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IASCaire Autumn League Results 2021

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Cup winners

This report from the IASCaire Feeder Fishing Club who held the final leg of their Autumn league at the weekend:

The final match of our Autumn League 2021 took place on Lough Namachree! With top places up for grabs it was going to be a tight battle till the end!

And so it was! The final match was intense and brought the league end to and entertaining battle!

Top 3 of the day:

  1. Saulius 10.970
  2. Irmantas 10.290
  3. Tomas 9.950

Well done to the lads on the day!

This intense battle at the end meant that your Autumn League 2021 TOP 3 ARE:

  1. Darius 7pts
  2. Saulius 10pts
  3. Tomas 11pts

A BIG Congratulations to our top 3 and especially to Darius Sakalys who fished a brilliant league and ran away with the Cup!

Cup winners

Also A BIG Congratulations to Tomas Lisauskas who won this year’s Club trophy!

Final scores

We want to thank our sponsors for the continuous support and generosity throughout this league and years in general!

Also a big thank you to Sarunas Sliavas for the gorgeous Pilaf served up on the bank! The Lads had a nice meal!

Grub’s up

Calling Young Southeast Sea Anglers

By
Kevin Crowley
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The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers are holding a Youth & Junior Day on the 4th of December at Woodstown Beach, Co. Waterford. Young sea anglers who fancy honing their skills and improving their catch rate will be very interested in this.

See the poster below for details on how to register.

 

River Nore – Season Report 2021

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Steven McKenna from our South Eastern RBD office reports that the 2021 season on the River Nore was regarded as one of the best the river has seen in the last few years:

The Nore opened in early March when strict Covid restrictions in force, only allowing a few local anglers to venture out with the odd report of a fish or two being caught through March & early April.

By the end of April & into early May, reports were coming in of more fish being caught between the mid and upper catchment of the river. In Mid-May, a good flood on the river brought some exceptional fishing, particularly from Brownsbarn up to Kilkenny. Local anglers think that it may have been the best run of spring salmon they have seen on the system in a long time. From May onwards, the run of salmon entering the river did not stop and, when conditions allowed, there was some exceptional fishing to be had.

By mid-June & into July, like most other rivers in the country, the Nore became very low with lack of rain. The low water slowed the run of fish but did not stop them, the lower end of the catchment started producing some great fishing particularly from Brownsbarn down to Inistioge. A lot of anglers also noted not just the quantity of fish but the quality of salmon and grilse which were running, all were good sized fish in great physical condition.

By mid-August, the run had slowed down quite a bit, low water & high-water temperatures most certainly did not help, but even so anglers where still reporting good fishing on a regular basis. By September the was a very good number of fish throughout the catchment, albeit resident fish which were difficult to catch. Nonetheless, anglers on the river where still happy with the season.

Over the past few years, the Nore would not be regarded as very productive sea trout fishery, but the last two years have shown a shift in the trend sea trout numbers – which have been getting better and better – and this season proved the same. There was some very good sea trout fishing on the lower Nore catchment particularly from Thomastown down to Inistioge. Local anglers have said that, in years gone by, sea trout fishing was very good on the Nore, but in recent times their numbers had declined dramatically. This season, as with last season, the anglers are very encouraged to see sea trout returning to the Nore in relatively good numbers.

Flattie Fantastic For Galway Bay SAC Competition

By
Kevin Crowley
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Colin Harty with a nice flounder

Club chairman Brian Reidy reports on the final leg of the Galway Bay SAC Master Angler competition.

Traps set. Watching the rod tip on Lettergesh…

On a beautiful November day in Conamara we had our 5th and final leg of the Club league, the Master Angler 2021. Colin Harty was straight into fish with a fine double, a flounder 35 and turbot 23.

Colin Harty with a nice flounder

Brian had a counting turbot and John Cunningham had a blank first cast. But that was all to change as he almost reeled in a fish a cast for the next 2 hours. Colin stayed in touch with a fish here and there but Brian had nothing for well over an hour. He found the fish in the third hour and had a fish a cast but John was too far in the lead and his ten fish took the leg on 322 points.

John Cunningham with one of his catch

Brian was 2nd with 8 fish and 256 points and Colin third with 7 fish and 234 points. Biggest fish a flounder 36 cm Colin. Congrats John!

Brian Reidy presents John Cunningham with his winnings

Although John took the final leg, Brian had a good lead in the Master Angler standings, and his two wins and two top placings gave him overall victory, after many years of trying. A popular victory and well deserved. Well done Brian!

John Cunningham (orevious winner) presents Brian Reidy with the club Master Angler trophy.

Go Fishing

Galway Bay Sea Angling Club is a progressive club based in Galway, but fishing competitions along the west coast. New members are always welcome, and every level of experience is catered for, with social outings right up to competitions held throughout the year. If you’re looking to get into sea angling in the west, check them out here 

Last cast from the kayak for one of Cork’s finest (for now)

By
Paul O'Reilly
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This report in from the Irish Kayak Angling Club as one of their own hauls up his kayak from Irish waters for the last time (for now anyway)…

What a final day’s fishing just off the Waterford coastline for Cork’s finest, Pat Gill, before he relocates lock, stock and barrel to sunny Tanzania (due to work). We fished for approximately 8hrs in a slight easterly breeze with a bit of drizzle but that didn’t stop the paddlers from connecting with fish straight away; flatties, mackerel, pollock and good size gurnards all fell to mackerel and crab baits on running ledger rigs for Pat and the kayak crew.

A flattie

Conversation turned to the African species he hopes to target once the new venture of constructing units for “old folks” in Africa begins. Tiger fish are definitely on the catch list, but as long as the hippos stay away Pat will be happy! “What about the crocs Pat?” – “what about them!!” was the response.

Other fish to the kayak on the day included the trusty dogfish, scad, poor cod, whiting and then a stunning triggerfish took the crab bait – a first for Pat. Hopefully taking up stock in Tanzania in early 2022 will test his knowledge against all sorts of new fish species. There were rumours of smoothhound in the area, but on this occasion none appeared. Perhaps if Pat ever returns, we can have another go!

Pat’s trigger fish

He has a buyer lined up for his kayak already so if he does come back for a cast at some stage, he’ll need to beg, borrow or steal one.

All the best Pat and tight lines in Tanzania.

 

Pascal produces plenty of great pike for his visitors on Lough Erne

By
David Byrne
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Pascal Brissaud

Anglers often dream of catching a big pike and this is a real possibility on Lough Erne. During the last few weeks visiting anglers took advantage of the good conditions on the lake as they fished for pike with well known fishing guide Pascal Brissaud.

Le Bass Boat

Water levels

The water was low, but the pike were feeding actively at various locations around the lake. Lots of beautiful pike (many over 1m) were caught before the weather changed.

A nice Erne pike

Slow down

Unfortunately, the fishing has slowed down recently due to the heavy rain but the fishing continues, albeit slower than before with occasional fish still being caught. Pascal is in the process of developing new fishing packages and it would be wise to contact him as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed!

If you have a day spare over the weekend and fancy a day out pike fishing with some friends on the Erne why not give Pascal a bell !!

Pascal Brissaud

Go fishing

If you want more information you can contact Pascal, details below.
Location is Killmore Quay South, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, BT92 0DT
Satnav coordinates 54.22917, -7.48602
Phone: 00442867724369 Pascal .
Email water.lodge@yahoo.com 

Funding of up to €1m available for fisheries conservation

By
Sadhbh O'Neill
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Habitats Conversation Fund 2022
Habitats Conversation Fund 2022

Minister Ryan welcomes launch of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s ‘Habitats and Conservation’ Funding Call

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, is launching a funding call of up to €1 million today (Tuesday, November 9th), to support vital conservation projects around the country.

Since 2016, more than €5 million in grants have been awarded to over 250 projects throughout Ireland under funds administered by Inland Fisheries Ireland. From today, eligible angling clubs, fishery owners and other stakeholders are invited to apply for funding to support fisheries conservation projects in their local areas through the 2022 ‘Habitats and Conservation’ scheme.

Priority will be given to projects that focus on habitat ‘rehabilitation’ and conservation, such as improving water quality, rehabilitating damaged habitats and helping fish overcome physical barriers, like impassable weirs.

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has welcomed the funding call and is encouraging eligible groups and stakeholders to apply. He said: “The Habitats and Conservation Scheme is a great example of how we can encourage and support the stewardship role of managing our natural resources across the country. This important environmental scheme supports angling clubs, fishery owners, and stakeholders – in helping them to improve damaged habitats, water quality and fish passage.

“The works and studies supported by the scheme in the future will also result in wider benefits for the environment. As the funding call is now open, I would encourage any eligible group or stakeholder to contact Inland Fisheries Ireland and express their interest in applying for this grant before the deadline.”

In 2021, a total of €785,604 in funding was approved for 18 projects, based in Cork, Donegal, Galway, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Mayo, Roscommon, Wexford, Westmeath and Wicklow. Examples included the construction of rock ramp passages, to make it easier for fish to migrate upstream and downstream of impassable weirs and the installation of fencing to improve water quality. This was done by stopping livestock from entering the river and providing them with alternative sources of drinking water.

An information guide about the Habitats and Conservation Funding Call 2022 is available to download from www.fisheriesireland.ie/services/funding. As part of a new two-step process, all applicants must firstly complete an ‘Expression of Interest’ application on Inland Fisheries Ireland’s online grant management portal before 5:30pm on Friday, December 17th 2021. After the expression of interest has been completed, full applications must then be submitted to Inland Fisheries Ireland via the online grant management portal by 5:30pm on Friday, January 28th, 2022.

The recipients of the 2021 funding call grants for the SSTCPF and MFF Schemes were:

Fund
Grantee
 

County/Counties
Project Description
Grant Award
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Kilkenny
Brett’s Weir – Construction Stage for a Rock Ramp Fish Pass
€120,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Laois
Remedial work on a section of the River Erkina, Rathdowney, Co. Laois
€24,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Mayo
Establishing the sea temperature regime utilised by sea trout in Irish waters
€40,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Galway
Dawros River Catchment Management Plan
€30,000.00
SCF
Kilbarry Angling Club
Co. Cork
Kilbarry Salmon Fishery Bank Erosion Protection
€17,500.00
SCF
Kilbarry Angling Club
Co. Cork
Improvement Works (Soft Engineering Willow and repair of Stone Footing) River Blackwater Kilbarry Salmon Fishery
€48,000.00
SCF
Glenville and Kildinan Trout Anglers Association
Co. Cork
Glenville and Kildinan Trout Anglers enhancement and remedial works project
€56,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Limerick
Askeaton Weir Complex Fish Passage Development Plan
€105,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Wexford
Hire of Consultant Engineer for the Weir Removal at the Still Pond
€30,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Carlow
Ballynacarrig River enhancement works phase 1, Co Carlow
€100,000.00
SCF
Inland Fisheries Ireland
Co. Galway
Clare River System Development 2020-2021
€82,000.00
SCF
West Limerick Deel Anglers
Co. Limerick
Riddlestown Stream Rehabilitation
€10,000.00
SCF
East Wicklow Rivers Trust
Co. Wicklow
Wicklow Fish barrier removal project
€50,000.00
SCF
Rosses Anglers Association
Co. Donegal
Craghy/Dungloe stream habitat improvements.
€16,826.00
SCF
East Mayo Anglers Association
Co. Mayo
5 Year Development Plan for East Mayo Anglers Association
€15,000.00
MFF
Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association
Co. Westmeath
Dysart fencing / water quality improvement project
 €15,000.00
MFF
Lake O’ Flynn & District Angling Association
Co. Roscommon
Planning for in stream enhancement – Upper River Suck
 €11,500.00
MFF
Fore Heritage and Amenity Group
Co. Westmeath
Fencing / water quality protection, Glore River at Fore
 €14,777.97

 

Habitats and Conservation Funding Call 2022

The information guide can be downloaded here

Expression of interests (EOI): In the first instance, applicants must complete an EOI on IFI’s online grant management portal, a process which is open on a continuous basis all year round. Once the EOI is successfully completed, applicants can further develop their application on the grants management portal through appropriate engagement with IFI and specific requirements to proposals. EOIs are invited from eligible applicants who may be looking to carry out relevant projects.

The 2022 funding call consists of two schemes made up of angler contributions to both funds.

  • The Midlands Fisheries Fund (MFF) (FUNDING AVAILABLE: UP TO €50,000)

This scheme focuses on sustainable development works in the midland fisheries permit area. The fund has been created through contributions from the permit income received via the Midlands Fisheries Group permit. Projects which will be eligible to receive support will improve fish habitats in a sustainable manner (e.g., habitat enhancement, control of exotic species etc.).  New to the fund this year will be funding for projects that will benefit anglers and promote angling.

  • The Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund (SSTRCPF) (FUNDING AVAILABLE: UP TO €1 Million)

The aim of this fund is to rehabilitate, protect and conserve Salmon and Sea Trout and their habitats. This year, funding will be available for habitat rehabilitation and conservation projects only (e.g., fish passage improvement, spawning enhancement, instream and bank protection, fencing, the removal and control of invasive species, etc.).

Eligibility to apply

Financial assistance under the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund is generated by the sale of salmon and sea trout angling licences and commercial fishing licences in Ireland. The Midlands Fisheries Fund is financed through contributions from permit income, received through the Midlands Fisheries Group permit area. To be eligible, applicants to the SSTRCPF must have purchased a valid salmon and sea trout angling licence or have paid fishery rates or for the MFF, hold a current Midlands Fisheries Group permit.

Key Dates

The following timelines will be in place for the duration of the 2022 call:

  • Funding call is launched on Tuesday, November 9th 2021
  • Expressions of interest must be completed on-line before 5:30pm on Friday, 17th of December 2021
  • Completed EOIs can transfer to full applications from the 30th of November 2021, then applications can be further developed
  • Full applications must be submitted on-line to Inland Fisheries Ireland before 5:30pm on Friday, 28th January 2022
  • Decisions on applications and grants will be announced by Inland Fisheries Ireland in May 2022

River Slaney Season Report 2021

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Steven McKenna from our South Eastern RBD office reports on how the season went on the River Slaney:

The Slaney season started on April 1st but, as with the rest of the country, Covid restrictions were in place up until early summer and these restrictions really did impact the levels of fishing and numbers of fish caught for the early part of the season. Nonetheless, a few lucky anglers who lived within the restricted distance of the river did make the most of it and reported the odd good salmon being caught.

By mid-May, restrictions had eased allowing more anglers to access the river to fish, with this increased freedom of movement, along with regular spates on the river, there was some exceptional fishing for all fisheries, particularly the upper end of the catchment.

A Slaney springer goes back

By the end of May into early June there was a very good head of fish throughout the system and anglers reported some excellent fishing at times. By mid-June things had quietened down as a lot of salmon anglers who fish the Slaney will traditionally venture off to other rivers throughout the country to target summer salmon, or instead turn their attention to sea trout fishing.

July usually sees big runs of sea trout return to the Slaney and its tributaries, but this season was quite the opposite; runs of sea trout during July & early August were much slower than previous years, possibly impacted by low water and high temperatures. By mid-August sea trout did show up on some of the systems within the catchment, anglers reported good fishing on the river Boro & mid-Slaney.

The end of August brought the salmon & sea trout season to a close on the Slaney and its tributaries and, overall, the 2021 season will go down as mixed one, with good salmon fishing but a mixed season for sea trout.

Irish Angling Update 5 November 2021

By
Kevin Crowley
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October drew to a close with wet and very windy weather on Halloween, ushering in cooler temperatures as November took the stage. Since the weekend, the weather has been bright and mostly dry, a lovely start to what is often a dreary month.

Saltwater Sport

Most of our news this week concerns sea angling, with the game fishing season well over and high water levels on many rivers and lakes restricting freshwater angling. Many charter boats are still in the water, and late season can provide good sport, so why not check out our list of charter boats here to see about getting a day out.

Starting on the east coast, where skipper Kit Dunne reported great predator fishing. Spurdog, bull huss and a specimen tope were all caught on a recent trip.

 

Ewing’s Sea Angling & Boat Charters reported good mixed fishing out of Rosses Point, with some nice pollack and ling. Further south, in Galway Bay, John Fleming reported good fishing on the drift, including pollack and a great cod.

The tuna season draws to a close soon, but Adrian Molloy is still getting fish, including this 300lbs fish for his client Andy.

Shore anglers are still enjoying the bounty of lingering warm sea temperatures and fish feeding hard before winter. Club members in Killybegs were out chasing fish feeding on the big shoals of scad that were inshore. Pollack and decent conger were most welcome, but it was light line fishing for garfish that produced a new club record for John Burke – a fine catch!

Get Your Skates On

Further north again, and it was a catch of a lifetime for Liam Mullan from Derry. Liam was fishing for ray off Ratghmullan Pier when he hooked and landed a Common Skate, a massive fish estimated at 90kgs! And without any doubt, our Catch of the Week.

Pike in the margins

Back to freshwater, and a party of French anglers made light of heavy rain and rising floodwaters during their stay at Melview Lodge in Co. Longford. Fishing hard and soft lures, they followed the fish into the flooded margins as water levels rose and enjoyed tremendous sport.  Bodo Funke also reported great fishing for clients over the past few weeks, with pike to 111cm recorded.

 

Angler holding large pike

Perch are also a great little predator fish to target on light gear, and Alan Walsh made the most of a recent trip, landing over 100 fish from 3 fisheries. Top fishing Alan!

While You were Tying

While game anglers content themselves with tying flies and dreaming of next season, salmon and trout continue to make their way upstream on their spawning migration, with trout already spawning in many areas. After heavy rain, many weirs and waterfalls are good places for spotting salmon, in particular. Remember to keep a discreet distance and don’t disturb them.

 

Salmon will be starting to spawn in December, and when not migrating upstream, will conserve their energy, often staying together for safety. Again, they should be left alone and not disturbed. These fish were filmed at the hatchery in Cong, Co. Mayo.

 

 

Speaking of flytying, Peter Driver from Piscari Fly  is back with his Saturday night live flytying sessions. Tune in for great tips and some banter, with special guests always sure to appear. While the show is live, it is also recorded and available afterwards on Peter’s Youtube channel.

 

In other news…

Our public consultation on Arctic charr is still open until November 16th – so don’t delay if you wish to have your say.

Good news for salmon this week, as it is now official – more salmon are being released by anglers now than kept. For the first time since records began in 2001, the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Statistics Report 2020 shows that the number of salmon caught and released by anglers (51% of salmon caught) now outstrips the number of salmon that are kept (49% of salmon caught). Check out the report for all the stats.

Wild Atlantic Salmon being released
A Wild Atlantic Salmon being released

And on that note, a further reminder to salmon and sea trout anglers that logbooks must be returned now that the season is over.

And just for good measure, Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched a public consultation seeking anglers views on how to improve the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme.

Remember, remember, the 6th of November! Salmon Watch Ireland have announced details of their annual conference on November 6th (TOMORROW!), with the theme of the conference this year focusing on barriers to migration. This should be an interesting and informative session.

And now the weather

Generally cloudy today with patchy light rain and drizzle, mainly affecting the west and northwest. Some brighter spells too in parts of Leinster and Munster. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees, in light to moderate westerly breezes.

A windy day on Saturday. A band of rain will move southeastwards across the country with drier brighter conditions and a few showers following. Highs of 12 to 14 degrees in strong and gusty southwest winds, veering west to northwest and moderating away from northern coasts as the rain clears.

Sunday will be mainly dry with a mix of cloud and some sunny spells and just the chance of a stray coastal shower. Turning a little fresher again too with highs of 10 to 12 degrees in mostly moderate northwesterly winds, stronger for a time in the north and east.

Monday will become mild and mostly cloudy with some rain spreading across the country in freshening southerly winds. Rain turning heavier on Tuesday before spreading slowly eastwards over the country, but a clearance to sunshine and isolated showers with light winds by Wednesday, with Thursday also looking reasonably good.

If you’re heading to sea, don’t forget to check the tides.

Safe fishing to all and tight lines, especially here in Ireland.

Kevin Crowley
Catch, Photo, Release

If you have an angling story to share with the Irish Angling Update, please send it to reports@fisheriesireland.ie.

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Munster Coarse Anglers, dam fishing, outfoxed

By
Myles Kelly
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O'Briensbridge
O'Briensbridge

Munster Coarse Anglers report on the latest round of their Winter League…

We were all ready to go upstream to the Dam this morning but alas the key that would give us access could not be found despite leaving no flower pot unturned!

So a quick change of plan and it was decided to fish the section by the tennis courts and up passed the kissing gate. Never the most consistent section with its wildly differing depths from 8ft to 35ft and with a lot of weed clearing to open the pegs before we could start plus the knowledge of the approaching wind and rain did not bode well for a good day. The results sheet shows we were right…

  • 1st Martin Sutherby 2lb 15oz
  • 2nd Gary Mckay 2lb 13oz
  • 3rd Richard Bedford 2lb 11oz

Sorry no catch pictures today it was too dark and too wet.

Oh and the key. It was found later that morning in a adjoining field along side the chewed plastic bag in was in. Pulled from under the flower pot by the local visiting fox, who after a bit of a chew decided in was inedible and not worth the bother.

Kevin Leahy
Munster Coarse Angling Club

Join the Club…

Munster Coarse Angling Club 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

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