Declan Gibbons reports that Corrib has been quiet of late, with just some Caenis fishing activity to report. Traditionally early July is quiet on the lake, with many trout zoned in on coarse fish fry and reluctant to take a fly. Watch this space, however, as the second mayfly hatch will get under way in the next couple of weeks, and often produces better fishing than May for those in the know.

Larry McCarthy of Corrib View Lodge www.corribangling.com reports  a slower week of angling activity over the last two weeks. The Caenis fishing is slowly coming to an end, but some good mornings were had. English visitors Bill Latham and Jon Perry enjoyed a great morning boated by Larry with 8 good trout to over 4lbs in weight.

Welsh angler Gareth Jones  had two early mornings for 15 trout . Over the last few days fly hatches are still very good but the rising water temperatures have slowed the amount of rising fish.

Open Day

On Saturday 20th July 2019 the Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors Ireland will host an open day in Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre, Clonbur, Co. Galway. Eircode F12 X589.

The aims of the association is to promote Game Angling and encourage fellow anglers to become professional instructors. Also in Attendance on the Day will be Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Corrib Mask Rescue Service.

Programme For The Day:

• Casting Single Handed – 10am – 4pm.
• Casting Double Handed on water 10am – 4pm.
• Fly Dressing  10am – 4pm.
• Knots and Rigs Work Shops .
• Fresh Water Fish Habitats and Life cycle .
• APGAI Workshop for Potential New Members 2pm.
• Fun Competitions for the young and not so young.

For more information contact Frank Reilly, APGAI Ireland on 087 2976988