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Local anglers continue to do well on Lough Conn

By
Markus Muller
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A calm and sunny Lough Conn

Kevin O’Boyle reports from Lough Conn…

Only a few local anglers ventured out on Lough Conn this week. Ian Wise from Cloonamoyne Fishery had some good fishing all in Bog Bay over four evenings. His best fish was a fine trout just over 3 lbs. caught on a Fiery Brown. Six other trout were reported caught on Sooty Olives and the Connemara Black. All these trout were released.

Peter Roach had some terrific fishing over a few evenings. He had twelve trout to the boat, the best of which weighed 3 lbs. and lost a couple more.  Best flies for Peter were Bibio, Sooty Olive and Kate McLaren. All trout were returned to the water.

Eight more trout were reported from Brackwansha and Cloghans Bay, the best of which weighed 1.5 lbs. The Duck Fly has almost finished now. The hatch was poor in general probably attributed to the harsh cold weather conditions. Some Sedges are starting to hatch now in certain bays on the lake.

With travel restrictions easing, more anglers will be able to wet a line.

River Moy Angling Report week ending 11/04/21

By
Markus Muller
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Kevin O’Boyle reports from the River Moy…

Water levels on the Moy dropped incrementally during the week.  Ballina Salmon Anglers reported another salmon this week caught by local angler Peter McHugh on Friday morning. The fish was caught on a worm just off the Flag upstream of the weirs and weighed 9.5 lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers reported the first salmon of the season to be caught on their waters. The fish was caught by John O’Connell and weighed 8.5 lbs.

East Mayo Anglers reported three salmon for the week, all on the fly. The best fish weighed 11.5 lbs. and was landed by Glen Parry downstream of Ballylahan Bridge.

Carrowmore produces 1st Salmon of the Season!

By
Markus Muller
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fresh Carromwore Salmon in the net

The first salmon of the season was reported from Carrowmore Lake! Below is a report from Bangor Erris Angling Club…

We are sad to have to report the first fish of 2021 was caught on Carrowmore Lake by a resident Dublin man – will we ever beat the dubs?

Mervin Corway who originally comes from Dublin but now lives locally caught the first Salmon on the fly on Monday 12th April on Carrowmore Lake in the wilds of Mayo. The fish was a cracking and pure fresh 9lbs. Mayo Atlantic Salmon caught on one of Mervin’s own tied flies. Mervin had no sooner landed the first fish and he was into a second fish of approx 7lbs. which was landed and carefully released.

We are thrilled that Mervin caught the first fish this year as he has worked hard for this title. Mervin also caught two more spring salmon the following day which is a fantastic start to his angling this year.

Now that the 5km area has been extended to inter-county travel we expect a couple of more anglers to fish the lake in the coming days and as temperatures rise we expect plenty of action in the coming days.

Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery! For fishing on Carrowmore Lake contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com.

Good mullet on fly at Cork Harbour

By
myleskelly
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Richie's fly-caught "Irish Bonefish"

Cork Harbour bass guide Richie Ryan was out doing a bit of saltwater fly fishing on Sunday. Fishing from the shores of his hometown Cobh, he was targeting mullet. He’d had a fish or two the previous week but was over the moon with the single fish his weekend session produced.

Richie was fishing a just one bread fly with and indicator near it to help judging a take.  Clear, calm conditions are needed and when everything is going to plan it is very exciting stuff, every bit as intense as sight fishing to bonefish on the flats or casting dry flies to rising trout.

Anyway, a mullet took the fly, Richie tightened into it and away the fish went like the clappers. After a quick fight he had it at his feet. The fish was quickly photographed and safely released. It was his biggested to date, estimated to weigh 6lbs.

Make a booking

Your guide, Commander Richie Ryan (Retd) of the Irish Navy, has built up a huge knowledge of bass fishing, in particular, over the last 30 years. His boat “Sea Hawk” is the first boat in Ireland to be licensed for saltwater fly fishing. Also available on fly are sea trout, pollack, mullet, mackerel, garfish etc
All other methods of fishing are also available

Web: www.corkbass.com E-mail: info@corkbass.com
Tel: +353 (0)86 1940744

Lough Currane very low, one sea trout reported

By
myleskelly
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Wild Atlantic Way

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane…

8/4/21 Two Barbless and two hand me Brown tag boats out this day, sadly with all their efforts they came back to dry land Salmonless. Just for the record Lough Currane is exceptionally low thanks to this dry spell. Wind SW light to fresh and overcast all day.

9/4/21 The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts. Their order of merit, 3 hand me down brown tag and two barbless boats out this day. Wind NNE light and variable with reasonable cloud cover.

10/4/21 Straight to the Barbless and C&R Pro Angler Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy while trolling caught and released a fine 3 lbs Sea Trout. Now we head for the Brown tag department, there were two hand me down brown tags and an outright winner, all I can say is there were no winners in today’s Brown Tag Wild Atlantic Salmon race.

Wild Atlantic Way

11/4/21 Well it was the last Brown tag draw for the 2021 springers and just for the record I am like Manuel of Fawlty Towers, I know Nothing, and I catch Nothing, so on that note we will head out to exceptionally low Lough Currane and today’s facts, there were two Boats out, their order of merit is as follows, one Barbless boat and one hand me down Brown tag manipulator and I can say they both were Salmonless this day. Wind NNW light and sunny all day and cold, just for the record it was 4.o C in Westerville at 10 am

12/4/21 The Currane Anglers were all quiet on all fronts. There were 4 Boats out manipulating their skills, but sadly the Wild Atlantic Salmon were not amused with the Brown hand me down tag anglers, just for the record there were 3 hand me down manipulators and one Barbless and talking of the Barbless it was sad to see that renowned Fishing Guide Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com did not get a Brown Tag in the last of the Brown Tag Spring draw. Wind West light, bright and sunny.

13/4/21 The Currane Anglers were all quiet on all fronts. Wind SSE light, bright sunshine all day.

Lough Currane and Ballinskellig
Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs, photo by Marita Hitmiangsong

14/4/21 Just two boats out manipulating this day on an exceptionally low Lough Currane, sadly their rods were slack. Wind SE light to fresh, bright, and sunny all day. The Currane Hampshire Hogs anglers were celebrating the opening of the bars in the UK yesterday and discussing and looking forward to their visit to the Waterville fishery.

Vincent Appleby
www.salmonandseatrout.com

Go fishing…

Vincent Appleby

Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0)66 9475248
E-mail: salmonandseatrout@eircom.net
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

31/3/21 Just two Brown hand me down tag boats out on this calm and foggy day. Wind was light to calm and variable. Now to all you pessimistic anglers who were complaining that in the 2020 Season there were no Salmon in the Lake? We will put the record straight, to the best of my knowledge there were 160 Salmon caught and a good few more not reported.  Now let us head for the 2020 Hatchery Brood, just for the record the Salmon Brood was got with one swipe and I can tell you when the Currane system was fishing a lot better there was many occasions it was a dam site more difficult and took a lot more than one swipe. Now we head down stream into Lough Currane for 2021 Kelt Season just for the record there were 260 Kelts caught up to 22nd of March and counting and on average four boats fishing.

A few salmon running the Blackwater, conditions are good

By
myleskelly
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scenic shot of river and bridge
The Blackwater, April 2021

Earlier in the week with the gauge at Fortwilliam reading 0.28 Chris Coady had a cracking fish on the fly off the Glenmore beat. This was his first of the season. The salmon was estimated at 10lbs+ and released safely. Conditions were described as perfect and clarity is gin clear.

Jason Corcoran of Blackwater Trout and Salmon Fishery reports that with current regulations eased a bit its great to see anglers back on the river. One of his anglers had a salmon at Cable Island yesterday evening. The lucky angler lost another one shortly after. There were a few fish seen moving throughout the day. Water height at Ballyduff gauge is 0.33, water temperature 8.5ºC.

Water levels and river conditions remain excellent for salmon fishing.

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

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

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

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/

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

Laune system running low, some salmon about on river and lake

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Bright day on the Laune
Bright day on the Laune

 

Water is low again in the lakes and the Laune. The fishing conditions are moderate on the Laune and good in the lakes. Fish are waiting for the next bit of rain to run the Flesk.

River Laune

Water levels have fluctuated over the last few weeks and are currently low. The fishing conditions are moderate .Not many reports from the river, but a 5lb salmon was caught from Beat 1 of the Laune on worm.

Lough Leane

Anglers have been increasing on the lakes over the last few weeks and despite low levels fishing conditiions are considered to be good. Reports of two salmon caught on Lough Leane, averaging 8lbs each.

River Flesk

The Flesk is running very low. Needs rain.

Go fishing…

Beat 2

Permits for Beat 2 are available online: https://permits.fishinginireland.info/product-category/permits-cork-and-kerry/laune-fishery-muckross-beat/

Laune Anglers Association

Web:  www.launeanglersfishing.com
Facebook: Facebook Laune Anglers 
Email: launesalmonanglers@gmail.com

 Permits Available From: Lander’s, Tralee  –  O’Neill’s, Killarney   –  O’Sullivan’s Shop, Beaufort Bridge  – Billy Cotter,  see below. – Michael O’Shea, see below.

Laune Anglers Guides:

More about the Laune…

https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/southwest/laune.htm 

One salmon reported from the Bandon last week

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Glorious spring sunset overlooking the Bandon.
Glorious spring sunset overlooking the Bandon.

There was one salmon reported last week. The fish was 9lbs and was caught spinning.

The river is low at present.

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/

Kilcoleman Fishery, Enniskeane, is renowned for its hospitality. The owners David and Patricia Lamb make a particular effort to make their guests feel at home. Past visitors have described the atmosphere as ‘laid back’ and the accommodations as ‘cosy’. Kilcoleman is “fly only” throughout the entire season. However, in certain water conditions, spinning is permitted for salmon. Trout angling is “fly only” at all times.
web: http://flyfishing-ireland.com

Sea angling survey to document changes in catch over the years

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Expert knowledge from sea anglers required for new survey programme

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is launching a new online survey to collect changes in sea anglers catches over a period of time. By partaking in the survey anglers will contribute towards understanding changes in angling species over time. Ireland has an iconic sea angling resource, from tope in the Irish Sea to bass on the surf beaches of the Dingle peninsula. These fisheries attract many local anglers along with visitors from around the world. The new survey aims to track and inform possible long-term changes in the coastal fish populations targeted by anglers.

Dr William Roche, Senior Research Officer at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: ‘We are looking for sea anglers of all ages and experience to take part in our new survey programme to help us to understand possible trends and changes in catch over the years. We know that anglers have expert localised knowledge from spending time outside observing nature and the fish they catch. Over a sea-angling career, this experience becomes a unique insight into the state of coastal fisheries and we want to reach out to those who have localised knowledge and care about the future of our fisheries resource to help us to understand how it has changed.’

The study relies on the knowledge, experience and observations of citizen scientist anglers. The survey has been carefully formulated to capture this knowledge and allow it to be expressed as indicators of the current state of our important fish populations.

If you would like to take part in the survey please follow the link here:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Fishing_Then_and_Now. Results will be available in time on our website. Each unique respondent will be entered into a prize draw to win a €200 voucher for their local angling tackle shop and a further two €100 vouchers are also in the draw.

 

Return to the Nore doesn’t disappoint

By
myleskelly
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trout

Dan O’Neill finally gets to fish the Nore…

After waiting a little while since the 17th of March for the Nore to be suitable for fishing along the stretch I fish, the day finally arrived at the start of the week. Doing a mix of euro nymphing, dry dropper and wet fly fishing was the plan. The water was a little shy of .60m on the gauge, temperatures also dropped slightly the last few days, anyway enough excuses.

bead heads
Peeping Caddis (right)

Peeping caddis

  • Size 12 dohiku jighead
  • Piscari fly 4mm tungsten slotted bead
  • Piscari fly Kevlar thread
  • Piscari uv fox squirrel body
  • Flashbou rib
  • Partridge feather ( for legs )
  • Green wool ( with the end heated with lighter for caddis head ) Uv black peacock dub thorax

Starting out with euro nymphing first I tried a peeping caddis on point with a black pheasant tail with flash spot dropper. The  pheasant tail claimed quite a few trout all around 15 – 20cm, one or 2 perhaps between 20 – 25cm on the peeping caddis

trout
I didn’t spend too much time on euro nymphing and switched to dry dropper. Fishing no more than a rod length from the bank directly upstream seemed to be most successful. Most trout fell to the pheasant tail again with some to a grey bodied nymph.

Pheasant tail nymph
Black PTN Flash

Black PTN Flash

  • Size 16 dohiku jighead
  • Piscari fly 2.5 – 3mm silver bead
  • Black pheasant tail body
  • Black pheasant tail fiber tail
  • Flashbou hot spot under tail
  • Sybai gold rib
  • Piscari fly black rabbit dub thorax
  • Piscari fly Kevlar thread

Now it was time to wet fly. Picking out a stretch under George’s Wall I began fishing. The usual rattles came quickly, a few small trout to hand. As I got further away with my casts the larger trout started to take. Some explosive hard takes made for exciting fishing and a few slower gentle pulls also resulted in nice sized trout.

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A simple wet fly

Wet Fly

  • Dohiku 302 hook
  • Tommy fly white uv under body
  • Lt Cahill thread body
  • Ginger / brown hen cape
  • Tommy fly black uv thread head

I have been out a little over the weekend but the cold weather and wind made it tough. I still had a few trout which was very welcome. All in all it’s great to be back on the Nore again after a very long tough winter.

trout
A pretty Nore trout

For information on day tickets or memberships please call me on 0857652751 or email Doneill@mountjuliet.ie

Dan O’Neill
Mount Juliet Estate.

Go fishing…

Mount Juliet House is set on a large estate, which offers private fishing on 2.5 miles of the middle to lower reaches of the River Nore. Mount Juliet Estate offers fishing of the highest quality, just a short stroll away from the Manor House. There is a fishing room on site in the Manor House for your convenience i.e. for storage and drying of fishing equipment. Mount Juliet Estate can also provide the necessary equipment on site if needed.

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

 

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