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Paul Hallen pipped for Portumna September Festival despite 84lbs bag

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Paul Hallen

The Rodgers Island section of the mighty river Shannon provided a top catch for Worcestershire angler Paul Hallen at the Portumna Coarse Angling Club‘ September Festival. His top weight of 84lbs of roach caught mostly on the whip was backed up by several good weights in the 70’s and 30-40’s across the sections. But it was local angler Arunas Mlecka whose consistent fishing scored 5 points to win the top prize of €1000.

Report courtesy of NCFFI

Go fishing…

The festival season is not up yet with more to come from Inniscarra Lake and Bann Festivals – check out the calendar at https://bit.ly/upcomingfest for details

Portumna Coarse Angling Centre

Door closes on another season for Munster Blackwater

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IFI Staff
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Flooded Blackwater
The river from the hut at Glenda Powel's Blackwater Salmon Fishery

Rains during September assisted in distributing Salmon throughout the system with some being taken as far upstream as Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Indeed, it is fair to say that the final week of September has proven to be one of the best weeks for catches in a long time, but this is likely because more of an effort is usually made during the final week anyway.

Go fishing…

This large and broad river has a lot of fine salmon fishing spread among many private and club fisheries. They are all easily accessible and most welcome visiting anglers. Spring run improving in recent years. The best grilse fishing is towards the end of the season. For more information see:

Cork Blackwater

Guided fishing, clubs, private fisheries etc

 

Fortwilliam Fishery & Self-Catering Cottages

Fortwilliam Fishery offers two miles of double bank salmon and trout fishing over five beats on the river Blackwater.
Our salmon include – Springers, May Salmon, Grilse, Back End Salmon, and in Summer sea trout.
Our beats provide a wide variety of water, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced fishermen.
Fortwilliam Fishery, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Web: www.fortwilliamfishing.ie Email: [email protected]
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 or 058 75299

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery control a number of beats of the Munster Blackwater. The Ballyduff Bridge beat is almost a mile long offering a huge variety of water and is particularly suited to fly fishing. Upstream near the village of Ballyhooley (a few miles outside the town of Fermoy, Cork) we have two beats. The Ballincurrig Beat is one of the most beautiful locations along the river and has an excellent piece of fly water flowing into a deep pool. Just downstream on the opposite bank we have a short but productive beat, called Magners. This beat fishes also well in high water.

Contact  Jason Corcoran:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.

Tel: +353 (0)586 0146
Mobile: +353 (0)87 720 5690
Web: www.blackwatertroutandsalmon.ie

Careysville Fishery

Careysville Fishery offers some of the best salmon fly fishing in Ireland and includes 26 named pools. It is considered by many to be one of premier beats for salmon fishing in Ireland. Wading is excellent and among the numerous streams, pools and glides there is a great variety of fly fishing to suit both complete novice and challenge the most competent of fly casters.

Careysville, Clondulane, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
Email:  [email protected] Mobile: +353 (0)86 2378788
Web: http://careysville.com/careysville-fishery/

Lismore Castle Fishery

At Lismore Castle & Golf Course Fishery, we offer nearly two miles of two inter-linked beats, the Castle Beat & the Golf Course Beat.

The legendary Castle Beat consistently ranks as one of the top Salmon beats on the River Blackwater, for the number of Atlantic Salmon caught per rod. The Golf Course Beat offers about 1.5 miles of fishable water through meandering majestic countryside. The Golf Course beat offers a number of bewildering pools suitable for unmatched spinning and bait fishing.

For bookings contact Joe Willoughby on Mobile no. 00353 87 8295449 or Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lismorecastlefishery.com

Blackwater Salmon Fishery

Blackwater Salmon Fishery has 3 beats downstream of the weir and 2 upstream of the weir. Blackwater Salmon Fishery offers fishing on approximately 5 miles of the river Blackwater. The fishing is spread throughout the middle section of the river to offer good sport throughout the fishing season. Due to the location of the beats, fishing can still usually be offered in low or high water.
Contact Glenda Powell: Lismore, Co Waterford,
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

Blackwater Valley Fishery

Salmon, Sea trout and Brown trout fishing on prime fishing beats River Blackwater Co.Cork and Co. Waterford Ireland.

Mobile: 087 690 5467
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corkwaterfordfishery/

Blackwater Salmon Anglers, Mallow

We provide Day Tickets for some prime Salmon fishing in Mallow Co. Cork. We have excellent fly water, shrimping worming and spinning also. We also have very competitive Day rates and we have very recently upgraded our fishing.

Tickets available from “The Bridge House” and “Vincent Downes Menswear” Mallow.

Facebook: Blackwater Salmon Anglers

Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Located on the Munster Blackwater in the south of Ireland. Situated mid river between the towns of Fermoy and Mallow. A productive left bank beat in stunning surroundings.

For bookings contact Conor Arnold: +353 87 755 4682

Facebook: Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Loungueville House Salmon Fishery

For details on availability and conditions of fishing for salmon and trout on the Longueville House waters please contact them at
Contact : Longueville House Hotel, William O’Callaghan
Address : Mallow, Co. Cork.
Telephone : 00 353 22 47156
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Good salmon catches on Inny at end of season, trout fishing on Currane for another week

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IFI Staff
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Copal - Lough Currane

Vincent Appleby reports from Waterville…

29/9/2022 We start with a backdates on the C&R River Inny, if you remember I mentioned the Cork lad last week. Well he caught and released 7 Salmon on the Spin, fair play to him. Now yesterday’s Inny C&R anglers caught 8 Salmon. Now back to today’s action, there two Salmon caught on the troll, now to the Currane drifters, one boat reported 5 Sea Trout to his boat and just for the record there were a good few Brown Trout caught also. Wind NNE veered NNW light with reasonable cloud cover.

30/9/2022 Well as we all know today was the last day of the 2022 Salmon season and we finished in style in the Villa Maria for the traditional Bacon and Cabbage. I will get back to the Villa Maria after the Salmon and Sea Trout facts of the day.

We start on the C&R River Inny there were 3 Salmon reported. Now we head for the Butler Pool, UK Anglers Michael and James McSweeney while fishing on the World-famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie  caught two Salmon on the fly and accompanied by their Gillie Mr. Michael O’Sullivan of Waterville boats and at [email protected]

Now we go upstream to Lough Currane, Currane angler, Mike from Cork, caught two Grilse and 5 Sea Trout on the fly, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy and at www.fishingwithdom.com . Wind SW veered WNW fresh to strong at times and overcast until the afternoon.

Just for the record there was a bit of rain again this morning. Now back to the Villa Maria, well I can say without any fear of contradiction the Bacon and Cabbage was absolutely first class and we finished off with a delicious Apple crumble. So on behalf of the Currane Anglers a big thank you to Fiona, Dan and all their staff for a great night in the Villa Maria and at www.thevillawaterville.com

1/10/2022 The Currane drifters were all quiet this day. Wind WNW light to fresh.

2/10/20222 Just 3 boats on the drift, a few Sea Trout caught. The best Trout was in the 2 lbs class. Wind WNW and veered WSW light, with reasonable cloud cover.

3/10/2022 Just one boat out on the drift and as my phone was all quiet in all departments this day. I will take it that the Currane drifters lines were slack. Now for quote of the Day and it comes from Italy, a lot may have read it on Facebook, but it is such a cracker of a comment on yesterday’s report and I quote, Fishing is like LIFE. You need Passion, Patience, Love for What you are Doing, you Need to Forgive and Let go, And REEL in All The Beautiful things that come to YOU!!

4/10/2022 No reports of any rod benders on the drift. Wind WNW veered SW and variable, followed by heavy rain for most of the day.

5/10/2022 Lough Currane was on the wild side with a strong WNW blowing followed by reasonable cloud cover and just for the record there was a good flood early this morning. Back to the Lake there were no boats out. Amount of rainfall yesterday was 24.0 mm.

6/10/2022 There were a few Sea Trout caught on the drift today. Wind WSW average wind speed 20 mph gusts up to 31 mph followed by good cloud cover. Just for the record there was two boats manipulating their skills. Amount of rainfall yesterday was 9.9mm.

Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:[email protected]
Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com

FLEKSI

A new online survey has been developed by IFI for the Currane catchment to gather anglers’ knowledge – the survey method called FLEKSI was developed by IFI to help give an insight into the status of the fishery. Currane Anglers are needed for Citizen Science survey to examine fish stocks

Go fishing…

Find out more about Lough Currane…

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:

Waterville lakes and river system

Fishing with Dom

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2051515 Website: https://fishingwithdom.com/
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Fly Fishing on Lough Currane

Address Termons Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353(0) 87 922 8659 Phone: +353(0) 66 9474146 Website: flyfishingatloughcurrane.com
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Lakelands Farm

Address Lake Road Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 4160200 Website: lakelandshouse.com
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Neil O’Shea

Address Caherbarna Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9942792 Phone: +353 66 9474527 Website: oshealoughcurrane.com
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Old Daly’s Supermarket & Filling Station

Address Murreigh Waterville V23 X459 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353669474842 Website: dalysfoodstore.ie
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Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

Address Eureka Lodge Caherdaniel West Waterville Kerry V23 XD63 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2074882 Website: salmonandseatrout.com
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Waterville Boats

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 (0)87 2202355 Phone: +353 (0)66 9474800
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Piscari Fly live fly tying broadcast returns on Saturday night

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IFI Staff
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piscari fly

Peter Driver of Piscari Fly is back with his live fly tying broadcast this weekend…

This Saturday night, 8th of October at 8.30pm, we’re back live.

Don’t miss a great night. We will tying our TOP Nymph and dry fly patterns from the last season. Also we have our best Stimi pattern from the Loughs.

Don’t miss a night of fly tying, chat, top tips and giveaways.

Right here on our Facebook page piscarifly

https://www.facebook.com/Piscarifly

Our live show is on our facebook page and is at 8.30pm.

As ever you can catch up on past episodes at the PiscariFly YouTube channel where all our episodes can be watched at your leisure.

piscari fly

Tie a fly…

Peter’s fly shop is at www.piscari-fly.com for all your fly tying and fly fishing needs.

Go Fishing…

Piscari Fly

Address Woolengrange Thomastown Kilkenny Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9787040 Website: piscari-fly.com
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End of season round up from the River Bandon

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IFI Staff
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River Bandon

Jason NAsh gives an end of season round up for the River Bandon…

Another season on the Bandon has drawn to a close. The final week was relatively quiet with low water prevailing but overall, runs this year have been excellent right from early spring.

Spring salmon were caught from March with really good numbers of fish running in April and May. A wetter spring would have seen more caught on rod and line!

Cue June and the run of fish only got better and better. It was a pleasure to see many big fish running and being caught, especially when a decent flood arrived in July and most anglers enjoyed excellent sport. Indeed, at least 2 fish over 20lb were caught and released this season along the river.

August and September will be remembered for persistent low water to the point where members were asked to stop fishing and visitor permits were no longer available. Thank you to all anglers for acknowledging that particularly difficult time and respecting our quarry.

It was great that we got at least one good flood before the season ended and big numbers of fish were caught yet again with most of them returned due to their colour as no backend run of fresh salmon materialised.

As per usual, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all anglers to return their logbooks and unused tags to Inland Fisheries Ireland by October 19th.

Bring on season 2023!

River Bandon

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River Bandon

Bandon Angling Association have set up a guiding service in conjunction with Jason Nash, Peter Aspinwall and Phil Dewey. Details of the guiding service are provided on the website and they are looking forward to making memories and enhancing people’s fishing experiences on the river Bandon. Day tickets and club membership are also available.
Web: https://bandonangling.com/

Dunmanway Salmon & Trout Anglers Association have 10 miles of fishing between Togher Castle and Manch Bridge (Fly Only). Day / Season tickets from Dunmanway Salmon & Trout Anglers Association +353 (0)23-8855196

Ballineen and Enniskeane Anglers have 4 miles of fishing and day tickets are available for visiting anglers. Day tickets available from Tom Fehily grocers in Bridge Street, Ballineen. Tel:  +353 23 47173

Good start to October for tuna boats in Donegal Bay

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IFI
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Declan Kilgannon skipper of Kiwi Girl fishing out of Mullaghmore, Co. Sigo reports a successful bluefin start to the month of October. Despite the unsettled and windy conditions, Donegal Bay still produced a number of massive tuna. With about one month to go, it is hoped that this year’s BFT season will finish on a high.

Click the image below to check out a short “teaser” what bluefin tuna fishing can be all about…

Check out further information on the Tuna CHART Programme

 

 

 

Four specimen wrasse in a day for John in Donegal!

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IFI
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Catch of the Week

Killybegs Mariners SAC reports…

Killybegs Mariners member ,John Cunningham, had a fantastic day’s shore fishing recently with a total of 4 specimen length wrasse, one ballan of 48cm and 3 specimen corkwing wrasse of 25cm and 24cm x 2. That makes a total of 7 specimen fish for the year for John. Great stuff!

Specimen ballan wrasse
Specimen corkwing
Another specimen corkwing

The next Mariners league outing will take place this Friday 7th October on Silver Strand in Malinbeg with fishing from 19.30 – 23.30. Everyone welcome to come along and fish with good cash prizes on offer for 1st, 2nd overall and longest flattie. Further information available here.

Father & sons team enjoy top pike angling with Angling Services Ireland in Boyle

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IFI
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Bodo Funke of Angling Services Ireland reports…

German anglers, Rüdiger Orth together with his sons Jonas and Lukas, enjoyed some great pike action during their annual visit to Ireland. The three keen lure anglers visit the Boyle area for over 10 years and have managed a number of PBs during that time. This time it was Jonas’ turn with a fantastic pike measuring 110cm! 

Jonas from Germany with his new pike PB of 110cm

However, Rüdiger and Lukas also experienced some cracking pike fishing during their trip. The group’s best result was a memorable 10 fish day with many pike around the 1m mark.

Go Fishing

Bodo Funke, 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

Pike fishing around Boyle Angling Centre

New episode of Ireland on the Fly – Keith McDonnell on catching his 22lbs Iceland Sea Trout

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Shane O'Reilly
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Keith McDonnell is well known in this country for being one of the early advocates of streamer fishing and his many incredible catches are a testament to his skills and use of the tactic.

And having seen his pictures of 20lbs sea trout from a recent trip to Iceland, Daire and Tom had to get him on the show to talk about the trip and the experience and to also find out how the 2022 season went for him overall…..

Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

Reminder: Claiming a specimen this year? Get your forms in soon!

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IFI Staff
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Reminder to Please get your claims in now to avoid the rush at end October closing date.

The deadline for submitting specimen claims is approaching fast. If you were lucky enough to catch a specimen fish this year and want to claim it, get your paperwork into the ISFC as soon as possible so that the ISFC can assess it. All specimen claims to be submitted by 31st Oct.

To speed up the process this year you can email a copy of your completed claim form to

Contact details for the Irish Specimen Fish Committee, claim forms and more are available from:
http://irish-trophy-fish.com/

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