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Perfect water on the Moy sees 7 salmon recorded

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Osgur Grieve reports that water conditions were perfect last week on the Moy but angling pressure is still relatively low:

Perfect water conditions on the Moy resulted in 7 salmon recorded throughout the system. Water levels recorded on Monday morning were 0.512m at Ballylahan Bridge and dropped slowly to 0.415m by Sunday evening.

Water temperatures remained on average 9˚celsius throughout the Moy system.

Ballina Salmon Anglers recorded 5 Salmon, best 10 lbs caught by local angler John Fitzpatrick in the 4th box of the weirs on a worm.

Armstrong Fisheries recorded their first salmon of the season for 8 lbs, caught by a Northern Ireland Angler.

Foxford Club Water produced an 8 lb salmon caught by a German Angler also on the worm, at the top of the Corrigeen.

As Easter approaches more Anglers are expected across the Moy system.

Fermoy lead Team of Four league going into last match

By
Myles Kelly
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coarse fishing

South Munster Polish Team were winners of the 3rd round of the Munster Coarse Angling Council Team of Four league fished on Sunday. With a combined catch of 28.76kg they won the 9 points on offer. Pawel Swiston had top weight of 15.480kg. Another great showing for Inniscarra.Fermoy CAC leads with 30 points and are closely followed by New Ross (A) on 34 points and South Munster Polish Team on 35 points.

The final match will be fished in Silvergrove Co. Clare.

The Munster Coarse Angling Council is a provincial council of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, NCFFI – the NGB for coarse and predator angling in Ireland.  www.ncffi.ie

Inniscarra Lake TDL

Inniscarra Lake TDL are affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, NCFFI the National Governing body for coarse and predator fishing and casting. www.ncffi.ie

For details of the all the events, venues and more, a downloadable copy of the events calendar, 2020 festival results and a directory of angler friendly accommodation in the local area please visit www.ncffi.ie/inniscarra-angling.

Report courtesy of Inniscarra Lake TDL

Bandon quiet but hopes that rain will see salmon move

By
Myles Kelly
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A bend in the river
Spring on the Bandon

The weather remained dry all last week with no sign of a rise in water. There was a report of a salmon lost on the lower river. The weather is forecast to break at the weekend so that should freshen the river up again.

Water level today is .37 at Curranure and rising slightly due to rain this week. Water temperature was up at 12°C yesterday but dropped over 4°C overnight.

Go Fishing…

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/

Three springers for Blackwater Trout and Salmon Fishery on Monday

By
Myles Kelly
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Anglers on the Blackwater Trout and Salmon Fishery finished the month with a salmon of about 10lbs, after a bit of a lull April got going on the 4th. Monday saw 3 fish to the bank on the fishery but the honours of the day go to Michael Quirke who after many years giving up fishing for Salmon returned for a day with Jason and the lads and on his first run down through the Island Run at Cable Island landed a beauty. Hooked again!

While most of the catches reported in the last 10 days have been from below Fermoy there was a t least one fish take at Mallow.

Water levels were dropping and read around .42 on the gauge at Ballyduff yesterday, but the rains have brought the level up to .58 at the time of writing with water temperatures just passing 9°C.

Go fishing…

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

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: info@blackwatersalmonfishery.com
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

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: fishing@fortwilliamireland.com
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 or 058 75299

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:  fishing@careysville.com 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: info@lismorecastlefishery.com

Website: www.lismorecastlefishery.com

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: info@longuevillehouse.ie
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Anglers have 83 pike in two days, 13 fish of 1m, 40 doubles, best fish 110cm with Brendan Sharkey of PredatorFishingIreland

By
David Byrne
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Pike fishing in Ireland

Brendan Sharkey of PredatorFishingIreland was out guiding again at the end of March and had some great catches with his clients.

Great results

Brendan reports that “Monday and Tuesday I had the pleasure of guiding 2 anglers, Kamile and Dobromil from Poland. Thankfully, the fishing turned out to be just crazy. In two days, fishing with the two lads, in two locations we recorded a total of 83 pike. 13 of the fish were over 1m in length and at least 40 were good doubles. The boys caught 34 fish the first day, 3 of which were over 1 metre. The best fish measured 103cm.

Pike fishing in Ireland
Brendan and his new boat provide a top class guiding service
Change of location

Then on the second day we changed location hoping for bigger fish. Again, the fishing was absolutely insane. In this second location, 49 pike were caught. Ten of the fish were 1 metre in length and more than 30 of the pike were nice double figured fish. The 3 best fish of the day were 103cm, 107cm and 110cm. All the fish were caught casting”.

Previous outing

In the previous weeks Brendan had some great fish for his clients including this great fish below.

A super pike from the north west
Another cracking fish for this happy angler with PredatorFishingIreland
Go fishing

Brendan operates in the north west centred mainly in the Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, and Mayo areas. If you want a great fishing experience with the opportunity to hook some big pike and trout, why not contact Brendan. His contact details can be found below.

Telephone: +353 86 333 8885
Email: Predatorfishingireland@outlook.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/predatorfishingire
Website: https://predatorfishingireland.com/

Currane anglers start April well with salmon to 11lbs landed

By
Myles Kelly
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Lough Currane, 31 March 2022
Lough Currane, 31 March 2022

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane where the change in weather seems to have improved the fishing…

Lough Currane, 28 March 2022
Lough Currane, 28 March 2022

28/3/2022 The Currane anglers were all quiet on this bright and sunny and calm day, the same goes for the evening shift as you can see by the sunset along the north shore.

29/3/2022 All quiet on the Wild Atlantic Front. Wind light to calm and variable from NE to NNW, bright sunshine all day.

30/3/2022 The Currane Anglers Salmon lines were slack and silent this day. Wind light to calm and variable NNE and veered NW with reasonable cloud cover.

Lough Currane, 31 March 2022
Lough Currane, 31 March 2022

31/3/2022 There were five boats out manipulating their lures on this last day of March. Spygate reports there were no takers of the Wild Atlantic Salmon, his quote of day was, I’m not surprised because the lake is on the low side which isn’t surprising considering the lack of rain and followed by Easterly winds and there is no argument to that on that quote. Wind NE light and bright sunshine all day.

1/4/2022 Two Brown Tag Anglers fishing together this day reported their day was a success when catching a fine 7 lbs on the troll and for the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet on the SW front. Wind NNE light, bright and sunny all day.

2/4/2022 There were a few boats out this day and for all their efforts all was quiet in all departments. Wind NE and veered North followed by April showers and cold.

3/4/2022 As we all know today is the day of the census, well there was only one 10 lbs salmon to report on today’s Currane Salmon and Sea Trout census, caught by two Brown tag anglers while trolling. Wind NE early this morning and veered NNW light and variable followed by the odd April shower.

4/4/2022 Just three boats out manipulating their skills this day, in the words of one Brown tag angler and I quote, as you would say Appleby, my Noble Salmon were all quiet in all departments. Wind NW light to fresh and overcast.

5/4/2022 There were a good few boats out this day and at least one Brown tag manipulator procured a fine Wild Atlantic Salmon. For the rest of the Currane Anglers it was all quiet. Wind W veered SW fresh followed with strong gusts up to 39 mph, especially in the afternoon.

6/4/2022 All the action was along the North shore and for good reason, our Chairmen of the Angling association Mr. Michael Roden, while trolling the North Shore caught a cracker of a 11 lbs Salmon, Michael’s quote of the day, Caught a beautiful fresh 11lbs Salmon and it was very rough out there.  Wind Fresh to strong with reasonable cloud cover.

Vincent Appleby
www.salmonandseatrout.com

Go fishing…

Vincent Appleby

Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:salmonandseatrout@gmail.com
Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com

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

Handle with care – Smolts running

By
Myles Kelly
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Fly anglers are reporting that they are meeting quite a few smolts, good news for the future. But do take care if you catch these silvery fish. Every salmon is valuable, especially these juvenile ones heading out to sea. Smolts are undergoing rapid and significant change as they prepare to leave freshwater for a the salty sea. If you hook a smolt, try to release it without removing it from the water. They will swim off none the worse for wear and hopefully we’ll see them back in the river in a year or two as an adult fish.

smolt
Try not to remove smolts from the water as you unhook them

After you’ve released the smolt, crush the barbs on your flies if the hooks are not already barbless. If you catch a another of smolt, again release them in the water by turning the hook out of them without touching the fish at all. At this stage, consider the likelihood that the smolts are running and rest on the bank for a while to let shoal pass through unharmed or fish a different bit of water.

Lombardstown
Munster Blackwater

Some trout showing on cooler Nore at weekend

By
Myles Kelly
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trout

Dan O’Neill, fishery manager at Mount Juliet, reports that conditions are coming right for some good fishing on the Nore:

The temperatures dropped last week and the water levels also dipped a bit but I did manage to get out for a few casts at the weekend. Fishing wet flies I slowly made my way down George’s Wall. I did meet some trout along my way which were very welcome, but being in the river and casting was enough for me so the trout were an added bonus.

trout

Plenty of smolts splashed at my fly as it swung across and a couple connected which were carefully handled with wet hands and returned for their journey to the sea and the beginning of their new life.

The river is slowly revealing those seams and curves that I enjoy fishing. Greenwells and spiders were doing the trick with fish taking within a rod length of the bank usually.

trout

Other anglers out last week gave reports of plenty of trout caught on wets and nymphs. George’s Wall fished well and behind the White Bridge was also fishing quite well.

Water Level and Temperature 04 April
Water Level  .52 cm
Water Temp @12noon -> 9.2°C

Dan O’Neill
Mount Juliet

Go fishing

Guiding

Taking bookings now for guiding over Easter. Improve catch rates, water craft, leader set ups, try new techniques. Contact me for more information.

Fishing

Dan O’Neill, Fishery Manager, Mount Juliet Estate, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland

Telephone: +353 85 7652751

Email: oneilld020@gmail.com

Website: https://www.mountjuliet.ie/fishing-on-the-estate.html

General Information

The river Nore is a beautiful river that meanders it way through counties Laois and Kilkenny before joining with its sister river the Barrow just upstream of New Ross on its way to the sea. The Nore gets a good run of Atlantic salmon and the river which is currently open for angling on a catch and release basis produced 563 salmon in 2015 and 599 salmon in 2016. Salmon fishing is available on a number of stretches including the Mount Juliet Fishery which is located just outside Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, approximately mid-way between Kilkenny City and New Ross.

For further information on the Nore please visit https://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/south/nore.htm

 

Registration open for the Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The 45th annual Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival is taking place from Monday 9th May to Friday 13th May. Taking place across the shores of Lough Erne this coarse fishing competition brings anglers from across the UK, ROI and Europe with over 200 competing each year for a top prize of £5,000.

Registration is now open and can be done online here:  https://bit.ly/ClassicFishingFestival2022

Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association to host casting course

By
Myles Kelly
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Pilot Fly Fishing Training Programme – Now open for Applications

The ILFA committee will host a Casting Course of 6 sessions x 2 hours over a period of weeks.

If interested please email irishladiesflyfishinginfo@gmail.com with your name, email address and phone number to express your interest as soon as possible so programmes can be arranged and tailored to participants.

Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association

The Irish Ladies Flyfishing Association was founded in 1990.The aim of the Association is to encourage lady anglers to participate in fishing events, to join the various ladies clubs and in general promote ladies angling.

The Association organises fishing and social events throughout the year all over the country. Each year the Association helps to fund a team to compete in the Ladies International, against teams from England, Scotland and Wales. A series of four trials are used to select the team to represent Ireland at the Ladies International Flyfishing Championship. We also aim to hold a series of ‘open days’ for the complete beginner and ‘training days’ for those wishing to improve their skills. Contact ILFA for further information.

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