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Slack winds and slack fishing on Lough Currane

By
myleskelly
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Calm Currane
Currane Anglers see light at the end of the Tunnel

Vincent Appleby  reports from Lough Currane…

18/3/3 Two boats manipulating this day, no fresh salmon ccaught. Just for the record the odd Kelt was caught. Wind North light and bright.

19/3/21 There were two boats manipulating this day and just for the record they were the same anglers as yesterday and the only bit of action was in the Kelt department. Wind NNE light and variable, bright and sunny all day.

Calm Currane
Currane Anglers see light at the end of the Tunnel

20/3/21 There were 3 boats out today, their order of merit, two Brown tag Boats and one Salmon Angler forced to the Trout department because he has caught his quota in the Spring Salmon department for 2021 roll on May and just for the record Mr. Eric Jouen of Waterville Boats and at watervilleboats@gmail.com did catch a few Trout on the drift. Wind Light Variable SW veered NNW with reasonable cloud cover.

evening on the lake
Currane Anglers see light at the end of the Tunnel

21/3/21 Great to see a Brown tag Anglers Versus the Currane Barless Anglers out this day and I can say without any fear of contradiction it was a no score result. Just for the record their order of merit is as follows, One Barbless Boat, 3 hand me down Tag Boats, 3 Brown tag outright winners. Wind SE then Veered SSW light and overcast.

22/3/21 The Currane anglers be they a privileged Brown Tag merchant or a Barbless Merchant, I can say they were all Salmonless Merchants this day.  Just for the record there were 4 boats out this day. Wind South light and overcast.

painting of Lough Currane
Painting of the Bungalow on the North Shore of Lough Currane!

23/3/21 The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts on the day shift, on the evening shift there was one boat out for an hour or so, but sadly his lines stayed slack. Wind light to fresh SSW then veered NW and overcast followed by the odd shower.

24/3/21 Just one Brown tag Boat out manipulating on the Currane waters this day and caught 1 Kelt for his efforts. Wind SSW followed by the odd shower come evening the wind veered NW.

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

Mount Falcon taking bookings for summer fishing on the Moy

By
myleskelly
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mount falcon

The 2021 Salmon season is open and we are taking bookings for the summer giving the opportunity for all to book fishing on the famous Mount Falcon beat of the river Moy with both fly fishing and bait and spinning available.

This season we are able to take bookings for just fishing without the need to book accommodation due to our overseas guests not being able to travel again this year.

Last season was our best for over 10 years with great catches of salmon practically from June onwards with over 300 fish landed in July alone.

For further details and bookings please contact Fishery manager – Stuart Price

fisheries@mountfalcon.com – Tel 0872831776.

Web: www.mountfalcon.com 

mount falcon

Angling on Loughs Conn & Cullin improves further

By
Markus Muller
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Lough Cullin

Philip Thornton reports from Loughs Conn & Cullin…

Lough Conn

Last week saw Lough Conn produce its first salmon of the season by angler Michael Noone, the fish weighed in at nine pounds and was caught trolling at Castlehill.

The trout fishing improved last week with anglers making the most of a day off to mark St. Patrick’s Day on the water. Jim Kelly returned four trout at the Castle and another angler over a two-day period had three fish in Cloghans Bay with a two-pound best. Padraic Traynor reported four fish all of which were returned at Bog Bay with a pound and a half best, all caught on buzzers. Ian Wise had another great effort with three fish on a Fiery Brown and Sooty Olive at Bog Bay. Joe Quinn reported four trout on Lough Conn over a three-day period with the biggest coming in at one pound four ounces.

Lough Cullin

Lough Cullin saw four trout caught and released on buzzers by angler Shane Gainley the biggest of which was two pounds.

With a slow but improved catch return this week the Duckfly is likely to improve angling in the coming week.

River Moy Angling Report Week ending 21/03/21

By
Markus Muller
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River Moy in Ballina 24th March

Philip Thornton reports…

River Moy Angling Report Week ending 21/03/21

Inclement weather made way early in the week with some mild spells making for more comfortable angling conditions. A slight drop in water levels and an improvement in clarity saw the Ballina Salmon Anglers produce three more spring salmon, two fish eight pounds and one to top it off at nine pounds all of which were caught on the worm. This brings the total number of fish caught to date on the club waters to six, a fantastic return so early in the season. No other fisheries on the Moy have reported any catches yet.

Connemara Green Festival – Where have all the salmon gone?

By
Kevin Crowley
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Salmon smolt
Salmon smolt

We are happy to share this talk, which promises to be great interest to salmon anglers and conservationists.

Conservation Conversations

Connemara Green are pleased to announce our spring series of ‘Connemara Conservation Conversations’. Having run our Connemara Green Festival for 5 years, the Covid-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to do something different and to refocus on biodiversity and ecology in this region. By going online, we also aim to increase the awareness of the conservation actions in our area.  Topics will focus on conservation with inspiring speakers and conservations on bringing talk into action.

Where have all the salmon gone?

Please join us for our second conversation and please help us by spreading the word.

Where have all the salmon gone? 

In conversation with John Murphy, Salmon Watch Ireland

will be held on Wednesday 24 March at 7.30pm

Salmon Watch Ireland has highlighted, since its inception in 2004, the alarming decline of Atlantic salmon and sea trout in Ireland. Ireland’s Atlantic Salmon resource is rapidly declining from the historic adult runs of up to 2 million fish in the 1970’s to less than 250 thousand fish now reaching our shores.  We are dedicated to the conservation of Atlantic salmon and Sea trout in Ireland and will endeavor to shape government policy to protect this iconic species.

24 March at 7.30pm.

FREE Event.

Book here

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/where-have-all-the-salmon-gone-john-murphy-salmon-watch-ireland-tickets-146458883463

 

Thank you again for your support and interest in our series of conversations.

Team Connemara Green

 

Links to all the conversations are on our website

Great Ree trout on the troll

By
Paul O'Reilly
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James' big trout

Mark Philips sent us in this photo of a beautiful Lough Ree trout caught by his boat partner James Cleary on Sunday, March 21st.

The pair were trolling in the Saint’s Island area of the lough with Rapala lures and caught this super fish and another four fish in the 1lbs -2lbs range all before lunch – not a bad morning’s work!

The big fish was brought ashore and weighed in at 6lbs 7oz before being released.

James’ big trout

Did you apply for a River Lee brown tag? Round 2 Draw results here

By
myleskelly
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River Lee
River Lee

On Monday morning, 22 March 2021, a virtual draw took place to allocate 45 River Lee Brown Tags to prequalified salmon licence holders.  A total of 180 entries were received. Entrants were issued numbers ranging from 201 to 380 inclusive by email on Saturday 20 March.

IFI recorded the draw and used a random generator to draw the numbers, which is evident in the recording.  A total of 55 numbers were drawn in the first instance.  The first 45 to be allocated brown tags, with a reserve of 10.

The draw was witnessed by Sean Long, RBD Director, Tom Morrison Cork District Inspector, Myles Kelly, Angling Advisor and Catherine Dwane, Assistant Inspector (Administrator of the Tags).

Numbers selected are laid out below.

262
371
258
369
312
376
215
296
236
328
303
266
318
250
281
227
294
301
378
207
231
305
363
329
239
222
248
293
267
214
380
246
302
353
277
341
374
279
339
372
213
373
320
359
289

These are the initial 10 reserve numbers:

272
349
283
314
313
244
330
317
257
323

It is envisaged that the Brown Tags will be issued by post tomorrow afternoon.  All anglers are asked to acknowledge receipt of their Brown Tag by email including the tag number to corkleebrowntag2021@fisheriesireland.ie

brown tags
Brown tags

Day in the Life Feature- Steven McKenna

By
Sadhbh O'Neill
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Seasonal Fishery Officers Recruitment

Day in the Life Feature- Steven McKenna Assistant Inspector in New Ross South Eastern River Basin District

What does a typical day in the life of a fishery officer look like?

A typical day involves me working as part of a team so I’m constantly communicating with the team as well my line manager and inspector as well.

Did you always want to be a Fishery Officer?

Yes, for a quite a long time I wanted to be a Fishery Officer. I suppose it came about as I was into fishing so it was a process from having that hobby. I started off angling, out on my local river and from then on I decided I wanted a career outdoors and to work in fisheries.  I started applying for jobs in fisheries and I was successful.

What attracted you to this profession?

I suppose the challenges of trying to protect and enhance our fisheries resource, working outdoors as part of a team and looking after the future of our fish stocks.

What is your favourite thing about the job?

My favourite aspect is that everyday changes and working as part of a small team you get to know each other very well; it’s very easy to get along with people in the job. You just don’t know what to expect every day. You get to walk along the riverbanks, you get to meet anglers every day and talk to people the whole time and it’s just really enjoyable.

What is the most challenging thing about the job?

The most challenging thing I think is dealing with people in the public as you don’t know what to expect from them on a day to day basis. Over 90% of the time it will be fine but the odd day you’ll meet a member of the public who has a problem. Its how you deal with it, how you come about it and how you bring them back on side. Ultimately we are trying to do our best for the fisheries resource.

What keeps you motivated in your day to day work?

I actually enjoy going in to work every day, it’s a pleasure to get up and go in to work. I know the lads I’m going to be working with all the time. We could be doing anything from a boat patrol to a kayak patrol, it’s just a fun job to be in.

What do you think are the most important skills needed for this position?

Communication skills and people skills, you are dealing with a lot of people in the public and even working in the team. It’s how you’re able to talk to people on a daily basis.

What in your opinion is the biggest challenge facing the fisheries resource?

The biggest challenge I think at the moment is the major decline in fish stocks and how we communicate. How we can protect the species and how we pin point the reason for the decline. Inland Fisheries Ireland at the moment is doing great work with the COMPASS project and the International Year of the Salmon last year. It’s important to create awareness around these challenges –   these are the crunching points.

What is the most interesting thing you have discovered or seen in your job?

This time of year is actually one of the most enjoyable times of year as you get to see a lot of the fish spawning in the rivers so it kind of gives you an idea what is actually in the rivers, how our stocks look. It’s a nice time of the year to be walking around especially on a frosty and cold morning, it’s good to be outdoors.

What are you most proud of in your working life?

Being able to work as part of a team, collaborating and communicating together. It’s the fundamental aspect of the job.

What do you do in your spare time to unwind?

I enjoy fishing.

What would you say to someone thinking about a career in fisheries?

If you like being outdoors and being active, working as part of a team and enjoying any element that could be thrown at you then it’s definitely a career to look at. I would say that 90% of the time, it’s a happy’ feel good’ job, it doesn’t matter if it’s raining, shining, snow or sleet – it’s just nice to be outdoors.

Inland Fisheries Ireland are recruiting for Seasonal Fisheries Officers, to find out more about the roles and how to apply, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/careers .

Irish Angling Update – 19 March 2021

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Barfinnihy

They do say ‘in like a lion and out like a lamb’ about the month of March and, so far this March, the proverb remains true to form. The last week has definitely been in the ‘lamb’ category compared with the orange and yellow wind warnings that came before it. Dry settled weather is set to continue until the middle of next week – and many fish and anglers alike prefer settled weather – so do make the most of it and get fishing if you can.

The storm before the calm brought good surf for the Killybegs Mariners, who made the most of the opportunity to target surf loving Donegal bass. Some nice catches of mixed species also featured for anglers fishing more sheltered areas around the harbour.

bass
Donegal bass

Salmon are still running in good numbers and, in Leenane, the young Gavin brothers and their cousin Mollie caught a fine 6lbs 12oz ranched salmon from Delphi; a St. Patrick’s Day memory to cherish and hopefully the first of many salmon for the youngsters. On the Moy, the third fish of the year was landed in Ballina, while further north, the Drowes is still producing the goods for local anglers where more fresh fish were caught.

Four children holding a salmon
L-R: Iarla Gavin, Mallaidh McLoughlin, Caolán and Finn Gavin, with their St. Patrick’s Day catch – our Catch of the Week this week

In the south west, there were a handful of salmon caught on the Lee, where the first reported fish was landed on March 11th. There are also plenty of fish showing on the Blackwater for the time of year, although anglers are scarce. The Bandon and the Bride are yet to report a fish, while over on Currane, the anglers put their brown tags back in their bags as another week passed without any silver.

Trout season finally began on many of our rivers on St. Patrick’s Day, with long-frustrated anglers availing of the good weather to take to the riverbank. The King’s River in Kilkenny was one such river just waiting to be fished and it didn’t disappoint.

King’s River trout

Trout fishing has also been good on the Munster Blackwater and on the River Bride, where small fish are plentiful and willing to cooperate.

On the loughs, some duckfly have started to hatch and the slight increase in temperatures will spur them on. We have one report from Lough Conn, where trout have been tempted by Dabblers and Minkies, but only when the weather allowed the anglers out. A super 5lbs fish was also caught on Lough Gara in Sligo earlier in the month by Darren O’Brien.

 

Anglers are advised that under the current Level 5 Covid 19 restrictions the Cork stocked trout lakes due to reopen 1st April will remain closed until further notice. The Kerry lakes, due to reopen 1st May will also remain closed if current restrictions continue.

In other news…

Inland Fisheries Ireland have launched the ‘Why I love to fish’ video competition as part of Go Fishing Week 2021. We want you to submit a short video of your fishing adventures and to tell us what fishing means to you. Entries are welcome from individuals or groups, fishing clubs, youth clubs, centres and projects are all invited to take part.

The competition is open to everyone over 18 years of age. If your video includes anyone aged under 16 years of age, only a parent/guardian may submit the content. The overall winner will receive fishing tackle to the value of €100 and there will also be prizes for runners up and special categories.

The closing date for entries to ‘Why I love to fish’ is Friday, 9th of April 2021. For more information on the competition and how to apply please visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/lovefishing.

For information on Go Fishing Week 2021 and how to get involved visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/gofishingweek.”

And now the weather…

The next few days will see some settled weather, remaining dull but mainly dry with highs of 10°C to 13°C and overnight lows of 3°C to 6°C with light breezes. There will be patchy drizzle in some parts, mainly in the west, around our coasts or on higher ground, and some mist will form in near calm conditions. This pattern should remain until Tuesday of next week when the wind will strengthen, followed by more unsettled weather with rain due to arrive midweek.

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

Paul O’Reilly
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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      Drowes dropping nicely

      By
      Paul O'Reilly
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      Joe Broderick - March21

      Drowes water levels rose to 0.77m over the past week and is falling nicely now giving excellent water levels. The run of fresh fish is well underway and there have been at least 4 salmon caught in the past week.

      On the 16th Joe Broderick caught and released a fish of around 5lb from the Perch Pool.

      Joe Broderick and the release

      On St. Patrick’s day, Matt Ahern recorded a salmon of around 8lb caught on a spinner from the Wash Stones and Eoin McManus caught and released a fish of similar weight from the Old Sea Pool.

      Eoin McManus – March21
      Eoin releases his fish

      The forecast for the coming week is for dry weather and conditions will be very good for those lucky enough to live within 5km of the river.

      For info/bookings etc. on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see

      http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: 071 9841055 (8am to 12 noon).

      https://twitter.com/DrowesFishery

      https://www.facebook.com/drowessalmonfishery

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