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New Edition of Ireland on the Fly – The Salmon Summit

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IFI Staff
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This week Ireland on the Fly finds out about the Salmon Summit that was held recently in Iceland.

It’s an annual get-together of NGOs, scientists, policy-makers, researchers and scientists run by the North Atlantic Salmon Fund to discuss the current state of salmon stocks and possible solutions to help the future of the fish.

So, what did they discuss and what of note came out of the summit?  Tom and Daire speak to Elvar Fridriksson, NASF’s program director in Iceland, to find out more, including the alternative, sustainable options for land-based fish farming that now exist.

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Early start brings 5kg+ trout from Lough Owel

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5.4kg Lough Owel trout

Inguss Kursitis had a fish to remember on Lough Owel last Saturday. Inguss was on the water early and was glad to see nice fishing conditions, with light winds and plenty of cloud cover. Fishing from a boat and casting a Rapala countdown lure, just as the clock ticked 8 AM he connected with what felt like a very solid take. Not long after he brought a fabulous trout to the net which measured over 75cm and tipped the scales at 5.4kg or 11.9lb. We don’t hear of fish that size from Lough Owel very often, so Inguss can be pretty proud of his extraordinary catch.

Another good week for anglers on the Upper Caragh

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IFI Staff
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It’s been another good week for anglers on the Caragh system with a number of fish landed. Yesterday the fishery owner Ralph Doppler landed a fine hatchery fish of 12lb.

12lb salmon from the Upper Caragh for the fishery owner

And the day before that, guests Heinz and Eric took a fish each weighing 10lb and 11lb respectively.

Tomas Casey & Stephen Blackmore with a fish each

Earlier in the week, fishery manager Mike O’Shea added another fish to his season’s tally, while guests Tomas Casey and Stephen Blackmore shared three fish between them.

Caragh River and Lake

First fish of the season reported from the Bandon

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IFI Guest
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With early season rain keeping water too high to have much chance of a fish, we are happy to report that water levels are finally coming down on the River Bandon. And, with the water coming into better order, Bandon Angling Association have reported their first fish of the season, a 7lb fish caught by club member Jonathan Walsh using a Flying C. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for the next one!

Jonathan Walsh with the first Bandon salmon of the season

 

 

River Bandon

Good sized pollack for anglers fishing Donegal Bay

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Sligo and Donegal based charter boats reported great pollack fishing for their clients.

Ewings Sea Angling and Boat Charters had plenty action this past week. Read their report below…

“Loads of smaller fish once we hit the right spot but also the best run of big pollack on light gear we have seen all season so far. Big pollack one after the other on the spinners so the jiggers were dropped after a little while as we were plagued with coalies. No fishing for a few days with the approaching weather system and weather warnings. Stay safe! everyone!”

Nice Donegal Bay pollack

Killybegs Fishing Trips also report plenty of good sized pollack with fish up to 9.5lbs.

Go fishing

Ewings Sea Angling and Boat Charters – Sarah Marie

Aquastar 33, 6 cyclinder 225hp turbo perkins
Skipper: Daryl Ewing
Licence: 829
Base: Rosses Point, Sligo (10 mins from Sligo town on local
bus route)
Operational area: P5 12 passenger, Sligo and Donegal
Bay, 40 miles offshore

Address: Rosses Point, Co Sligo.
Telephone: + 353 86 8913618
Email: [email protected] Web: www.sligoboatcharters.com

 

Killybegs Fishing Trips – Fiona Tee

Address: Moneygold, Grange, Co. Sligo.
Telephone: 00353 87 6224348
Email: [email protected]

Web: www.inishmurrayislandtrips.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killybegsfishingtrips/

 

Ninth league outing for Killybegs Mariners SAC

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Killybegs Mariners report on their ninth league outing…
Mariners back in action with the league outing number 9 of 12 on good Friday and the weather was fantastic with big crowds walking on the white sands for the west Donegal sunset.
Fifteen anglers lined the beach all glad to be back out and test the gear before our club trip away next weekend to Mayo along with president Joe Biden.
Groups of anglers huddled around chatting as bites were slow but a jumping rod on the tripod announced a nice double of a turbot and a seatrout for Stefan. Shortly later and another fine few trout were landed by Dessie and Sean before another for Stefan. Longer casts found a coley for Cara and a dog for John.
Stefan Martin with a fine seatrout
Flounders were scarce and mostly small turbot were caught but a 23cm flounder for Pat Byrne was enough to take the longest flattie prize of €45.
Another good trout for Sean Harte
2nd place prize of €45 was won by John Cunningham with dog and turbot.
And 1st place on the night winning €90 was won by Stefan Martin with a few trout and turbot.
And one for Dessie McGinley
Lucky peg draw was won by Noel Kennedy at the weighin.
Well done to everyone… Next stop Belmullet next weekend on the club trip.
Please fish in a sustainable manner

Successful Easter week for anglers on Carrowmore Lake

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A fine Carrowmore springer

Seamus Henry, Fishery Manager Bangor Angling Club, reports from Carrowmore Lake…

Yet another successful week for anglers out on Carrowmore Lake. The Easter week saw more anglers venturing out on one of Ireland’s most productive spring salmon fisheries. A total of 8 salmon were reported (6 released) averaging 8lbs.

Amongst the successful anglers were Eamon Giblin (7lbs.), Brian Corcoran (8lbs.) and C. Fogarty (10 lbs.), both Cork and local angler Mervyn Corway who caught and released an 8.5lbs. fish. Successful flies included Clan Chief Muddler and Jaffa patterns.

Mervin Conway with a nice springer 😉 on Carrowmore Lake

Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a brown tag fishery. For inquiries check www.bangorerrisangling.com

 

 

Fairhurst takes honours at Easter Four Day Festival

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IFI Staff
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The final day of the Lough Muckno Four Day Easter Festival saw local favourite Darren Fairhurst prevail from Adam Wakelin and Phil Ringer in difficult conditions on the Monaghan venue. Peter Horbinski, who was in with a decent shout from day one, had to settle for the 4th and final place on the podium.

Muckno can be a great equaliser and the competitive nature of this venue was re-emphasised on the final day with the top three angers again returning great 6kg plus weights in almost unfishable conditions including strong wind and exceptionally high water.

The venue will now close for the mandatory period of seven days prior to the practice week for the World Club Feeder Championships, which will commence on Monday, April 17th.

Ireland will be represented by the CM Lakelands Feeder Team and the Lurgan Coarse Angling Club, with both teams well acquainted with the venue. There will be stiff competition for the Irish teams, particularly from Germany and from those visiting from across the Irish sea.

May the best team win…

Great fishing on L. Derg for Terryglass Angling & Conservation Club

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IFI Staff
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Bob Foyle, Club Secretary, with a trout touching the 50cm mark

Terryglass Angling & Conservation Club held their John Egan memorial trophy over the Easter weekend and the fishing was pretty impressive for the time of year. Two members had 20 trout over three days, nine of which were measured at over 36cm, with many taken on a 6cm Rapala. There were plenty of pike on the move at the weekend too, making it a busy weekend on the water for participants.

Four seasons in one day on Sheelin, but rewards come to those that endure

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IFI Staff
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Luke Drea & Jack Rodgers fished Lough Sheelin on Monday and found the weather to be ‘mixed’ to say the least. They began fishing the Crover shore, but with a strong wind whipping the water, that part of the lake started to dirty, making fishing tricky.

They considered their options over lunch, and suitably refreshed, they braved wind, wave and rain to head over to the lee shore in the shelter of Ross Castle. No sooner than they arrived than it started pelting hail to add to the general discomfort…

But their fortunes changed just as the hail abated when a decent trout grabbed Luke’s Humongous and he managed to manoeuvre it to the net, bringing a bit of sunshine to an otherwise tough day. The fish was quickly released and Luke managed to rise another fish shortly later that didn’t stick. So, a typical Sheelin day in April, tough conditions and hard fishing, but the reward is all the better when it comes…

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