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Cavan fishing mostly well across a number of venues

By
Orla Sheils
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Good fishing at Church View, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
Good fishing at Church View, Belturbet, Co. Cavan

Alice Murtagh from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s office in Corlesmore, Co. Cavan tells us about fishing in the area:

A few anglers who fished the Carrigallen area reported that fishing was a bit slow in the past few days, most likely due to the bright weather conditions.

Good fishing at Church View, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
Good fishing at Church View, Belturbet, Co. Cavan

However, fishing on Dereskit proved to be quite decent. Good Rudd and Roach were caught between St Johns and Kiltybarden while Lock Five on Canal at Ballinamore is fishing very well.

Good reports of sizeable bags of fish on Derrycassan also.

All areas in Cootehill are reported to have good fishing, including  Killyvaughan, Bairds Shore and the Dromore River with plenty of Bream, Tench, Roach and Perch.

Kieran Lee with a 4 1/2 lb trout caught on Lough Gowna.
Kieran Lee with a 4 1/2 lb trout caught on Lough Gowna.

Kevin’s Shore, Gulladoo, Rockfield and Tully are reported to be fishing well with repeated pre baiting.

Anglers should also note that there will be a competition on Garty Lough on Sunday, 6th August 2017 for the 3 Province Festival.

Blue sharks showing well in Cork

By
Orla Sheils
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Fishing on board Tigger in July
Sea angling in Cork on board Tigger.

David Edwards, skipper of charter boat Tigger, reports:

Settled weather has meant that we have been able to get out on most of our shark and wreck trips so far this summer.

Fishing on board Tigger in July

Blue Sharks have been showing well, averaging double figures to the boat so far with several fish passing the 100lb mark. A couple of Porbeagles have been landed and I am also confident we missed two runs from a Mako last week. Despite not jumping, the speed and length of run left us in little doubt at the time and hearing of the superb Mako caught out of Kinsale a few days later just reinforced this view.

Wrecks have been productive with Ling to 24lb Cod to 16lb and Pollack to 14lb being the best to show so far. Reef fishing is going very well but Mackerel have remained patchy for several weeks.

Cod have also been elusive inshore but the last week or so has seen them arriving in bigger numbers with an average size of 4-6lb coming to the net.

 

Irish Federation of Sea Anglers Under 21 Team take home silver medal at World Championships

By
Orla Sheils
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IFSA Under 21’s silver medal team : Joe Carley, Sean Carley, Jordan Muir, Killian Farrelly, Conor O’ Leary, Stephen Bierney, Ryan Blair, Jim Snoddy and Joe Byrne.
IFSA Under 21’s silver medal team : Joe Carley, Sean Carley, Jordan Muir, Killian Farrelly, Conor O’ Leary, Stephen Bierney, Ryan Blair, Jim Snoddy and Joe Byrne.

Brian Cooke gives an update on the success of junior teams from the World Championships in France:

The Irish Federation of Sea Angler’s Under 21 and Under 16 teams competed in the World Championships last week in France for the first time in several decades.

Fishing was under very tough conditions on beaches with dangerous gullies and tide rips that flooded in minutes. Species were mainly bass with flounders and the occasional mullet or shad on lugworm and maddie baits.

Both Irish teams performed brilliantly with the results in the balance until the final cast of the four day event.

IFSA Under 21’s silver medal team : Joe Carley, Sean Carley, Jordan Muir, Killian Farrelly, Conor O’ Leary, Stephen Bierney, Ryan Blair, Jim Snoddy and Joe Byrne.
IFSA Under 21’s silver medal team : Joe Carley, Sean Carley, Jordan Muir, Killian Farrelly, Conor O’ Leary, Stephen Bierney, Ryan Blair, Jim Snoddy and Joe Byrne.
IFSA Under 16’s silver medal team : John Kinsella , Evan Ryan, Finnian Mc Carthy, Jake Melly, Dave Farrelly, Joe Byrne, Sean Cushen, Brian Cooke, Darragh Byrne.
IFSA Under 16’s team : John Kinsella , Evan Ryan, Finnian Mc Carthy, Jake Melly, Dave Farrelly, Joe Byrne, Sean Cushen, Brian Cooke, Darragh Byrne.

In the end, the Under 21 Team took home the team silver medal with the Under 16s coming in at a respectable fourth place position.

Dave Farrelly of the Under 16s was also awarded the individual silver medal.

David Farrelly took individual silver medal in the under 16 category.
David Farrelly took individual silver medal in the under 16 category.

Well done to all involved!

 

Angling on mayfly and sedges improves on Lough Corrib

By
Orla Sheils
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Elaine Stone from Leeds with her three pound catch on Lough Corrib.
Elaine Stone from Leeds with her three pound catch on Lough Corrib.

Declan Gibbons gives an overview of angling on Lough Corrib last week which saw an improvement on mayfly and sedges.

In the Oughterard area, Basil Shields of Ardnasillagh Lodge (T: 091-552550) reports of greatly improved fishing in the area predominantly due to mayfly:

  • Colin Wright from Belfast caught nine fish for his two outings last Friday and Sunday, on wet and dry mayfly, with the best fish being two and a half pounds.
  • Robin Boyd and David Bromhead, visiting anglers from England, had eight fish for their outing on Lough Corrib, all on mayfly.
  • Brothers Jerome and Pat Mullane had ten fish for two days, fishing all on dry mayfly pattern,s with the best fish being two and a quarter pounds.
  • Visiting angler from England, David Seagrave, had seventeen fish for three days fishing on mayfly and olives with the best fish being three and a half pounds.
  • Shannon anglers John Fitzgerald & Donie O Loughlin had seven fish for their day with two and a quarter pounds being the best fish.

    Sunset on Lough Corrib. Photo by Larry McCarthy.
    Sunset on Lough Corrib. Photo by Larry McCarthy.

Larry McCarthy of Corrib View Lodge (www.corribangling.com) reports that the fishing for the first half of the week was difficult with bright sunshine and calm conditions:

  • Chris Lee and two angling friends, Nick & Martin visiting from the UK, fished on Monday and Wednesday and had seven trout up to a pound and a half on dry mayfly in the Greenfields area.
  • Trout and Salmon Magazine Editor Andrew Flitcroft and Deputy Editor Richard Baker fished with Larry on Thursday where they boated eight trout between a pound and a half and three pounds, on mayfly and sedges. In addition, several undersized trout were also returned.
  • On Saturday, four guests staying at the lodge reported four trout up to two pounds on mayfly in the Inishanboe area.

Larry is hopeful the summer mayfly hatch is almost here and fishing returns will improve.

Loughrea anglers Willie Cullinane and Aidan Hodgins were fishing dries in the Inishmacateer area and boated three fish for their outing on Sunday last.

In the Cornamona area, Tom Doc Sullivan (http://www.tomdoc.com) guided regular visiting anglers, Tony and Elaine Stone, from Leeds in England. Elaine landed her personal best on Lough Corrib with a fish just over three pounds on a green peter which she sportingly released. This was followed by Elaine and Tony catching a further number of small fish.

Elaine Stone from Leeds with her three pound catch on Lough Corrib.
Elaine Stone from Leeds with her three pound catch on Lough Corrib.

 

Tom Doc Sullivan releases Elaine Stone's fish.
Tom Doc Sullivan releases Elaine Stone’s fish.

#CPRsavesfish

Good conditions at Killala Bay

By
Orla Sheils
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Anglers enjoy a successful weekend at Killala Bay
Anglers enjoy a successful weekend at Killala Bay

Donal Kennedy reports from Killala Bay over the weekend:

On Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, a party of anglers from Northern Ireland set out from Killala Harbour aboard LEAH. Conditions were good with fresher winds from the north coming in on Sunday.

Mackerel were scarce but the skipper was well prepared with plenty of fresh frozen mackerel.

The party have been coming to fish Killala Bay for many years and the challenge has been to catch as many species as possible over the two days. By the end of fishing on Sunday, they had broken their record and the total number recorded was 25.

 

Anglers enjoy a successful weekend at Killala Bay
Anglers enjoy a successful weekend at Killala Bay

The  catch included some Ray Pollock and Ling up to double figures. All the ray were returned alive to the water along with many other species. The total number of species did not include Megrim, Whiting, Haddock, Conger eel, Flounder. (I will let readers figure out what was caught!)

All anglers returned safely to harbour very pleased with their days fishing.

#CPRsavesfish

 

Irish Angling Update – 20 July 2017

By
myleskelly
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Catch Photo Release

Normally we open with a word on the weather but this time we’re taking the opportunity to promote our catch and release initiative – #CPRsavesfish. This campaign highlights angling and the importance of conservation. The hashtag #CPRsavesfish has been placed at a number of bridges and other locations across the country to engage the public around the pursuit of conservation focused angling.  CPR angling is proven to contribute to the maintenance of healthy fish stocks and helps to ensure future generations will continue to enjoy the sport we love so much. If you share a catch and release photo on social media please use the #CPRsavesfish to help promote the message.

Bright conditions and dropping water levels saw salmon anglers struggle at a number of fisheries. Rains improved the fortunes of some but in general it was not easy work. There were over 300 fish caught on the Moy; an impressive number given the conditions. Grilse are continuing to run despite low water conditions at rivers in Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry and Cork. The rain that has been forecast should see salmon angling improve considerably over the weekend.

Stephen Turner of Athlone is a big trout specialist who concentrates his efforts on Lough Ree. Stephen recently caught two smashing trout; 13lb and 17lb. Both fish were released after a photo – #CPRsavesfish. In general though it’s been a quiet time for trout anglers.

Lough Muckno has been a hive of activity and the quality of the angling justifies the number of events that are taking place on the lake. Over the weekend Steve Harwood won the IADA One Day Open, Neil Mallinson won the Garda Open and the July Festival is currently underway. Venues along the River Shannon from Lanesborough to Portumna are all reporting good coarse angling as are some canal venues.

Pike anglers are reporting good fishing on those ever reliable fisheries – the River Suck and Lough Derg. Summer piking can be very exciting, especially when fish are taking top water lures, but anglers are reminded to give the fish they catch plenty of time to recover as the warm conditions can take a toll on these predators.

As exciting as summer piking is there is probably little that compares to seeing a fish of 100lbs or more throw itself 12 feet in the air during a fight. Mako shark are famous for this but not something Irish anglers can expect to catch. But Henry Kelly fishing on the Silver Dawn did catch a Mako at the weekend, the shark did leap during the fight, and this incredible fish wins Catch of the Week.

Henry Kelly with this Mako
Henry Kelly with his Mako – Catch of the Week winner
#CPRsavesfish

Blue sharks and porbeagles were reported from a number of charter fishing centres around the country and big tope were landed at Wicklow.

Inland Fisheries Ireland will launch a Funding Call for 2017 on Wednesday, 9th August 2017. The funding call, which forms part of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development, will include the following funding streams:

For more information see fisheriesireland.ie/funding

As we go to press there is a rainfall warning in place for Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry. The outlook is for changeable, unsettled conditions over the weekend. Showers, drizzle, mist, rain and sunny spells. The windy conditions we are experiencing now should ease over the next couple of days.  It’s shaping up to be a good weekend for anglers…

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

Myles Kelly
Catch, Photo, Release

If you have an angling story to share with the Irish Angling Update please send it to [email protected].

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Wicklow tope fishing at its best

By
myleskelly
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Kit Dunne reports on the charter boat fishing off Wicklow…

Catch and release tope
41lb specimen tope for Ian
#CPRsavesfish

17 July: Tope fishing is at its best. Sunday 11 tope, a 41lb specimen for Ian Mulligan, a first for Nicky McEvoy at 36lb, 2 for Robbie one at 35lb, 2 for Tom, one at 32lb, 2 for John Millerick, to 25lb, one for Des Southside Angling and two for me to 37lb. Asgard SAC landed 3 in tough conditions Sat with Declan Byrne specimen tope at 41lb.

Black bream
Keith Barry

15 July: Black Bream back again along with the Pollock, Cod, Wrasse, Pouting and poorcod. Nice cod for a few boys from Dublin, Bream for 3 generations of Keith Barry and Grandfather Niall Burke with grandson Killian. Another family evening trip saw my Godson Oisin brave out bad weather for 2 lost tope, snapped trace for his Dad and rubbed mainline break for me, sick I was.

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.

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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

Reminder: Wicklow youths invited introduction to fly fishing event

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myleskelly
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Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative is inviting young people from all over Wicklow to an introduction to fly fishing day at Annamoe Fishery, Laragh, Co. Wicklow. The event will be held on 29 July and is strictly by reservation only. Free refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Dublin Angling Initiative. To book your place contact Oisin Cahill on 087 614 2906.

The event aims to introduce young people to the thrill of catching fish and create life long anglers who will appreciate and make use of their local rivers.

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A Young Angler Takes Another Good Fish to the Net

Please remember that the event is strictly by reservation only. To book your place contact Oisin Cahill on 087 614 2906.

Annamoe Trout Fishery is a 4 acre lake set on the banks of the Annamoe River. For more information about Annamoe Trout Fishery see http://www.annamoetroutfishery.com

Dublin angling Initiative

 

Mako shark for Henry Kelly on KinsaleCharters.com

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myleskelly
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Henry Kelly with this Mako
Henry Kelly with this Mako #CPRsavesfish

Mick Dennehy on the Silver Dawn was heaping praise on Henry Kelly after he successfully played and landed what might be only the third recorded angler caught mako shark in Ireland and UK waters since the seventies. While it was an incredible achievement to catch such a rarely encountered shark the thrill was in the spectacle of seeing a shark go airborne. Daniel O’Kelly reports…

Mako
Mako!
#CPRsavesfish

I’d like to say a massive well done to Henry Kelly for catching his Mako on Saturday. As a rule I normally never get into someone else’s photos, but when Henry asked me to jump in, I was happy to. Fantastic atmosphere on the Silver Dawn. Everyone on the boat was very nervous during the fight. But I’ll never forget the roar that went up when we finally got him on the deck. I’ll also never forget seeing him come clean out of the water and about 12 feet in the air. That is a fishing memory that will stay with me forever and I’m delighted to have been part of a bit of Irish Sharking history. Big shout out to Mick Dennehy and Pedro of Kinsalecharters for putting us on this fish and another 12 blues. To have the Irish record Mako on the Silver dawn must be the ultimate reward for the effort you guys put in and the boundaries you have pushed.

Henry Kelly with this Mako
Henry Kelly with this Mako – Catch of the Week
#CPRsavesfish
catch and release mako
Measured, and at alltimes minded – fresh sea water pumped over the sharks gill to ensure a safe release – #CPRsavesfish

Go fishing…

Silver Dawn

Silver Dawn is based at Trident Hotel in beautiful and historic town of Kinsale, Cork, Ireland. Our coastal area benefits from a range of mixed grounds with mud, shingle, rock and sand banks all with in reach to offer some excellent and varied fishing.

Tel:  +353 (0)87 2425685
Website: www.kinsalecharters.com

Good fishing at Tralee Bay SAC comp but flounder scarce

By
myleskelly
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thornback ray
Rays proved valuable in the race for a podium finish

Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club reports on their competition in Spa on Sunday…

The club had a great day’s fishing on the Spa yesterday against all prior ideas the dropping tide produced handsomely for us, well at least some of us. Leads hit the water at 12 noon and at 10 past the first ray was on the shore. Chris O’Sullivan was smiling. Shane Mc had a flounder on the bank and things looked like they would be hectic all day. Eugene had his rod almost ripped from the tripod by a mystery fish…. What was on the hunt? David O’Sullivan had a massive run that threatened to spool the reel and Nikki Foley too. Tope? Stingrays? Monkfish? The beauty of sea fishing is it could of been anything.

thornback ray
Rays proved valuable in the race for a podium finish

Troy and Mick were on the rays down on the low pegs while Finn up on peg 23 had a battle on his hands landing a personal best, a Thornback Ray estimated at 9lb. Craig Corbett got in on the action with a thorny along with visiting Irish international Andrew Mc Callion. Alison O Sullivan got in on the act and nailed a Thornie another Personal best. Sandeel seemed to be the top bait but crab and mackerel were pitching in too. The biggest surprise came in the form of the lack of flounder. Previously it has required 15 to 20 flounder to shake the podium places. Nikki Foley managed 4 almost the same as the rest of the beach put together!

Time began to pass all too quickly for the chasing pack and Eugene had his rod almost pulled from the stand again even with the drag loose a rarely seen sprint by Eugene rescued the rod but no fish????? Did he have hooks on?? Was it a mass hallucination? We will never know.

Phil decided to get in on the act with a ray while Mick and troy added another ray each as Phil landed a bass. Eugene Susan Farrelly finally broke the duck after some coaching by Connie. A ray for Chris, one for Phil and 2 quick fire ray by a reborn Eugene meant a blast up the leader board and the chasing pack were tight behind. Unfortunately or fortunately the time for the last cast had come. Shane Mc got another ray and Phil ord almost stole the show with a Stinger.

Results

  1. Troy Francis
  2. Phil Ord
  3. Mick Francis
  4. Finn Healy
  5. John Osborne

Back to the Oyster Tavern to cool off with a well earned shandy and some very warm and hungry anglers were welcomed brilliantly. As usual we well well taken care of and well fed on a very busy Sunday afternoon for the Oyster. The food was as usual fantastic. A huge thank you from the club to the owners and staff at the Oyster for having us. 

Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club
Web: www.traleebaysac.org

Join Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club

Tralee Bay SAC  is a thriving community of enthusiastic anglers – young and old, experienced and newcomers – with new members joining all of the time. We have a busy schedule of shore and boat competitions and lots of social events planned throughout the year. Tralee Bay is a family friendly, welcoming club with a reputation for promoting angling and encouraging newcomers to the sport.

Joining could not be easier – simply get in touch with us via our Contact us page leave your address and we will send you out an application form. Please also let us have your email address – especially if you have any queries for us. We are especially eager to hear from junior anglers who want to take advantage of club membership. For more information on joining see here – Joining Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club.

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