Philip Thornton reports from Loughs Conn and Cullin…
Trout fishing is still slow on Loughs Conn and Cullin with not many anglers venturing out yet. However, Peter Roche released four small trout and lost a good fish in Cloghans last week, while Ian Wise released a few undersized trout on traditional wets.
The Ballina/Cloghans competition was also fished during the week which was won by Stephen Browne.
Philp Thornton reports from the River Moy…
River Moy Angling Report week ending 09/04/2023
Water levels were in better order over the Easter period ranging in height from 0.97m – 0.76m at Ballylahan Bridge which saw an increase in angling effort.
East Mayo Anglers Association recorded their 1st salmon of the season with member Ian Guegan the lucky angler, while fishing on Thursday 6th Ian caught and released a spring salmon weighing 7.5lbs. on the spinner.
Danielle Gingell was also successful on Good Friday catching her first springer of the season. Danielle’s 8.5 lbs. was also caught on spinner.
A further 4 salmon were recorded for the week ranging in size from 7-10lbs. caught on either fly, worm or spinner. This brought a total of 6 salmon recorded for the week on EMAA waters, 2 of which were released.
There were no other salmon reported caught from the rest of the system during this period.
Skipper Julian Dusso has been taking some clients fishing in Galway ay aboard the Leaca Rua. Guests enjoyed good early season fishing, with plenty of pollack, and some other species including cod and gurnard.
As one guest, Jane wrote: “We had the most fabulous day fishing with Julian . As the weather was not perfect and the sea a bit choppy we wondered if we would catch fish. We need not have worried – Julian is an expert at locating the shoals and we were soon hauling in fish, very fast!”
To book a fishing trip with Julian, give him a call on 086 323 4638, email [email protected] or check out the website at www.galwayfishing.ie
Deep sea fishing trip in Galway Bay from Rossaveel. Fish for species such as shark, pollack, ling, ray, mackerel and much more…
Licensed for up to 12 persons. Smaller groups welcomed and individuals also catered for.
For day trips, boat departs Rossaveel around 9am and returns around 5.30pm.
For evening charter, boat departs at 6.30pm and returns approx at 9.30pm.
Telephone: +353 (0)86 323 4638
Email:[email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GalwayFishingIreland
Bodo Funke of Angling Services Ireland reported a fantastic pike measuring 113cm for his client Trevor. Trevor and his son Oscar visited from Paris. They were on their second visit to Angling Services Ireland’s Pike Angling Lodge in Boyle and rewarded themselves with this great catch. Trevor’s fish was caught on a Westin swim jerk bait.
This was a great way to kick off this year’s guiding season for Angling Services Ireland.
Pike, Game and Coarse fishing Guide
Notes: Angling Services Ireland provides the very best in angling and angling tourism. We are based in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, in the North-West of Ireland, an area with many superb angling opportunities.
The Proprietor Bodo Funke holds the Marine and Countryside Guiding Certificate (achieved with distinction) and his expertise and local knowledge will be to your avail when you go on a guided angling trip or angling holiday with Angling Services Ireland. Pike fishing, Fly-fishing for Pike, Game fishing for wild Brown Trout, Float- tubing, Coarse fishing. Salmon fishing and Sea-angling can be organised.
Address: Angling Services Ireland, 3 Canal View, Deerpark, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Telephone/Fax::+353 71 9663580 or +353 86 6011878
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anglingservicesireland.com
This week, Cormac speaks with UK bass guide Marc Cowling. Marc is at the top of his game when it comes to bass fishing. He has just finished his 3rd book on bass fishing, which is available now.
The pod is available now at the usual providers:
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This press release courtesy of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland:
The National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland NCFFI, awarded the honour of hosting the 6th edition of this event by FIPSed Fédération Internationale de la Pêche Sportive en Eau Douce , is pleased to be working with Monaghan County Council and the local community, with support from Inland Fisheries Ireland, to bring to Lough Muckno its first world class angling event.
The destination for the championships is Lough Muckno, a freshwater lake located in County Monaghan, adjacent to the town of Castleblayney. Set in 900 acres of scenic parkland, the venue is truly a world class angling facility.
The NCFFI first hosted the European Championships on Lough Muckno in 1998. The area is since renowned for its fishing festivals and warm hospitality, and the lake has been sympathetically developed to offer “parking at your peg” across several locations. This fine angling facility has recently been enhanced with investment from Monaghan County Council under the Outdoor Recreation Scheme, ORIS, supported by the Lough Muckno Festivals Committee. The competition will be staged along various sections of Lough Muckno, including Black & White Islands and Concra Wood. The NCFFI would like to express sincere gratitude to Coillte and the Concra Wood Golf Club for providing the use of their respective shoreline facilities.
The town of Castleblayney will welcome twenty-eight teams representing seventeen nations to the area, providing a welcome boost to the local economy and angling tourism.
Chair of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District, Aidan Campbell says: “Monaghan has fantastic potential as a destination for angling tourism, boasting superb venues such as Lough Muckno, as well as excellent hospitality. Monaghan County Council is delighted to support this international festival and to welcome visiting anglers and their support teams to this beautiful part of Ireland and particularly to the town of Castleblayney.
He continued, “We would encourage the local community to come out to welcome the anglers in force at the Parade of Nations, a colourful affair to welcome the teams in procession as they make their way along the main street to the Iontas Theatre at 6pm.”
Event organiser Jack Tisdall, NCFFI Chair says: “The NCFFI is pleased to bring the first world championships to Lough Muckno. This is the ultimate competition for club teams fishing the feeder discipline as we showcase the local angling product to club anglers worldwide to whom the Irish angling scene appeals.
What’s more the federation is delighted to present its two top club feeder teams at the Championships. Both the CM Lakelands Feeder Club and Lurgan Coarse Angling Club‘s both frequently fish on the venue and will present a healthy challenge to the visiting club teams. Please come along to give them your support as they go for gold”.
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The committee are appealing to members of all communities for their help in stewarding the event with 100 volunteers are required. If you are available from 8.30 to 2pm on the Saturday and Sunday, or both and would like to get involved please visit www.ncffi.ie/world-clubs-2023 for more details and to register on-line.
Read the full press release here https://bit.ly/418P5XP
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Kevin Lyons of Melview Fishing Lodge reports…
French anglers Philippe, Bruno, Julien and Bernard who we reported on at the start of their week’s fishing holiday at Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford ended up with a total of 97 pike over 5 days fishing.
This was a great result for them considering the very high water levels. Using both soft and hard lures in various depths they managed Pike to 107cm.
A great week again guys and I look forward to seeing you back next year, well done.
Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com
Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.
Last week, Italian fly angler Emmanuel managed to land his first Irish pike. However, his lucky streak seems to continue.
Kevin Lyons of Melview Fishing Lodge reports…
It’s not all work and no play for Emmanuel who is here on work experience with host Kevin at Melview Fishing Lodge, taking a little time out to do some fly fishing for pike is a great time for him to relax and experience some of the nice places to fish that Longford has to offer.
He is here for another couple of weeks so we will see how he gets on…
Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com
Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.
Lough Arrow Anglers report…
There were a number of trout caught during the week, mainly on wet flies. Paul McTiernan landed a lovely fish of 3 lbs. to a Black Dabbler. Gerry Martin had two small trout on the duck fly, although the windy weather has put the duck fly fishing on hold for a few days.
The second competition of the season will take place on Sunday 16th April. The Martin Carr Perpetual Cup will be presented to the winner. The proceeds of this competition will be donated to charity so your support will be appreciated. Usual club competition rules apply.
Skipper Sean Maguire is back on the water in west Clare, with his boat the Lady Gwen II now available for bookings.
The first trip of the season was with a group of American visitors. They didn’t have to travel too far out to find god fishing, and had a very enjoyable few hours on the water.
Fishing Adventures on Séan Maguire’s Lady Gwen II, a Lochin 33 M265Ti Perkins 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
