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CM Lakelands GREEN wins All Ireland Feeder Club Championships

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myleskelly
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The  NCFFI on the All Ireland Feeder Club Championships fished at Inniscarra over the bank holiday weekend…

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Trev Platt with some good bream from Inniscarra

Day 1

Five eager teams were making the most of the good fishing on Inniscarra Lake on day one of the 2019 All Ireland Feeder Club Championships. The event, fished to CIPS international rules, takes place over two days and also serves to select the team who will represent Ireland at the World Feeder Championships in Bulgaria next year.

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Paul Leese had 51kg in two days

CM Lakelands Feeder Club, the only club to take part in the qualifiers, won the day with 4 section wins and a second for 6 points including the top weight of the match for Paul Leese.

 

Day One Results

The five man teams fished the sections A Concrete, B & C Garden Centre and D & E Graveyard.

Day 2

The two-day championships concluded today with the CM Lakelands club winning the All-Ireland Feeder Club title of 2019. The green team consisted of Team Ireland Feeder Team Manager Brenton Sweeney who took two sections wins for the individual angler of the match, Paul Leese, Alan Larkin, Neil Mazurek and Artur Czarnocki all travelling from Cavan/Monaghan to take part.

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Brenton Sweeney – best Individual Angler

Second in the championships was Go & Catch Feeder Fishing Team whose members Robertas Zilaitis and Rimantas Kondrackas took second and third individually. Well done to CM Lakelands Club who qualify to take part in the World Feeder Club Championships and will travel to Bulgaria to participate next year.

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Catches across the competition

An average 10kg per angler per day when fishing in teams to international rule represents the great fishing to be experienced on Inniscarra.

The NCFFI would like to thank all the clubs who took part, to our International Feeder Manager Brenton Sweeney for the organisation, Inniscarra Lake TDL for their assistance on the ground and O’Callaghans Bar & Guest House for their hospitality over the weekend.

The NCFFI

Tthe National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, as members of The International Angling Confederation CIPS and the Fresh Water Sport Fishing Federation FIPS-ed, currently selects teams to represent Ireland at World and European and Club Championships.
www.ncffi.ie

Mayfly up on Derg and good trout reported

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myleskelly
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Adrian Duffy, IFI Limerick, reports that trout fishing on Lough Derg looks to be very promising this year. Already anglers are meeting good fish on wet and dry mayfly.

French angler Oliver Berne caught a beautiful trout of around 3lb on the Lake near Luska while fishing with two other French anglers. Adrian met up with these happy customers from Bordeaux who had stories of another Irish angler who had lost a fish of 4lb in the same area.

At Scarriff some great fishing to wets was enjoyed last week but was very weather dependent. Catches went from as many as over 20 to a boat to zero from one day to the next. Eamon Giblin fishing from Anglers Paradise, had 4 fish on a Sooty Olive Dabbler on Wednesday last week but then had nothing until he landed a smashing 4lb trout on a Royal Wulff on Sunday. Other boats in the Bay saw one or 2 fish landed on a mix of wets the same day.

Conditions are much improved since the weekend and better fishing is expected over the bank holiday weekend.

Giblins Angling Services

Boats for hire with or without 4hp engine, landing nets and life jackets.
Address: Fishermans Paradise, Scarrif, Co. Clare.
Tel: +353 (0)61 921851 Mob: +353 (0)86 252 0663 and +353 (0)87 125 4365
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishermens-paradise.com

Irish Angling Update – 03 May 2019

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myleskelly
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The Rough Month of the Cuckoo is still with us as the weather flips from storms to stills and frosty morns to warm afternoons. Most areas recorded 1 ½ times their usual rainfall with up to 2 ½ times the norm in parts of south Leinster. Storm Hannah made for an unfishable Friday and the blustery conditions persisted through most of Saturday, so most of the weekend’s fishing was limited to Sunday.

Salmon anglers are getting some decent fishing on a number of rivers across the south east and south west. The Nore saw 3 fish caught and released at Mount Juliet in recent days and the Slaney had a few more good fish despite the floods there. The Munster Blackwater had a few double figure fish and a very early grilse to report. Over in Kerry April was described as a slow month on the Laune, but fish to 18lb were landed. Fishing on Currane seems to be picking up and a few more sea trout were reported from the Owenmore.

Trout anglers are enjoying the early part of the Mayfly on Loughs Derg and Corrib. In general fishing on the larger lakes has been a mixed affair due to the varied weather on offer recently, but some great fishing was enjoyed by those lucky enough to be out on the better days.

Pike anglers in Cavan, Longford and Roscommon are reporting good fishing, again, dependent on the weather. Congratulations to Albert Mc Namara, the new IFPAC champion for 2019. Albert had a nice bag of fish weighing 45Ib 1oz from a Roscommon venue in pretty awful conditions on Saturday.

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Mark Theedom wins Catch of the Week for his bream weighing in at 11lb 2oz

Coarse anglers in Co. Cavan had some huge bream to over 11lb. Mark Theedom and Gerald Greene were fishing a morning session with Pauric McGearty on Saturday. The lads had great sport with the biggest bream weighing 11lb 2oz as well as a couple of fish in the 8-10lb bracket. Mark wins Catch of the Week for his big bream, but Gerard did pretty well the next day getting 8 bream over 10lb and 9 over 9lb!

Mostly dry and settled over the weekend, if a bit cooler, and turning more changeable and unsettled next week, with rain or showers becoming widespread and heavy in places. Becoming windy, too, with strong and gusty easterly winds developing. That’s just May for you…

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

Myles Kelly
Catch, Photo, Release

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Pete Mills wins O’Callaghan’s Feeder Festival 2019

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myleskelly
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Inniscarra TDL report on the O’Callaghan’s Feeder Festival fished from 24-26 April…

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Day 1

The second of our April #Feeder festivals commenced today with some great fishing, especially at the Garden Centre with the Bream obliging once again. Another good day for Pete Mills with a great winning weight of 34.990kg, second today was Dale Malpas with 25.400kg and 3rd Cathal Hughes with 24.750kg.

Day 2

Some great fishing once again from the Garden Centre. Local angler Pat Falvey is the winner today with 19.860kg, Paul Leese is 2nd with 18.880kg and 3rd Dave Micklewright with 15.040kg.

Pete Mills tops the leaderboard at day 2, with Cathal Hughes moving into 2nd place and Dale Malpas 3rd

Final Day

A top weight of 24.680kg for Mick Barlow on the final day moved him from 12th to finish in 3rd place. Also on the Garden Centre and second today was our youngest competitor Eoin Rogers with 16.380kg which also saw him finish 5th overall in the competition. Third place today came from the Greenway with Neil Richards and 14.080kg.

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But there was no catching Pete Mills after his day one catch of 35kg finishing with 50.700kg and a festival win. A back to back win following in the footsteps of Paul Leese who did the same in 2018. Consistent fishing from Cathal Hughes saw him finish as runner-up with 46,800kg and in third place Mick Barlow with 44,760kg.

Congratulations to the winners and all who took part. Thank you to our sponsors O’Callaghans Bar & Guest House and to Eileen & co. for the usual welcome hospitality and Kevin Gray for organising the matches.

Up coming events

Next weekend on Inniscarra is the All Ireland Feeder Club Championships & Qualifiers followed by the Sensas Ireland Float Only Pairs on the 12th May/ Then its a two week run of festivals commencing on the 26th of May.

Visit www.ncffi.ie/inniscarra-angling for details

Flood impacts fishing but salmon still running Slaney

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myleskelly
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The Slaney River Trust reports…

29 April: The past week had a mixture of weather with bright sunshine and low clear water changing to a chocolate flood at the weekend. Activity on the river slowed down but there were still a number of fresh fish running as can be seen.

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Slaney River Trust
Web: www.slaneyrivertrust.ie

Go fishing…

Regulations 2019

For 2019 the river is open for catch and release only for salmon from 1 April to 31 August. The regulations are set out here. Above the railway bridge in Enniscorthy fishing is fly only with barbless singles or doubles. A maximum of 3 seatrout under 40cms may be kept in any 24 hour period. All seatrout over 40 cms must be returned. While we are allowed use barbless doubles singles are very effective if the fish is held tightly.

Make a booking

Anglers interested in obtaining fishing can enquire from the following:

  • Clohamon Fishery
    Contact David Dobbs tel 0879673111
  • Enniscorthy Anglers
    Contact Danny’s Angling and Outdoors, St Senans Rd, Enniscorthy.  Tel: 087 9005991.
  • Solsboro Fishing Association
    Contact Bernard Cash (daytime only) Tel 087 9225536 .
  • Tullow Salmon and Trout Anglers Association
    Contact Tom Dawson 087-9940877
  • Moyadie, Monfin, Glass Door and upper Ballycarney beats
    Contact Francis Fanning of Fanning Land & Property Services on 086 2650670 or 053 9422601.

More details on the Slaney River and its fishing available at www.slaneyrivertrust.ie

3 salmon at Mountt Juliet on the Nore

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myleskelly
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Dan O’Neill reports from the River Nore…

02 May: Quite a substantial amount of rain Saturday night and most of Sunday morning, The river was starting to become angry, a slight tint of colour and swelling.This however didn’t stop Paul who’s persistence in any angling situation is admirable. Paul took to the middle reaches of the fishery to try his luck of which today was all good. Spotting a nice area, Paul began casting and it wasn’t long before the first salmon came to the net. A quick greeting and picture saw the salmon returned safely on its journey.

Just enough time for a quick photo before the salmon goes back
Just enough time for a quick photo before the salmon goes back

So this was the first salmon on the Mount Juliet fishery this season. It wasn’t much longer before Paul was into another salmon. Slightly smaller than the first but any salmon is a much welcomed visitor by any salmon angler. The fish was netted, pictured and returned again safely. Nice to see these fish and in such lovely condition.

A very well done and congratulations to Paul who had had the first 2 salmon on the fishery this season. His admirable persistence I spoke of earlier paid off nicely,

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.

Dan O’Neill, Fishery Manager, Mount Juliet Estate, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland

Telephone: +353 85 7652751

Email: [email protected]

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

General Information

The river Nore is a beautiful river that meanders it way through counties Laois and Kilkenny before joining with its sister river the Barrow just upstream of New Ross on its way to the sea. The Nore gets a good run of Atlantic salmon and the river which is currently open for angling on a catch and release basis produced 563 salmon in 2015 and 599 salmon in 2016. Salmon fishing is available on a number of stretches including the Mount Juliet Fishery which is located just outside Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, approximately mid-way between Kilkenny City and New Ross.

For further information on the Nore please visit https://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/south/nore.htm

Not many salmon from the Bandon, but river in good order

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Eileen Carroll Murphy
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There was one salmon reported on Bandon angling association waters for the week and one lost and an unconfirmed report of a salmon in Dunmanway.  The river remains in good order for all methods at the moment.

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

Lee anglers reporting a few salmon

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Eileen Carroll Murphy
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2 salmon reported for the week on club waters weighing 3lbs and 9lbs.

 

INNISCARR FISHERY

3 salmon reported since the start of the season.

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.

A few salmon from the Blackwater including a grilse

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Eileen Carroll Murphy
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Very little activity reported last week with unsettled weather conditions still contributing to low angler numbers in the catchment although a few fish were reported around Killavullen.

Water levels are improving and earlier in the week an early grilse was caught and released by an angler fishing on Blackwater Salmon Fishery water.

 

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Robert with what is probably the first grilse of the season from the Blackwater

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

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  Conie 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: [email protected]
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 or 058 75299

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

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Munster Blackwater

Decent piking during tough conditions in Longford

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myleskelly
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Kevin Lyons reports from Melview Lodge…

Jérôme LECLERC with his first Pike also caught using Jerk bait
Jérôme LECLERC with his first Pike also caught using Jerk bait

French anglers Yohan, Marc and Jerome who were on holidays with their families took three days out to try some Pike fishing around the area. Kevin from Melview Fishing Lodge was there guide on their first day to show them around the water. The guys came well prepared for all weathers which was just as well because conditions were not the best at times.

Marc AUDOUIN with one of his Pike on Jerk bait.
Marc AUDOUIN with one of his Pike on Jerk bait.

Braving the weather the first day saw them catch some nice Pike using Jerk baits, and on day two they were unable to fish because of high winds. Day three they went out on their own and using the same approach and managed to catch some nice Pike, the guys were great company and a pleasure to spend time fishing with.

Yohan BELLESSORT with his 4th of the day.
Yohan BELLESSORT with his 4th of the day.

Thanks and hope to see you in Ireland again soon for some more fishing.

Merci pour votre compagnie.

ALL FISH RETURNED UNHARMED.

#CPRsavesfish

Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge

Make a booking

Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
Drumlish Road,Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com

Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.

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