On Saturday Evan McGovern fished out of Reen, in West Cork on board Tom Collins’ boat, “Loch an Iasc“. They had a mixed bag of fish including mackerel, launce, coalie, pollack, conger, ling, cuckoo wrasse and ballan wrasse.
Ballan wrasse
Highlight of the day was a pollack of 15lb 5oz caught by Evan while fishing a wreck at anchor.
Evan with this super pollack
Go fishing…
The Loch an Iasc is a fast worker 36 built in Valentia and refurbished in 2005 under department of marine supervision specifically for angling charters and whale watching. She is licenced and insured for 12 passengers and carries a P5 licence which allows her to operate within 30 miles of designated ports. For customer comfort there is inside seating for 12 passengers and it has a toilet as well. The Loch an Iasc is powered by two Caterpillar 3126 engines giving a total of 700 horsepower which means that our customers can get to fishing grounds faster or when the whales and dolphins are offshore you will get more time with them. In 2014 Tom Collins invested in new electronics and fitted new led lighting for night shark fishing trips. Tom has found in the past that lots of light at night attracts baitfish which in turn brings in the big predators. For information on trip from the Reen Pier in Union Hall, County Cork, contact Tom Collins at +353 (0)87 – 279 2983.
07 June: We have had nice water on the river for the last few days and the forecast is for heavy rain again this evening . The fishing has been patchy because the wind swung around to the North. While it was southwest we had nice fishing on the river but very good fishing on the lakes. Most of the fish caught were juniors but one man had two trout up to 3 lbs on Monday.
The wind is to change back southwest again and with rising tides there should be good fishing for the next few days.
There are approximately five miles of fly fishing along the main part of the Owenmore River in Kerry, with 33 named pools and an additional 180 acres of lake fishing in this Kerry beauty spot. The salmon, grilse and sea trout begin to run in April. The runs continue through spring and summer into early October.
A calm looking River Shannon overlooking Portumna Bridge
Emma Stanley of IFI reports on the angling in the Birr and Lower Shannon area…
Monday through to Wednesday had fine, sunny days, with evenings remaining close and humid. Thursday was a wet day for the most part with much needed rain for rivers in the district. Bank holiday Saturday was mixed with sunshine and showers with Sunday evening weather very wet and unsuitable for angling unfortunately this followed through to Monday with very wet conditions overall. Unfortunately, the wet weather over the bank holiday weekend hampered fishing expeditions in the region.
The Portumna area has seen a steady rise in Irish anglers in recent months and reports show that Irish angling is on the rise.
Plenty of Roach available in and around Portumna Bridge. Plentiful supplies of Pike with sizes of 25lbs being caught on the deep pools just off Portumna Bridge near the children’s swimming pool by kayak anglers.
On the 2nd of June, we spoke to 2 anglers from Derby who were coarse fishing on Rogers Island, both were happy with catches and reported 30 kilograms caught that day.
Other Anglers in Shannon Harbour provided positive feedback in terms of catches reporting 45cm – 55cm catches of Roach and Bream.
Perch fishing is reported to be good overall and catches Roach up to 1lb were reported for this area also.
Pat McDonnell from IFI chatting with two coarse Anglers from Derby on Friday of the June Bank holiday on Rogers Island.
Mr Alan Bromyard from Derby relayed positive feedback regarding his previous weeks fishing in and around Shannon Harbour stating that he caught 5 Bream up to 5lbs with 80lbs of fish caught on Friday of that week.
Meelick Fishing is continuing to do well and evening fishing around Shannon Harbour is proving to be more successful with good size Tench being caught along the canal stretch.
A calm looking River Shannon overlooking Portumna Bridge
Mick Flanagan tells us he had the pleasure fishing with a pair of Dutch anglers last week on Mount Dalton…
Marco Melis and Mount Dalton trout
I was fishing with Rob Melis and his son Marco last week, and they are some Tulips. Marco is 6ft 7 in height, and my arms are still sore rowing the boat on Mount Dalton. The lads had a fantastic few days in Mullingar and really enjoyed the crack in Jimmy Wallace’s after the days fishing. The lads caught some cracking trout, and also Marco had his first Irish Pike. Rob travels’ the world with his job, and Mullingar is penciled in for another trip in the near future.
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.
Mick Flanagan gives a report of a recent trip to Whitelake in Westmeath…
Moya Molloy and her Whitelake rainbow
The Whitelake in North Westmeath is producing some cracking rainbow trout of late, and 7 years old Moya Molloy is making waves In the Angling World. Moya and dad Christy from Longwood in Co. Meath had a day to remember catching some super trout. With the summer holidays on line Moya and dad Christy are gearing up for a few more days on the Whitelake. Great stuff, and keep us posted on your angling adventures.
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.
Mick Flanagan reports that young angler Jade Cunningham is reeling with excitement these days. Jade and dad Philip had some cracking wild brown trout from Ree, including a beautiful 5lbs trout. Philip told us 13 years old Jade really has the fishing Bug, and cant wait for another day out on Ree.
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.
Mick Flanagan reports with the news from Derravarragh…
Sean Condren was back in town last week, and gave a lash at the pike fishing on the fly. We hit Derravaragh and it was a brutal wet day, but we had some nice pike. Mind you know big monster pike but Sean had his first few pike on the fly, and really enjoyed the days fishing. Sean has appeared in quite a few films doing stuntman, and we will get out for another days fishing soon.
Sean Condren and a pike caught on the fly
DERRAVARAGH ANGLERS
This coming Saturday June 10th Derravaragh Anglers will hold the Daly Cup Fly fishing competition. Its an 11am start, and will finish up at 6pm at Donore Shore. Derravaragh is open for membership, and have quite a few pike and trout competitions penciled in for 2017. If you fancy a day on Derravaragh Boat & Engine Hire at Donore Shore contact Karl Meehan on 085-8003525.
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.
David Tantrum from Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association sent in a this photo of a fine 60 cm rainbow which was caught on Knockaderry and was the best of 8 fish caught over the weekend. Mornings and early evening are fishing best at the moment.
60cm rainbow trout
Spooned fish showed immature corixae and dark olive buzzers are what the trout are feasting on. David says that the fish, when feeding, are not as pressurised here as Carrigavantry and you are likely to have the the your own fishery for the day.
Wheelie boat at Knockaderry
Jack O’Mahony, Michael Sheehan, Tom Connelly and Pat Smith, committee members of WCACTAA with the new Wheelie Boat
This accessible angling boat was built by Ganley boats to the specifications of Ray Brett and is designed to cater for anglers with limited mobility. Access is made easy by the middle seat being removable and a hand rail inside the gunnels giving additional support. The wide central floor boards are removable and feature four locking bolts to hold a wheel chair firmly. This very stable lake boat will be moored at Knockadery and will be available to anglers with disabilities. The boat was purchased under the NSAD Capital Grants Scheme by Inland Fisheries Ireland and will complement the Wheelyboat at Carrigavantry. Both boats are available to hire for individuals or as safety boats for corporate days. Check the web-site for details www.waterfordflyfishing.ie.
FLY FISHING ON KNOCKADERRY CARRIGAVANTRY BALLYSCANLON
Carrigavantry – This 30 acre reservoir is hidden in the hills behind Tramore. The lake can be fished from the dam and road and the rest of the lake shore needs waders. The deepest part is the island at 10 feet.Prolific hatches of lake olives and damsels occur. Stocking is with both browns and rainbows. You could loose your catch here to a 20lb Pike!
Knockaderry – The deepest part of the lake is 24 feet at the dam tower, the average depth is 6ft and this results in good weed growth. Trout fatten fast in this fertile water on caddis, snails and stickle backs, while lake olives,buzzers sedges and damsels bring on prolific rises. This 80 acre reservoir is a traditional top of the water drift fishery.
New members are welcome and an active programme of fly tuition is pursued to encourage beginners and get our youth out into the countryside.
Garrett Ruigrok caught and released 2 salmon on fly
Billy Thornton reports that the Moy continued to fish very well over the past week, with 340 fish reported caught throughout the system…
The Ridge Pool had another good week with Garrett Ruigrok taking two on the fly both of which he released, one of which was approx. 11 lbs. While on the Cathedral beat Sean Maye had three salmon on the fly, two of which he released, his best fish was 11 lbs.
Garrett Ruigrok caught and released 2 salmon on fly
On Gannons Fishery Erwin Kunze Switzerland had 9lbs salmon on prawn and on the Foxfrord Fishery Michael Wymes had 12.5 lb salmon on the fly. Foxford Salmon anglers fished very well both upstream and downstream of Foxford with Rinanney fishing the best. On Cloongee a party of French anglers had an excellent week, with Patrick Bellamy have ten, Patrice Boisadam nine and Gaetan Coudray five. On East Mayo Anglers David Chatterton 8 lbs on spinner, Jorj Gisselman Germany 6.5 lbs on fly and Reto Coutalides France 5 lbs also on fly.
Paddy Halpin, IFI Limerick, reports on the salmon fishing on the Feale…
Tommy Quinlivan with his brace of salmon
There was good fishing water on the Feale for the past week especially for the fly anglers and we had 8 fish reported for the with 2 fish released back by James Allman and Derry Buckley.
Diarmuid Beagley
Lucky anglers to take home fish were John Ward 9lbs, Derry Buckley 6lbs, Pete Sugrue 7lbs, Benny Loughnane 5lbs, Diarmuid Beagley 8lbs and young Tommy Quinlivan only aged 13 had 2 fish on Wednesday on the fly – well done Tommy.
Benny Loughnane
Water levels at the moment are still good and with the heavy showers we are having at the moment fishing for the weekend is looking good for all methods.
Go fishing…
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.
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.The brown tags for the River Feale bear the code F3. 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 1st 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
