Michael O’Shea s from the Upper Caragh Fishery in Co. Kerry reports that another couple of fish were taken by anglers in the last few days.
On Thursday last week Paul Osborne had a great fish from pool10. Paul was over for the week and had 4 fish for his stay, two of which he released.
Paul Osborne with a great fish from pool 10
To start the month of April Phil Hands caught this little fish this morning before his departure. Mike thinks it could be the first grilse of 2023 and is checking the scales to confirm.
Phil and Paul are part of a group of anglers from Exeter in Devon who have been coming to the fishery for nearly 20 year! Once again they had a great week on the river. The guys landed 8 fish between them and lost 6 more.
Easter is here and many families are wondering what they might do to keep the kids from driving them mad.
What better than a day on the sea? Fun all round and by the end of it you’ll travel home with a car full of kids who want nothing more than to sleep soundly for the night.
Bantry Bay Charters have 10 more reasons that are much more PC from the educational value to the family bond it can help strengthen. Check them all out here
Bantry Bay Charters has 3 specially selected, safe and comfortable boats which can depart from the Railway Pier in Bantry or the Pier in Glengarriff.
Charter a boat for a full-day, half-day and evening. Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those of you who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new methods of angling. Bantry Bay offers plenty to catch from the seabed, whether on the drift or at anchor.
Deep Star
“Deep Star” is a 33’ Aqua Star vessel, with a P3 Licence (15 miles from port, 3 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. 16 person life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.
Puffin
bantry bay puffin
“Puffin” is a 31’ Mitchell, known for their sea keeping capabilities, with a P5 Licence (30 miles from Port, 12 Miles from land), for 12 passengers and 2 crew. Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. 16 person life raft. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.
Steren an Mor
“Steren an Mor” is a 40’ ex Cornish built fishing boat converted to a passenger boat, with a Class 5 Licence for 40 people in smooth waters, and a P5 licence for 12 passengers (30 miles from port, 30 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. Life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.
Vincent Appleby reports from Currane where few couple of salmon were caught over the weekend…
30/3/2023 Just three boats out on this rough day but this didn’t deter the Currane anglers heading out. But there is only one boat that comes up trumps and yes you have it. Renowned German Currane fly angler, Mr. Bernard Ral,l while flyfishing with his gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com caught a cracker of a 10lbs plus Salmon on the fly. For the rest of the Currane Anglers it was all quiet. Wind SW and veered South fresh to strong followed by heavy rain at times.
Barnard and his salmon
31/3/2023 Mr. Bernard Rall again takes all the Currane Wild Atlantic Salmon flyfishing news today with a fine C&R 8 lbs. Salmon while fly fishing with his Gillie Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com and just for the record Currane Angler Mr. Benard Rall is fishing out of www.cliffordbandb.com and for the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet. Wind NW fresh to strong and followed by heavy showers.
Bernard releasing a Lough Currane salmon on the last day of March
1/4/2023 Another C&R Wild Atlantic 10lbs. Salmon for renowned Currane fly angler Mr. Bernard Rall while flyfishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy / The Flymen of www.fishingwithdom.com
In total there were five boats out on this bright and sunny day, followed by a light wind from the Northeast. Just for the record Mr. Bernard Rall is fishing out of www.cliffordbandb.com
Bernard releases his salmon
2/4/2023 Straight to the Currane anglers action, first in the striking zone was local Currane angler Tam while trolling by the point of the Grassy Island caught a cracker of a 11lbs. salmon before lunch and as you see by the picture it was a fine Salmon, so congratulations to Tam.
Now we head for the fly department and yes there are only two Currane anglers names come to mind and yes you have it, Currane fly angler Mr. Benard Rall caught a fine 9 lbs. salmon. Came early this evening while flyfishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com Just for the record, Mr. Bernard Rall is fishing out of www.cliffordbandb.com Wind SE and veered S light with very little cloud cover.
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Bernard back in action again
Tam's salmon
3/4/2023 Just four boats out this day and by all accounts all lines were slack, be it fly or troll. Wind SSE fresh and overcast all day and that sums up today’s manipulations.
4/4/2023 There were 7 boats out today and all was quiet on all fronts and in the words of the flyman of www.fishingwithdom.com and I quote, no good. Wind South light to fresh and overcast, come lunchtime the rain lashed down and still is, it will be interesting to see how big the flood is and staying with the rain the amount of rainfall for March was 185.9 mm and that doesn’t include mountainous rain fall.
Inland Fisheries Ireland wishes to remind anglers that the Conservation of Sea Trout (No.7 or Kerry District) Waterville Area Bye-Law No. 971 of 2019 remains in effect. This Bye-law prohibits the retention and possession of any sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) taken by any fishing engine or by rod and line in the Waterville area i.e. that part of the sea eastward of a line drawn from the most westerly point of Bolus Head to the most westerly point of Lamb’s Head and to all the waters discharging in to it.
The Bye-Law mainly affects seatrout fishing on :-
the river Inny (Knockmoyle) and its tributaries
the waters of the Waterville system, including the Waterville River, Lough Currane, the Cummeragh River and all their tributary rivers and lakes
The rivers and lakes of Waterville drain a large catchment and are regarded by many as the foremost Salmon and Sea-Trout fishery in the country. The lake system is well developed with access to boats and guides being readily available to the tourist angler. The Sea-Trout caught here are renowned for their size and quantity. For more details see:
Notes: Located at Lakelands House Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation, on Ireland’s best sea trout lake, Lough Currane. Frank is a professional angling guide and boatman.
Sea angling can be arranged with local operators.
Boat Hire
Boats for hire. All boats and engines are moored on the farm, 300 metres from the house, with easy access from the road with car park and boat shed.
Notes: Having ghillied on Lough Currane for over 30 years Vincent is a great choice for those looking for a guided service or flyfishing instruction on the Lake. All ages are catered for and even experienced anglers will benefit from the watercraft and fly-lore unique to Lough Currane. All tackle is provided and accommodation can be organised if required.
The Irish Federation of Pike Angling Clubs held their final qualifier on the Grand Canal at Vicarstown at the weekend. Fish were mostly on the small size, which always means that you are in with a shout if you are lucky enough to bag a big un…
And so it was for David Walsh who got a good double that tipped the scales at 16lb 12oz that put him miles ahead of his competitors on the day. The top 5 scored as follows:
1st David Walsh, 16Ib 12oz, 1 fish
2nd Noel Joyce 7Ib 14oz, 1 fish
3rd Ian Mc Gruer 7Ib 12oz, 4 fish
4th Eoin Sheenan 7Ib 5oz, 5 fish
5th Alan Mc Gerty 7Ib 2oz, 3 fish
The winning fish on the day went to David Walsh with a fine canal finish of 16lb+
With the 2022/2023 league now over, the top five are listed as follows:
The milder temperatures of Sunday last had a positive effect on fishing in different parts of the country and members of the Iascaire Feeder Fishing Club made the most of it while fishing in the north midlands.
Four club members took to the water and in five hours of fishing they managed over 40kgs of fish between them – made up of decent bream and skimmers. As the guys were pleasure fishing, they even found time to cook up a gourmet lunch and take a break to enjoy the fine weather while it lasted!
West Cork and District got their 2023 season underway on the Slob Bank on Sunday with a fine turnout of 21 anglers including several new faces.
Some nice fish were caught, with fine codling, bass and flounder making an appearance. It may well have been a New Year but the end result on the bank was the same, JP Molloy winning.
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Cod
Pair of cod
Flounder
Bass
Flounder again
We can all be thankful that for the fish-offs in 2 weeks time the bold Molloy will be stewarding as opposed to fishing….
Results
1st JP Molloy
2nd Troy Francis
3rd Derek Kenrick
4th Jamie Santry
Longest Flat Sean Healy
Longest Round Troy Francis
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West Cork and District Sea Angling Club
Our next outing is on Ballybrannigan Beach, East Cork weather permitting, May 21st, 5pm – 9pm.
We are open for new members, please contact Stephen O’Donovan via our Facebook page
Ocean Tramp 37′. 370HP Cummins Skipper: Des O’Connell Licence: 562 Base: Caherciveen Operational Area: Up to 30 miles from Caherciveen, Knightstown and Portmagee.
Notes: Deep sea fishing around Dingle Bay, the Skelligs and Blasket Islands. All types of fishing catered for – conger, ling, pollack, garfish and many more species. Can take 10 anglers comfortably. Half day fishing trips and mackerel trips also available.
South Shore SAC held the fourth round of their master series on Tinnebearna Beach last weekend. Conditions looked good, and there was a nice surf, but the fishing wasn’t up to scratch in the early part of the session. The flounder quickly disappeared with the receding tide, and while some rockling put in a show, it was slow enough going. But as the session entered the final hour, things really picked up as the dogs moved in on the flooding tide. This meant a flurry of action as anglers made up for the slack going earlier. Alby Allan made the most of the opportunity with a triple shot of dogs followed quickly by a double to seal his position as winner of Zone A and overall winner. Michael O’Sullivan was close behind, winning Zone B with 15 fish. Full report on the South Shore SAC Facebook page.
Menapia Sea Angling Club held the first two rounds of their yearly club competitions recently, with widely differing outcomes at each event. Their first event was held on Rooney Point, and all anglers were into fish from the off. The fish kept on coming, and there were respectable catches all round with Sean Carley coming out on top with 30 fish.
The second competition was an entirely different affair… Held at the backup venue of Dodds Rock, anglers faced into a fresh easterly which hampered the scoring considerably. The overall winner on the night, James Duffy, had just seven fish on his card, albeit including a handy 45cm bass. A full report of the competitions is on Menapia SAC Facebook page.
“Deep Star” is a 33’ Aqua Star vessel, with a P3 Licence (15 miles from port, 3 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. 16 person life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.
“Steren an Mor” is a 40’ ex Cornish built fishing boat converted to a passenger boat, with a Class 5 Licence for 40 people in smooth waters, and a P5 licence for 12 passengers (30 miles from port, 30 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. Life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.
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