Mick Ribbons, Enjoying Irish Coarse Angling for 57 Years

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July 17, 2017

mick rbbons — Mick Ribbons has been visiting Ireland for 57 years

Two UK anglers Simon Jarrems and Mick Ribbons from Leicestershire visited Lough Muckno in Castleblayney Co Monaghan recently and were setting up mid-week for a pole session on White Island. It was a very relaxed affair and Mick and Simon had decided not to use their keep-nets. The lads were into fish straight away from the start of the session and all of the fish caught were simply unhooked and returned immediately to the lake. This session followed on from a very successful outing in the Bailieboro area where the duo netted over 100lbs of roach, rudd, skimmers hybrids and perch during one of their sessions on the pole. They commented in particular about the great stamp of roach with some of them in the 10oz to 12oz bracket.

Their success is no accident however as Mick Ribbons has huge bank of knowledge and experience to draw upon as he has been coming to Ireland now for a staggering 57 years. His pal Simon has obviously picked up one or two tips along the way from Mick but the most important thing was that both anglers were having a great old time during their visit.

Best of luck to Mick and Simon we wish you continued success and look forward to seeing you back again soon!

Plenty of shark for West Cork charter boat anglers

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myleskelly

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July 15, 2017

Charter boat anglers from Courtmacsherry to to Union Hall and Glandore are reporting good blue shark angling. There have been some big numbers landed by some of the boats and others have landed shark on the fly.

Chrissy was fishing on Tom Collins’ boat, “Loch an Iasc“ as part of an angling journalist trip where the goal was to get blue shark on the fly. Chrissy led the way catching the first of the trip and over the two days some excellent fishing was enjoyed. Over the following days more shark, blues and porbeagles were landed by different groups of anglers and skate were also brought to the boat.

One of 14 sharks caught, photo’d and released .
#CPRsavesfish

Nearby Irish Deep Sea Charters reported a great day on the blues a couple of days ago. 14 shark landed and 4 lost. Double hook ups, plenty going on and a beautiful day to boot.

Porbeagle tagged and ready for release.
#CPRsavesfish

At Courtmacsherry Mark Gannon reports lots of action inshore where the pollack, cod, ling and congers and biting and further out where sharks are providing plenty of thrills.

Go fishing…

Sea Breeze III

The Sea Breeze III is a 38ft Aquastar based in Kinsale. It contains advanced navigation, fish finding and safety equipment. The boat can reach speeds of up to 22 knots. With it’s large deck space, you will be assured a comfortable experience. We will provide all the rods and tackle for your trip.

Telephone: +353 85 1322857 or +353 86 2311672
Website: www.seabreezeanglingkinsale.com

Lady Patricia / Lady Louise

Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre is one of Irelands Premier Angling Centres based in the picturesque village of Courtmacsherry located only 30miles from Cork International Airport on the West Cork coast between the Old head of Kinsale and the Seven Heads peninsula. Our purpose built Sea angling and selfdrive boats offer the sea angler the ultimate in safety and comfort.Sea Angling in Courtmacsherry produces good results both for the offshore charter angler,the selfdrive angler for inshore fishing or the wreck enthusiast.
Web: www.courtmacsherryangling.ie
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +353 (0)23 8846427 or +353 (0)86 8250905

Irish Deep Sea Charter

Jim and Adrian Nowotynski are a father and son team that skipper the Rod’n’Reel and Boy Scott out of Union Hall and Glandore Harbour. We have excellent fishing with huge variety all within 45 minutes of leaving port – so more time fishing.
Jim: +353 (0)87 7613171 Adrian: +353 (0)86 3314224
Web: http://irishdeepseacharter.com/ and www.glandoreharbourcharters.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrishDeepSeaCharter

Successful sea trout competition on Moy Estuary

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Markus Muller

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July 14, 2017

Judd Ruane reported good sea trout fishing for his clients during the week. Steve Hazeldine had 18 sea trout over two days, while Adrian O’Gorman landed 5 fish. Other successful anglers included Ken and Peter Foote, UK, with 12 fish, Andrew Holland, UK, with 8 and Patrick Kennedy who boated 4 trout. Paul Witherspoon and Phil Minor had a total of 31 sea trout over three days. The best fish of the week, however, was caught by Eugene O’Doherty, Monaghan, weighing 2.6 lbs.

To book a day’s sea trout fishing visit www.fishingireland.ie or contact Judd on +353 (0)87 6736969.

Moy Estuary Sea Trout Angling & Boat Club www.moyboatclub.com held its annual Moy Estuary Sea Trout Angling Competition on Sunday 9^th July. Seventy anglers (over 26 boats) took part in the event with almost 40 sea trout turned in. Results were as follows:

Men’s: 1st Declan Walsh, 2nd Declan Hennigan, 3rd Kenneth Lavelle

Ladies: 1st Marion Fitzpatrick

Juniors: 1st Clara McLoughlin, 2nd Kaya Karakus, 3rd Brendan Collins, 4th Gavin Brennan, 5th Ben Matheson, 6th Cian Regan, 7th Cara McHale

Visiting Angler: 1st Phil Minor, 2nd Paul Witherspoon, 3rd Brian Youle

Good signs of grilse on Carrowmore Lake

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Markus Muller

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July 14, 2017

Good signs of grilse were reported for the past few days on Carrowmore Lake with a total of 12 grilse caught (5 released) averaging 5 lbs. A group from Kildare had 7 fish for their visit. The lucky anglers were Brian Aplin, Dave Holland, Peter Maher and Padraig McLoughlin. For Brian and Padraig the visit to Carrowmore was a memorable one as both caught their first ever salmon! Lots of god seatrout were also reported, the best, a cracking 3.5 lbs. fish, being caught by Nick Hartford from Yorkshire. Most successful flies included various Muddler patterns, Green Peter and small shrimp flies.

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.

Good salmon fishing on the Moy continues

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Markus Muller

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July 14, 2017

James Dobbson, Barry & Sean Price (father & son) from the UK with their Ridge Pool catch

The Moy system yielded 664 salmon for the week, bringing the total for the year, so far, to 4004. The fluctuating water levels distributed fresh fish throughout the system with lower and upper Moy fishing very well.

On the Ridge Pool, UK anglers Barry & Sean Price (father & son) and James Dobbson, had a total of 4 grilse between 4 lbs. and 6.75 lbs. all on worm, while fly angler David Nelson, Northern Ireland, caught and released a grilse on the Weir Pool. Garreth Ruigrok, Dublin, was successful on the Cathedral Beat catching two fish on fly (both released).

Ronnie & Joan Steel from Scotland had a god week on the Mount Falcon water landing a total of 10 fish, best at 8 lbs. to Ronnie. German visitor, Manfred Müller, scored on Coolcronan with 4 grilse, while his countryman, Christian Plaschko, had two grilse (5 lbs. & 6 lbs.) on fly on the Foxford Fishery. The Foxford Salmon Anglers’ waters also fished well during the week yielding over 100 fish.

Further upriver on Cloongee, Mark Parsley, UK, caught 6 fish for the week, best at 5 lbs., all on worm. Anglers fishing East Mayo also enjoyed good sport with 75 fish reported. Some of the lucky anglers included Marcus Weber from Germany with 3 grilse on fly and Jeff Belcher, UK, who had 4 on worm and fly.

Great bass fishing around south Wexford recently

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myleskelly

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July 13, 2017

Sean Jordan, of Bass Fishing Wexford, reports that Chris, Steve and Aaron, enjoyed some great sport during their 4 day stay with him in South Wexford recently.

They met a good stamp of fish mainly in the 50cm bracket with a few 60’s and a couple of 70’s thrown in. Most of the fish came to weedless soft plastics.

bass catch and release — ..and the bass is released.
#CPRsavesfish

The group had some cracking sport early morning off the top before the sun blazed. Float lure the Pugachev Cobra accounting for most of the fish in fairly calm conditions. All were measured, tagged, & released for the National Bass Programme.

Make a booking…

Sean Jordan,
Bass Fishing Wexford

Address: Sean Jordan, Belgrove Cross, Duncormick, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 (0)51 563132 or +353 (0)86 2611436
Email: [email protected] Web: www.bassfishingwexford.com

More great pike reports from Derg

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myleskelly

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July 13, 2017

Emma Stanley reports that Lough Derg and Banagher are still fishing well for pike with one local fishing guide reporting a catch of a 22lb pike downstream of Banagher. He also stated that there is no shortage of pike in the Lough Derg waters and the River Shannon at the moment and the general consensus is that anglers fishing the area are pleased with their catches over the last number of weeks in and around the Lower Shannon.

Go fishing…

Irish Fishing Tours

Our comprehensive packages include a guiding service, boat and tackle hire, food and accommodation. Using our local knowledge, we have carefully selected a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Paul Bourke
Tel: +353 (0)87 1953554

Web: www.irishfishingtours.com Email: [email protected]

Peche Irlande Passion

Cedric Charpentier offers some of the best fishing pike fishing holidays available in the Shannon area. Concentrating on Lough Derg he has boats and accommodation available. With over 10 years experience he is sure to organise an unforgettable angling holiday.

Mobile: +353(0)86 22 10 900
E-mail : [email protected]
Web: http://peche-irlande-passion.com

Pierre Monjarret

Pierre Monjarret moved to Ireland in 2007 to pursue his dream as a guide. It is now many years since he cast his first line on Lough Derg. Throughout that time his passion for this lake has never faded, always something new to learn, new techniques to develop and challenges that remind you why you love catching big fish!

Address: Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 215 83 37
Web: www.pierremonjarret.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pierre.monjarret.1

Black Bay Lodge

BlackBay Lodge overlooks Lough Derg, is located in a strategic position close to several fishing spots having different types of water and environmental conditions. We look after our guests during his daily activities: from the selection of the most appropriate lure to the accurate teaching of precise techniques.

BlackBay Fishing Lodge, Co. Clare, Ireland
Mail [email protected]
Phone +39 342 8015973 or +353 (87) 711 4081
Web: http://www.blackbaylodge.com/

Potumna fishing well

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myleskelly

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July 13, 2017

Cathal Hughes had over 30lbs of coarse fish. Photo done, release next. #CPRsavesfish

At the weekend Portumna Coarse Angling Club held a match and there was some fairly good angling had. The event was held at the Town and stic ups venues and 19 participants from Ireland, England and Poland fished. Once again the new stands at the Town Stretch drew a lot of compliments.

One of the competitors stated that angling participants were happy with the days fishing with final catches coming in at just under 34lbs when nets were weighed in at the end of the day. Individual catches of 1lb Bream, 1lb Roach and 2lb hybrids were the average fish weights during the competition.

1st Cathal Hughes 33lb 10oz
2nd Shane Dunne 23lb
3rd Steve Grogan 16lb 8oz
4th Gary Doyle 14lb 14oz
5th Aidas zilinskas 3lb 7oz

Big weights at Dunbrody Festival in Oaklands

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myleskelly

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July 13, 2017

There were big catches at the Dunbrody Festival at the weekend…

Day1

Results from the first day of the Dunbrody Festival where George Quinlan winning with a huge 92kg from Island peg 6.

1st George Quinlan 92kg peg 6
2nd Adrian Browne 72kg peg 15
3rd Danny Murphy 56kg peg 3

Sections

Jeff Walker 49kg peg 17
John Taggart 44kg peg 2
Attila Paldik 41.9kg

Day 2

The good weather and fishing continued for the 2nd day of the Dunbrody Festival.

Results day 2

1st Adrian Browne 62.87 kg peg 23
2nd Danny Murphy 56.04 kg peg 6
3rd George Quinlan 55.12 peg 5

Sections

Attila 34.78 kg
Michael Cormican 51.36 kg
John Taggart 34.42 kg

Junior

John Browne 32.26 kg

Overall

1st George Quinlan 147.46 kg
2nd Adrian Browne 135.27 kg
3rd Danny Murphy 113 kg
4th Thomas Quinlan 86.06 kg
5th Michael Cormican 84 kg
6th John Taggart 81.92 kg

Junior John Browne 39.6 kg

Pairs winners
Adrian Browne & Mark Allcock 197.13 kg

Go fishing…

Oaklands Lake in New Ross Co. Wexford is a fishing paradise for coarse angling. It offers a wide selection of fish. The lake can be fished by people of every level of experience from beginners to professionals.

Adrian Browne
Oaklands Lake,
Marshmeadows,
New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Telephone: +353 (0)51 445348
Mobile: 0877811042

Web: Oakland Lake Fishery

Girls lead the way at All-Ireland Junior Canal Championships

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July 13, 2017

The NCFFI report on the All-Ireland Junior Canal Championships which took place on the Grand Canal at Daingean this Saturday…

Despite a low turnout, we had for the first time at a national championships more girls taking part than the boys. This is great news for females in our sport and we hope they keep with it! Four members of the irish Youth Squad attended ahead of their training week on Inniscarra this week.

We are delighted to say that everyone caught fish with some notable catches. Sarah Connolly had the biggest weight of over 14lbs in the U15 section and we must mention a notable catch for little Bridget Cummins with 2 2lb skimmers on the whip!

Novice

1st Bridget Cummins 5lb 12oz
nd Mary Cummins 3lb 7ozs
3rd Niamh Flynn 2lb 2oz

Under 15

1st Sarah Connolly 14lb 4oz
2nd Roisin Bohan 10lb 9oz
3rd Eoin Rogers 6lb 6oz
4th Rhys Walsh 1lb 9oz

Under 20

1st Cillian Flynn 4lb 6oz
2nd Conor Gaughan 3lb
3rd Rossa Monaghan 15oz

As always big thank you to Waterways Ireland and Southside Angling for our prizes and to Castle Barna for their facilities and the great after match food. The NCFFI would like to thank committee members Sean Ward and John Connolly for making this event happen and a big well done to all those who took part.

The National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are members of the Angling Council the National Governing Body for coarse and predator angling. www.ncffi.ie

Go fishing…

Sea Breeze III

Lady Patricia / Lady Louise

Irish Deep Sea Charter

Make a booking…

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Irish Fishing Tours

Peche Irlande Passion

Pierre Monjarret

Black Bay Lodge

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