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Autumn season starting well for Angling Services Ireland

After the summer break, Bodo Funke of  Angling Services Ireland reports a cracking start to the autumn season.

Regulars to the Boyle region, Bob and Bill from Massachusetts, US managed a number of good pike on lures including a fine 1m plus fish for Bob.  Bill however, started the their trip on a high with a new PB measuring 112cm. This is Bill’s fourth trip to Boyle, while his brother Bob visits the are for the third time, and both are sure they will be back next year in quest of some more wild Irish pike.

All smiles for Bill
Brother Bob with another 1m plus fish

Earlier this months, a party of three Italian lure anglers also enjoyed great pike action on the waters around Boyle, with group member Ennio landing a fine 1m plus pike.

Ennio from Italy with a fine 1m plus pike

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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

 

Ferox count nears the ton for Tomi on Corrib

Super ferox fishing with Tomi Kurmann

There was another great day on mighty Lough Corrib for Tomi Kurman and his guests as they managed to boat four smashing ferox trout of 63cm, 64cm, 69cm and 71cm. Tomi also managed some 100cm+ pike!

That brings the ‘count’ for Tomi and his anglers up to 96 ferox of over 65cm caught and released from his boat during the 2022 season – amazing stuff. Many of Tomi’s fish are recaptures from previous trips – a testament to the good care he takes when landing and unhooking these mighty beasts, ensuring a sustainable fishery for them.

Lough Corrib

 

 

Torrential rain dampens the Muckno mood for Feedermasters finalists

The Irish Feedermasters final was fought out by nineteen of Ireland’s finest feeder anglers on Concra Wood, Lough Muckno on Sunday 11th, in incessant torrential rain.

The highly talented field of anglers ensured that it would be a competitive event whatever the weather gods threw down and only grams separated some of the top spots despite the awful conditions and rising water levels.

The influx of cooler water slowed things down a bit for the participants, making the lough much tougher to crack, compared with how it has fished in the weeks leading up to the event.

Pegs used were 52 to 79 in a two in one out basis, contrary to the initial view that alternate pegs might be utilised. Following detailed scrutiny of qualifying events and all other matches the decision above has been arrived at solely in the interest of fairness.

At the end it was venue and method specialist Robertas that prevailed with 11 kgs plus just 180 grams ahead of another star feeder and venue specialist Rimantas. The mightily competitive Darren Fairhurst took third spot just 1kg back and wily Philip Jackson as ever showed his undoubted skill, with a brilliant 4th spot.

Well done to all our finalists on making it to the final shootout and for making it such a competitive event.
Section winners of €100 each today were:
  • Shamie Winters
  • Johnny McKinley
  • Jim McAllister
  • Brenton Sweeney

The County Monaghan Pairs five day festival kicked off on Monday 12th September with 28 anglers or 14 pairs lining up to do battle – more from this next week.

Lough Muckno

 

Rain hampers play for Limerick County Pike Anglers

A fine reward for enduring dirty conditions

The Limerick County Pike Anglers Association resumed their competition schedule last weekend after a summer rest period. But the very wet conditions that were forecast for the day put many of their anglers off, and there was a low turnout, with only 7 anglers being brave enough to face the dirty conditions.

Catches were relatively slow on the day for most anglers, but Tommy Williams put in a strong performance, winning out with a strong 37lb+ bag.

Full results as follows:

Seniors:
1st Tommy Williams 37lb7oz
2nd Barry O’Donnell 6lb8oz
Juniors:
1st Thomas O’Donnell 3lb1oz
Senior Heaviest Fish:
Neil Pope 10lb 20z
Junior Heaviest Fish
Thomas O’Donnell 3lb01oz
All fish were released unharmed

Newbridge & District Pike Anglers start their competition season with a double match

As most pike angling clubs avoid holding competitions during the warm summer months, they are generally primed and ready for action by the time the cooler September weather rolls in. So Newbridge & District PAC made up for their lack of action over the summer by holding back-to-back competitions last weekend.

Fishing a river venue, they fished from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Saturday, and were back on the bank at 6.00am on Sunday, fishing through to 3.00pm. Many of them bivvied up on the bank for the night and enjoyed the camaraderie of being back on the water again.

Unfortunately, the pike didn’t join in in the festivities, and they remained tricky to catch throughout the weekend. A total of 62 fish were caught and released over the weekend by 17 anglers, but there were no doubles to be seen. However, better days lie ahead, and we are sure it won’t be long before they start to encounter some better fish.

Full results as follows:

Day 1 winners 🏆
1st Ian Murphy 7lb hf, 12.0 bag
2nd Dave Murphy 4.7 hf, 39.14 bag
3rd Dan O’Reilly 5.13 hf, 23.09 bag
Raffle winners day 1
Alan McEvoy
Darren Dunne
Bernard Coleman
Day2 winner’s 🏆
1st Darren Dunne 9.12 hf
2nd Dave Murphy 9.4 hf, 30.04 bag
3rd Ciaran Sullivan 5.11 hf, 12.08 bag
Raffle winners day 2
Brendan Jervis
Alan McEvoy
Ian Murphy

Sunday deluge fails to deter hardy South Shore anglers

Damp day on Wicklow North

South Shore SAC had an eye on the weather leading up to last Sunday’s match, and their preferred venue of Kilgorman Beach had to be switched in favour of the more sheltered Wicklow North as strong winds were forecast for the Wexford venue. As luck would have it, Saturday was a lovely autumn day, but by the time it came to match day, the fine weather had turned into a biblical-style deluge. The rain, however, didn’t dampen spirits too much, and 31 anglers ventured forth to battle it out on the day.

Torrential rain makes for a long day on Wicklow North Beach

With clearer than usual water meaning angling was going to be tricky, it was important to get off to a good start, and things were looking up as the first hour saw plenty of fish coming in, including trebles of gurnard. The fast pace slowed down considerably thereafter, as bites dried up, and by the end of the day, the overall tally of fish was less than would have been hoped. Results as follows:

Wicklow Boat Charters add bass to their repertoire

Not content to be one of the leading charter boats in terms of specimen hunting, Wicklow Boat Charters are always looking to broaden their horizons and have now added bass to the list of species targeted. They have been exploring a few different marks and techniques and have had results on three out of four trips so far which is a decent return for their forays.

Wicklow coast bass

They are, of course still producing with their bread and butter species, with another specimen size tope during the week, this time for Adam Quinn.

Specimen sized tope for Adam Quin

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Angling Charters are offered on a full-day, half-day and evening trip basis and can be tailored to suit your needs. Two boats are available – Lisin and Castle Maiden. All levels of anglers are catered for. Anglers will benefit from your skipper’s angling experience and local knowledge with advice and guidance on-hand at all times.

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Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new angling methods.

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Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters

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Fish moving on Waterville system as season enters it’s last few weeks

8/9/2022 I start in a 48-hour backdate and yes you are correct I failed miserably in my duties in failing to report that a Currane angler caught two Salmon, followed by two Sea Trout two days ago. Now back today’s manipulations, we start on the World-famous Butler Pool and www.watervillegolflinks.ie there were two Salmon caught by two guests fishing with their Ghillie Mr. Michael O’Sullivan of Waterville Boats and at [email protected] and in the afternoon Michael’s Clients headed upstream out on to Lough Currane, as of yet I haven’t heard of any rod benders. There were a few Nice Sea Trout caught on the drift, and there was one Salmon caught on the fly. Now we head upstream again to the Commeragh river, two anglers caught two Salmon and headed for the Inny and as of yet I have no reports on their Catch and releases. Staying with the C&R Inny, I can report that there were four Salmon caught and released. Wind N and veered NNW light with reasonable cloud cover.

9/9/2022 There were a few nice Sea Trout caught on the drift, one boat reported seven Sea Trout to their boat and another boat reported four Sea Trout to his boat, on the Salmon front there was one Salmon caught on the fly. Now we head upstream to the Commeragh, two anglers caught two Salmon for themselves, and I believe they weren’t satisfied and headed for the C&R River Inny and as of yet no report on their manipulations. Staying on the Inny, I can report that there were two Salmon caught. Wind NNW light and variable.

10/9/2022 The Currane anglers were in good form again today, so straight to the action: two anglers caught a fine Grilse and a Trout in the morning and how they did in their afternoon session I can’t say as of yet, so watch this space and just for the record they were fishing out of Waterville Boats and at [email protected] one local Currane angler caught a fine 8 lbs. Salmon on the troll and finished his day off with six Juniors caught on the drift. And staying in the drift department and for good reason, on the Southside of the Lake there were a good few Sea Trout landed and released by other Currane drifters. Wind light to fresh at times SE and variable. Staying with the weather they’re forecasting 32.9 mm of rainfall for Waterville tomorrow morning?

11/9/2022 Well, The Inny Anglers were satisfied with the flood,  but we start today’s manipulations on the World famous Butler Pool, and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie one US angler caught a fine Salmon on the fly, on that note we head upstream to Lough Currane, there were a few Sea Trout caught on the drift and one hired out boat caught 3 Sea Trout and a Grilse. Now we head upstream on the Commeragh River, where there were two anglers manipulating their skills and as of yet they haven’t let their fingers do the talking, so I will take it they failed miserably in their duties in the Salmon department? Now we head across the Valley to the C&R River Inny; there were 3 Salmon caught and released. Wind ESE veered SW light and variable.

12/9/2022 Just the odd Sea Trout caught on the drift, now to catch of the day, and that goes to Currane angler Jim Comerford of Beenbane, while trolling caught a cracker of a Salmon in the 14lb class. Now we head downstream to the World-famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie  where there was Salmon caught on the fly, now from the Butler Pool we go to the C&R River Inny, where there was one Salmon reported. Wind ENE light and overcast.

13/9/2022 Straight to the Sea trout and Brown trout department, all from the same boat on the drift and here are their facts of the day, 6 Sea Trout, followed by a nice few Brown trout for their efforts. For the rest of the Currane anglers, it was all quiet on all fronts? Wind NE light to fresh followed by bright sunshine all day.

14/9/2022 The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts this day. NE light to fresh followed bright sunshine all day.

New episode of Ireland on the Fly features Peter Driver

Peter Driver on Trout River Tactics for September plus Winning the National River Championship

We’re into the last few weeks of the salmon and trout season and for this week’s Ireland on the Fly podcast, Daire and Tom are joined by Peter Driver, founder of Piscari Fly in Kilkenny, and a highly accomplished trout angler who just recently captured the National River Championship.

Peter talks about the importance of mindset and mentality in enabling him to capture the national title, plus he talks tactics for September river fishing and how the 2022 season went for him.

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Successful finish for Belturbet Festival

The week's winners

Belturbet Angling and Conservation Club held a very successful Belturbet Angling Festival last week with thirty six anglers in competition for the top prize. Sections fished were Derryvona, Eonish, Kennedy’s, Derries and McCaffrey’s, with Derryvona and Derries producing the heaviest nets over the course of the week.

Seamie Winters took the honours after five days of fishing in pretty poor conditions – top five listed below:

  • Seamie Winters 81.080kg
  • Wayne Fuller 72,820kg
  • Fergal Smith 67,980kg
  • Mick Smith 66,560kg
  • Mark Theedom 64,800kg
The week’s winners

Plus, as best ranking visiting angler from overseas, Les Surtees bags himself a week’s complimentary B&B at Church View Guest House B&B Belturbet for his 49,380.

Reports are that the club have already filled a number of places for overseas anglers for next year and local accommodation providers have already taken a number of bookings – the club hope to be able to grow the event year on year so if you are interested in taking part contact them via their Facebook page.

The club would like to thank the efforts of club members Stephen Leddy and John Heys –  we have some of the ‘old Belturbet’ back, with three new sections on the River Erne. Thanks also to the local landowners for their support, Maura at Church View Guest House, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Ray at The Castle Sports & Gastro Bar Belturbet for the sponsorship and fine hospitality. Not forgetting the all important supplies from Irish Bait and Tackle Limited.

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