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Another good day on the Kings River

By
Myles Kelly
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Kings River
Kings River

Dan O’Neill is back at the Kings River…

I seem to be a bit of a regular recently on the King’s River, but I’m certainly not complaining. The area of the Kings I fish is left very much to flourish without human interference which gives it a real wild sense. Walking on the trail that the deer have made is usually the best route through the briars and brush, if you come to a fallen branch or tree and look at the deer print it will tell you if it’s easier to go over or under the branch / tree by the depth of the indent. Nature has many ways in which it drops hints we just need to be tuned in to it to understand them.

Once I had being guided by nature to today’s fishing spot I had a quick cup of tea with my guest today, Collin Edmunds from Oregon. Collin was no stranger to a bit of a hike to get to the fishing spot. He too relies on nature in some of his scenarios as an angler. We looked at our beat today and made a plan as to what was going to be our best bet to outwit the trout.

Looking at our set ups I was fishing my “go-to” which is my 9ft 5wt Cadence. I used the Rio streamer tip line as today it was going to be woolly buggar fishing for me. Collin opted to start New Zealand style and was using the 9ft 4wt Cadence fly rod with the CSM floating line.

We started at the end of the beat. Collin found the fish were hard on the riverbed this morning, so we were using a good-sized bead mixing between 3mm-3.5mm at times. It was just a simple pheasant tail pattern. After about 10 minutes Collin met his first trout, a lovely fish as are most from the Kings.

Moving up through the run a bit Collin met a fish that was a bit bigger. The trout was in great condition for this time of year, a reminder why we hunt these wonderful creatures.

trout

Collin looked at me and said “Hey, go fish!”. Needless to say he did not have to tell me twice. I think by the time he realised he had said it my streamer was beginning its first swing. The thing I love about the kings is that it’s very tight quarters. Raising your sink tip with a roll cast then going into a circle c is just so much fun. I enjoy the no room for error casting or moments. In saying that, yes everyone, I did hook a tree branch a couple of times and trying to climb a tree with chest waders on is no joke!!

However, I did get my shot when my line tightened during the swing and a beautiful trout broke the surface with my streamer firmly set in the corner of its mouth. Wonderful fight and again a reminder why it is I do this. The fish eventually came towards me i wet my hands slipped out the streamer and away my good friend went. With that I gave myself 10 more minutes in the run meeting one more nice sized trout, we took a quick picture and away he went with a fear of leeches for the foreseeable.

A wonderful day with Collin and another reminder that fishing can be a universal language. We spoke as if we knew each other all our lives, shared a cup of tea, many angling stories and even tactics. Another angling friend who I hope to see again one day.

Irish Spring Angling Fair

Coming up on the 4th and 5th of May is the Irish Spring Angling Fair. This fair is a wonderful opportunity to get some hint and tips off people who dedicate their lives to fishing. The kids’ zone is a highlight and how wonderful it is to see such happy faces when they tie a fly then go out to the trout lake to catch one of the wonderful rainbow trout. I will be there as will many of the APGAI team and Cadence team, looking forward to some of you stopping by to say hello and swap some useful tips.

Go Fishing…

Over Easter I have two course days available will cover fishing with polyleaders, sinking lines, leader construction and casting styles. For information contact me on the details below,

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Inland Fisheries Ireland opens second draw for Kerry salmon anglers for 2024

By
Myles Kelly
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roughty brown tag draw

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has today opened the second draw for anglers wishing to catch and keep salmon from Kerry’s Roughty River catchment.

‘Brown tag’ regulations came into force on the river from March 15th 2024, and will remain in place until September 30th 2024, when the salmon fishing season ends.

Commenting on the requirements, Sean Long South-Western River Basin District Director at IFI, stated: “The numbers of wild Atlantic salmon returning to our rivers is declining. The risk of over-fishing puts stocks in further jeopardy.

“Brown tag measures for salmon and sea trout are required on the Roughty River to conserve stocks and avoid accidental over-harvesting.

“Where there is a modest harvestable surplus with a risk of over exploitation, this brown gill tag system is introduced to closely monitor the angling quotas.”

A total of 96 brown tags will be available. They will be distributed to anglers with a valid rod licence via four draws through the 2024 angling season.

Up to a quarter of the available number of brown tags can be issued at one time.

Therefore, a second issue of 24 brown tags will be selected through the online lottery on April 17th 2024.

The measures are part of the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2023, recently signed into law by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, TD.

Anglers interested in entering the April 17th draw can apply through IFI’s online form between today, March 25th, and midnight April 14th 2024, only.

Successful anglers who receive the tags, via the lottery system, place them on the fish – along with a blue tag as proof it was lawfully caught and may be retained for private use.

Anglers not allocated a brown tag are permitted to fish for salmon on a catch-and-release basis on the Roughty River catchment, where the salmon is returned safely to the same waterbody.

Anglers must use catch-and-release methods only, involving single or double barbless hooks. Use of worms as bait is not permitted. Full application details are available by phoning IFI’s Macroom office on (026) 41221, or by emailing [email protected]

Kerry Pairs event returns for 2024

By
Paul O'Reilly
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After the incredible success of last year, the organisers of the inaugural Kerry Pairs have announced that they are preparing for the second edition of the event in 2024, with a July 20th return to the beaches of Cappaclough and Delis and fishing from 11am – 4pm.

Booking for the event will be run on a first come first served basis, with last year’s competitors given first preference. Entry will be expanded to 35 pairs this year, meaning room for 5 new pairs at least. The competition will be available to IFSA members only. There will be a senior category only for this event – meaning there is no junior section so all anglers fishing must fish as a senior.

Entry is €60 per pair and closing date for entry and payment will be 1st May 2024 – for more event details and information on how to book on and pay, please go to the dedicated Kerry Pairs Facebook page.  

Once again, headquarters will be at the fantastic Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee and anglers wishing to stay there for the event can use the code ‘ANGLING’ when booking to access a special discounted rate. The Meadowlands looked after the competitors fantastically last year and are returning as a sponsor again this year.

Meet Team Ireland – Shore World Championships 2024 – Spain

By
Paul O'Reilly
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The FIPS – Mer World Shore Angling Championships will be held this November in Péniscola, Spain. Ireland’s eight man team will be taking on the best in the world in a very different type of fishing than they are used to. Luckily the team has a fantastic mix of experienced and really hungry anglers making their World Championships debut. Under the management team of Arklow native Darren Ryan and assistant manager Ruairi Coleman of Swords Angling, hopes are very high of a medal performance.

Manager Darren says it is a great privilege to take over the reins of the men’s senior team, having served an apprenticeship under Joe Carley previously. The team is very strong and a great bunch of lads too, so no stone will be left unturned in preparation and the team hopes to do the federation and country as a whole proud!

Team Captain is J.P. Molloy, representing West Cork and District. J.P. is no stranger to World medals, having taken team Gold and Silver team medals in South Africa. J.P. captained Ireland to gold in South Africa and to a historic win on Chesil Beach, with the Home Nations team, so hopefully the trend continues under his captaincy. Two time Master Angler champion and currently three in a row with the Munster closed.

Timmy O’Sullivan. A man with an encyclopedic knowledge of Angling around Ireland and a good share of Europe too. Individual world champion in Italy, where the team secured silver along with team gold in South Africa. Also a member of the all conquering 2016 team on home soil that took Gold and Silver individual along with team Gold.

Troy Francis. A man making his debut on the world stage who is out to take his impressive form off the match circuit and onto the world stage. Daiwa pairs individual winner, Penn league winner and European Open champion with a lot more to come.

Chris O’Sullivan. Tralee native Chris is also making his debut, having fished the World Pairs here with Ruairi previously and finishing a credible 12th. Seven appearances in the Home Nations including 1 gold and 3 silvers and fresh from 2nd place at the Master Angler in Wexford. Former Jimmy Smith, Munster Open and Connaught Open winner.

Ciaran Fogarty. Another debutant on the world stage and no stranger to the podium. Since returning to match angling from a long break, he has won multiple leinster leagues, Opens and Inter-Provincials while representing Leinster. Second in Youghal at the Master Angler.

Derek Kenrick. Another multiple world Medalist and apart of the South African team that included J.P. and Timmy. Also a member of the 2012 team to the Netherlands that took home bronze. After a worrying turn toward fly fishing. Derek is back and determined to add to the world medal haul.

A seriously talented Team supported and sponsored by Swords Angling Centre and Waterford Angling and Outdoor Centre. If you would like to be a part of this team as a sponsor please contact Team Manager Darren Ryan – you can reach out through the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Facebook page. 

 

Predator Boat Team 2024 – Qualifier Three – Upper Erne

By
Paul O'Reilly
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The NCFFI Predator section are organising the last of the three qualifying events to select the 2024 Boat Team to represent Ireland at the World Championships – to be held in Ireland – and it will take place on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April on Upper Lough Erne.

The entry fee is €50 per boat per day. Monies raised go to the selected team to supplement NCFFI funding. All contestants are asked to be on site to register before 8am.

  • Event briefing will 8-8.45am
  • Boats will be subject to washing prior to launch.
  • Fishing will be from 9am to 4pm.
  • Maps of the competition fishing areas will be provided.

NCFFI 2023 Predator club membership covers this event. Otherwise entrants are reminded they must be a member of an NCFFI affiliated club to take part. Membership is not available on the day.

Erne Winter League – final round

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Another great attendance of thirty four anglers fished match 10 of the Erne Anglers Winter League – once again on a fast flowing, high River Erne – but this time in excellent weather conditions.

Winner of match 10, the final match in the league, was John Potters (Derrychara 11) winning the £186 first prize fishing the pole and whip with 7.300Kgs.

Runner Up was Jack Tisdall with 6.625Kgs on Derrychara 13, with Colin Martin third (6.500Kgs) also on Derrychara on peg 9.

Other Section winners were Anthony Sparrow (3.700Kgs on Ring), Lyndon Read (3.600Kgs on Bellenaleck Marina), Ewan Weed (6.200Kgs on QE Road & Police Jetty), Tony Evans (5.275Kgs on Bellanaleck low) and Artur Dudek on Derrychara high with 5.275kgs.

John Potters wins the league on 44 points, winning the £300 league first prize, Paul Eyres is runner up on 41 Points with Ewan Weed third on 40 points.

The 10 match series had an average attendance of 37 anglers with an average weight of 3.060Kgs per angler per match.

The league final on Sun 07 April will be fished by the top 18 anglers in the league with a prize pot of £1,360 on the day.

Northern Ireland

 

Ireland’s Feeder King – Qualifier No. 1

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Muckno

The first FeederKing qualifier for 2024 was held on Lough Muckno on Sunday, with plenty of small fish caught on White and Yellow islands, but very tough fishing for those drawn on to the Black Island section.

A full turnout of thirty anglers fished the qualifier and the first 3 golden tickets were rewarded to the top three competitors – they go through to the big money grand final in September on Lough Sillan.

GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS.

  • ZONE A Robertas Zilaitis 5.220kg
  • ZONE B JP Molloy 2.400kg
  • ZONE C Johnny Mckinley 4.650kg

€100 SECTION WINNERS.

  • A WHITE ISLAND: Robertas Zilaitis and Piotr Horbiński.
  • B BLACK ISLAND: JP Molloy and Stephen White.
  • C YELLOW ISLAND: Johnny Mckinley and Damian Folytn.

Congratulations to the golden ticket winners, the next qualifier is on Lough Gowna, Saturday April 6th.

Lough Muckno

Please fish in a sustainable manner

Irish Angling Update 🎣 22 March 2024

By
IFI staff
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D

espite some milder days recently it seems that most anglers preferred to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day over the Bank Holiday Weekend rather than venturing out pursuing their passion. As a consequence, we received only a handful of reports this week reflecting the low angling effort of late.

Starting with salmon fishing where reports are still on the scarce side this early in the season as high water levels continue to hamper angling on most salmon fisheries in the country. From Lough Currane, however, we received some encouraging news as the lake produced another three spring salmon all caught on the troll ranging between 9 and 12lbs.

In trout fishing, Dan O’Neill, fishery manager at Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny, had a successful start to his season. Dan spent a couple of enjoyable days with guests on the Kings River, a tributary of the Nore, catching some early season browns applying a range of different methods, including dry dropper, nymphing and streamer fishing.

Fishing the Kings River, Co. Kilkenny

Peter Driver, who is also based in Co. Kilkenny reported that trout fishing on the Nore was quite tough on opening day due to high water levels but offers some useful early season tips and tricks in his latest Piscary Fly Newsletter.

Over to lough fishing, where trolling can still provide some great results. This was the case for clients of Tomi Guidedfishing on Lough Corrib when they caught several big trout, best at 80cm+.

Fine trout caught on the troll

Senan Stanley and Paul Bourke have been getting some great fishing on Lough Derg over the last couple of weeks and since the trout season opened, they were targeting them successfully with light spinning gear. Fishing with guests, Paul had some nice pike over the magic 1m mark to the boat, while on St. Patrick’s Day, Senan and Paul were back on the lake catching some more trout, pike and also perch.

pike
A fine Derg pike

A few weeks ago, Senan Stanley and Brian Connaughton from WildHunter were on Lough Ree fishing for some pre-spawn pike. Check out their video here. Elsewhere, Watermill Lodge situated on Upper Lough Erne are delighted to announce that the 2024 fishing season is officially open!

Coarse anglers were also busy over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. In Co. Cork the Inniscarra St. Patrick’s Festival was fished over 3 days. It was a tight competition but, in the end, Richard Pratt held on to his lead from day two winning this prestigious event. The day after the festival an open was fished on Inniscarra and with a catch average of an incredible 30kg+ the fishing could only be described as spectacular. Therefore the great fishing on Inniscarra wins our Catch of the Week!

Great bags were caught on Inniscarra

In contrast, it was tough going for a group of nine anglers who fished the inaugural Crowenstown St Patrick’s Day 2-Day Festival over the long weekend. Mary Tigwell, however, scooped first prize with the heaviest bag battling the tough weather conditions.

Our only sea angling report comes from Co. Donegal where members of Killybegs Mariners SAC enjoyed some nice beach fishing on St. Patrick’s Day landing sea trout, bass and several nice turbot.

Beach turbot from Donegal

Finally, we would like to draw your attention to a couple of popular podcasts. Fly anglers may like to tune into the latest episode of Ireland on the Fly featuring well-known fly angler and fly tyer John Maduro, while Cormac Walsh speaks to Danny Parkins, an original angling influencer and all-round social media guru in episode 26 of his Lure Fishing Podcast.

And now the weather…

Cold and windy tonight with clear spells and showers, some of the showers will be heavy and prolonged with hail and thunder possible. Some wintry falls are possible, mainly over the hills. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees in fresh to strong westerly winds. A touch of frost is likely in some sheltered spots. The weekend and early next will see more unsettled weather and it will stay rather cool for the time of year.

Make sure to check the forecast before going afloat and if you’re going to sea, don’t forget to check the tides.

Safe fishing to all and tight lines, especially here in Ireland.

IFI Staff
Catch, Photo, Release

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Great fishing for guests of Tomi Guidedfishing on Corrib

By
IFI staff
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Fine trout caught on the troll

Despite increasing fly life and the emergence of the duckfly, Lough Corrib is still fishing well to the troll at the moment.

Predator guide Tomi Kurman of Tomi Guidedfishing has been busy over the long St. Patrick’s Day weekend providing some cracking fishing for his clients. A number of fine  big trout measuring between 68cm and 75cm and a stunning fish of over 80cm were caught on the troll.

However, with the peak of the Ferox season coming to an end shortly, Tomi will soon be concentrating on fishing for pike.

Please fish in a sustainable manner

Go Fishing

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

Ireland on the Fly Podcast – John Maduro, from the Caribbean to the Copper Coast

By
Shane O'Reilly
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This week’s guest on Ireland on the Fly is a fly tyer and fly angler well known to many from fairs around Ireland and abroad and it was only when he moved to Ireland over twenty years ago that he discovered fly fishing and quickly embraced the sport, especially fly tying.
Having been originally from the Caribbean it’s no surprise that saltwater fly fishing remains his first love, but John also has more than a few interesting tales to tell, including the time he was a bodyguard to Mike Tyson – stories you don’t normally expect on a fly fishing podcast….
Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify at:
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