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Triggers, smooth hounds & mullet for Killybegs Mariners

By
Markus Muller
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Killybegs Mariners report…

More crazy fishing for the Mariners crew with specimen smoothhound from the Donegal Bay shore which is a species that would be considered a real rarity for the angler around these parts.

A lovely fish for Daragh of almost 100cm landed to start things off and another fish bust the snood. Then a fish of 106cm which is over specimen length for Cormac which both gave serious runs before measure and release. Later in the week, more hounds were caught by David and Darren getting the reels screaming. Great fishing and nice to get the first smooth hounds on the local beaches!

Darren Rawdon with his first smooth hound
Daragh’s specimen smoothie
David Matthew’s gets his first smooth hound
Cormac’s specimen smoothie

Elsewhere, an amazing sight greeted the crew as they landed to a rock mark and first thing they saw was a shoal of triggerfish patrolling along the rocks. Quickly throwing the rods together and slapping on float and traces Johnny and Diarmuid got the shoal feeding and these powerful fish busted several snoods before Diarmuid McCallig landed a first local trigger after years of trying for them by several anglers!

Triggerfish for Diarmuid McCallig

The local harbour can also provide some quality fishing. With a slice of bread and a float some quality harbour mullet were landed by the lads providing equal joy and frustration trying to tease a take.

Nice mullet for Christopher
First time mullet fishing in 45 years and a result for Cormac who is on a great run of fish

Mariners sea angling club Killybegs Co Donegal. The club runs a shore league and boat competitions and angling trips around Ireland doing the sport we love. Get in touch at www.facebook.com/mariner.sac

Sharp Hook wins Favorite Perch Challenge 2021

By
Myles Kelly
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The third edition of the Favorite Perch Challenge 2021 took place at the weekend on Lough Gowna in County Cavan. The NCFFI report…

On the day 40 anglers took to the water to fish in pairs. The day was all about tactics to seek out the best position to lure the perfect perch.

perch
Only one fish counts in this event – Perch!

With the competition boards at the ready its catch – measure – release as quickly as possible with the longest fish submitted to the competition.

The Winning teams
The Winning teams

Congratulations to the Winners!

  • 1st Rafal Hara – Krzysztof Pawlowski,
  • 2nd Tomek Kurman – Jacek Rafał Gorny
  • 3rd Tomasz Gabrysiak – Kamil Majda

Well done to SHARP HOOK fishing club Dungannon for their repeated success with this event supporting the fast growing discipline of lure angling sport.

the overall placings and results

Fantastic line up of sponsors too……

Thanks to the Sponsors: Favorite Fishing International Baracuda Angling Centre Dungannon Duo Hook Anglers Choice

Reports courtesy of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, NCFFI the National Governing body for coarse and predator fishing and casting. www.ncffi.ie

Lurgan Coarse Angling Club are the 2021 All Ireland Feeder Club Champions!

By
Myles Kelly
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Philip Jackson had a great start to the Championships which saw his team win
Philip Jackson had a great start to the Championships which saw his team win

The Feeder Club Championships took place last weekend on Lough Muckno. The event which also doubles up as a qualifier for the World Championships, saw ten teams of 5 take part, representing a mix of clubs and anglers from across the country.

Philip Jackson had a great start to the Championships which saw his team win
Philip Jackson, Lurgan Blues, had a great start to the Championships

The championships opened with a bang as Philip Jackson’s top match weight of 16kg from Yellow Island consisted of 175 fish and a bonus bream. Lurgan Coarse Angling Club’s BLUE team otherwise had 3rd’s in section putting them in second position against CM Lakelands Feeder Club’s Gold team, who were just 2 points ahead.

A solid performance from Lurgan saw off the two point lead of CM Lakelands Gold ending with a points tie leaving the latter runners-up 3kg behind on weight. A perfect 2 point score also saw Philip take the individual honours too.

Lurgan BLUE Johnny Mckinley, Jim McAllister, Philip Jackson, David Herron and Johnny Keith

CONGRATULATIONS to the winning Blue team of Johnny Mckinley, Jim McAllister, Philip Jackson, David Herron and Johnny Keith who take the title in the club’s 40th Anniversary Year! The club will now have the opportunity to represent Ireland at the FIPSed World Feeder Club Championships in Italy 2022.

Well done to all the competitors, IASCaire Feeder Fishing Club, ERNE Anglers, Browning Fishing Ireland. Special thanks to CM Lakelands Feeder Club for facilitating the event and Les at Lakeside Angling for bait supplies.

Reports courtesy of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, NCFFI the National Governing body for coarse and predator fishing and . www.ncffi.ie

Cathal Hughes wins East Clare Lakelands Festival

By
Myles Kelly
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Catahl Hughes
Catahl Hughes won the 2 day festival with over 40lb

The Munster coarse anglers two-dayer went off well at the weekend with many keen to get back to some competition and social interaction safely in the outdoors. Fishing took place on Doon Lake and Lough Bridget.

Catahl Hughes
Catahl Hughes won the 2 day festival with over 40lb

Dooras Shore didn’t disappoint and showed some good weights. Silvergrove the tougher of the two venues produced a smaller stamp of fish still with some double figures.

Congratulations to the winner, Cathal Hughes. And the top 8 as follows;

  • 1st Cathal Hughes 40lb 2oz
  • 2nd Tommy Lawton 34lb 4oz
  • 3rd Grant Peter’s 30lb 8oz
  • 4th Trev Platt 28lb 4oz
  • 5th Ian Kelsey 24lb 8oz
  • 6th Ray Linton 21lb 6oz
  • 7th Arunas 20lb 8oz
  • 8th Martin Sutterby 19lb 4oz
Grant Peters, Cathal Huhes and Tommy Lawton
Grant Peters, Cathal Huhes and Tommy Lawton

Munster Coarse anglers would like to thank Fishing Tackle Ireland for their continued support, Tulla District and Angling club -TDAC and the local landowners for access to the venues.

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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

Lack of wind hampers trout fishing on Arrow

By
Markus Muller
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Juvenile anglers Keelan & Lochlann Ward with a nice Arrow trout

Calm and sunny conditions hamper lough fishing all around the country these days. This is not much different on Lough Arrow where generally a good wave is needed at this time of the year for good wet fly fishing. However, juvenile anglers, Keelan Ward aged ten and his brother Lochlann aged 5 from Lough Arrow Angling Club enjoyed a great day out when fishing with their father James last Sunday catching a nice 2.6 lbs. Arrow trout.

With some more unsettled weather forecast for the coming days, trout anglers around the lake are hopeful to yet enjoy some end of season wet fly fishing action.

Great day on Kiwi Girl for dappers and dry fly anglers

By
Myles Kelly
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tuna on standup gear
Gavin Mannix fighting a bluefin tuna on Kiwi Girl

A mixed bunch of anglers fished on Kiwi Girl last weekend. Some met for the first time onboard the boat, others had been friends for over 60 years. But they all had one thing on their mind – tuna!

Setting out from Mullaghmore it wasn’t long before they saw the first bit of action, sea birds and dolphins converging on a tuna bust. The boat set course for an intercept, the gear was deployed and the game of trolling began.

Despite seeing an incredible abundance of wildlife, including minke whales, hundreds of dolphins, seals, a huge mix of sea birds and of course bluefin tuna, it was around 2pm before the first hook up. A fish had swiped at the left hand set of gear and missed. It was teased back to the squids and missed again! It immediately crossed to the lures on the right and BANG! it was on.

tuna fishing
Gavin giving it welly!

The tuna took the rig on the stand up rod, so Gavin Mannix was strapped into the harness and connected directly to the biggest fish he had ever played in his life. It took about 30 minutes to bring the boat, after much coaching and cheering from everyone onboard. The fish was unhooked, recovered along side and tagged and measured for the TunaChart programme.

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Gavin Mannix unhooks his prize

After few hours of trolling and wildlife spotting (and spotting wild tales!) another fish was hooked. This was a much bigger beast, so this one was played from the fighting chair. Eamon Giblin, a man for whom no trout ever proved a match, was soon hanging on for dear life. He fought with gusto and panache and never a bead of sweat speckled his brow. Again the contest lasted about 30 minutes and the fish was brought to the side of the boat.

tuna fishing
Eamon Gilblin meets his match and Mattie Hughes, more used to the dapping rod, calls for reinforcements

Declan Kilgannon, skipper of the Kiwi Girl, did everything in his power to secure a third hook up but that was it for this trip. No one wanted anymore from the day as everyone had enjoyed a great adventure at sea. Eamon took to the long road to Scariff in County Clare with a satisfied grin and thoughts of making the most of this on the Sunday night! Gavin and his father Hugh, made the short trip back to Fermanagh equally pleased and making plans for the next trip out after bluefin tuna, maybe this time there’ll be third generation of Mannix’s onboard.

Myles and Gavin with a tuna
The tuna is given plenty of time to recover alongside so that it is released fighting fit!

Go Fishing…

Kiwi Girl

From Mullaghmore Harbour, our Sea Fishing Ireland experience aboard the M.V. Kiwi Girl will bring you to some of the best inshore fishing grounds in Europe. We offer a wide range of Sea Fishing Ireland Boat Trips to suit both novice and expert, from Short 2 Hr Sea Fishing Boat Trips to Big Game Options.

Kiwi Girl is a Fastcatch Kingfisher 31′ with a 420 HP Caterpillar engine.

The Pier, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0)87 6100111
Email: [email protected] Web: www.offshore.ie

 

Tuna CHART

Tuna CHART (CatcH and Release Tagging) utilises authorised vessels to catch, tag and release Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for data collection purposes off the Irish coast.  The programme,  developed by Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Marine Institute in partnership with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department for Environment, Climate and Communications, operated on a pilot basis in 2019 and 2020.

The 2021 season opened on the 1st July and closes on the 12th November 2021.

Sunny and calm conditions make fishing tricky on Conn & Cullin

By
Markus Muller
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A flat calm Lough Conn during week

Kevin O’Boyle reports from Loughs Conn & Cullin…

Due to the brilliant sunshine and almost calm weather not many anglers ventured out on the lakes and only a few trout were reported during a few small gaps in the weather.

Ian Craig and his daughter Rachel, from Sligo, had 14 small trout to the boat over 3 days, all released, all caught on small sedges and Bumbles. Rachel had her first trout also for just 1 lb. also released. They fished around the islands outside Bog Bay.

Ian Wise had two small trout after 4 hours fishing in Flannery’s Bay, and stressed the lake was quiet.

Daniel Mulhaire, Ballina, had a trout for 1.25 lbs. while trolling for salmon near Mossop’s Rock on the eastern shoreline of Lough Conn and released it.

In South Conn, Sean Lawlor and Michael Byrne from Mullingar fished for two days with only 4 keepers caught and released again. They were fishing small size 14 dry sedges and Bumbles.

Quiet week on the Moy

By
Markus Muller
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Low water on the Moy in Ballina

Kevin O’Boyle reports from the River Moy…

The River Moy saw a week of bright sunshine with temperatures from 19 to 25 degrees Celsius. Water levels were dropping consistently and water temperatures remained around 12 to 14 degrees Celsius…conditions far from ideal for salmon fishing.

Not many anglers ventured out, given the circumstances and, as a consequence, only 62 salmon were recorded for the week.

One of the few successful anglers: Darren Dolan with two salmon on his first day fishing in Ballina waters

 

 

Too quiet on Currane, but good news from Waterville Hatchery

By
Myles Kelly
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Lough Currane 2 September 2021
Lough Currane 2 September 2021

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane…

24/8/21 Great news to report on the Waterville Hatchery because in the last few months there has been some great work done in upgrading of the hatchery, which will give the Salmon Fry more space and will give these Noble Salmon Fry a better chance of survival in warmer conditions, on that note I would like to on  behalf of all the Currane Anglers to congratulate our Chairmen Mr. Michael Roden and his team on the great work their doing in keeping the Waterville Fishery Flag flying. On a personal note, apologise to all the readers of the No Spin No Fly’s Just Facts Zone, due to circumstances beyond my control I couldn’t take any photos this evening because I wasn’t invited, but with any luck we may have some in tomorrow’s notes. I would like to finish on a photo video of the great fishing of the past and with any luck the future. As you can see, we Currane Anglers are trying to pull our act together, it’s about time the government and Europe wake up to the fact that Salmon and Sea Trout is going downhill fast as it is the same with tourist Game Anglers, so here is a perfect click  of the past.

Now today’s Fly, Spin, and troll, all quiet on all fronts. Wind East and veered SE light to calm with Bright sunshine all day.

25/8/21 The Currane Anglers had their Sombrero’s on this bright and calm sunny day on Lough Currane, their lines stayed dormant all day. Wind direction light plus you can say it did the ring of Lough Currane.

26/8/21 Sombrero’s take control of the Currane anglers as the sun blazes down on Lough Currane this day. So, one can say no suntan and no rod benders for the Currane anglers. Wind SE light variable light to calm.

27/8/21 The sombrero Anglers weren’t out this day but by all accounts, there was one Currane angler out manipulating his skills, sadly his post and telegraphs were all quiet on the SW front. Wind SW light mainly sunny with reasonable cloud at times for most of the day.

28/8/21 As of yet the Currane report is all quiet and for good reason, the Currane anglers and all of Kerry are mourning the defeat of their Kingdom to the mighty red hand of Tyrone by 3-14 to 0-22 in the semi-final of the All Ireland. All I can say watch this space you never know your luck, sadly Kerry had no luck today and one has to accept Tyrone had the upper hand and good luck to them in the Final against Mayo. Wind SE and veered SW light and very warm with reasonable cloud cover.

Ballinaskelligs Bay on 29 August 2021
Ballinaskelligs Bay on 29 August 2021

29/8/21 The sun was blazing down on the Waterville fishery this day, with the air temperature reaching 25 c. so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know today’s facts. Wind light and all over the place.

30/8/21 Just one lonesome Currane Angler trolling the waters on the North side of Grassy Island this morning, in a light ESE wind and veered WSW with good cloud cover.

31/8/21 Two boats out, one of the boats was out from [email protected] and by all accounts his manipulations were all quiet on the Western front. Wind light and variable and good cloud cover.

1/9/2021 Just one lonesome Currane angler manipulating the Currane waters this day and I can say all lines were quiet on all fronts, be it fishing lines, landlines, or mobile lines. To all game anglers it’s well worth looking at this link  

Lough Currane 2 September 2021
Lough Currane 2 September 2021

2/9/2021 There were a few fly anglers on the world-famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie as of yet did not hear of any fish caught but watch this space. Now we head upstream to Lough Currane and just one boat out manipulating their skills and by all accounts their lines were all quiet on the SW front going by the mobile technology. Wind East light and variable with good 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:[email protected]
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

Munster Blackwater needs rain to bring on the fishing

By
Myles Kelly
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Munster Blackwater upstream of Fermoy
Munster Blackwater upstream of Fermoy

No change from last week. Plenty of fish in the system although a lot are coloured as we are getting to that time of the year. It’s two weeks since that last real fall of rain. This brought on some movement of fish, especially above Fermoy but the fishing was nothing spectacular.

Stale fish, low water and bright days have seen fishing effort on the river dropping with the water levels.

With a bit of luck the rain forecast for the weekend will improve the fishing, but there does not seem like much chance of a flood.

Go fishing…

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

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 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

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