Divine spring salmon from the Feale

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March 16, 2018

Paddy Halpin reports from the Feale where a few good fish were landed on the Killocrim-Finuge Fishing Club waters…

We had a few anglers out this weekend after the poor start we had to the season due to the Beast from the East. But on Satuarday a man from the East, Michael Divine from Newcastle West, came to the Feale and landed himself a fine freshly run Salmon weighing in at 16lbs. His fish was caught on the Spinner and there to land the fish was Brian McGuinness of Athea who shortly after was rewarded himself when he landed a freshly run fish of 6lbs.

Brian McGuinness netted Michael’s fish and then had a salmon himself

William Tomas, who released a nice fresh sea liced fish of around 5 lbs on Saturday, was rewarded on Monday when he caught a nice freshly run fish of 8 lbs.

On the same day James Allman who had the first fish of the season on the Feale hooked and landed and released a lovely fish of 8lbs on the fly – See the video below (Courtesy of Steven Prenderville, Secretary of Killocrim-Finuge Fishing Club)

We had a big flood on Wednesday and is dropping and clearing nicely at the moment and if we dont get too many more showers we should have a few more fish for next weeks report.

Go fishing…

Killocrim-Finuge Fishing Club waters include the lowest beats on the River Feale system with over 5.5Km of riverbank providing for excellent salmon and sea trout angling. Club waters begin approximately 1km above Scartlea Dam on ‘Galvins’ side and finish about 1.5Km below Finuge Bridge on the Killocrim side. Fishing is strictly open to club members only and those with valid permits.

Permits are available locally and the club is open for membership (application forms available here).

Web: http://www.killocrimfinugefishingclub.com

More about the Feale

The River Feale is among the outstanding salmon and sea trout rivers of Ireland. The River rises in the mountain district of North Co Cork and flows westerly for 75 km (46 miles) through the county towns of Abbeyfeale and Listowel and enters the sea south of Ballybunion. For the final 10 kms (6 miles) of its course, it is known as the Cashen River. Throughout its meandering journey to the sea it flows through a picturesque landscape of heather bog land, fertile valleys and rolling hills. Its main tributaries, flowing from both North and South, combine to add in excess of 160 kms (100 miles) of fishable waters.

About 50% of the main River Feale and the Smearlagh River is controlled by 5 angling clubs. These clubs are some of the best angling waters and each club offers day tickets for visiting anglers.

Download: River Feale angling map – River Feale Angling Map

Other clubs

AbbeyFeale Anglers Association

The Abbeyfeale Anglers Club controls parts of the river between Abbeyfeale and Duagh.
Web: abbeyfealeanglersassociation.wordpress.com

North Kerry Anglers Association

North Kerry Anglers Association issues daily & weekly permits for fishing on 9 miles of the Feale & Smearlagh rivers.
Web: www.northkerryanglers.com

Killocrim/Finuge Angling Club

Killocrim/Finuge Angling Club control approximately 6.5 kms (4 miles) of water downstream of Listowel.
Web: killocrimfinugefishingclub.com

Brosna / Mountcollins Angling Club

Brosna / Mountcollins Angling Club control about 13 kms (8 miles) of double bank fishing from below the Owveg River confluence, up past Mountcollins, to within a short distance of Ahuan Bridge.
Permits are available from Brendan Danagher on +353 (0)64 663 6267

For any angling query please contact the Limerick office at [email protected] or by phone 061-300238.

Brown tags

Brown tag fishery: Under the salmon tagging regulations, this year the River Feale is designated as a brown tag fishery. Anglers must affix a brown tag along with a blue tag to any salmon which is retained. This means that salmon retained on the River Feale will have two tags attached. All brown tags (including 1^st tag) will be issued from IFI officers ONLY . Please ring 087-7639236 to arrange to receive your first brown tag prior to commencing fishing

Additional brown tags will only be issued by IFI staff, they may be contacted at 087-7639236 and they will arrange to meet and issue an additional tag upon verification that the previous brown tag has been used, i.e. a fish has been caught and recorded in the logbook.
1 brown tag will be issued at a time to each angler.
If you acquired a 1 day or 21 day licence which has expired, or you have finished fishing for the season, and you have not used the brown tag then this must be surrendered to an IFI officer prior to departure by phoning 087-7639236. IFI would like to thank you for your co-operation with this.
If an angler has used his brown tag or doesn’t have a brown tag in his possession to use then he must fish catch and release methods, i.e.single barbless hook and no worms.
Brown tags will continue to be issued until the angling quota is reached.

To report a suspected pollution or poaching activity please contact the 24 hour hotline on 0818 34 74 24

Pollack, coalies and ling for charter boat anglers off Clare coast

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March 15, 2018

Sean Maguire’s charter fishing boat, Lady Gwen II, went back in the water on 08 March. Following a spell of decent weather Sean was ready for his first trip of the year and to get out there and see what was biting. On Monday Sean and crew of willing anglers hit the seas. Fishing was better than expected with a few species caught. They weren’t fishing long before they had their first pollack in the boat. Coalfish were also found and small ling were caught too. In Sean’s words, “First day fishing of the new season and what a beautiful day to be on the Ocean.”

Go fishing…

Lady Gwen II

Fishing Adventures on Séan Maguire’s Lady Gwen II, a Lochin 33 M265Ti Perkins charterboat which operates 15 miles from Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, and Kilrush.

Whether you want to go to the Atlantic Ocean for a large selection of species, including different types of shark, or fish the estuary for ray conger tope etc, Fishing Adventures will cater for whatever fishing you desire.
Telephone: +353 (0) 877508758 or +353 (0) 894431182
Email: [email protected] Web: www.fishingadventures.ie

Good thornbacks and spurdogs for Wicklow Boat Charters

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March 15, 2018

Kit Dunne of Wicklow Boat Charters was out on the water at the weekend. Kit and his crew fished some deep-water marks in search of big spurdog. No specimens were landed so the prize for that particular achievement remains to be collected. There were a few decent fish landed though including thornback ray. The best fish went to Des Chew, a good thornback that was released unharmed after a quick photo.

Fishing in the deep meant just 2 species were encountered on the day. Kit reckons that even though its a bit early, there could well be whiting and other fish to be had inshore.

Go fishing…

Angling Charters are offered on a full-day, half-day and evening trip basis and can be tailored to suit your needs. Two boats available – Lisin and Castle Maiden. All levels of anglers are catered for. Anglers will benefit from your skipper’s angling experience and local knowledge with advice and guidance on-hand at all times.

SPECIALIST ANGLING CHARTERS

Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new methods of angling.

ANGLING COACHING

Whether you’re a Club, Individual, School or Junior you can have an angling coaching session or programme tailored to suit your needs.

Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters

Telephone: +353 (0)87 6832179 +353 (0)404 67031
Email: [email protected] Website: www.wicklowboatcharters.ie

Salmon last week on Currane, then wind, rain and floods

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March 15, 2018

Vincent Appleby has an update from Lough Currane where there were a few fish had last week, but the lake has not been so generous in recent days …

7/3/18 Lough Currane was on fire late this morning, so straight to the Salmon firing line. First to take the honours was Local Gillie Mr. Eric Jouen of Waterville Boats and at [email protected]. While trolling Eric caught a fine 7lbs. Salmon and there’s more to this Salmon and you can believe it or not. When Eric netted his fine fish there was a big Stoats tail fly stuck in its mouth and considering Eric caught it on a Rapala, the jury is debating who lost a Salmon on the fly. All I know is what Eric would say, No Wooden spoon for me! So on that note we head for fish of the day and that goes to Local angler Mr. Robert Elson of http://thecrescentwaterville.ie/ who caught a fine 9 lbs. Salmon on the troll, while fishing with his good friend and Local angler Mr. Brod O’Sullivan. For the rest of the angling community they could only talk about Eric’s and Robert’s fish and that sums up today’s action all within a few minutes. Wind WSW light to fresh with good cloud cover. Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall 3.5mm. Maximum air temperature 8.6c.

8/3/18 Lough Currane was all quiet on the SW front and rumor has it there was a good party last night in the Lobster Bar, celebrating Robert‘s and Eric’s fine catches. You could say typical anglers always have a first class excuse. Wind NW light to fresh. With reasonable cloud cover.

9/3/18 Lough Currane anglers were manipulating the fly rod and trolling the odd lure, but sadly with all their efforts came to nothing and as they say that’s fishing! Wind NNE fresh. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.6mm. Maximum air temperature 10.1

10/3/18 The Waterville Fishery was all quiet? on the SW front with only one boat out manipulating and that was Mr. Noel Clancey of Waterville and Kildare, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Sion Brain, caught a fine 8 lbs. Salmon on the troll. Wind SW fresh with good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.8mn. Maximum air temperature 9.0c.

11/3/18 There were at least five boats manipulating this day and with a nice breeze from the West and one would have thought one would have got a text saying got him, but sadly that wasn’t the case. Wind as already stated. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall, 15.0 mm. Maximum air temperature 12.4c

12/3/18 Lough Currane started this Monday in a negative mood even though my Noble Anglers were in a positive mood. Well positive or not My Noble Salmon alluded the skills of my Noble Anglers. Wind N with reasonable cloud cover. Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall 2.9mm. Maximum air temperature 13.9c.

13/3/18 There were no Salmon text messages this morning and I can tell you come the afternoon you could forget it and for good reason. There was a wild SSE strong wind blowing across the Lake and the forecast is even worse for tomorrow, with Kerry on a yellow warning with up to 30 to 50mm of rainfall forecast and gales from the SSE. Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall, 1.2mm. Maximum air temperature10.1c.

14/3/18 Raging floods and strong gale force wind were the order of the day and one could say Lough Currane was on lock down until this evening when wind dropped. A couple of boats ventured out and there were no reports of any rod benders. Wind SSE strong and overcast with heavy rain until this afternoon and as you can see by the photos that was some flood. Wind as already stated. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 4.9mm. Maximum air temperature 10.7c.

That is your ration from the last week on Lough Currane, from your Gillie and the Waterville Fishery, no spin no fly’s just facts.

Vincent Appleby

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Vincent Appleby Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0)66 9475248
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com

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

Monster trout for pike angler on Blessington

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March 15, 2018

This huge trout took a pike lure on Blessington

Frank Turner had the shock of his life on Sunday when fishing Blessington for pike. Fishing a hard lure he was covering the water as usual when the rod bent into a good fish. As he played it to the net he felt there might be something a little odd about the pike he had hooked, but as it showed itself it was suddenly clear he was into a huge trout.

Frank has been pike fishing on Blessington for 15 years, and has caught more than a few trout in that time, but you can imagine how ecstatic and amazed he was to catch this beautiful old brown trout on one of his favorite pike lures. It’s no surprise to us that this smashing fish wins Catch of the Week.

Needless to say after a quick photo to record the moment the fish was released safely.

Salmon Fishing Course on Erriff, 18 -20 May

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March 15, 2018

Erriff Salmon Course 2018

On May 18th to 20th Ken Whelan is once again teaming up with Jason O’Riordan for a salmon fishing course on the River Erriff. This course will be suitable for beginners and improvers.

The dynamic duo are delighted to be back on the Erriff following fantastic feedback from their previous course at this stunning location. Moreover the fishery had a very good salmon season in 2017.

This weekend course (Friday evening to Sunday) covers all you need to know to get started and improve your salmon fishing – from tackle selection and casting to fishing techniques and much more.

Jason advises that accommodation is available at Delphi, both at the Resort itself and in the new, recently opened hostel accommodation. See below for contact details. (https://www.delphiadventureresort.com/) For anyone wishing to fish on arriving early or stay on an extra day, Erriff Fishery is offering day tickets at a reduced rate to those attending the course. [Contact Erriff Fishery Manager Osgur Grieve (087 4644183].

Birthday fish for Billy on Blackwater Salmon Fishery

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March 15, 2018

Glenda Powell reports that Billy Moylan caught a smashing salmon yesterday on Blackwater Salmon Fishery. What made the fish all the more special was that it was Billy Birthday. Now there’s a present to remember!

The river has seen some pretty good fishing recently considering the unusual conditions we experienced in Ireland at the beginning of March.

Glenda reminds everyone that fishing in March on the Blackwater Salmon Fishery beats costs €25 per person.

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

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

Pollack, coalies and whiting on light gear on Galway Bay

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March 13, 2018

John Fleming reports on his first trip on Galway Bay this year…

pollacking — Bent into some nice fish on the light gear

11 March: We had our first trip of the year today. A great trip it was, plenty of pollack up to 11lb for me. A personal best and very near specimen size too!

We had coalies up to 5lb and whiting to 2 lb.

The fish were very thick on the grounds and we had great sport in the light spinning rods using leadheads and small shads.

We get some great sport this time of year in Galway for whitefish and still have some free weekends left.

Go fishing…

To book fishing with John aboard the Brazen Hussy II, give him a call on 087 7571320

A regular day is between 9am- 6pm from either Rosaveel, Spiddal or Galway depending on species being sought after. Fishing on the inshore reefs for pollock, cod, ling, wrasse, conger eel and mackerel can be reached in 10 minutes from departure, while our offshore reef marks are within 45 minutes of departure. Our ground fishing for tope, spurdog, ray, bullhuss, turbot, plaice and the giant common skate can all be reached within the hour which ensures the most amount of time is spent fishing.
The shark season usually starts at the end of June and runs into late October, this is the ultimate angling addrenaline rush with these hard fighting blue and porbeagle sharks all being tagged and release safely.
Package deals available

Address: Baile an tsagairt, Spiddal, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7571320
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueSharkAngling

Blue Shark Angling Galway,
Phone John Fleming : +353 (0)87 7571320

Darius Simkus wins Rathcon Winter LEague

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March 13, 2018

Dermot Page reports on the Rathcon Winter League final fished at the weekend…

11 March: Today was the final of the winter league. 15 anglers qualified over the previous three heats. Conditions were pretty perfect as the day started off at 1030. Within the first 40 minutess 5 anglers had netted their maximum 3 fish on that peg and were off to a great start.

The next hour was also good fishing, before the fish became more spooked. Then a cold easterly wind got up.

It came down to the final peg with 6 anglers still in with a chance of winning it. The top three finishers all had a fish in the last 15 minutes and all ended with 8 fish landed.

There was a total bag of 75 fish which is the best final in the past 9 years of holding the event.

The results are:

1st Darius Simkus – 8 fish also the biggest fish at 67cm
2nd Martin McGorian – 8 fish
3rd Dave McBride – 8 fish
4th Vaidus Tiskus – 7 fish

Well done to all the anglers involved today. Many thanks again to Southside Angling for their support throughout the competitions and sponsoring prizes.

Go fishing…

Rathcon Lake is 8.5 acres and is stocked with top quality rainbow trout. The lake is fly fishing only and designed to allow maximum fishing so that 90% of the water can be covered. The average depth is 10ft with deep holes of up to 20ft in places. The fishery is open all year round and is home to a wide range of fly life, in particular buzzers, sedges, hawthorn and daddylonglegs, all providing excellent dry fly fishing, especially in the summer evenings.

Phone: 086 829 2309

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rathcon.com

Carrowmore Lake gets its first salmon of the season

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March 13, 2018

Carrowmore Lake opened on January first but the first bit of fishing was not attempted until 21 February. There were 2 boats on but both blanked.

Following that early effort the winds got up and the anglers had to sit tight and wait for the weather to improve so they could start their season on Carramore lake in earnest.

Unfortunately this was followed by the Big Snow. Once the thaw hit it, though, was clear that a fish was likely in the near future.

And so it was that 1st. salmon of the 2018 season on the lake was caught yesterday by Gerry Carolan. The fish was a bar of silver weighing 8 lbs.

Go fishing…

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.

Go fishing…

More about the Feale

Other clubs

AbbeyFeale Anglers Association

North Kerry Anglers Association

Killocrim/Finuge Angling Club

Brosna / Mountcollins Angling Club

Brown tags

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Lady Gwen II

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SPECIALIST ANGLING CHARTERS

ANGLING COACHING

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Find out more about Lough Currane…

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The Munster Blackwater…

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