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Ireland on the Fly talks to Denis Goulding

By
Myles Kelly
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September 30th might be the end of the season for most of our loughs and rivers around the country, but don’t forget there’s another twelve days before it closes on Currane and the midland lakes.

Denis Goulding

Denis Goulding & the 12 Fly Fishing Days of October

And so for this week’s episode of Ireland on the Fly, we’re joined by international angler, Denis Goulding, for his tips and advice on where to fish if you are looking to extend your season into October.

Plus he gives us a report on how Ireland fared at the recent Home International on the lake of Menteith in Scotland.

Listen & follow on Apple or Spotify:

https://pod.fo/e/1f06a3

trout

Mixed weather but good fishing on the Clare Dragoon

By
IFI Staff
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Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish)

It’s been very mixed weather this week, with a calm start followed by the remnants of an Atlantic storm bringing some very windy conditions. Skipper Luke Aston has a group of Dutch anglers in for the week, and they took advantage of calm weather on their first day to get offshore. Almost flat conditions and a lovely drift on the reefs produced good fishing, with a nice mix of fine fish.

Spurs!
Nice pollack
Whiting
A chunky ling

With the windy weather came a change of venue, sheltering in the Shannon estuary. Some fine thornback ray were caught, and even some big mackerel taking fish baits on the bottom! Some nice tope and huss were also caught, along with a steady trickle of the ever-present dogfish.

Tope
Thornback ray
Tub gurnard
Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish)

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: lukeaston@eircom.net Web: www.fishandstay.com

Piscari-Fly Newsletter – 19th September 2023

By
IFI Staff
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How’s the Fishing?

Is this a wrap?

River Nore level is up at 0.863 m and weather forecast is rain and a possible storm predicted for the weekend. So is our goose cooked? Fishing hasn’t been very productive on the Nore in the last few days

Brown Trout from the River Nore

Mark Driver was out with the youths again. T.A.F.I. Leinster held the All Ireland Youth 2023 River Championships on the River Blackwater in Kells Co. Meath. 19 youths competed from Leinster, Munster & Ulster. There was 249 fish caught in total over 2 sessions. With some great sized fish being caught on Nymphs, Dry dropper and Dry Fly methods. Along with some big fish being reported to have been lost. Ulster were the winning province with 9 youths catching 155 fish. Thomas Grew and Charlie Nesbitt from Ulster had combined longest fish of 35cm. Big congratulations to Adam Adcock from Munster on achieving the National Youth River Champion Title, a great up & coming angler. A fantastic day was had and all youths reported to have really enjoyed their day on the River for the competition.

 

Went to Slade after last week folks, had a fantastic evening. Great sport off the rocks with a 10 foot 7 weight and fast intermediate…lots of sporting mackerel and pollack to be had..simple but deadly flies…really good fun. Definitely one to add to the diary for next year folks.

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For more information and details about where to fish and get permits drop me a line piscarifly@gmail.com.

What’s new

 

Piscari Travels

Peter is back on the road. So the Irish Team has arrived in Kamloops BC. They have 6 days practice on both rivers and lakes. Today they toured around some of the competition venues to see what’s ahead of them for the competition. The lake venues are Sullivan Lake, Tunka and Bathstone. All three lakes are very unique to themselves and will provide a good test for the lads. Water temps are lowering and this will mean the fish will come up from the depths to feed. For daily updates check out our facebook or other social media platforms. This is the official website if you want to keep an eye on results https://2023wffc.ca/

Fips Mouche World fly fishing championship in Slovakia has finished and well done to the lads and lady. Never easy events to compete in. A lot has to go your way. For results click here https://www.wffc2023.com/results/

 

What’s coming

 

We’re back live Saturday 21st October, at 8pm for the first one only. Great chat, flytying, giveaways and much more.

 

About us

Based On the River Nore just outside Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland. Piscari-Fly is a growing Fly Tying and Fly-Fishing business with a vast amount of experience and knowledge. If there is ever anything I can do to make my service better for you please feel free to suggest it to me and I’ll gladly try my best to accommodate your requests.

Thanks again.

Peter Driver.

Piscari-Fly, Woolengrange, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, R95 Y860, Ireland, 0879787040

Lough Conn angling report week ending 17/09/23

By
IFI staff
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Steve Schreck reports from Loughs Conn & Cullin…

The Kieran Lynn Cup, sponsored by Murphy’s Bar and Murphy’s Boat Hire, took place last Saturday,16th September.

It was a very successful day for the 39 anglers who participated with 15 trout over 13 inches weighed in.

Bryan Kennedy won the competition for the heaviest fish, weighing 2.3lbs.

Kieran Lynn presenting the Kieran Lynn Cup to Bryan Kennedy who won the competition

Second place for the heaviest bag went to Tommie Timoney from Crossmolina with two trout weighing 2.7lbs.

Third place went to Paul Ruane and fourth place went to Michael Tiernan.

All 10 anglers who weighed in fish were presented with a prize.

In addition to this, Frank Murray from Castlebar caught an amazing 6lbs 12oz trout dapping on the day.

Frank Murray, Castlebar with his 6lbs 12oz trout caught dapping on Lough Conn

Castlebar Anglers Association held the Jackson Cup on Lough Conn on Sunday 17th September. Sixteen anglers participated but conditions were poor and as a result, no fish were weighed in. The club intend to re-run the competition this Sunday 24th September, weather permitting.  For further information contact Tony Baynes, Chairman on +353 (0)87 3128263.

Kelly’s Boat Hire report:

Padraic Kelly and Denis Michaels fished Brackwansha and Victoria Bay for two hours last Friday. Within this small window they managed to catch and release four measuring fish, 2 of which were around the 2lbs mark.

On the same day, Brian Creedon fished Cloghans Bay and managed to catch three measuring fish.

Low water levels and low angling pressure on the Moy

By
IFI staff
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Steve Schreck reports from the River Moy…

Angling Report week ending 17/09/23

Despite low water levels and low angling pressure the Moy catchment recorded a slight improvement in catch numbers. Water levels at Ballylahan Bridge hovered around 0.35m all week long. In total, 104 salmon have been reported caught for the week. 

Ballina Salmon Anglers reported 7 salmon mainly caught on the fly and the prawn.

Mount Falcon recorded 4 fish, 2 of which were caught on the fly and released. The best fish weighed 6lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers reported 17 salmon for the week, 7 of which were released. The most successful methods were spinning, fly-fishing and prawning.

Attymass Angling Club recorded 2 fish for the week.

Coolcronan Fishery reported 8 salmon. Most of them were caught on the prawn and two double figure fish were released.

Byrne’s Fishery recorded 9 salmon for the week caught on the spinner and the prawn.

Gannon’s Fishery reported 5 salmon caught, mostly on bubble and fly. The best fish weighed 7lbs.

The Foxford Fishery recorded 15 fish, 12 of which were released. Successful methods were bubble and fly and the prawn. The best fish weighed 8lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers reported 22 salmon for the week, of which 17 were caught at Rinnaney and 5 at Baker’s.

Local reports suggest that 3 salmon have been caught at the Foxford Rocks Fishery.

Cloongee Fishery recorded 1 salmon of 4lbs caught on bubble and fly.

East Mayo Anglers reported 11 salmon for the week, of which 5 were released.  9 fish were caught on the fly and 2 on the worm.

Young rods compete for All Ireland boat titles

By
IFI Staff
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The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers reported that the All Ireland under 21 and under 16 boat angling championships held in Rathmullen Co. Donegal and hosted by Lough Swilly Junior Angling Club was a great success. This years under 21 Champion is Kevin Roche and this years under 16 champion is Jack Walsh.

This was Jack’s 2nd year in a row winning the title!
Well done to all the anglers that took part it was a great day with lots of fish.
This competition is also the Qualification for Under 21 World boat championship for 2024 which will be held in Rathmullen Co. Donegal in Late August 2024 .
We will have 2 teams again next year (one team Pre qualified) so the top 5 under 21s from yesterday’s competition will represent Ireland in the World Boat Championships 2024 are
Kevin Roche, Denis Breetveld, Alex Matthews, Hanna John and James Donaghey
Our pre Qualified Team from Last year is Sarah Lynch, Orlagh McLean, Patrick Donaghey, Cormac O Brien and Shaun McLean.
Big well done to the Lough Swilly Junior angling Club committee!
Also a massive thanks to the Inland Fisheries Ireland and Angling Council of Ireland for the support in the future of Irish Boat angling

Ellis and Finnegan take Monaghan Pairs title

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Muckno

Despite having the onerous task of running the day to day organisation of the Monaghan Pairs Festival on Lough Muckno, Dara Finnegan and Craig Ellis have once again eclipsed a formidable field to score another resounding win.

Into the final day they held a slender lead from a chasing pack of 5 pairs, but pulled away on Friday having successfully negotiated the dreaded open draw.

Finishing on a brilliant 14 points, with droppers taken into account, it would be remiss of us not to mention Elllis’ contribution of just 4 points or a super 4 section wins.

Runners up Brockie and Shep scored a super 17 points just edging out the magnificent young pair of McCrannor and Kirk on a splendid 18 points.

A couple of pairs finished on 20 pts but it was Dave Brooks and recently crowned World ladies champion Helen Dagnall who took 4th spot on weight count, with Worley and Inglis then holding onto a great 5th place and a nice podium pickup.

Fishing as ever was a class apart and a superb competition was enjoyed by all participants. The field this year while just ahead of last year numerically is a virtual who’s who in international angling, boasting no less than 5 members of the England squads which are the tops in the world at this time. Samantha Sim – a member of that star England team – competed this week as did some of the Worlds best under age anglers – England International world championship medal winners Joshua Derry, Will McCrannor and Billy Kirk.

Next year’s event is already drawing interest from a further group of England internationals, so those wishing to compete at the very highest level would do well to give this magnificent event some close scrutiny.

Lough Muckno

Please fish in a sustainable manner

Rebels fish Garylucas, catch 7 species

By
Myles Kelly
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Garylucas

Rebel SAC reports on the their second match after the Summer. Their first competition after the summer was moved to Monetrae after the unexpected fine weather saw the Front Strand was inundated by sun worshippers. It was a bit early in the year for the venue and just one flounder, 24cm was caught. With thoughts of that last match in their minds they headed to Garylucas on September 16th to fish the tide up and down from 5pm to 10pm. Shane from the Rebels reports

Our competition saw 9 anglers fish as we had some guys drop out on the day and couldn’t attend . The wind and gusts of up to 28 mph caused havoc for most venues but as we tracked it over the week I knew it would be at our backs to an extent and take any weed off shore and that it did. Anglers brought baits ranging from fresh crab, lug, black lug, razor, rag worm, frozen sandeel, mackerel and frozen black wraps. To describe the fishing on the day it was patchy and scratchy, as I call it, at its best but brought a bit of variety, and as we know variety it’s the spice of life and always makes up for slow or poor fishing.

First to find the fish was myself with a first for me – a garfish of 53cm. I have only tried for them once before with only a few casts so it was a welcome scratch to that itch. Hot on my heels with the blackest dog fish I ever seen was Jim Mellis jr. Over the next 40 mins I missed 2 more garfish one even slack lined but nothing to come if it. On again was Jim Mellis with another dog fish, then a mackerel. Tapping him on the shoulder was Noah Tahran with a lovely sea trout, but unfortunately they don’t count on our comps as with Jim Mellis jr’s mackerel doesn’t count either.

Fish started to pop up across the line with lads battling hard to gain points at all distances with all tactics . The guys that caught fish on the day were placed as follows :

  • 1ST PLACE 219 POINTS WAS JIM MELLIS JNR ,
  • 2ND PLACE WITH 140 POINTS WAS NOAH TAHRAN ,
  • 3RD PLACE 100 points WAS NIALL FORREST ,
  • 4TH PLACE with 98 POINTS WAS GABRIEL MATEJKO ,
  • 5TH PLACE WITH 58 POINTS WAS MYSELF ,
  • 6TH PLACE WITH 58 POINTS WAS DEAN MURPHY ,
  • 7TH PLACE WAS ANDREI DRUTU
  • 8TH PLACE WITH 43 POINTS WAS RAD MARTINOVIC .

8 out of 9 anglers caught fish and a good show for some of the new guys, but a lot of missed takes presumably from schoolies hitting baits hard and dropping them just as quick .

There was 7 species caught on the day. They were garfish, bass, sea trout, mackerel, flounder, dog fish, and eel’s . All in all another well ran comp with great feed back from all. There was even a few smiley faces for those that enjoyed it the most.

Go fishing…

Next competition

Our next comp is Saturday the 30th of September brings us back to the Youghal direction as usual , and should produce good results and justify a good report as the crab should be switching on the autumn peel and hopefully turning Youghal on for us .

Join the club

Rebels SACRebels SAC are based in Cork and are are always happy to welcome new members.

The REBEL COUNTY SEA ANGLERS will be open for membership through out the year and we can be contacted by , mobile 083 0198017, what’s app , messenger , fbook , and Instagram . Looking forward to the next comp already and hopefully some cod and ray to add to the usuals . Catch you on the next one ……… UP THE REBELS

Get in touch via their Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/rebelcountyseaanglingclub/

Limerick County Pike Anglers have eventful day for round three of their league

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The Limerick County Pike Angling Association headed up the country for the third round of their winter league last week. Fishing conditions were near perfect, with low winds and little rain. It wasn’t long before texts were flying around as anglers were into fish, and it was shaping up to be a tight contest. Most of the fish were on the wrong side of 10lb, so the opportunity was there to grab the biggest fish prize, and that opportunity was taken as a fish of 13lb 2oz was landed, which looked like topping the table. A 20lb+ fish was briefly on the end of the line before throwing the hook, but then Seamus Coffee came in with a 13lb 9oz fish to finally take the biggest fish prize by a few ounces. So, an eventful day for all

Results:
1st Place: Seamus Coffee 21lb 02oz
2nd Place: Gabriel 13lb 02oz
Pool: Seamus Coffee 13oz 09oz
Please fish in a sustainable manner

NCFFI Team Ireland 2024 – Expressions of Interest

By
Paul O'Reilly
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As members of FIPSed the NCFFI presents teams at world championships in several disciplines annually and invites expressions of interest from members interested in team fishing at the following events for 2024.

Categories include:

  • Float categories include:
    • Masters
    • Veterans
    • Europeans
    • Nations
    • Disabled
    • Women
  • Feeder categories include:
    • Nations
    • U25
    • Masters
  • Youth categories include:
    • U15
    • U20
    • U25

Register your interest here

The host countries for 2024 with the dates for which the championships usually take place are;

  • Veterans, Masters, Disabled – Bulgaria, first week of June
  • Europeans – Netherlands, fourth week of June
  • Feeder Nations – Spain, second week of July
  • Youth – Serbia, second week of August
  • Ladies – Portugal, fourth week of August
  • Float Nations – France, second week of September
  • Feeder Masters and U25 – Hungary, September/October
  • Women – Portugal, fourth week of August

The closing date is 1st of November. It is anticipated that venues and exact dates will be announced by FIPSed shortly giving time for the Managers to decide on the championships to attend based on the interest received, and to implement the selection process.

For further information on selection and eligibility please visit www.ncffi.ie/teamireland

Please note: Applicants must meet the age category requirement where specified by 31st December 23 of the year preceding the championships. Those of Veteran age (over 65) may participate in Masters (over 55) and a specified number of youths where desirable may participate in categories greater than their age group.

We currently have a vacancy for a Float Team Manager. This is a voluntary position elected for a three-year team tasked with taking our senior float teams forward. Please express your interest here https://bit.ly/48lgbzi, more information to follow. The closing date for applications is 18th October.

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