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Lambay lobsters aboard the Naomi Leigh

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Eamon McGrattan posted this nice little YouTube clip last week showing the level of service that is offered to clients of Malahide Charter Boats aboard the Naomi Leigh. As well as angling, sightseeing and marine wildlife tours around Lambay Island, Eamon will cook up some prime Dublin Bay lobsters on his Weber BBQ to give his customers a tasty snack.

If you’d like to join Eamon this fishing season once the easing of Covid restrictions allows, you can contact him using the details below.

Naomi Leigh – FishandTrips.ie

Cygnus Cyfish 36’
Skipper: Eamon McGrattan
Licence: 804
Base: Malahide Operational area: Up to 30 miles off Malahide.

Notes: Malahide Charter Boat has three different offerings;
• Summer mackerel fishing trips
• Sea angling for the more experienced / serious angler
• Sightseeing and marine wildlife tours around Lambay Island
Available for group and individual bookings.
Our vessel, Naomi Leigh, is fully licensed and insured to carry twelve passengers and has all the latest safety, navigation and communications equipment.

Address: Malahide Charter Boat, Malahide Marina, Malahide, Co Dublin

Phone: +353 (0) 86 467 4411
Email: info@fishandtrips.ie Web: www.FishandTrips.ie

Pre-spawn pike – tips, lures and methods

By
myleskelly
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Marcin Kantor is back again this week with an entertaining video from a local water where he targets pike on fly…

Marcin’s notes: Here in the video, I am fishing for Pre-Spawn pike using small lures, large lures and flies. The last couple of weeks before they spawn, they shake off the winter moods and start chasing the lures well, as if they just realised the spawning time is around the corner and they’re yet to reach their top condition. Using the recent very busy session, I explain where to look for pre-spawn pike in the lakes and rivers; how to target them; what lures to use; how to work them and which, do small or large lures work better this time of the year. My best lures for this time of the year are sliders, I use SALMO Slider 10cm mainly, other jerk baits like SALMO Fatso 10cm or SALMO Sweeper. Next small 6in paddletail and last but not least large lures like Miuras Mouse to select bigger specimens. So join me once again on my Savage Gear High Rider 170 Float Tub, Lure Fishing and Fly Fishing for Pike. Put these fishing tips to use if you managed to squeeze in another session before the spawn and hopefully you’ll have a good day chasing pre-spawn pike. If you do, however, notice they are spawning (and they will be very soon), let them be for a couple of weeks and don’t fish for them.

To find out more about Marcin’s set up and the gear used visit: Pre-Spawn Pike Fishing Ireland. Tips, Lures, Methods & Where to Find Them and when you’re there don’t forget to Like and Subscribe.

Youtube Channel: Marcin Kantor

Striking gold on the Dodder

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Dodder gold

You could almost feel the weight of the world lift slightly from the shoulders of south Dublin anglers, as they finally got to spend some time on the riverbank this week. The River Dodder in Dublin has had a good start to the season, with plenty of eager anglers finally able to get out and fish but, at the same time, stay within their 5km limits.

Water levels have been good and the fish have been feeding well, with weighted nymphs and small spinners doing most of the damage.

Please remember that the river has not been stocked this season, so the majority of fish that get caught will be wild Dodder trout and worth their weight in gold. We encourage anglers to use single hooks on spinners and, once caught, handle these fish with care using wetted hands. If you can’t keep the fish in the water while unhooking, then try and keep them out of the water for as little time as possible.

A belly like butter

Anyone wanting to fish the Dodder should join the club (https://www.facebook.com/dodder.anglers/), it costs an adult €10 for the whole season and €5 for juveniles. Members also have access to the Bohernabreena reservoirs – you wouldn’t get that kind of value anywhere. Membership cards can be purchased through all of the Dublin tackle shops, who will also take orders over the phone and post them out during lockdown.

https://fishinginireland.info/tackleshops/dublin/

 

No salmon from Laune or lakes, fishing expected to improve following rain

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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what 3.5 Feet on the gauge at Johnston's looks like.
What 3.5 Feet on the gauge at Johnston's looks like.

No fresh fish were caught last week. Anglers are out on weekends, but fishing efforts are down due to covid restrictions.

Water levels are currently low and fishing conditions moderate. Conditions and fish runs should increase this weekend after 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 

Bride fishing well for local anglers

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Very good trout fishing to be had on the Bride in the Lismore area. Trout are plentiful, no notable catches in terms of size but great sport to be had as the fish are in super condition.

The river is running at normal levels, if slightly high, and clarity of water perfect for angling.

 

A few more salmon reported from the Lee

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Inniscarra Dam
Inniscarra Dam

There were 3 more salmon caught on the Lee at the ESB Fishery last week. One was 9lbs and caught on a fly, two were 8lbs each caught spinning.

 

Go fishing…

The River Lee drains a catchment of 484 square miles of which much is taken up by two large reservoirs. Salmon Angling is confined to an 8 mile stretch from Inniscarra dam to Cork city.

Lee Salmon Anglers Club

The Lee Salmon Anglers club was established in 1967. It was formed by a group of anglers interested in protecting and promoting the sport of salmon and trout angling on the river Lee. Day tickets available: http://www.leesalmonanglers.ie/

Inniscarra Fishery

This salmon fishery is located between Cork City and the dam at Inniscarra (9 miles). The fishery is run by the ESB (Electricity Supply Board) and an ESB permit is required. There is a fair run of fish with a very good grilse run dependent on water. Permits can be purchased on site from Dan O’Riordan, ESB Inniscarra; 087-9983879.

Not many fishing the Blackwater but fresh salmon about

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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salmon
Sea liced salmon from Kilmurray

Very Few fishing on the Blackwater due to the lockdown, but there are a few fresh fish coming up the river. Glenda Powell caught and released a  beauty on the fly from the Island Stream at Kilmurry. Glenda was fishing a Cascade tube with fast sinking tip to get the fly down to the fish. You couldn’t hope to catch a more fresh salmon.

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: 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

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:  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

Mullet on bait and fly mark the start of a new season in West Cork

By
myleskelly
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Mullet
Mullet

Mullet are back in many of their haunts around this island and we have our first reports  of succcesful enounters. Both reports are in from West Cork. One was by a local angler fishing method feeder tactics. Over 2 days the lucky angler managed to land 12 fish averaging around 3lb, with the best fish making 4lb. Although bread was the bait only one fish took a bait from the surface.

Mullet
Mullet

Our second report is from well know West Cork angling guide David Norman who had his first fish of the season last week. This time the fish was taken on a fly – but it was a bread pattern.

National Mullet Club Irish Shield

With the new mullet season starting to pick up the National Mullet Club (UK) have introduced a new annual Irish Shield for fish caught in Irish waters. The NMC tells us that a  good few new members have joined up recently so they are expecting some healthy competition this year for the new award. As a member you get access to the magazines newsletters and archive which includes a lot of Irish content. Find out more at

West Cork Bass

David Norman is a Clonakilty based Bass Fishing Guide and Coach specialising in Shore Based Lure Fishing & Workshops.

Notes: Having intensively fished for Bass (Catch & Release) on the West Cork Coast plus all of the recognised Bass fishing counties of Ireland  I want to share with other like-minded anglers the thrills of responsible lure fishing for Bass on a One-to-One basis over a limited number of trips throughout the key times of the Bass fishing Year, which for me is June – Sept, sometimes earlier or later depending on how the weather is behaving…
I can offer a range of options around key tides, to include night fishing, in a safe and environmentally conscious manner including bespoke workshops to help build knowledge and confidence

Mobile: 0858492691
Email: westcorkbass@gmail.com
FB: West Cork Bass
Web: West Cork Bass
INSTAGRAM: westcorkbass

Terryglass anglers off to a good start on Derg this season

By
myleskelly
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Trout
Some nice trout were caught

Bob Foyle, Secretary of Terryglass Angling & Conservation Club was in touch with a brief update from Lough Corrib.

He was out on St. Patrick’s Day and had some luck on the troll. Sticking inside his 5km radius he caught his 1st trout of the season, and nice 93cm pike both on a Rapala XR 7cm black & silver.

Join the Club

Terryglass Angling & Conservation Club is for members of all ages and we have attractive membership rates per year of €20 for adults, €10 for Juniors, and €40 for a family 2 Adults +3 children. This includes full insurance for competitions and when fishing for pleasure on holidays or abroad. Contact us for further details. Attractive rates also available for boat insurance through the club.

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerryglassAnglingClub/

Lough Derg info

Lough Derg Weather – Met Éireann Forecast for Lough Derg, Ireland – The Irish Meteorological Service

Nore and tribs fishing well, beadheads catching

By
myleskelly
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Peter Driver of Piscari Fly is back on his home waters as the new season opens on the Nore and its tributaries…

17 March: Great to be back out on the rivers again and see some fine spring weather…and some nice trout to cap off a lovely morning.

20 March: Perfect Conditions for a few hours on the River this morning. Plenty of healthy Spring trout landed to our new Competition nets. Available soon to Piscari-fly.com

For info we will be looking at early season river fishing

Tie a fly…

Peter’s fly shop is at www.piscari-fly.com for all your fly tying and fly fishing needs.

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