPA 2011 stream rehabilitation competition.

43 fish were recorded for the week.

The heaviest fish caught for the week was by Gary McKiernan, Cavan with a beautiful 8 lb. trout caught using a silver dabbler between Kilnahard and Crover around 6 pm last Sunday.  Gary also landed a 4 lb. fish on the same day.  Worth mentioning also is Andrew Browne, Dublin who landed a lovely wild 5 lb. trout today Monday at 1.20 pm using a dabbler. This fish was released safe and sound back into the lake.  Other catches included 2 fish for 2 lb. Andrew Browne on Saturday September 2nd using a Green Peter.

Michael Kelly, Balbriggan on Friday September 1st landed 4 trout at 1½, 2, 3 and over 4 lb. using hoppers, stimulators, sedges and LF flies.  On Saturday September 2nd he recorded 3 trout averaging 1¼ to 2 lb. caught using LF flies.  All fish for both days were caught around Bog bay, Goreport and Orangefield.
Brenda Montgomery
IFI – Limerick
Lough Sheelin Office
Email: [email protected]

Good accommodation offers for anglers Suir and Nore areas

By
myleskelly
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John Bermingham contacted us to let us know about some great offers he is currently running for anglers.

We have a week available here from September 24th-October 1st which would be the last week of the fishing season. We could offer this week as an introductory offer to fishermen for €695.00 – The normal weekly price is €795.00. The accommodation here can sleep up to 12 people. Part of the package could include a trip to a music session in a nearby Old world pub. All details of accomodation and events at Crocanoir can be seen on our website at www.crocanoir.com.

Croc an Oir is located on the banks of the River Anner which itself is a lovely small stream full of trout.
Ballycullen, Mullinahone, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Tel: +353 52 9153117
www.crocanoir.com

New rainbow trout fishery in Co. Carlow – Southern County Fishing Resort

By
myleskelly
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Pat Foley is a man with a vision, along with his family he has developed a fine angling and agri-tourism facility close to the village of Myshall in south county Carlow. The Southern County Fishing and Family Resort, 10 minutes from the M9 motorway, encompasses 45 acres of undulating landscaped surroundings in the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains overlooked by Mount Leinster. Including 10 acres of water on three different rain fed lakes, stocked with rainbow trout reared from an on site hatchery, these fish are in superb condition fully finned and fighting fit. Ranging in size from 1.5 lb. to over 10. lb., be prepared for fish to take you to the backing.

Officially opened by Minister Phil Hogan T.D. on 1st September 2011, the facility also includes 3 kilometres of walks and cycle ways, a pet farm, children’s play area, tackle shop along with a purpose built club house and function venue.

Most definitely in the premier league of Irish managed fisheries, I will most certainly be paying it another visit. An ideal location for a family day out, Southern County Fishing Resort will satisfy experienced and novice anglers alike and in my opinion is the ideal place to coach youngsters new to the sport of fly fishing. Being a rainbow trout facility, fishing is allowed 12 months of the year.
Ashley Hayden
Angling guide
Web: www.anirishanglersworld.com

Make a booking

Give Southern County Fishing Resort a ring, Tel: +353 (0)59 915 7773, Mob: +353 (0)87 837 3032.

Sisters will be doing it for themselves at the ladies fly-fishing day!

By
myleskelly
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On Saturday the 22nd October Inland Fisheries Ireland will again be holding an introductory ladies fly fishing day in aid of Action Breast Cancer at Annamoe Trout Fishery near Glendalough in Co. Wicklow. These events are free, open to any lady and run from 10.30 to 16.00.

As ever the day will be led by the top Irish female fly-casting instructor Glenda Powell who will be ably assisted by Mark Corps of Inland Fisheries Ireland, Swords.

The mornings consist of a theoretical session in which Glenda covers areas such as equipment, safety, flies and the principles of casting.  This followed by a practical fly casting session before lunch. Lunch is provided by Brian Nally (proprietor of Annamoe Trout Fishery). Following lunch the participants get the opportunity to put their newly learned skills to use and try to catch some of the fisheries rainbow trout.

The aim of the days is to give ladies to opportunity to try fly fishing in a relaxed and supportive environment. They are always fun and trout are always caught.

Though there is no fee to take part in the course participants are requested to make a donation to Action Breast Cancer. This is the ninth course in the series which has been running since 2007. To date 130 ladies have taken part and with €7000 being donated to Action Breast Cancer.

Make a booking

For further details or to book yourself a place on the day please contact Mark.H.V.Corps (Angling Advisor) on 087 672 7194 or [email protected].

Places are limited and given out on a first come first served basis.

Fly fishing for trout in Dublin!

By
myleskelly
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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]

A relatively good week on Newport River

By
myleskelly
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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]

Burrishoole salmon fishing report

By
myleskelly
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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]

Good salmon fishing reported from the Owenmore River

By
myleskelly
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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]

Low water levels impacting on good salmon fishing on the River Moy

By
myleskelly
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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]

Monthly angling report from the Delphi Fishery

By
myleskelly
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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]

Make a booking

To book fishing or accommodation at Delphi, contact the lodge on 095 42222, or check www.delphi-salmon.com

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