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“And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain… ”
The season is slowly drawing to a close, with just 12 days remaining, and anglnig effort was considerably lighter this week. Inclement weather and rising lake levels have contributed to that lighter effort, and this week is looking like a washout with Storm Ali about to sweep in off the Atlantic on the jetstream express.
Declan Gibbons reports that lower temperatures resulted in smaller hatches of sedges and olives this week, and dapped crickets and wetfly seemed to be the favoured methods, or at least the most successful ones.
Starting off in Woodquay in Galway City the Commerical Boat Club hosted the Last Cast Competition in which 16 boats (32 rods) participated and 17 trout were returned. The inaugural Willie Murphy Memorial Cup (Overall weight of Trout Category) went to the 1st place pair of Nicholas Hanley & Robbie Pittman with 5 fish for 9.15lbs. In 2nd place was Eugene McCarthy & Noel O’Toole with 2 fish for 4.35lbs; 3rd place went to Michael & Niall O’Donoughue with 1 fish for 3.70lbs and 4th Place went to Harold O’Toole & Stephen Greaney with 3 fish for 3.60lbs. The Greaney Cup (Heaviest Fish Category) was won by Michael O’Donoughue with a fish weighing 3.70lbs.
In the Cornamona area Tom Doc Sullivan http://www.tomdoc.com reports of Chris Oliver from Navan enjoying a day on Lough Corrib and had 3 good trout for his trip which was crowned with a personal best brown trout of 4lbs – measuring 22 inches, a trip to savour with Chris catching his PB on a Green Peter which he tied himself for the day. James Nobel visiting from England fishing with Tom also had a good day when they boated 4 good fish with one 2.5lbs and another beauty in or around the 4lbs mark.
Chris Oliver,Navan guided by Tom Doc Sullivan caught this lovely fish
In The Oughterard area Basil Shields of Ardnasillagh Lodge (091552550) reports of Loughrea angler Malcom Naughton fishing on Corrib for one day and had 4 fish from the deeps with the fish averaging 1.75lbs. Cork duo Jerome & Pat Mullane had 5 fish from the deeps for their visit to Lough Corrib with the fish again averaging 1.75lbs in size.
Staying in the Oughterard area Kevin Molloy of Baurisheen Bay Guiding, Boat hire & Self Catering (087-9604170) reports of Michael & Alan Bowes from Cork along with himself enjoying two days fishing landing 4trout with the best 4.5lbs – sportingly released. Mark Curtin had 2 trout dapping for his day on Corrib with the best fish being 2.25lbs. Kevin himself fished on Monday last and landed 2 fish of 1.25 and 2.5lbs .
Kevin Molloy, owner Baurisheen Bay Guiding, Boat Rental and Self Catering with a fine trout.
Also in the Oughterard area the Oughterard Anglers Association hosted the John Gill Memorial Cup in which 28 anglers participated and 22 trout were caught. First place went to Charlie McCormican with 3trout for 5.5lbs dapping, second place went to Joey Tierney with 2trout for 4.5lbs casting, third place went to Gareth Little with 2 trout for 4lbs casting and fourth place went to Gerry Molloy with 2 trout for 3lbs casting.
This week’s forecast is quite stormy, and it is hoped the weather will calm enough to provide some quality fishing for the final week of the season next week.
Lough Sheelin Angling Report By Brenda Montgomery, IFI September 10th – September 16th 2018
‘My best fishing memory is about some of the fish that I never caught’ – George Orwell John Ryan with his superb 5lbs autumn trout
This was another good fishing week on Sheelin with reports of impressive catches of trout breezing in at over 6 and 7 lbs and fish in the double figures coming to the boat. Autumn fishing for brown trout on this wild piscatorial jewel is extra special for it is at this time of the season that our biggest, cagiest and toughest-to-catch browns are starting to move. Specimen trout that normally stay in the deep are now working their way upwards with that seemingly inbuilt knowledge that winter isn’t that far away and so they have a tendency to feed more avidly to lay on that extra layer of fat to sustain them through the rigorous of river migration, spawning and the eventual return to base. Peadar Smith with one of his Sheelin catches
Water levels are low, with the lake still showing its bones with its bleached shorelines and long stretches of shallows trailing far out into the water particularly around the Tonagh side of the lake.
Although approaching mid-September it feels as if we are only on the cusp of autumn, still clinging to the remnants of summer, in the ‘jumper on, jumper off’ stage as temperatures swing from morning chill to afternoon warmth. Our migrant birds are suddenly gone and there are signs that nature is stocking up ahead of the winter months, with fish being no exception. 11 year old Aaron Flood, Finea with his first Sheelin trout
A quick photo before release #CPRsavesfish
The weather consistently had the last say this week in the fishing here with any breaks of sunshine, blustery conditions or sudden change in wind direction clobbering the good surface movement of fish by effectively and consistently chasing them down to the lower columns. Cloud cover and a certain amount of wind preferably South to South Westerly are the ideal requirements here with variations on this ideal making fishing very possible but more challenging. Time and time again I am told that it is not the rain but the wind that matters so even on those days of wet and cold I found my angler ignoring by negativity by staring distractingly over my head studying the trees for movement.
A plump trout from Tony Grehan caught mid lake on a Chocolate Drop Sedge
With the seasonal chill sneaking in water temperatures are inevitably dropping which would account partially for the increased activity of the trout. The Sheelin trout are continuing to be very visible with follows, bulges, leaps and splashes. Trout are still preforming their aerial dances, leaping free of the water with a sporting exuberance, advertising their presence to the onlooker. There have been no shortage of follows to the pro-offered flies but it is the actual take that can be a bit more elusive. The smaller fish are easier to catch with the theory being that they don’t have the memory of previous hook encounters that their senior counterparts may have had. I have been told to stop trying to compare a trout’s brain to that of a human’s so although it is only the size of a pea (the fish not the human’s) it still contains enough natural wiliness to outwit, most of the time, our more developed intelligence.
Dean Reed, France with his 46cm trout
September fishing here is all about teams of wets and for those persistent dry fly advocates now is a particularly challenging time. There is little or no natural fly on the water during the day. Any insects that are hatching are small which necessitates smaller sizes and a more delicate presentation as well as good eyesight.
Sooty Olive
This month is always synonymous of Daddy and Hoppers. Morning, afternoon and evening is ubiquitous of these gangly aquatic aliens and a few fish were nailed on Daddy patterns during the week and also using traditional patterns with those hopper legs. Breezy days are best for Daddies. On a bright day a Claret Hopper can provide all the silhouette trigger factors that a trout needs. Claret and black are the favourite colours in these patterns. Caddis patterns such as the CDC sedges had some success. September can provide some of the best buzzer fishing so it is worth changing to buzzer patterns for that last hour of light.
The colour claret seems to get its toe in the door on all the patterns that bring in fish on Sheelin – Claret Dabblers, Claret Hoppers, Claret Bumbles and Claret Stimulators. Trout see silhouettes of objects and pick up movement well, rather than intricate detail so the ability to work the fly along with the apparent desirable contrast that claret gives as well as that essential thread of bling as an added attractor is worth a thought. Claret works well at this time of year
Trout here are feeding on Daphnia so a brightly coloured fly on the bob is a good plan and to head for the deeper water.
Rusheen fly
The Dabblers are featuring heavily here and as both a sedge and fry imitator they seem to be very desirable to the trout. The most popular were the Pearly, Fiery Brown, Claret, Sooty Olive, Silver, Claret Sparkle and International (fished as a top dropper). John Keating, Tipperary with an impressive 64cm Sheelin trout
Other flies that worked well were the Hopper patterns, the Silver Daddies, Sooty Olive, Gorgeou George, Green tailed Peters, Black Pennell, CDC Sedges, Telephone Flies and Stimulators.
Cian Murtagh, Cavan with his 3-4lb trout caught on a Stimulator Sedge fishing mid lake
The most productive areas for fishing was mid lake, Stony, Merry pt. at the back of Church Island and from Derrahorn down along the Western shoreline.
The heaviest trout over the past number of weeks was a trout of 7lbs caught by Mayo angler John Muldoon using a Claret Dabbler fishing at Merry Pt.
Total number of trout recorded: 71
Selection of Catches
Pat O’Toole, Trim – September 10th 2 trout at 5lbs & 5 ½ lbs on wets.
Martin Smith, Dublin – 2 trout at 4 ½ and 5lbs fishing Claret Stimulators.
Tom O’Malley, Dublin – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ and 4lbs using Leggy Peters, Gorgeous George and Claret Dabblers.
Thomas Harten, Cavan – 1 trout at 5.5 fishing wets.
Paddy Brady, Cavan – 2 trout heaviest at 2lbs on Dabblers.
Frank Kelly, Cavan – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ lbs fishing Claret wets.
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham – 4 trout heaviest at 6.25 lbs fishing off Holywell shore using a Pearly Dabbler.
Lawrence Hickey, Dublin – 2 trout at 43cm and 46cm fishing Leggy wet flies.
Stuart Topp, Orkney – 2 trout at 56 and 59cm fishing small Claret Dabblers.
Dean Reed, France – 5 trout heaviest at 4lbs fishing Claret wets.
Cathal McNaughton, Northern Ireland – 1 at 2lbs on a Red Tailed Peter.
Thomas Harten, Cavan with his 5.5lbs trout
Sean Creamer, Tipperary
Stuart Topp, Orkney with another Sheelin fish
Martin Connor, September 13th Lough Sheelin
Lawrence Hicky, Dublin
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham with his beautiful 6.25lbs trout caught using a Pearly Dabbler
The Royal Cup
On Saturday last September 15th local angler Pat Bannon held The Royal Cup on Lough Sheelin. Of all the competitions held on this lake I think this is one of my favourites. Relaxed and informal Pat has the ability of making us all feel like part of one big happy family. It was a great day with nine superb fish being caught with an impressive seven of these weighing in at 4lbs and over. Lisnaskea angler Albert Berry took the cup with his 4.98 lb trout. 2nd was Robert Keen at 4.73lbs with Kells angler John Mulvaney on his heels with a 4.47lb fish.
Albert Berry (1st) with his 4.98lbs trout and Larry McAlinden with his 3.83lbs fish
Upcoming Competitions
The McIntyre/Guider Cup
The McIntyre/Guider Cup – Saturday September 29th, starting at Kilnahard 11.0am to 6pm, this is an open fly fishing competition and gives a good warm up before the biggest competition of the season on October 1st. For further information please contact Dessie McEntee on 047 77216 or 086 8937568.
Stream Rehabilitation Competition
Click to download leaflet [pdf] On Saturday October 6th Lough Sheelin’s angling club The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association will host their annual Stream Rehabilitation Competition starting at Kilnahard from 11am to 6.0pm.
All proceeds of this event go towards the enhancement and rehabilitation of the rivers within the Lough Sheelin catchment.
The club and organisers of this competition, now in its thirteenth year, welcome all anglers who wish to fish one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in Ireland and to experience first-hand the magic and allure of this lake which has the potential to produce the heaviest trout in the country.
Denis O’Keefe Memorial Cup
The LSTPA have added an additional cup on to their list this year, this cup is in honour memory of great angler and Sheelin advocate – Denis O’Keefe and will be awarded to the best member over the 3 senior competitions (Kilroy Cup (18/3/18), the McDonald Cup 9 11/8/18 & The River Enhancement Comp. 6/10/18). For details please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033 Back she goes… #CPRsavesfish
Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition
The Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition will be held at Lough Sheelin on Sunday October 7th from Kilnahard Pier, 11a.m – 5.30p.m. Weigh in at 6.30pm and meal at Pat Bannon’s Pub, Ballyjamesduff. Entry fee of €25 taken at Kilnahard.
This competition is for: The Heaviest fish – visitors and The Heaviest fish – Cavan/Monaghan Division Garda Members.
For further details please contact Colin Dodd 086 6000630, Pat Foley 087 2405313 or DessieMcEntee on 086 8937568.
#CPRsavesfish
A catch & release policy is actively encouraged on the lake at all times
Extra care is needed when playing and releasing trout during periods of high water temperatures as additional stress at these times will decrease the survival rate of hooked and released fish. BYE-LAW 949 strictly prohibits:
The taking of any brown trout of less than 36 centimetres.
For a person to fish with more than 2 rods at any one time.
To fish with more than 4 rods at any one time when there is more than one person on board the boat concerned.
For a person to take more than 2 trout per day.
All trolling on the lake from March 1st to June 16th (inclusive).
To fish or to attempt to take or to fish for, fish of any kind other than during the period from March 1st to October 12th in any year.
Join the Club…
For anyone interested in joining Lough Sheelin’s Angling Club – The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033.
We would implore anglers and all other users to wear life jackets for their own safety as well as it being the law.
Life jackets are required by law – SI No 921 of 2005 – Pleasure Craft (Personal Flotation Devices and Operation) (Safety) Regulations 2005. Water rarely gives second chances and a life jacket is just that – it saves your life.
Please put on and keep on that life jacket until you are back on dry land.
Chris Oliver,Navan guided by Tom Doc Sullivan caught this lovely fish
“And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain… ”
The season is slowly drawing to a close, with just 12 days remaining, and anglnig effort was considerably lighter this week. Inclement weather and rising lake levels have contributed to that lighter effort, and this week is looking like a washout with Storm Ali about to sweep in off the Atlantic on the jetstream express.
Declan Gibbons reports that lower temperatures resulted in smaller hatches of sedges and olives this week, and dapped crickets and wetfly seemed to be the favoured methods, or at least the most successful ones.
Starting off in Woodquay in Galway City the Commerical Boat Club hosted the Last Cast Competition in which 16 boats (32 rods) participated and 17 trout were returned. The inaugural Willie Murphy Memorial Cup (Overall weight of Trout Category) went to the 1st place pair of Nicholas Hanley & Robbie Pittman with 5 fish for 9.15lbs. In 2nd place was Eugene McCarthy & Noel O’Toole with 2 fish for 4.35lbs; 3rd place went to Michael & Niall O’Donoughue with 1 fish for 3.70lbs and 4th Place went to Harold O’Toole & Stephen Greaney with 3 fish for 3.60lbs. The Greaney Cup (Heaviest Fish Category) was won by Michael O’Donoughue with a fish weighing 3.70lbs.
In the Cornamona area Tom Doc Sullivan http://www.tomdoc.com reports of Chris Oliver from Navan enjoying a day on Lough Corrib and had 3 good trout for his trip which was crowned with a personal best brown trout of 4lbs – measuring 22 inches, a trip to savour with Chris catching his PB on a Green Peter which he tied himself for the day. James Nobel visiting from England fishing with Tom also had a good day when they boated 4 good fish with one 2.5lbs and another beauty in or around the 4lbs mark.
Chris Oliver,Navan guided by Tom Doc Sullivan caught this lovely fish
In The Oughterard area Basil Shields of Ardnasillagh Lodge (091552550) reports of Loughrea angler Malcom Naughton fishing on Corrib for one day and had 4 fish from the deeps with the fish averaging 1.75lbs. Cork duo Jerome & Pat Mullane had 5 fish from the deeps for their visit to Lough Corrib with the fish again averaging 1.75lbs in size.
Staying in the Oughterard area Kevin Molloy of Baurisheen Bay Guiding, Boat hire & Self Catering (087-9604170) reports of Michael & Alan Bowes from Cork along with himself enjoying two days fishing landing 4trout with the best 4.5lbs – sportingly released. Mark Curtin had 2 trout dapping for his day on Corrib with the best fish being 2.25lbs. Kevin himself fished on Monday last and landed 2 fish of 1.25 and 2.5lbs .
Kevin Molloy, owner Baurisheen Bay Guiding, Boat Rental and Self Catering with a fine trout.
Also in the Oughterard area the Oughterard Anglers Association hosted the John Gill Memorial Cup in which 28 anglers participated and 22 trout were caught. First place went to Charlie McCormican with 3trout for 5.5lbs dapping, second place went to Joey Tierney with 2trout for 4.5lbs casting, third place went to Gareth Little with 2 trout for 4lbs casting and fourth place went to Gerry Molloy with 2 trout for 3lbs casting.
This week’s forecast is quite stormy, and it is hoped the weather will calm enough to provide some quality fishing for the final week of the season next week.
‘My best fishing memory is about some of the fish that I never caught’ – George Orwell
John Ryan with his superb 5lbs autumn trout
This was another good fishing week on Sheelin with reports of impressive catches of trout breezing in at over 6 and 7 lbs and fish in the double figures coming to the boat. Autumn fishing for brown trout on this wild piscatorial jewel is extra special for it is at this time of the season that our biggest, cagiest and toughest-to-catch browns are starting to move. Specimen trout that normally stay in the deep are now working their way upwards with that seemingly inbuilt knowledge that winter isn’t that far away and so they have a tendency to feed more avidly to lay on that extra layer of fat to sustain them through the rigorous of river migration, spawning and the eventual return to base.
Peadar Smith with one of his Sheelin catches
Water levels are low, with the lake still showing its bones with its bleached shorelines and long stretches of shallows trailing far out into the water particularly around the Tonagh side of the lake.
Although approaching mid-September it feels as if we are only on the cusp of autumn, still clinging to the remnants of summer, in the ‘jumper on, jumper off’ stage as temperatures swing from morning chill to afternoon warmth. Our migrant birds are suddenly gone and there are signs that nature is stocking up ahead of the winter months, with fish being no exception.
11 year old Aaron Flood, Finea with his first Sheelin trout
A quick photo before release #CPRsavesfish
The weather consistently had the last say this week in the fishing here with any breaks of sunshine, blustery conditions or sudden change in wind direction clobbering the good surface movement of fish by effectively and consistently chasing them down to the lower columns. Cloud cover and a certain amount of wind preferably South to South Westerly are the ideal requirements here with variations on this ideal making fishing very possible but more challenging. Time and time again I am told that it is not the rain but the wind that matters so even on those days of wet and cold I found my angler ignoring by negativity by staring distractingly over my head studying the trees for movement.
A plump trout from Tony Grehan caught mid lake on a Chocolate Drop Sedge
With the seasonal chill sneaking in water temperatures are inevitably dropping which would account partially for the increased activity of the trout. The Sheelin trout are continuing to be very visible with follows, bulges, leaps and splashes. Trout are still preforming their aerial dances, leaping free of the water with a sporting exuberance, advertising their presence to the onlooker. There have been no shortage of follows to the pro-offered flies but it is the actual take that can be a bit more elusive. The smaller fish are easier to catch with the theory being that they don’t have the memory of previous hook encounters that their senior counterparts may have had. I have been told to stop trying to compare a trout’s brain to that of a human’s so although it is only the size of a pea (the fish not the human’s) it still contains enough natural wiliness to outwit, most of the time, our more developed intelligence.
Dean Reed, France with his 46cm trout
September fishing here is all about teams of wets and for those persistent dry fly advocates now is a particularly challenging time. There is little or no natural fly on the water during the day. Any insects that are hatching are small which necessitates smaller sizes and a more delicate presentation as well as good eyesight.
Sooty Olive
This month is always synonymous of Daddy and Hoppers. Morning, afternoon and evening is ubiquitous of these gangly aquatic aliens and a few fish were nailed on Daddy patterns during the week and also using traditional patterns with those hopper legs. Breezy days are best for Daddies. On a bright day a Claret Hopper can provide all the silhouette trigger factors that a trout needs. Claret and black are the favourite colours in these patterns. Caddis patterns such as the CDC sedges had some success. September can provide some of the best buzzer fishing so it is worth changing to buzzer patterns for that last hour of light.
The colour claret seems to get its toe in the door on all the patterns that bring in fish on Sheelin – Claret Dabblers, Claret Hoppers, Claret Bumbles and Claret Stimulators. Trout see silhouettes of objects and pick up movement well, rather than intricate detail so the ability to work the fly along with the apparent desirable contrast that claret gives as well as that essential thread of bling as an added attractor is worth a thought.
Claret works well at this time of year
Trout here are feeding on Daphnia so a brightly coloured fly on the bob is a good plan and to head for the deeper water.
Rusheen fly
The Dabblers are featuring heavily here and as both a sedge and fry imitator they seem to be very desirable to the trout. The most popular were the Pearly, Fiery Brown, Claret, Sooty Olive, Silver, Claret Sparkle and International (fished as a top dropper).
John Keating, Tipperary with an impressive 64cm Sheelin trout
Other flies that worked well were the Hopper patterns, the Silver Daddies, Sooty Olive, Gorgeou George, Green tailed Peters, Black Pennell, CDC Sedges, Telephone Flies and Stimulators.
Cian Murtagh, Cavan with his 3-4lb trout caught on a Stimulator Sedge fishing mid lake
The most productive areas for fishing was mid lake, Stony, Merry pt. at the back of Church Island and from Derrahorn down along the Western shoreline.
The heaviest trout over the past number of weeks was a trout of 7lbs caught by Mayo angler John Muldoon using a Claret Dabbler fishing at Merry Pt.
Total number of trout recorded: 71
Selection of Catches
Pat O’Toole, Trim – September 10th 2 trout at 5lbs & 5 ½ lbs on wets.
Martin Smith, Dublin – 2 trout at 4 ½ and 5lbs fishing Claret Stimulators.
Tom O’Malley, Dublin – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ and 4lbs using Leggy Peters, Gorgeous George and Claret Dabblers.
Thomas Harten, Cavan – 1 trout at 5.5 fishing wets.
Paddy Brady, Cavan – 2 trout heaviest at 2lbs on Dabblers.
Frank Kelly, Cavan – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ lbs fishing Claret wets.
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham – 4 trout heaviest at 6.25 lbs fishing off Holywell shore using a Pearly Dabbler.
Lawrence Hickey, Dublin – 2 trout at 43cm and 46cm fishing Leggy wet flies.
Stuart Topp, Orkney – 2 trout at 56 and 59cm fishing small Claret Dabblers.
Dean Reed, France – 5 trout heaviest at 4lbs fishing Claret wets.
Cathal McNaughton, Northern Ireland – 1 at 2lbs on a Red Tailed Peter.
Thomas Harten, Cavan with his 5.5lbs trout
Sean Creamer, Tipperary
Stuart Topp, Orkney with another Sheelin fish
Martin Connor, September 13th Lough Sheelin
Lawrence Hicky, Dublin
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham with his beautiful 6.25lbs trout caught using a Pearly Dabbler
The Royal Cup
On Saturday last September 15th local angler Pat Bannon held The Royal Cup on Lough Sheelin. Of all the competitions held on this lake I think this is one of my favourites. Relaxed and informal Pat has the ability of making us all feel like part of one big happy family. It was a great day with nine superb fish being caught with an impressive seven of these weighing in at 4lbs and over. Lisnaskea angler Albert Berry took the cup with his 4.98 lb trout. 2nd was Robert Keen at 4.73lbs with Kells angler John Mulvaney on his heels with a 4.47lb fish.
Albert Berry (1st) with his 4.98lbs trout and Larry McAlinden with his 3.83lbs fish
Upcoming Competitions
The McIntyre/Guider Cup
The McIntyre/Guider Cup – Saturday September 29th, starting at Kilnahard 11.0am to 6pm, this is an open fly fishing competition and gives a good warm up before the biggest competition of the season on October 1st. For further information please contact Dessie McEntee on 047 77216 or 086 8937568.
Stream Rehabilitation Competition
Click to download leaflet [pdf]
On Saturday October 6th Lough Sheelin’s angling club The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association will host their annual Stream Rehabilitation Competition starting at Kilnahard from 11am to 6.0pm.
All proceeds of this event go towards the enhancement and rehabilitation of the rivers within the Lough Sheelin catchment.
The club and organisers of this competition, now in its thirteenth year, welcome all anglers who wish to fish one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in Ireland and to experience first-hand the magic and allure of this lake which has the potential to produce the heaviest trout in the country.
Denis O’Keefe Memorial Cup
The LSTPA have added an additional cup on to their list this year, this cup is in honour memory of great angler and Sheelin advocate – Denis O’Keefe and will be awarded to the best member over the 3 senior competitions (Kilroy Cup (18/3/18), the McDonald Cup 9 11/8/18 & The River Enhancement Comp. 6/10/18).
For details please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033
Back she goes… #CPRsavesfish
Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition
The Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition will be held at Lough Sheelin on Sunday October 7th from Kilnahard Pier, 11a.m – 5.30p.m.
Weigh in at 6.30pm and meal at Pat Bannon’s Pub, Ballyjamesduff. Entry fee of €25 taken at Kilnahard.
This competition is for: The Heaviest fish – visitors and The Heaviest fish – Cavan/Monaghan Division Garda Members.
For further details please contact Colin Dodd 086 6000630, Pat Foley 087 2405313 or DessieMcEntee on 086 8937568.
A catch & release policy is actively encouraged on the lake at all times
Extra care is needed when playing and releasing trout during periods of high water temperatures as additional stress at these times will decrease the survival rate of hooked and released fish.
BYE-LAW 949 strictly prohibits:
The taking of any brown trout of less than 36 centimetres.
For a person to fish with more than 2 rods at any one time.
To fish with more than 4 rods at any one time when there is more than one person on board the boat concerned.
For a person to take more than 2 trout per day.
All trolling on the lake from March 1st to June 16th (inclusive).
To fish or to attempt to take or to fish for, fish of any kind other than during the period from March 1st to October 12th in any year.
Join the Club…
For anyone interested in joining Lough Sheelin’s Angling Club – The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033.
We would implore anglers and all other users to wear life jackets for their own safety as well as it being the law.
Life jackets are required by law – SI No 921 of 2005 – Pleasure Craft (Personal Flotation Devices and Operation) (Safety) Regulations 2005. Water rarely gives second chances and a life jacket is just that – it saves your life.
Please put on and keep on that life jacket until you are back on dry land.
‘My best fishing memory is about some of the fish that I never caught’ – George Orwell
John Ryan with his superb 5lbs autumn trout
This was another good fishing week on Sheelin with reports of impressive catches of trout breezing in at over 6 and 7 lbs and fish in the double figures coming to the boat. Autumn fishing for brown trout on this wild piscatorial jewel is extra special for it is at this time of the season that our biggest, cagiest and toughest-to-catch browns are starting to move. Specimen trout that normally stay in the deep are now working their way upwards with that seemingly inbuilt knowledge that winter isn’t that far away and so they have a tendency to feed more avidly to lay on that extra layer of fat to sustain them through the rigorous of river migration, spawning and the eventual return to base.
Peadar Smith with one of his Sheelin catches
Water levels are low, with the lake still showing its bones with its bleached shorelines and long stretches of shallows trailing far out into the water particularly around the Tonagh side of the lake.
Although approaching mid-September it feels as if we are only on the cusp of autumn, still clinging to the remnants of summer, in the ‘jumper on, jumper off’ stage as temperatures swing from morning chill to afternoon warmth. Our migrant birds are suddenly gone and there are signs that nature is stocking up ahead of the winter months, with fish being no exception.
11 year old Aaron Flood, Finea with his first Sheelin trout
A quick photo before release #CPRsavesfish
The weather consistently had the last say this week in the fishing here with any breaks of sunshine, blustery conditions or sudden change in wind direction clobbering the good surface movement of fish by effectively and consistently chasing them down to the lower columns. Cloud cover and a certain amount of wind preferably South to South Westerly are the ideal requirements here with variations on this ideal making fishing very possible but more challenging. Time and time again I am told that it is not the rain but the wind that matters so even on those days of wet and cold I found my angler ignoring by negativity by staring distractingly over my head studying the trees for movement.
A plump trout from Tony Grehan caught mid lake on a Chocolate Drop Sedge
With the seasonal chill sneaking in water temperatures are inevitably dropping which would account partially for the increased activity of the trout. The Sheelin trout are continuing to be very visible with follows, bulges, leaps and splashes. Trout are still preforming their aerial dances, leaping free of the water with a sporting exuberance, advertising their presence to the onlooker. There have been no shortage of follows to the pro-offered flies but it is the actual take that can be a bit more elusive. The smaller fish are easier to catch with the theory being that they don’t have the memory of previous hook encounters that their senior counterparts may have had. I have been told to stop trying to compare a trout’s brain to that of a human’s so although it is only the size of a pea (the fish not the human’s) it still contains enough natural wiliness to outwit, most of the time, our more developed intelligence.
Dean Reed, France with his 46cm trout
September fishing here is all about teams of wets and for those persistent dry fly advocates now is a particularly challenging time. There is little or no natural fly on the water during the day. Any insects that are hatching are small which necessitates smaller sizes and a more delicate presentation as well as good eyesight.
Sooty Olive
This month is always synonymous of Daddy and Hoppers. Morning, afternoon and evening is ubiquitous of these gangly aquatic aliens and a few fish were nailed on Daddy patterns during the week and also using traditional patterns with those hopper legs. Breezy days are best for Daddies. On a bright day a Claret Hopper can provide all the silhouette trigger factors that a trout needs. Claret and black are the favourite colours in these patterns. Caddis patterns such as the CDC sedges had some success. September can provide some of the best buzzer fishing so it is worth changing to buzzer patterns for that last hour of light.
The colour claret seems to get its toe in the door on all the patterns that bring in fish on Sheelin – Claret Dabblers, Claret Hoppers, Claret Bumbles and Claret Stimulators. Trout see silhouettes of objects and pick up movement well, rather than intricate detail so the ability to work the fly along with the apparent desirable contrast that claret gives as well as that essential thread of bling as an added attractor is worth a thought.
Claret works well at this time of year
Trout here are feeding on Daphnia so a brightly coloured fly on the bob is a good plan and to head for the deeper water.
Rusheen fly
The Dabblers are featuring heavily here and as both a sedge and fry imitator they seem to be very desirable to the trout. The most popular were the Pearly, Fiery Brown, Claret, Sooty Olive, Silver, Claret Sparkle and International (fished as a top dropper).
John Keating, Tipperary with an impressive 64cm Sheelin trout
Other flies that worked well were the Hopper patterns, the Silver Daddies, Sooty Olive, Gorgeou George, Green tailed Peters, Black Pennell, CDC Sedges, Telephone Flies and Stimulators.
Cian Murtagh, Cavan with his 3-4lb trout caught on a Stimulator Sedge fishing mid lake
The most productive areas for fishing was mid lake, Stony, Merry pt. at the back of Church Island and from Derrahorn down along the Western shoreline.
The heaviest trout over the past number of weeks was a trout of 7lbs caught by Mayo angler John Muldoon using a Claret Dabbler fishing at Merry Pt.
Total number of trout recorded: 71
Selection of Catches
Pat O’Toole, Trim – September 10th 2 trout at 5lbs & 5 ½ lbs on wets.
Martin Smith, Dublin – 2 trout at 4 ½ and 5lbs fishing Claret Stimulators.
Tom O’Malley, Dublin – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ and 4lbs using Leggy Peters, Gorgeous George and Claret Dabblers.
Thomas Harten, Cavan – 1 trout at 5.5 fishing wets.
Paddy Brady, Cavan – 2 trout heaviest at 2lbs on Dabblers.
Frank Kelly, Cavan – 4 trout heaviest at 3 ½ lbs fishing Claret wets.
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham – 4 trout heaviest at 6.25 lbs fishing off Holywell shore using a Pearly Dabbler.
Lawrence Hickey, Dublin – 2 trout at 43cm and 46cm fishing Leggy wet flies.
Stuart Topp, Orkney – 2 trout at 56 and 59cm fishing small Claret Dabblers.
Dean Reed, France – 5 trout heaviest at 4lbs fishing Claret wets.
Cathal McNaughton, Northern Ireland – 1 at 2lbs on a Red Tailed Peter.
Thomas Harten, Cavan with his 5.5lbs trout
Sean Creamer, Tipperary
Stuart Topp, Orkney with another Sheelin fish
Martin Connor, September 13th Lough Sheelin
Lawrence Hicky, Dublin
Christy Cox, Multyfarnham with his beautiful 6.25lbs trout caught using a Pearly Dabbler
The Royal Cup
On Saturday last September 15th local angler Pat Bannon held The Royal Cup on Lough Sheelin. Of all the competitions held on this lake I think this is one of my favourites. Relaxed and informal Pat has the ability of making us all feel like part of one big happy family. It was a great day with nine superb fish being caught with an impressive seven of these weighing in at 4lbs and over. Lisnaskea angler Albert Berry took the cup with his 4.98 lb trout. 2nd was Robert Keen at 4.73lbs with Kells angler John Mulvaney on his heels with a 4.47lb fish.
Albert Berry (1st) with his 4.98lbs trout and Larry McAlinden with his 3.83lbs fish
Upcoming Competitions
The McIntyre/Guider Cup
The McIntyre/Guider Cup – Saturday September 29th, starting at Kilnahard 11.0am to 6pm, this is an open fly fishing competition and gives a good warm up before the biggest competition of the season on October 1st. For further information please contact Dessie McEntee on 047 77216 or 086 8937568.
Stream Rehabilitation Competition
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On Saturday October 6th Lough Sheelin’s angling club The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association will host their annual Stream Rehabilitation Competition starting at Kilnahard from 11am to 6.0pm.
All proceeds of this event go towards the enhancement and rehabilitation of the rivers within the Lough Sheelin catchment.
The club and organisers of this competition, now in its thirteenth year, welcome all anglers who wish to fish one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in Ireland and to experience first-hand the magic and allure of this lake which has the potential to produce the heaviest trout in the country.
Denis O’Keefe Memorial Cup
The LSTPA have added an additional cup on to their list this year, this cup is in honour memory of great angler and Sheelin advocate – Denis O’Keefe and will be awarded to the best member over the 3 senior competitions (Kilroy Cup (18/3/18), the McDonald Cup 9 11/8/18 & The River Enhancement Comp. 6/10/18).
For details please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033
Back she goes… #CPRsavesfish
Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition
The Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and Open Competition will be held at Lough Sheelin on Sunday October 7th from Kilnahard Pier, 11a.m – 5.30p.m.
Weigh in at 6.30pm and meal at Pat Bannon’s Pub, Ballyjamesduff. Entry fee of €25 taken at Kilnahard.
This competition is for: The Heaviest fish – visitors and The Heaviest fish – Cavan/Monaghan Division Garda Members.
For further details please contact Colin Dodd 086 6000630, Pat Foley 087 2405313 or DessieMcEntee on 086 8937568.
A catch & release policy is actively encouraged on the lake at all times
Extra care is needed when playing and releasing trout during periods of high water temperatures as additional stress at these times will decrease the survival rate of hooked and released fish.
BYE-LAW 949 strictly prohibits:
The taking of any brown trout of less than 36 centimetres.
For a person to fish with more than 2 rods at any one time.
To fish with more than 4 rods at any one time when there is more than one person on board the boat concerned.
For a person to take more than 2 trout per day.
All trolling on the lake from March 1st to June 16th (inclusive).
To fish or to attempt to take or to fish for, fish of any kind other than during the period from March 1st to October 12th in any year.
Join the Club…
For anyone interested in joining Lough Sheelin’s Angling Club – The Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association please contact Thomas Lynch @ 087 9132033.
We would implore anglers and all other users to wear life jackets for their own safety as well as it being the law.
Life jackets are required by law – SI No 921 of 2005 – Pleasure Craft (Personal Flotation Devices and Operation) (Safety) Regulations 2005. Water rarely gives second chances and a life jacket is just that – it saves your life.
Please put on and keep on that life jacket until you are back on dry land.
Declan Moran is the overall winner of the 52nd Annual Newport Sea Angling Festival!
The 52nd Annual Newport Sea Angling Festival Competition was fished over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2018. On the Sunday evening, following what was a very close contest, local angler Declan Moran was announced as the overall winner with a total of 34 fish and 195 points.
Declan Moran was the Overall winner of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival receiving the Tom Moran Memorial Cup and dinner for two at Newport House from his mother Bella.
What made the win even more special was that he was the recipient of the ‘Tom Moran Memorial Cup’, a cup dedicated to the legacy of his late Father, Tom Moran, (a local skipper and long serving committee member of the club), who sadly passed away in 1997. He also received a dinner for two sponsored by Newport House Hotel. Declan is the current club Vice Chairman and has helped, along with the rest of the committee, to grow the club from strength to strength over the last number of years. He has helped and encouraged many of the current Junior members to develop an interest in the sport of Deep Sea Angling. Our congratulations from all at the club on what was a brilliant and well deserved win.
Shauna Moran won the Best Junior Lady category at the recent Newport SAC Festival. Regards
As always, a strong entry from the UK brought the total number of participants to over 80 anglers in this years event. Conditions were good on the day and catches varied across the boats with some faring out better than others. The prize presentation took place in Hotel Newport and the function room was once again filled to capacity for the large crowd that gathered for the presentation. The Hotel provided finger food for all in attendance (thanks to Hotel Newport management & staff for their continued support). A special presentation was made to Bella Moran, the current club treasurer, on the night to mark her long association and dedicated service to the club.
David Loftus was the Overall Junior winner of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
The club would like to congratulate all senior and junior anglers who fished on the day and a special thank you to all the sponsors who contributed so generously to the event. A special thank you to the following sponsors:
Newport House Hotel, Allergan Pharamaceuticals, Castlecourt Hotel, Bridge House Beauty Salon, Attracta’s Laundrette, Chambers Garden Centre, Paco Castlebar, Sheridans Centra, Back Oak Inn, Hotel Newport, The Bridge Inn, Newport Post Office, Mid West Furniture, West Tackle, Newport Pharmacy, The Grainne Uaille, Nevins Bar, Alices Restaurant Achill, Peter Ryder Garage, Patricia’s Fashions, Walshes Footwear, Mulranny Park Hotel, Futura Flooring, Corcoran’s Drapery, RBM Fisheries, Keanes Butchers, Topman Construction, Nevins Tiernaur, Wyatt Hotel, Saline Drumm, Margaret O’Malley, Marys of Mulranny, Trophy sponsors: Bella Moran, Sean & Josephie Kilroy, Pat Moran, Martin & Mary O’Malley.
A selection of the prizes on display at the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
The results of the Newport SAC 52nd Sea Angling Festival were as follows:
Seniors Category: Overall Winner was Declan Moran with 34 fish and 195 points, runner up was Ian Daly with 28 fish and 195 points and 3rd place was Kevin Daly with 22 fish and 140 points. 4th place – Siobhan Melvin, 5th place Enda Moore & Pat Moran, 6th Joe Macmanamon, 7th John Munnelly, 8th Ciarán Murray, 9th Niamh Martin.
Overseas Category – Seniors: 1st Place – Sarah O’Brien with 15 fish and 130 points, 2nd Place – David McCorrey, 3rd Place – Thomas Counsel
Largest Fish Category: Largest Ray – Mary Pavey, Largest Bullhuss – Pat Moran
A group of Junior Anglers getting ready to board their boats ahead of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
Juniors Category: 1st place was David Loftus with 27 fish and 135 points, 2nd place – Calum Kennedy, 3rd place – James Moran, 4th place – Jack Brennan, 5th place – Eabha Melvin, 6th place – Róisín Moran, 7th place – Ronan Brennan, 8th place – Matthew Moran
Overseas Junior Category: Winner – Joseph O’Brien (UK) with 21 fish and 105 points. Joint 2nd Place – Arthur & Bridget Moran (UK)
Overseas Junior Novice Category: Joint Winners – Thomas & Patrick O’Brien (UK), Runner Up – Michael O’Brien
Best Junior Lady Category: Winner – Shauna Moran, Runner-Up – Clodagh Moran
Dearbhla Cooney pictured with her 42″ Bullhuss which won the Junior largest Huss category.
Novice Category: Winner Girl – Sorcha Melvin, Winner Boy – Connor Dunleavy, Runner-Up Boy – Diarmuid Cooney
Conor Dunleavy pictured with his 19″ Ray which won the Junior largest Ray category.
Junior Largest Fish Category: Largest Ray – Connor Dunleavy, Largest Bullhuss – Dearbhla Cooney
Skipper of the Day – Niall O’Boyle – Inishoo
Shane Gilvarry (left) was the overall winner of the Newport SAC Shore Angling Competition. Ian Daly (right) was the runner up.
Shore Competition Results: 1st Place – Shane Gilvarry, 2nd Place – Ian Daly, 3rd Place – Fiacrá McKenna
The club will host its final competition of the year (sponsored by Clew Bay Bike Hire) on Sunday the 30th of September. This competition is open to all anglers and we are now taking entries, so please contact Sue on 086 3862568 to book your place.
The Owenea ran at low levels overall for the week but we received a decent flood on Sunday (0.28m). The gauge average for the week read 0.14 metres. The fishery was quiet with only 7 visiting rods in attendance and we have few records to date of fish caught.
Visiting French Journalist Franck Hiribarne from Voyage de Peche magazine however recorded his 1st ever Atlantic salmon caught on Sunday. This weighed around 10lb and was caught and released on a spinner from Beat 7.
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For info/bookings etc on the Owenea Fishery –
Tel: 074 9551141. (9am to 1pm April to May & 7am to 1pm June to Sept).
Water levels were fair but fell over the week on the Drowes. On Monday the gauge read 0.51m and by Sunday this had fallen to 0.42m. The fishery was fairly quiet as is usual at this late stage in the season. There were a number of salmon recorded however and a run of late fresh grilse came into the fishery. These were around 3 to 3½lb and a number of anglers and fishery residents recorded catching the same along with larger coloured fish. Harry Lloyd recorded a 3lb grilse caught on fly from the Sea Pools. Richard Evans accounted for 2 such grilse also.
At the time of writing, there has been some decent rain and we would expect the Drowes to rise somewhat over the coming days.
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River Drowes
The Drowes Fishery is one of Ireland’s premier spring salmon and grilse fisheries. The river is some 5 miles in length, with over 70 named pools, flowing from Lough Melvin at Lareen Bay and entering the sea at Tullaghan, just outside Bundoran. The Drowes has a wide variety of water suitable for all fishing methods, including several miles of good fly water and deeper slower moving pools suitable for spinning and bait fishing.
For information and bookings on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com Tel: 071 9841055 (8am to 12 noon). Mob: +353 (0) 87 8050806
For info/Guides/boat hire on Lough Melvin contact Sean Maguire’s Tackle Shop, Main Street, Garrison.Tel. (048) 686 58194
Lough Melvin, Rossinver Fishery: For info/Guides/boat hire/bookings etc. contact Sean Carty. Tel: 083 1197428.
We have had 20 salmon landed over this period. The beginning of September was relatively quiet with a couple of rods fishing everyday and catches reflected this with 4 salmon landed between the 1st and 7th. Regular angler John Phelan had 2 grilse of 6lbs. and 3.9lbs from the lower and middle garden pool on the afternoon of the 4th. John was into action again on the morning of the 5th releasing a wild grilse of 3lbs. from the middle garden pool.
Sally Pool upper and sally bush
On Friday 7th visiting angler Paul Chew fished with us and released a 7lbs. wild salmon from the broken bridge pool on beat 5 using a fly called the wheat sheav. We had a nice rise in water levels over Saturday night leaving the river at 1.36m on the morning of Sunday 9th. This flood livened up the fishing and we had 5 salmon landed for the day. First into action was regular visitor Jean-Francoise Calvar who had a 3lbs. grilse from glencally on beat 5 using his ‘little black fly’ that he uses to great effect every year. Then it was regular angler Albert Caffrey’s turn who landed a 2.7lbs grilse from black banks on beat 6 using a Willie gunn. Jim Stafford and Arthur Muckian followed this up with an 8lbs. salmon each from Dog pool on beat 2 within a few minutes of each other, these fish came to a Stoat’s tail and Claret shrimp.
Monday 10th Michael Adamson released a fresh wild grilse of 3lbs. from the middle garden pool using a foxford shrimp. Later that evening Jean-Jacque Calvar landed a 5lbs. grilse from above the rapids on beat 8 using a Collie dog. Tuesday 11th the Matthews brothers Lewis and Jasper fished the morning with us and had 3 grilse between them 4lbs. 4.5lbs and 6lbs., two of these came from Mickey’s run and the other from the tail of white rock run on a Cascade and Gold shrimp. Visiting angler Mark Murphy fished beat 6 that morning and landed a 3lbs. grilse from Colonel’s run on beat 6 using a Collie dog. Jim Stafford returned and had 2 grilse also from beat 7 at the Sally bush weighing 3lbs. and 3.7lbs. both on a Cascade. Jean-pierre Leroy (part of the Calvar group) released a wild grilse of 5lbs from the tawnyard potholes on beat 3 using a yellow shrimp.
Wednesday 12th Jean-Jacque Calvar landed a 5.5lbs. grilse from the Boat pool on beat 5 using his ”little black fly”. Visiting angler Kieran Murphy released a 2.5lbs. wild grilse from the school house on beat 3 and Arthur Muckian released a 5lbs. wild grilse from the Mering pool on beat 7 on a Curry’s red shrimp. Interestingly these last 3 fish were all caught within 15 minutes of each other and from different parts of the river. If you would like a last chance of catching a salmon before the 2018 season finishes give the fishery office a call on (095) 42382 or email [email protected]
Declan Moran was the Overall winner of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival receiving the Tom Moran Memorial Cup and dinner for two at Newport House from his mother Bella.
Declan Moran is the overall winner of the 52nd Annual Newport Sea Angling Festival!
The 52nd Annual Newport Sea Angling Festival Competition was fished over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2018. On the Sunday evening, following what was a very close contest, local angler Declan Moran was announced as the overall winner with a total of 34 fish and 195 points.
Declan Moran was the Overall winner of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival receiving the Tom Moran Memorial Cup and dinner for two at Newport House from his mother Bella.
What made the win even more special was that he was the recipient of the ‘Tom Moran Memorial Cup’, a cup dedicated to the legacy of his late Father, Tom Moran, (a local skipper and long serving committee member of the club), who sadly passed away in 1997. He also received a dinner for two sponsored by Newport House Hotel. Declan is the current club Vice Chairman and has helped, along with the rest of the committee, to grow the club from strength to strength over the last number of years. He has helped and encouraged many of the current Junior members to develop an interest in the sport of Deep Sea Angling. Our congratulations from all at the club on what was a brilliant and well deserved win.
Shauna Moran won the Best Junior Lady category at the recent Newport SAC Festival. Regards
As always, a strong entry from the UK brought the total number of participants to over 80 anglers in this years event. Conditions were good on the day and catches varied across the boats with some faring out better than others. The prize presentation took place in Hotel Newport and the function room was once again filled to capacity for the large crowd that gathered for the presentation. The Hotel provided finger food for all in attendance (thanks to Hotel Newport management & staff for their continued support). A special presentation was made to Bella Moran, the current club treasurer, on the night to mark her long association and dedicated service to the club.
David Loftus was the Overall Junior winner of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
The club would like to congratulate all senior and junior anglers who fished on the day and a special thank you to all the sponsors who contributed so generously to the event. A special thank you to the following sponsors:
Newport House Hotel, Allergan Pharamaceuticals, Castlecourt Hotel, Bridge House Beauty Salon, Attracta’s Laundrette, Chambers Garden Centre, Paco Castlebar, Sheridans Centra, Back Oak Inn, Hotel Newport, The Bridge Inn, Newport Post Office, Mid West Furniture, West Tackle, Newport Pharmacy, The Grainne Uaille, Nevins Bar, Alices Restaurant Achill, Peter Ryder Garage, Patricia’s Fashions, Walshes Footwear, Mulranny Park Hotel, Futura Flooring, Corcoran’s Drapery, RBM Fisheries, Keanes Butchers, Topman Construction, Nevins Tiernaur, Wyatt Hotel, Saline Drumm, Margaret O’Malley, Marys of Mulranny, Trophy sponsors: Bella Moran, Sean & Josephie Kilroy, Pat Moran, Martin & Mary O’Malley.
A selection of the prizes on display at the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
The results of the Newport SAC 52nd Sea Angling Festival were as follows:
Seniors Category: Overall Winner was Declan Moran with 34 fish and 195 points, runner up was Ian Daly with 28 fish and 195 points and 3rd place was Kevin Daly with 22 fish and 140 points. 4th place – Siobhan Melvin, 5th place Enda Moore & Pat Moran, 6th Joe Macmanamon, 7th John Munnelly, 8th Ciarán Murray, 9th Niamh Martin.
Overseas Category – Seniors: 1st Place – Sarah O’Brien with 15 fish and 130 points, 2nd Place – David McCorrey, 3rd Place – Thomas Counsel
Largest Fish Category: Largest Ray – Mary Pavey, Largest Bullhuss – Pat Moran
A group of Junior Anglers getting ready to board their boats ahead of the 52nd Newport Sea Angling Festival.
Juniors Category: 1st place was David Loftus with 27 fish and 135 points, 2nd place – Calum Kennedy, 3rd place – James Moran, 4th place – Jack Brennan, 5th place – Eabha Melvin, 6th place – Róisín Moran, 7th place – Ronan Brennan, 8th place – Matthew Moran
Overseas Junior Category: Winner – Joseph O’Brien (UK) with 21 fish and 105 points. Joint 2nd Place – Arthur & Bridget Moran (UK)
Overseas Junior Novice Category: Joint Winners – Thomas & Patrick O’Brien (UK), Runner Up – Michael O’Brien
Best Junior Lady Category: Winner – Shauna Moran, Runner-Up – Clodagh Moran
Dearbhla Cooney pictured with her 42″ Bullhuss which won the Junior largest Huss category.
Novice Category: Winner Girl – Sorcha Melvin, Winner Boy – Connor Dunleavy, Runner-Up Boy – Diarmuid Cooney
Conor Dunleavy pictured with his 19″ Ray which won the Junior largest Ray category.
Junior Largest Fish Category: Largest Ray – Connor Dunleavy, Largest Bullhuss – Dearbhla Cooney
Skipper of the Day – Niall O’Boyle – Inishoo
Shane Gilvarry (left) was the overall winner of the Newport SAC Shore Angling Competition. Ian Daly (right) was the runner up.
Shore Competition Results: 1st Place – Shane Gilvarry, 2nd Place – Ian Daly, 3rd Place – Fiacrá McKenna
The club will host its final competition of the year (sponsored by Clew Bay Bike Hire) on Sunday the 30th of September. This competition is open to all anglers and we are now taking entries, so please contact Sue on 086 3862568 to book your place.
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