Tomi Kurman of Tomi Guidedfishing has done well on the ferox so far this year. However, he kept going this past week with some more great fish including an absolute “monster” of 89.5cm for his clients.
During the session, the anglers hooked and landed 4 pike and managed to boat 5 trout with another few lost. Sizes were as follows: two fish of around 55 and 60cm, 68cm, 77cm and 89.5cm!
A few days later, another happy customer added a ferox of 70cm to the tally which makes it 18 ferox over 65cm for Tomi so far this season!
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna caught tagged and released in September of 2022
Ireland’s Tuna CHART bluefin tuna 2023 sea angling survey programme has opened for charter skippers to apply.
Anglers in Ireland will once again have the opportunity to catch and release bluefin tuna in 2023 through the continuation of the highly successful Tuna CHART catch, tag and release programme that has been in operation around our coast since 2019. Over 1,500 of the largest tuna in the world have been successfully tagged and released through the programme in the last four years. Experienced charter skippers are now invited to apply to take part in this year’s Atlantic bluefin tuna scientific survey programme of Irish waters.
Building on the successes of the Tuna CHART (CatcH And Release Tagging) programmes of 2019-2022, this scientific data collection catch and release fishery for Ireland will again operate in 2023. In 2023, a maximum of 25 authorisations may be granted to qualifying angling charter vessel skippers around the Irish coast. This fishery will open on the 1st July and close on the 12th November 2023.
The Tuna CHART programme is a collaborative data collection programme between Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and the Marine Institute (MI) in partnership with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC).
This highly successful data collection programme also presents a viable economic opportunity for a sustainable catch and release angling fishery, currently valued at a minimum of €1 million annually, for professional skippers and for rural coastal communities.
Bluefin Tuna caught tagged and release as part of the Tuna CHART 2022 programme
Between 2019 and 2022, some 1,500 Atlantic bluefin tuna were successfully caught, tagged, measured and released off the Irish coast by authorised charter skippers. The largest tuna tagged to date in the programme was 2.75m, weighing an estimated 372kg. All tuna were carefully managed in the water alongside the charter vessel, subject to strict guidelines set by the Tuna CHART programme, and all were released alive. Data from the tagging programme have been collated by the partnership for reporting to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT).
The core aim of the Tuna CHART programme is to collect data and tag these large fish, which is underpinned by ensuring good fish welfare, leading to successful release of the bluefin tuna. Authorised skippers will be required to collect data on every bluefin trip undertaken and each bluefin tuna they catch, tag and release and their angling and data recording expertise is an important part of the overall survey programme. Authorised skippers will also be required to have high specification rods, reels and line in advance of the open season in order to ensure that each bluefin tuna is brought alongside the vessel to be measured and tagged in the water in a timely manner prior to their subsequent release.
Anglers will have an opportunity to participate in this fishery and to contribute to this important study by chartering and fishing from authorised vessels only. Unauthorised vessels are not permitted to target or catch bluefin tuna and any unauthorised person found to be targeting bluefin tuna is liable to prosecution.
Experienced charter skippers are being invited to apply to join the 2023 Tuna CHART programme between the 21st of March and the 4th of April 2023 by filling out an application form online at www.fisheriesireland.ie/bluefin
Background to Tuna CHART (CatcHAnd Release Tagging), an Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Data Collection Programme
Previously, under International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) rules, Ireland could not allow targeted angling for the purpose of data collection for Bluefin tuna. The changes secured by Ireland at the ICCAT 2018 Annual Meeting now allow limited catch, tag and release of Atlantic bluefin tuna for the purpose of collecting scientific data by trained authorised skippers only.
Since the first pilot programme in 2019, a total of 1,518 bluefin tuna fish have been caught, tagged and safely released (alive).
Data collection for scientific assessment is the primary purpose of this fishery and will continue to be a key requirement for skipper participation in this scientific catch-and-release fishery. Skippers will be required to collect data on every bluefin trip undertaken and each bluefin tuna they catch, tag and release and their angling and data recording expertise is an important part of the overall survey programme.
About Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is highly migratory and travels long distances in search of food and their spawning grounds.
Atlantic bluefin tuna frequent Irish coastal waters to feed during its migration through North Atlantic waters.
This ‘giant of the sea’ averages 2m in length but can reach lengths of 4m, weigh up to 600kg and live up to 30 years.
Killybegs Fishing Trips braved the elements last week and went out fishing despite freezing temperatures and difficult conditions.
Read their report below…
Back in in very tough conditions with a force 6 and a high of 0 degrees out there, but fair play to the lads who traveled all the way from Dublin and stuck at it all day. Fishing was not great, but when the count was done, the numbers where not too bad. We had some very nice pollack and 5 small cod as well. Hopefully the weather will be better next weekend.
On Sunday 12th March Connacht Predator Anglers held theirr Trout Masters event on Lough Corrib.
Aidan Traynor reports…
Scoring was based on the overall length of each boat’s longest 3 trout over 35cm. Tough conditions with strong gusts and heavy mist didn’t deter our members with some fantastic trout being caught and of course safely released again!
Results for the day were as follows:
3rd place Colin & Callum Rickard with 107cm; 2nd place Aidan Traynor & Evaldas Gusarovas with 142cm and in 1st place Jean Philippe & Didier with 152cm. Callum Rickard also had the longest trout of the day with a beautiful fish measuring 62cm.
Daire & Tom talk to George McGrath about the River Suir…
Unlocking the secrets of the Suir with George McGrath
It’s St. Patrick’s week and for so many fly anglers this really is the start of the brown trout season in Ireland, especially on the rivers, including the River Suir, which has been called the finest brown trout river in Europe.
So for this week’s Ireland on the Fly episode, Daire and Tom wanted to find out how and where it fishes best and they speak to George McGrath of Gundog & Fly YouTube fame, who has also spent a lifetime fishing the Suir.
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Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers who fished during the 2022 season are being reminded to please return their logbooks and any unused gill tags.
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is encouraging salmon and sea trout anglers to return angling logbooks (setting out their fishing and catch record) and any unused gill tags from 2022 season.
Under the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme, anglers can return these in one of three ways:
Using the postage pre-paid business return envelope that was supplied at the time of licence purchase (preferred option).
Posting the logbook and unused gill tags to the IFI office address that is displayed on their licence or logbook.
Scanning and emailing logbook and licence documents to [email protected] (please scan all sides of documents, including continuation pages, to ensure that the licence names and number can be correctly linked to the logbook).
These returns provide vital information regarding the status and management of our wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout stocks into the future.
Reminder
In accordance with the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme, anglers in Ireland are required by law to return their completed logbook (setting out their fishing and catch record) and all unused tags to the issuing office of Inland Fisheries Ireland within 7 days of licence expiry and no later than the 19th of October.
Any questions or queries?
Please email [email protected] and we will respond to your query as quickly as possible.
So my self and Noel Cashman decided to head to a new rock mark. I was told it was good for plaice, flounder, bass and the odd ray. The winds were south westerly and the rain was so bad Guy Cotton couldn’t keep it out. Where we fished was well sheltered from the harsh westerly wind. We fished two hours of the out going tide and two hours in and on first cast for Noel, he hooked a nice ray but unfortunately 20 feet out it came off I was gutted.
It wasn’t long when my rod tip on my new fish anywhere rod (thanks James Raymond beautiful rod) bent over and bounced back. I knew I had to get him in otherwise Noel would never have left me forget it. Turned out to be a nice thornback ray.
After that we got a bit hungry so I decided to head up to the local chipper and get two nice cod and chips and just as I was digging into that my rod tip went again this time it was a painted ray. It was getting interesting now.
As the tide started to fill I moved to a rock mark and I ended up with a dog and another thornback and just as we decided to call it and move to a pier, Noel ended up with a really nice painted ray.
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Nice painted ray from Cork
At the end of the session we had 2 painted, 2 thornback, 3 dogs, dab and coalie. The traces used 3 hook flappers and up and over pulleys for the rays, Bait was rag, mackerel and sandeel. Bring on the next session!
Go fishing…
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Find out more about Cork Sea Angling Club and their upcoming events at Cork Sea Angling Club
Cork Sea Angling Club are now taking new members to join their great club for 2023. If you’re interested please contact Kevin McGowan on 0852493550
Vincent Appleby reports on another quiet week for anglers fishing Lough Currane…
9/3/2023 Local Guide Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports there were only two boats out today, on the Currane Wild Atlantic Salmon run all was quiet on the SW front. Wind ESE then veered SW and veered back into the NE in the afternoon. Followed by sleety rain falls at times.
10/3/2023 All quiet on the Wild Atlantic Salmon run, Just for the record Currane Guide Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 3 boats out today. Wind East Southeast light and variable, followed by good cloud cover.
11/3/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts. Wind WSW and veered W fresh and overcast.
12/3/2023 All the Currane boats were laid up for the day as a strong SSW wind blew down the lake and followed by heavy rain at times throughout the day.
13/3/2023 It’s a very sad day for me to report that the Great Currane Angler Mr. Brod O’Sullivan R.I.P passed away this morning. So on that sad note I will go back 60 years on his skilful manipulations on the Waterville Fishery.
Brod fishing the Butler Pool 1963
In 1963 as you can see by the picture Brod helped me play my first Wild Atlantic Salmon and as you know Brod caught the Salmon and I played it,( great memory’s). Now we head down stream to Lough Currane, as we all know in 1964 Lough Currane got the Salmon disease and the first outboard motor was put on the lake by Mr. Brod O’Sullivan and I can tell the senior boatman were not in favour of the outboard motors but fair play to Brod he kept to his outboard motor and I can tell you it wasn’t long before his fellow Gillie’s put their oars to rest.
Now we head across to the River Inny, the year was August 1965 in those day’s it wasn’t what you were going to catch but it was how many, if the conditions were right and that year they were. Brod and his clients caught 103 Salmon on the Inny in two weeks, a record in my opinion, that will never broken.
Brod O’Sullivan on Lough Currane – 1969
Now we head out onto the Wild Atlantic. In the early seventies there was one hot summer. The lake was rock bottom so Brod headed out into Ballinskelligs Bay with his clients and with their Mackerel feathers they caught 1500 Mackerel and Pollock in 3 hours, another record.
Well Brod, R.I.P. You may have parted from the Waterville Fishery to the Heavenly waters fishing with your Son Anthony/ Tony, R.I.P, and your good wife Mary, R.I.P, making Her fine Soda bread. So on behalf of all the Currane Anglers and the good people of Waterville and all your clients we send our Sincere Sympathies to Sadie, Colette and Mary Denise; sister Mary & Family and his brother Paddy & Family; sons-in-law Pan, James and Mike; grandchildren Stephen, Keith, Kelly, Poppy & Laura; great-grandchild Killian; extended family, friends and neighbours. I would like to finish on a Quote from Brod’s good friend and Currane angler Mr. Gary Humphrey.
14/3/2023 All the salmon C&R headlines go to Local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com and for good reason, while trolling caught a fine 7 lbs. Salmon as you can see by the picture and for the rest of the Currane Anglers it was all quiet on the SW front. Wind NNW and overcast followed by the odd shower.
C&R headlines go to Local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy
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.
Adrian Browne reports from Oaklandswhere thelast round of the Winter League was fished on Sunday…
We had the final round of the Ger Hennesy Winter league on March 12th. Fishing started well on the day and the top spots were still up for grabs. In the end there was only one victor, so, big congratulations to the overall winner Kieran Reeves winning the league for the first time.
On the day top bag went to Andrei Pirchio taking advantage of his end peg and bagging 19.740 kg.
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Nice bags at Oaklands
Results
Section A
1st V Mozart 14.380 kg
2nd Slav B 6.260 kg
3rd S Zamfir 3.940 kg
Section B
1st A Pirchio 19.740 kg
2nd J Foley 11.860 kg
3rd A Browne 11. 320 kg
Overall
1st K Reeves 7 points
2nd J Browne 8 points
3rd M Ivkov A Browne 10 points
Bggest Fish
James Foley 4.6 kg
Biggest silver fish bag
Kieran Reeves 9.860 kg
Big thanks to all the lads who fished the league. Also very big thank you to the Hennesy family for there continued support.
Go fishing…
Any one who’s interested Summer league Starts Sunday 16th April.
Oaklands Lake in New Ross Co. Wexford is a fishing paradise for coarse angling. It offers a wide selection of fish. The lake can be fished by people of every level of experience from beginners to professionals.
Adrian Browne
Oaklands Lake,
Marshmeadows,
New Ross, Co. Wexford.
Oakland’s Coarse Angling Club is open to new members. The club based in Co. Wexford welcomes senior, ladies and junior members to league and open matches throughout the year fished on a variety of venues.
The club is centred around it’s own water, the magnificent Oaklands lake at New Ross; the 4.5 acre lake stocked with carp, tench, bream and rudd has great facilities including 60 stands which are all wheelchair friendly. This superb facility plays and important role in the introduction to angling for newcomers. Popular events include the NCFFI All-Ireland Commercial Pairs and the Dunbrody Festival.
Oaklands Fixtures 2023
April 16th Open Match
May 7th Open Match
May 20th & 21st
NCFFI All Ireland Commercial Pairs
Pre Entry Only on NCFFI details to be released asap.
June 3rd, 4th & 5th
South East Classic
3 different venues in 3 days
Pre Entry only (30 peg limit) *
June 11th Open Match
June 25th Open Match
July 8th & 9th
2 Day Dunbrody Festival
(38 peg limit) Pre Entry Only.
Book @ Oaklands *
July 23rd Open Match
August 20th Open Match
September 3rd Open Match
September 17th Open Match
October 8th Open Match
October 29th & 30th
2 Day Feeder only.
November 5th Open Match
November 12th & 13th
2 Day Silver fish Only.
December 3rd Open Match
All Events wich are * this years contestants will have first perchance on
2023 events.
The recent bitterly cold snap and heavy rain meant that conditions weren’t exactly ideal for the Limerick County Pike Anglers as they embarked on their fourth competition of the year last week. 13 hardy anglers turned out, and, as might be expected, the pike were a bit sluggish, with the early fish on the small side. Things started to look up when a 7.5lb fish came to the net, and then, just as that fish was being landed, one of the other rods was nearly pulled off its rest as a good fish made a strong run. That pike turned out to be the best of the day, tipping the scales at just over 18lb. An 11 pounder was the next best fish on the day, and Sam Brown came out as the top weight, with a total of 26lb 4oz. Full report on the Limerick County Pike Anglers Facebook page.
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Salmon and Sea-Trout fishing Guide
