Not many salmon from Currane and rain needed

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April 11, 2019

Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane…

5/4/19 The Lough Currane anglers had another quiet and relaxing day on the waters of Currane as a light and variable wind from the East to the SE to the WNW and veered again North this evening, and in the words of one Gillie, No Good!! With bright sunshine all day, what do you expect! Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.5 mm. Maximum air temperature 8.7C.

6/4/19 On the political front it’s all Brexit, well I have good News for you because today the Lough Currane News was all talk of Samexit and for good reason, German Angler Mr. Bernard Rall, caught a cracker of a 9 lbs. Salmon on the troll while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com and for the rest of the Currane anglers it was quiet on all fronts. Wind light ENE at times ESE light and sunny. Yesterdays weather amount of rainfall 0.9 mm. Maximum air temperature 10.8C.

7/4/19 All the Lough Currane headlines come from the South side, so we hand over to Currane angler Mr. Gerry O’Sullivan and in his own words, had a good today Vince, while trolling in Copal, I caught a 10 lbs. Salmon and you could say it was a day of treble celebrations because I have two new Grandchildren, 2mts and 10 months born in Bonnie Scotland and I’m sure they will grow up to be two Bonnie Anglers and there is no argument to that, and on behalf of all the Currane Anglers and the good people of Waterville congratulations to you and all your family. Wind light to calm SE with reasonable clod cover. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 3.0 mm. Maximum air temperature 13.9C.

8/4/19 The European Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts this day and this was confirmed by their Gillie’s mobile phone’s, you could say it was slack in the text and photo department as it was in the Salmon and Sea Trout department. Wind ESE light with reasonable cloud cover and followed by light rain late this afternoon. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.7 mm. Maximum air temperature 13.7 C.

9/4/19 Lough Currane was all quiet in literally all departments, wind, fly, troll and last but not least Salmon and one has to feel sorry for the Currane fly Anglers because all they can do is look at their reflections and a drop of fresh water wouldn’t go amiss and I can hear one of Currane anglers saying that’s an understatement. Wind calm to light ENE veered ESE and veered again SW this evening and reasonable cloud cover with light rain this evening! Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall 0.3 mm Maximum air temperature 13.9C.

10/4/19 Currane Fly Anglers are getting very frustrated with the low water, slack winds, bright skies and very slack light variable winds from the South, not forgetting the Currane Trollers because I can tell you they are just as frustrated as you can imagine. Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall 1.8 mm Maximum air temperature 14.2C.

That is your ration from your Gillie and the Waterville Fishery, no spin no fly’s just facts.

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

Waterville Lakes and Rivers Trust

The Waterville Lakes & Rivers Trust, formed by concerned volunteers in 2016, is one of the new Rivers Trusts to be set up in Ireland and is currently aspiring to Charitable Status. Its remit is to protect the fresh and coastal waters of the Iveragh Peninsula.

Find out more and how you can contribute at

www.watervillelakes.org

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

Waterville lakes and rivers system

Good spring salmon fishing on Carrowmore Lake continues

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Markus Muller

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April 11, 2019

Salmon anglers on Carrowmore Lake enjoyed another good week with a total of seven fish reported. Among the lucky anglers were Brendan Hamrock, Athlone, with two fish and, regular visitor, Declan Dooley, who had one. Successful flies included Sedgehog, Green Peter and Clan Chief.

A fresh Carrowmore salmon ready for release

Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery this year! For fishing on Carrowmore Lake contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com.

Irish Angling Update – 11 April 2019

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myleskelly

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April 11, 2019

Rainfall this past week was up to twice the norm across some eastern and northeastern coastal counties, but below average across many other areas (with just ¼ to a ⅓ the usual rainfall across parts of west Munster and south Connaught). This and slightly cooler than average temperatures may be why the angling scene seems a little quieter than normal, but I know there are a lot of you out there hitting the water so feel free to get in touch with your updates on conditions, catches and creatures from the deep…

While it has been quiet in general the Slaney got its season off to a flying start with reports of 35 salmon caught and released in the opening 8 days. We’re giving Catch of the Week to Brian Hennessy for his super looking fish. There were also some reports of good fish caught and released on the Munster Blackwater, but elsewhere across the province fishing was not easy and low water was the main culprit. Further up the Atlantic coast at Delphi some great salmon fishing was enjoyed as salmon to over 18lbs were caught and Carrowmore Lake also had a few fish.

Early season river trout fishing is seeing good fishing on rivers like the Bride, Blackwater, Nore and more. Nymphs, traditional and more modern Euro approaches are producing good results, but with the slightly warmer weather there’s sure to be a hatch of something to get the fish looking up.

Carl with one of his nice Pike. — Carl with one of his pike from Co. Longford

In pike angling news, visitors to County Longford are getting good fishing despite the sometimes unpleasant weather. The results speak for themselves though along with the endorsement of promises to return.

We have just the one sea angling report, but it looks like the good fishing on Galway Bay continues. Although the spurdogs have not yet come on the feed, there is still a good mix of species to keep anglers busy.

And now the weather….

Current indications suggest it will be rather cloudy in Munster and Connaught on Saturday with the chance of rain in Atlantic coastal areas. However, elsewhere across the country it is expected to remain dry with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh southeast winds. On Saturday night, rain is expected to develop across much of Munster and Connaught but it will stay dry elsewhere. Minimum temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in brisk southeasterly winds. Rain will affect parts of the south and west at times on Sunday but it looks set to hold dry in most other areas with mostly cloudy skies. A cold day with highest temperatures of just 6 to 9 degrees in a brisk southeasterly wind. Cold and breezy overnight with outbreaks of rain in the south and west. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees. Latest indications suggest the early days of next week will be cold and showery with persistent rain at times. There will be a brisk east or southeasterly air-flow with temperatures a few degrees below the April average. There’ll be some welcome rain for some, but most would prefer it a little warmer…

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

Myles Kelly
Catch, Photo, Release

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Munster Blackwater in good order and salmon being met

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Eileen Carroll Murphy

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April 11, 2019

The reasonably settled weather encouraged a lot of salmon anglers out especially over the weekend with reports of fish caught upstream of Mallow.

There were also reports in from Ballyduff Bridge Fishery and Blackwater Salmon Fishery.

Yesterday this fresh 10lb fish was caught and released Blackwater Salmon Fishery’s lower Kilmurry beat. An old school Whitewing on a 1 and 14 inch copper tube and a 6ft medium sink tip did the job well. The river is in smashing order at the moment.

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

Bandon needs rain before fishing will improve

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Eileen Carroll Murphy

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April 11, 2019

No Salmon to report for last week, river badly in need of water.

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

Nymphs producing best results for trout anglers on Munster Blackwater

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myleskelly

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April 11, 2019

RIVER BLACKWATER

There has been an increase of trout angling activity encountered on the Blackwater with good catches reported from the main channel. Nymphs are the most productive method.

RIVER BRIDE

Trout angling continues to be good with most anglers using nymphs with good quantities of trout being caught.

Pike anglers enjoy everything Longford has to offer

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myleskelly

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April 11, 2019

Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge in Longford reports on the pike fishing locally…

French angler Gerard back in Melview again

Gerard with his first Pike of his holiday.

French angler Gerard was on his second visit to Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford to stay with his us. It took a little time to get going due to weather conditions on a few of the days but things paid off for him in the end. Dead baiting was the best approach using a range of different bait fish. The best of the fish were caught in and around depths of two or three metres.

Gerard was able to get a few hours fishing each day despite the changing weather. However when the fishing was not available he decided to tour around different parts of Ireland to take in the sights, a good time had and we hope to see him in Ireland again soon.

Pike anglers from Northern Ireland on a visit to the South.

914 – James with his first of the trip.

Pike anglers Carl, Paul and James from Northern Ireland were down again for one of their many Pike fishing trips at Melview Fishing Lodge in Longford. The lads are no strangers to the waters around the area as they visit often for both Pike and coarse fishing.

They braved the wind and rain on some of the days to produce a good number of Pike during their stay. It’s always a good crack when these guys come down and I’m looking forward to their next visit.

Thanks lads and hope to see you all again soon.

ALL FISH RELEASED UNHARMED.

#CPRsavesfish

Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge

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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.

More good fishing from the Slaney reported

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myleskelly

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April 11, 2019

The Slaney River Trust reports on the opening days on the River Slaney where good salmon fishing continues this week…

08 April: The first 8 days of the season have proven exciting for those anglers who were prepared to put the hours in with over 35 fish reported. Many of them were fresh run as shown by this sealiced example caught this evening.

The run is well spread out including examples from up river such as these springers from Shane Jenkins and Michael McCormack. Please note the careful C&R technique used in all cases. Ensure that the salmon remains in the water while being unhooked prior to release. A quick photo can be taken while supporting the salmon with both hands and lifting for a few seconds above the water level.

Time out of the water should be kept to an absolute minimum and when a net is being used, this should remain in the water while unhooking. NEVER take the fish up onto the bank and NEVER carry the fish by its tail.

Slaney River Trust
Web: www.slaneyrivertrust.ie