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Patchy mayfly fishing on Corrib as weather plays a part

By
IFI Staff
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Over the last week the weather has been fairly bright, with light winds and bright sunshine on some days. Mayfly hatches and fishing have been patchy, with some days better than others. However, many anglers have had good sport and we have some nice reports and photos from the lake.

Declan Black sent in a great photo of daughter Caroline, aged 8, with the third of her trout caught on Monday on the dap off Dooras . After 2 blank days last year, her luck turned. So much so that the third was caught after she asked for ten more seconds fishing and the fish duly took at the end of the countdown!

8yo Caroline Black with a lopvely Corrib trout she caught while dapping

George Ashton, visiting from the UK and fishing with Peter Corcoran, had a nice surprise when he landed what appears to be a sea trout – quite uncommon on Corrib. Silvery trout are found in certain parts of the lake with a sandy/marl bottom, but this one is certainly a lot more similar to a sea trout. Well done George!

George with his sea trout

The Cornamona area experienced good hatches of mayfly over the last week and good fishing some days, although maybe not ideal for the Corr na Mona club’s annual Wetfly competition on Sunday, which nevertheless had a great turnout. Fishing conditions were not great with flat calm and sunny conditions up to 5:00pm with some windy conditions in the last hour.

34 anglers returned 17 trout. Congratulations to the winner on the day Barry Molloy who had 4 trout for 9llb 7.8 oz. Barry won the Michael J. Sullivan Cup for best bag and he also won the Jackie Molloy Cup for heaviest fish which weighed 4lb 2.8oz. Tom Doc Sullivan was 2nd with two trout for 5lb 9oz and 3rd place went to Mike Coyne with 2 trout for 5lbs 8.5oz

Eamon Gavin (right) presents Barry Molloy with one of his two cups

Paul Heaney from Corrib Anglers reports inconsistent fishing over the last few days. Wednesday in particular had perfect conditions for wet fly fishing but with little or no fly on the water it turned out to be a disaster for most anglers. Paul fished from Devinish to Kilbeg and back to Annaghkeen and had 4 trout that may just about have measured 13 inches (“if I drove my car over them!”). Mind you all four gave a great fight and all four took a Lough Arrow wet mayfly. My good friend, top guide David Donnelly, had a busman’s holiday on Thursday with his pal Ceri Jones and had 5 good trout in and around Birchall on buzzers. David has a few guiding days available and can be contacted through Corrib Anglers (details below).

One of David Donnelly’s trout from Birchall, a fine fish indeed

Visiting angler Mark Davies with his colleague Kevin went out from Greenfields under the causeway to Ballycurran and beyond fishing dry fly and had a few throwbacks again with little or no fly on the water. Paul also included some photos of nice trout taken on dry olives around Saddle and Lime Islands at the weekend.

Ferox

Tomi Kurman has been putting his clients over some good ferox, as usual! Neil Cunningham came from Scotland with one aim – to catch an Irish ferox trout, and his mission was certainly accomplished. His trip was marked by big changes in weather – T-shirts and sunburn one day, hats and gloves the next!

Another client had one counting ferox and 2 “smaller ones” according to Tomi. We like his definition of small!!!

Competitions

A number of clubs are holding mayfly competitions this weekend.

Cong Anglers are holding their annual Wetflty competition this Sunday, see flyer below for details.

 

Headford and Corrib Anglers are holding the annual Andrew Egan Cup, fishing from Greenfields. Registration in Greenfields at 10.30, fishing 11am to 6pm. €20 entry for boatman, €30 for non-boating anglers. Anyone interested can send their name by WhatsApp to 087 6740144

Dappers are also catered for in the Ballindiff Angling Club annual Mayfly Competition, also on Sunday. All are welcome.

Go Fishing

Corrib Angler Guiding Service

Paul Heaney

Tel: +353 (0)86 0568385 Email: [email protected]: Corrib Anglers

Tomi Guided Fishing

To book a trip with Tomi Kurman, give him a call on 085 7318541 or check out his Facebook page here: Tomi Guidedfishing

First Fish awards bring smiles to young anglers on Shepperton Lakes

By
Shane O'Reilly
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William Walsh from Cork sent us in this report on passing the angling baton on to younger generations:

My wife Helena and I took our two grandchildren, Saoirse, age 6, and Cian, age 8, on their first fishing trip to Shepperton Lakes yesterday. This is the 3rd generation of our family from Cork City that we have taught to fish on this lake, as our oldest grandson Jordan caught his first trout there many years ago. What an adventure they had! They caught 3 trout and 5 Rudd (rudd returned alive) between them, which was two species of fish, wonderful. They are still on a high and hopefully hooked on fishing forever like their Grandad (a lifelong angler), and they can’t wait to go fishing again. We presented them with a medal each for catching their “First Fish” so they will never forget this special day in their lives, fishing with Nana and Grandad.

Super angling exploits by the young duo!

 

Badge of honour for Saoirse
Cian’s First Fish medal

Clean sweep for Dublin Trout Anglers on Conn & Cullin

By
Shane O'Reilly
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A view of Lough Conn from the northern end of the lake

Lough Conn and Lough Cullin

The annual competition between the Dublin Trout Anglers Association and Lough Conn and Cullin Anglers was fished over the May bank holiday weekend on the lakes.

Saturday was a catch and release only event using a points system with Dublin winning this one with a total of 36 trout, with Lough Conn and Cullin anglers coming second.

On Sunday 5th May both clubs were fishing for “The Pratt Cup” with a 13-inch limit in place.  P.J O’Driscoll from the Dublin Trout Anglers Association came out as the winner of this one with two trout weighing a total of 1.33 kg. Paul Delaney came a close second also with two trout weighing a total of 1.1kg giving the Dublin anglers a clean sweep for this year. Third place went to Joe Ferguson with one fish.  He fished Lough Cullin with his son Cian who also boated a keeper and deservedly won a special junior competitor prize.

Padraic Traynor presenting the Pratt Cup to P.J O’Driscoll from Dublin Trout Anglers Association
Joe Ferguson and his son Cian, Stephen Browne and Brendan Murphy at the Pratt Cup dinner and presentation

The best of the fishing was on the Saturday with a consistent light wind and some fly activity offering the assembled anglers many chances.

Some nice double figure salmon from the Moy

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Dessie George from Northern Ireland with the first fish of the year on the Foxford Fishery.

Moy Catchment angling report. Week ending 05/05/2024

Water levels at Ballylahan showing only slight variation this week from 0.55 on Monday 29th rising to 0.77 on Wednesday and dropping back down to 0.5 on Sunday 5th.

Ballina Salmon Anglers

A total of four salmon were reported caught in Ballina Salmon Anglers waters this week, all on the worm.

Jonnie O’Neill with his first of the season on Ballina Salmon Anglers waters; a very nice 10lbs springer.

Coolcronan Fishery

One very good salmon reportedly over 10 lbs was reported caught on a Flying C and safely released back to the water. 

The Foxford Fishery

Granville Nesbitt reports the first fish of the season caught on the Foxford Fishery. The fish weighed approximately 10 lbs and was caught by Dessie George from Northern Ireland.

Dessie George from Northern Ireland with the first fish of the year on the Foxford Fishery.

East Mayo Anglers

Kathleen reports of a good week on East Mayo Anglers waters with a total of twelve salmon being caught on fly, worm and spinner. Seven were taken and five released with weights from 6 lbs to 15 lbs.

River Moy

198 Pike for French Anglers at Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford

By
Myles Kelly
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Julien with one of many.
Julien with one of many.

Kevin Lyons report from Melview Lodge…

Regulars anglers Julien, Philippe, Bruno and Bernard from France were over once again for their annual Pike fishing trip to Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford staying with host Kevin.

The guys are no strangers when it comes to fishing the waters around the area and adjusting to the various weather conditions Ireland can throw at you sometimes, the week just seemed to get better for them producing 198 Pike to 104 cm using lures in depths from 1.5m to 4m.

A great week for them and we hope to see them again next year, thanks again guys.

Go fishing…

Melview Lodge

Address Drumlish Road Clonrollagh Longford Ireland Phone: +3534345061 Website: melviewlodge.com
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Pike fishing around Rooskey Angling Centre

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River Suck 3 Day Festival Results

By
Myles Kelly
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Once again the May Bank Holiday 3 day festival was held on Donamon and Emlagh sections of the river suck.

It was great to see anglers travel to the area from near and far again.

Day 1 results
  • 1. Michael Burrows 9.475kg
  • 2. Shane Dunne 9.225kg
  • 3. Tommy Dowd 9.125kg
Section winners
  • Shane Dunne
  • Tomislav Kvesić
  • Michael Burrows
Day 2 results
  • 1. Stuart Greene 6.375kg
  • 2. Shane Dunne 6.225kg
  • 3. Michael Burrows 6.000kg
Section winners
  • Stuart Greene
  • Shane Dunne
  • Michael Burrows
Day 3 results
  • 1. Bill Cassidy 7.550kg
  • 2. Shane Dunne 7.225kg
  • 3. Tommy Dowd 6.500kg
Section winners
  • Bill Cassidy
  • Michael Burrows
  • Gary Mckay

Finally, congratulations to overall Festival winner Shane Dunne.

All the anglers that fished over the weekend wish to thank Mary Leyden from Castlecoote Lodge for her hospitality in hosting the event and providing accommodation for travelling anglers to the area.

Thanks to inland fisheries Ireland for their continued maintenance and upgrading of venues in the area which is top class access on both Donamon and Emlagh. Without access like this festivals wouldn’t be possible.

Well done to all the winners and Section winners.

Thanks to all the anglers who fished from near and far. Hopefully see everyone again soon.

Go fishing…

Ballygar Coarse Angling Centre

Join the NCFFI Team Ireland Pathway

By
Paul O'Reilly
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If you want to learn new skills or wish to join the Team Ireland Pathway, join the NCFFI this Saturday, May 11th, at Gaulmoylestown lake near Mullingar.

Young anglers are invited to join a series of sessions covering a range of float fishing techniques and develop with us as we look to form a pool of anglers to progress to championship level.
Live bait is provided for all sessions with the compliments of Irish Bait and Tackle Limited
Register your place now at https://www.ncffi.ie/youth-sessions/

Archie hooked on fishing the Dodder

By
IFI Staff
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A colleague of ours was walking the Dodder at the weekend and came across a young man who had just landed a lovely trout. Archie McCauley caught his fish just upstream of the City Weir at Firhouse and was delighted with himself.

Archie with his Dodder trout

We love seeing junior anglers catching their first fish, and have no doubt Archie will not quickly forget his. Hopefully a name and face we see plenty more of in our angling reports! Archie may not realise it yet, but the trout was probably not the only one hooked on Sunday…

Well done Archie!

The Dodder Anglers will be holding their annual Eddie Edmonds Cup this Saturday, May 11th from 11am to 4pm. The competition is strictly fly only and competitors will meet and register at the Dropping Well car park in Milltown. It will be run on a catch – photo – release basis and it is open to adults and juveniles. Membership cards will be available on the day, so that anybody interested in taking part can turn up on the day and become a member of the club (€5 Juveniles/€10 adults); entry to the competition costs only €5 per person.

Go Fishing

Anyone wanting to fish the Dodder should join the club (https://www.facebook.com/dodder.anglers/), it costs an adult €10 for the whole season and €5 for juveniles. Members also have access to the Bohernabreena reservoirs (fly fishing only in the reservoirs) – you wouldn’t get that kind of value anywhere. Membership cards can be purchased through all of the Dublin tackle shops.

Tackle Shops in Co. Dublin

Plenty of fish on West Clare reefs for Isle of Aran crew

By
IFI Staff
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Skipper Sean Maguire had a group out on Saturday last, a lovely fair day with calm seas. They headed out west and set up a nice steady drift over reefs towards Loop Head. Some big mackerel, although not pentiful prvided bait, and pollack and coalies aplenty kept the crew happy for the day.

A full house of coalies!

 

Go Fishing

Isle of Aran

Fishing Adventures on Séan Maguire’s Isle of Aran, a Lochin 33   charterboat which operates 15 miles from Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, and Kilrush.

Whether you want to go to the Atlantic Ocean for a large selection of species, including different types of shark, or fish the estuary for ray conger tope etc, Fishing Adventures will cater for whatever fishing you desire.
Telephone: +353 (0) 877508758 or +353 (0) 894431182
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishingadventures.ie

Good coalie fishing on the Clare Dragoon

By
IFI Staff
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Skipper Luke Aston has been out a fair bit over the past couple of weeks, and reports some very good fishing on the deep reefs offshore.

This week mackerel have been in good supply at Loop Head, providing plenty of bait and good eating too.

Plentiful mackerel

The reefs produced lots of pollack and coalfish to 5lbs. Some link and fine whiting were caught too, but often the sheer number of coalies made it hard to get to the bottom. A good complaint to have!

Pollack

Luke notes that the fish this year seem to be stuffed with small squid – he’s never seen so many. Maybe a box of calamari would be a good idea for bait…

Luke also posted a photo of a poster that most charter skippers are now displaying on their boats. As the group the charter skippers of Ireland are taking some measures to encourage anglers to put back smaller pollack that will survive. A worthwhile conservation initiative and well done to the skippers!

Sea mist on a calm morning foretells a beautiful day

Go fishing…

Clare Dragoon

Clare Dragoon is a LOCHIN 366 powered by 650HP engine, skippered by Luke Aston and operating out of Carrigaholt Co. Clare…

I have some offers up on my web site www.fishandstay.com and if anybody is interested in putting a trip together please do get in touch. Also I Twitter from the boat on @fishandstay and try to update my face book page www.facebook.com/CarrigaholtSeaAngling fairly often!To experience some of the best deep sea fishing available in Ireland contact Luke.
Telephone: +353 65 9058209 or +353 87 6367544
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishandstay.com

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