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Rocky shores and sandy beaches fishing well in Donegal

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myleskelly
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Waiting for a bite
The waiting game

Stefan Martin reports on the Killybegs Mariners SAC recent shore angling trips…

13 August: A nice relaxing day on a Donegal beach is a medicine that everyone needs now and then. Throw in some lovely fish and its a great day out. Turbot, weevers, flounders and trout for the mariners crew today. Note a large number of weever now on the surf beaches if entering the water at low tide mainly. Handle with care

14 August: A great fishing for visiting rod John Marshall and mariners Christopher on the shore getting all the target species to a large size.

Spotted rays, thornbacks and pollack to over 60cm and specimen wrasse to 53cm (well over 5lb) yet again on the local marks. Super stuff

Stefan Martin
Killybegs mariners SAC

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mariner.sac

Go fishing…

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

Trout anglers getting good dry fly fishing at Mount Juliet

By
myleskelly
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Dan O’Neill has quick report on the Mount Juliet trout fishing…

With the warm humid weather sedges were in abundance the past week. I started with the dry dropper but it wasn’t long before I decided to fish straight dry. It was certainly the right decision as I had plenty of nice healthy trout to the net. Most of the fish were in the 18-22cm range with a couple of better fish at 30-35cm.

The trout were active throughout the day, slowing at times, but quickly regaining their hunger.  There has been plenty of other trout anglers on the fishery in the past week, all reporting good numbers of trout, mostly to sedge patterns with pheasant tailed nymphs claiming some fish also.

There are still a couple of places left for 2021 on the fishery. There will be a limited number fishery tours between now and the end of the season.

For any information contact me on 0857652751 or  [email protected]

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

Contact Dan: 0857652751 or  [email protected]

A young apprentice makes memories on the Nore

By
myleskelly
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Gudgeon
Gudgeon

Dan O’Neill, better know for Trout and Salmon reports from Mount Juliet, has an unusual report from the Nore…

A gudgeon is landed!
A gudgeon is landed!

The past week saw some very clammy weather. The thought of wading through the river in such heat surprisingly made me switch the fly rod for a small course rod and go for an evening’s gudgeon fishing with Anthony, my son and angling apprentice. Stopping off for some maggots and small floats along the way I got a couple of hundred questions about gudgeon. Managing to answer them as honestly as I could we thankfully arrived to our destination. We crept down slowly to the waters edge and throwing in handful of free offerings it was time to break the waters surface with our puddle chuckers.

Another Gudgeon
Another Gudgeon

The set up we were using was 1 pound breaking strain line and a small float (puddle chucker) with some no.6 shot to stand it to attention. It wasn’t long before the orange tip disappeared, making a journey to the depths. Lifting into the take we landed our first beautiful gudgeon. Not a monster by gudgeon standards but a  gudgeon none the less. Our gudgeon party was under way. We had several more gudgeon over the next while, all nice sized and healthy. We also had a guest appearance from an eel, a few roach and rudd. It was a great evening’s gudgeon fishing, one which will stay firmly set into the little apprentices fishing memories for a long time.

Gudgeon
Gudgeon

Decent catches on the Erriff despite low water levels

By
Markus Muller
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Osgur Grieve reports from the Erriff…

The following is the angling report for the Erriff August 1st – 18th.

August is generally a tough month for salmon fishing and this year wasn’t any different. Despite this we had 25 salmon landed during this period which given the low water conditions at times and thus reduced angling effort we did ok considering. Some of the catches are as follows. On August 2nd Brian McDonnell had the 1st salmon of the month which came from The Falls Pool using a Foxford Shrimp, Brian’s grilse was 4.5lbs. and was released. Simon Casedy also fished that day and landed 2 salmon of 8lbs. and 4lbs. from the School House and Tawnyard Stream on Beat 3 using a Black Shrimp.

Jake Delaney returned to fish with us again on the 5th and 6th and managed to land 3 salmon during this time of 7.5lbs, 5.5lbs and 3lbs all from the Falls Pool using a Cascade, two of these were wild and released. Regular angler Jack Mannion also fished the 6th and after fishing hard all day managed to catch and release a grilse of 3lbs. from Colonel’s Run on Beat 6 using a Sunray Shadow.

Regular angler Stephen Jones fished the 7th and released 2 grilse of 5lbs. each from the Tawnyard Potholes on Beat 3 and King’s Pool on Beat 4 using a 1/2inch Bann Special tube and 1/2inch Willie Gunn tube.

On the 11th, father and son Peter and Jamie Roberts had a great morning’s fishing on Beat 9 landing 3 salmon of 9lbs., 6lbs., and 4lbs. between them, two of which were wild and released. All of their fish were caught on a Black Shrimp in the Falls Pool. Jimmy Highland returned on the 13th after a tough previous day’s fishing on the 12th in hot sunshine. Jimmy’s perseverance was rewarded with 2 grilse of 3.5lbs. and 4.5lbs from The Falls Pool using an Orange Cascade, both grilse were wild and released.

At the time of writing the river is at 1m after yesterday’s badly needed flood, we are awaiting the arrival of storm Ellen tonight which should bring with it more rain. Hopefully, this increase in water levels will ignite the salmon’s interest once again.

 For fishing bookings please call the fishery office number on (+353 (0)95) 42382 or email [email protected]

Inny enjoys best season in years, Currane has no fish to report

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myleskelly
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A calm lough currane
The calm before Ellen takes control

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane…

13/8/20 Again today very humid, followed by heavy showers, wind exceptionally light and variable mainly from the Northeast, humidity 95%. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 20.6 centigrade.

14/8/20 Well the Inny Catch and release anglers did not get their flood, well that’s nature for you, so on that note we will head out onto Lough Currane where there were five boats out manipulating their flies and lures on this very humid day at 96%. You do not need to be a Rocket scientist to know that their efforts were in vain. Wind Southwest light and overcast all day. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 20.0 centigrade.

Inny in flood

15/8/20 Well in yesterday’s notes I said the Inny catch and release anglers did not get their flood, well they did not have to wait long because last night and early this morning the heavens opened and thunder and lightning struck the Inny and went into a raging flood, I can tell you come this lunchtime the Inny catch release Anglers were in full swing or put it this way they dam well ought to be because going by the Inny detective agency, this is the best season for a good many years, I can say without any fear of contradiction the Porkies have been caught and released without charge. Now we head for Lough Currane, all quiet on all fronts, you do not have to be a mathematician to work out the angler’s common denominator! Wind West Southwest light to calm and overcast and very humid at 96%. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 20.9 centigrade.

Boat on Ballinaskelligs Bay
You’re going the wrong way!

16/8/20 The Lough Currane Anglers were all quiet as you can imagine as they put their catch and release Inny hats on and headed for the Inny for a few rod benders, except for one angler made the wrong turn and headed out into Ballinskelligs Bay, as you can see by the picture. Now back to yesterday’s flood in Kerry The River Roughty In Kenmare was in full blast as you can see when you click the link, thanks to Mr. Jerry O’Sullivan of Radio Kerry. Wind WSW light with bright sunshine in the morning, it became more overcast in the afternoon, yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 32.6 mm. Maximum air temperature 18.6 centigrade.

17/8/20 Lough Currane was as calm as a lamb in all departments. Wind was here, there, and everywhere, so I will leave it to your own imagination, with reasonable cloud cover. The same goes for the Inny. Today’s humidity 93%. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 20.0 centigrade.

A calm lough currane
The calm before Ellen takes control

18/8/20 Currane Anglers were all quiet on all fronts as we wait for Storm Ellen to hit Kerry, you could say the calm before the storm, as you can see by the photo Currane was on the calm side with a light Westerly wind and variable with reasonable cloud cover. Just for the record Storm Ellen’s status orange for Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Waterford. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 18.6 centigrade.

19/8/20 Lough Currane was all quiet on all fronts. Wind light and variable and very humid at 90%. To be fair to the Currane anglers, they would be more interested in securing their boats down in anticipation of Ellen. One can say without any fear of contradiction everyone is waiting for Storm Ellen and hoping for the best that we all will get away with it lightly, especially our good neighbours Co. Cork who are on a Red alert, so all I can say is to the Island of Ireland keep safe and batten down the hatches. Yesterday’s weather, maximum air temperature 20.4 centigrade.

Vincent Appleby
www.salmonandseatrout.com

Go fishing…

Vincent Appleby

Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0)66 9475248
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

Good numbers of salmon reported from Ilen and West Cork Rivers

By
myleskelly
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On the Ilen River anglers report 80 salmon caught. The best  was an 11lb fish that was caught by a syndicate angler on worms.

Over on the Comholla there were 27 salmon reported, while the Owvane had 31 salmon.

Not too far away the Mealagh saw 19 salmon caught and that lovely stream the Glengarriff reported 21 salmon for the week.

Some good fishing reported on Laune and Killarney Lakes

By
myleskelly
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wading
Fishing the Laune

Good angling water on the Laune. 3 salmon caught from best 2, one on fly, other spinning.  8lb and 6lb weight.

Killarney Lakes

Lakes fishing well. 4 salmon caught on Lough Lein trolling.

Go fishing…

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

Laune Anglers Guides:

Laune Anglers Association

Web:  www.launeanglersfishing.com
Facebook: Facebook Laune Anglers 
Email: [email protected]

 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.

More about the Laune…

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

Upper reaches of Blackwater fish best as salmon keep travelling

By
myleskelly
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Peace and quiet on the Blackwater.
Peace and quiet on the Blackwater.

Fishing continues very good on the Munster Blackwater, for salmon and trout. Salmon fishing is still reported good in the upper reaches as far back as the Kerry border with large numbers of fish present with the water levels rising heading into the weekend. Salmon are being elusive in some stretches and anglers are diversifying to try and outwit them but all in all good reports. Lower in the system, reports are that the bulk of salmon have moved on upstream which is echoed by reports to Officer’s on the ground.

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

Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery

Ballyduff Bridge fisheries 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/

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

The Munster Blackwater…

For more information about salmon fishing on the Munster Blackwater please see the following page with a list of all the fisheries

 

Good water and salmon on Bandon but fish slow to take

By
myleskelly
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River Bandon
River Bandon

There were 12 salmon reported last week most of these were on the association waters. There was good water for the week and there are plenty of fish in the river but they were more reluctant to take as is often the case in August. There is broken weather forecast for the week ahead and the river is high so it should be a good week to be on the river.

Caha Project

Bandon Anglers Association reprots on a great project which the Bandon Rivers Trust is involved in on the River Caha in Dunmanway. From a salmonid perspective, it will greatly improve factors such as habitat, water quality and it will reduce siltation of spawning gravels.

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

East Clare two day festival results

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Florian Peter and his work from day one in bright sunshine
East Clare Lakelands fished their two day festival on August 17th and 18th. Conditions were difficult for fish but pleasant for anglers on day one with bright sunshine.
Day two saw some better fishing conditions and Paul McCaul came out with the heaviest haul at 14.470kg overall; second was Clive Slater with 10.805kg and third was Kevin Leahy with 10.507kg.
A mixed bag on day one
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