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Fabien Tronche wins National Lake Fly Fishing Championships on Lein

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myleskelly
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Mick Flanagan reports on the National Lake Fly Fishing Championships on Lein in Killarney…

127 Anglers fished the I.T.F.F.A. National Lake Fly Fishing Championships on Lein in Killarney recently. Top rod was Fabien Tronche with 4 fish, 2nd was Darren Maguire with 3 fish, and 3rd Colin Cahill also 3 fish. Top lady angler was Orla Walsh, and Barry Healy had heaviest fish.

National ChampionFabien Tronche received prize from I.T.F.F.A. president John Deacy
National ChampionFabien Tronche received prize from I.T.F.F.A.
president John Deacy

I.T.F.F.A would like to thank Vincent Downes and the Munster Committee for hosting and arranging the competition. To all the boatmen that looked after the Anglers on Saturday and Many thanks to the Dromhall Hotel for a lovely meal after the competition. Full national results on www.midlandangling.com

I. T.F.F.A.  members will be back here in Westmeath come July as they host their club championships on Lough Lene in North Westmeath. It’s penciled in for July 21st, which is a Saturday, and closing date for entry is June 22nd. 4 anglers per team and 140 Euro per team for this fundraising competition. I.T.F.F.A. Secretary has the entry forms, and Pro Denis Goulding has his contact details. Denis can be contacted on [email protected]. Once again Dave McBride of Southside Angling Center is main sponsor, and Dave has all the eye-catching flies stocked for Lene. Check it out on www.southsideangling.ie .

Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling

Make a booking

Midlands Angling  provide a top class Guiding service covering many of the top coarse and game waters across the Midlands. Visiting fly anglers have landed some fine trout while out with Midland Angling Guides, pike anglers also recorded some net bursting catches including many pike over 20lbs. Top waters include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few.
Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandangling.com

Meath River Rescue in action at pike comp on Lough Lene

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myleskelly
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Mick Flanagan reports on the Lough Lene Paddy Dolan Memorial Cup for pike…

Recently Lough Lene Anglers hosted the Paddy Dolan Memorial Cup for pike. It was a lovely day on Lene, and some nice pike were caught. Pierce Corroon Grandson of the late Paddy Dolan had the best pike weighing in at 3.62kg. Niall Oakes another grandson of the late Paddy Dolan finished 2nd with 3.34kg, and Walshestown angler Jason Darby was 3rd.

Pic7. Pierce Corroon won Paddy Dolan Cup.
Pierce Corroon won Paddy Dolan Cup.

Tom Fagan Chairman of Lough Lene Angling Association thanked all who fished and supported the competition, and Pat Browne who done a great job as competition captain. Pat who is a retired soldier was stationed at Fagan Point during the competition hours and fish were weighed and released as they were caught.

Pic5. Meath River Rescue team in action
Meath River Rescue team in action
Engine recovered
Engine recovered

On Lene during the Paddy Dolan Memorial Cup members of Meath River Rescue / Search & Recovery Unit were call into action. An Outboard Motor was lost in 15-20ft of water, and with-in 30 minutes the Search & Recovery team were out, and successful recovered the engine. Great stuff, and very reassuring that these highly trained people are just a call away if we have bother on the waterways.

Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling

Make a booking

Midlands Angling  provide a top class Guiding service covering many of the top coarse and game waters across the Midlands. Visiting fly anglers have landed some fine trout while out with Midland Angling Guides, pike anglers also recorded some net bursting catches including many pike over 20lbs. Top waters include Lough Ree, Ennell, Owel, Lene, Mount Dalton, and Glore Lake just to mention a few.
Michael Flanagan
Midland Angling
Pike and Trout angling guide.

Telephone: +353 (0)44 9348969 or +353 (0)87 2797270
Fax: +353 (0)44 9342781
Email: [email protected] Web: www.midlandangling.com

Colin Moss wins Breffni Challenge on 70.670kg

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Alice Murtagh
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Colin Moss is this year’s winner of the Breffni Challenge. Sixty anglers fished venues at Gulladoo, Rockfield, Glasshouse, Dernaferst, Rosduff, Killegar, Holybank and Kevins Shore. Bag weights greatly improved on previous week. The following is a list of the winners:-

  • 1st Colin Moss 70.670kg
  • 2nd. Bob Nudd 53.880kg
  • 3rd. Wayne Fuller 53.160kg
  • 4th. Kevin Johnson 52.540
  • 5th. Robert Nesbit 48.650kg
  • 6th. Mick Bower 47.500kg
Colin Moss, winner of Breffni Challenge 2018
Colin Moss, winner of Breffni Challenge 2018

Serious sport on Caenis for Corrib anglers, late Mays also produce

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myleskelly
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Declan Gibbons reports from Lough corrib where Caenis fishing is producing some huge catches…

 

Corrib Sunrise Courtsey of Corrib View Lodge
Corrib Sunrise Courtsey of Corrib View Lodge

Larry McCarthy of Corrib View Lodge www.corribangling.com reports of good fishing on Corrib for the week gone by with Gareth Jones of airflow tackle landing thirty six fish for four days fishing on caenis. Malcom Patrick UK angler for three days had twenty one fish on wet and dry mayflies. Also visiting from the UK was regurlar angler to Lough Corrib Vaughn Ruckley who had thirteen fish for three days fishing eight of which were on caenis and varying in sizes from a pound and a half up to three and a half pounds.

In the Oughterard area Gerry Molloy http://www.loughcorriboughterard.com reports of visiting Swiss anglers whom are regular visitors to Oughterard enjoying excellent fishing trolling rapalas with their best fish tipping the scales at seventeen pounds and landing many more noble Corrib trout of excellent size and quality as we can see from the pictures.

Trout on the troll – one of the smaller fish caught!

Staying in the Oughterard area Basil Shields of Ardnasillagh Lodge (091-552550) reports of a slow down in activity for the week gone by and Cork angler John Quilligan had seven fish for one day on wet fly being the only activity at the Lodge.

Federation Cup 2018

Lough Corrib Angling Federation’s Federation Cup 2018 will be hosted by Ballindiff Bay Anglers this year. the competition will be fished from Luimnagh, Corrandulla, Co. Galway 24th June 2018  11.00am – 6.00pm.

This is a Catch & Release Competition.

Entry is €25 and all proceeds from this competition go to the maintenance and development of spawning and nursery areas in the Corrib catchment.

Entry Form : Federation Cup 2018 Entry form

Enquiries to: Denis Healy 0857540180 or Philip Comber 0862786301.

All proceeds to Cairde  Loch Coiribe

(Lough Corrib  Angling Federation Development Fund)

Grilse and the last springers run Kylemore after rains

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myleskelly
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Nigel Rush reports that after nearly three weeks drought they got rain last week and at the weekend which improved the fishing there…

16 June: The grilse have arrived with some leftover springers and seven fish have been taken over the past few days ranging from 1.5lb to 10.25lb but mainly on the small side. The first of the grilse can be tiny and this year is proving no exception.

We should have water all week given that the forecast has promised sporadic rain all week.

Nigel Rush
Kylemore Abbey Fishery

Go fishing…

To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey, contact Nigel  on 087 9580702, and for latest news check the website at www.kylemorefishery.ie

Hidden away between the mountains of Connemara and the Atlantic ocean, the Kylemore Abbey fishery is a wild and beautiful place. Kylemore Abbey Fishery consists of the Kylemore Middle and Castle lakes, as well as part of the Upper Lough, with the five and a half kilometres of the Dawros river which enters the sea in Ballynakill bay.  Salmon and sea-trout run for a good proportion of the year to provide first class fishing on uncrowded waters.

The open panoramas of the lakes contrast with the intimacy of the river to give a variety of fishing combined with stunning scenery unrivalled anywhere in Ireland. Although offering an excellent chance of a fish for most of the season, you will find the real meaning of “a fish is a bonus” at Kylemore.

For info on rates and beat maps see: www.kylemorefishery.ie/rates

Lonely salmon caught on low Lee

By
Eileen Carroll Murphy
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1 salmon reported for the week, weighing 6lbs, landed on a fly on low water by a club member fishing club waters.

INNISCARRA FISHERY

No catches for the week.

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.

Good salmon on Ilen, other West Cork rivers quiet

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Eileen Carroll Murphy
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RIVER ILEN

10 salmon landed for the week, best 11lbs landed by a club angler on worms.

RIVER COOMHOLA

3 salmon landed for the week, best 10lbs landed by a club angler on worms.

Go fishing…

The River Ilen is a medium size spate river that fishes best on a dropping flood for both salmon and sea trout. Spinning, worm and fly fishing are the methods used and allowed on club water.

The river is beautiful and a joy to fish, pools along club waters are easily accessible with seats, steps and stiles put in place for the anglers comfort. With selective tree pruning done along the river in recent years fly fishing has become a more available option especially on the lower river with numerous pools opened up to suit fly fishermen, night time fly fishing for sea trout is a pleasure with great stocks of trout entering the river from April.

Website: www.riverilenanglersclub.ie

River Bandon very low, just 3 salmon last week

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Eileen Carroll Murphy
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There were 3 Salmon reported last week on the Bandon. The river is very low 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

Rain brings grilse to Delphi, sea trout expected soon

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myleskelly
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David McEvoy reports from the Delphi Fishery…

Weather conditions have definitely changed since my last update, with the rain finally arriving on the night of the 13thof June. We had 32mms that night and the river rose to 24. It was a little coloured as one would expect after such a long dry spell. Even though 24 was not high it looked like a huge flood, compared to -6. The 32mms was then added to on Friday night with 25.2mms, which put the river up to 50, which to any angler was indeed a beautiful sight. Air and water temperatures had also dropped. Water temperature is now between 12 and 13 degrees.

salmon
Finn Lough

There were two fish before the rain, both from the Turn Pool and both on Nymphs. Bertrand Fenart had one of 8lbs10ozs and Mark Corps had one of 9lbs10ozs. We have landed nine since the change in conditions. James Hewetson-Brown was first off the mark, on the 14th, with a good fish of 10lbs from Wrens Point on Finlough on a Silver Stoat, and old favourite of his father David, who sadly is no longer with us. Alan Dunlop followed this up in the afternoon with another, from Goughs on Finlough of 6lbs15ozs on a Collie Dog.

Our first grilse were landed the next day, the 15th. The first of these was a First ever for Duncan MacKenzie. The fish weighed in a 2lbs13ozs and was taken in the Whin Pool on a Collie Dog. James Hewetson-Brown had another grilse in the afternoon, also of 2lbs13ozs in the Bridge Pool on a Beaded Nymph. On Saturday Frazer had a nice grilse of 3lbs13ozs From Goughs on Finlough on a Cascade.

There were three landed yesterday morning. James Gould had a fish of 7lbs15ozs from Sligo Bay on Finlough, on a Willie Gunn. Margaret Downes had a lovely grilse of 4lbs3ozs from the Rock Pool on an Executioner. Andy Smith (a blast from the past) hasn’t lost his touch. He hooked a fish of approx. 6lbs in the Horseshoe and impressively landed it in Dynamite. The fish was taken on a Cascade. Finally, this morning Roxanne Davies had a small grilse of approx. 2lbs in the Rock Pool on a Collie Dog.

The river is now at 34 and there is some more broken weather over the next few days, which should keep water levels up till the end of the week at least. We should hopefully see more grilse entering the system over the next few days and of course the first sea trout should start appearing within a fortnight.

David McEvoy
Delphi Fishery

Go fishing…

At Delphi Lodge, with many years of experience with the timing of the best runs of fish, we have in place a price system that offers both great value fishing and lets our anglers know when they have the best chance to catch a fresh run spring salmon or a summer grilse or Delphi sea trout.

Delphi Fishery
Delphi Lodge, Leenane, Co. Galway.
Tel: +353 (0)95-42222 Fax +353-95-42296
Web: www.delphilodge.ie

New for 2018/2019
We are delighted to announce an opportunity to purchase prime Irish Salmon Fishing with accommodation in a country cottage. Each new member will have the option of a one week stay, a four day stay or a three day stay fixed for five years. For more information see https://delphilodge.ie/2018/04/10/the-new-delphi-salmon-club-and-syndicate-connemara/

Grilse and springers caught on the Erriff

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myleskelly
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Osgur Grieve was in touch with the latest news from the Erriff where 20 fish were caught between 14th – 19th June…

 

Kieran Clancy with a 4.5lbs. grilse
Kieran Clancy with a 4.5lbs. grilse – a wild fish about to be released

We have had 20 salmon caught for the period. Some of the catches included Julia Horne’s 9.2lbs ranched salmon and 3lbs. ranched grilse on Thursday morning the 14th. Julia caught these on a park shrimp conehead in the middle and lower garden pool.

James Gould fished on Friday 15th and released a wild 4.5lbs. wild grilse from the Coronation pool on Beat 8 using a Cascade variant.

Kieran Clancy fished the morning of June 16th after a flood of 1.5m the night before and had 3 salmon weighing 4.5lbs., 5lbs., and 8lbs, 2 of which were wild and released and hooked and lost some more. These fish came to a Cascade in the Falls pool. Later that day Thomas Weiss had a ranched salmon of 8lbs. on a posh tosh conehead in the middle garden pool. Arthur Muckian had a 5.25lbs ranched grilse from the Falls on a Cascade and James Stafford had a 9lbs. ranched salmon from the middle garden on a Curry’s red shrimp.

8lbs. ranched salmon Thomas Weiss 16.06.18
8lbs. ranched salmon for Thomas Weiss

On Monday morning the 18th Ken Livingstone had 2 ranched salmon of 8lbs. and 3.5lbs.from the middle garden pool on a Cascade. That evening John Ryan had 2 wild salmon weighing 11lbs. and 14lbs. both released, these came from the lower garden and falls pool on a Collie dog and a Cascade.

On Tuesday 19th John Phelan had a 5lbs. ranched grilse from the lower garden pool on an orange shrimp fly.

We are getting some grilse now along with some fine springers which is great to see. For fishing bookings please call the fishery office on (095) 42382 or email [email protected]

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