Pike from shore when boats can't can't get out in Longford area

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March 2, 2017

Fishing from the bank due to bad weather for J.P

Jean-Pierre from Belgium who is a regular at Melview Fishing Lodge was over for another week’s pike fishing recently. Things started a bit slow due to the poor conditions. Bad weather along with very high winds made it a little dangerous to use a boat so they made do with fishing from the shore.
Kevin told us he had the pleasure of fishing with J.P. four out of his six days fishing. When they did venture out on the boat they were able to locate a great deal of bait fish and had hopes it could be a great day, however after a few hours fishing they only had a couple of fish and managed to lose two more. Water temperatures and weather conditions were not the best for feeding fish and Kevin put the lack of success down to this.

Jean-Pierre from Belgium with his first.

When weather deteriorated further they were forced to fish from the bank. This proved to be more productive for J.P who landed a few good fish into double figures but the less said about the ones he lost the better – isn’t that right J.P.?
J.P. is due back in June and September so Kevin is hoping the weather will be a little kinder to him.
All fish returned unharmed.
Catch.Photo.Release.
Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge

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Kevin Lyons
Melview Lodge
Drumlish Road,Clonrollagh, Longford, Co. Longford
Tel:+353(0)43-33-45061 Mobile:+353(0)87-268-7441
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.melviewlodge.com
Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.

‘Nobody wants salmon farm in Bantry Bay’, local resident tells appeal board, The Southern Star

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March 2, 2017

‘Nobody wants salmon farm in Bantry Bay’, local resident tells appeal board

Tourism interests, local fishermen and environmental acitivists were out in force recently when a licence for a major salmon farm off Shot Head in Bantry Bay was discussed, writes Brian Moore. MARINE Harvest Ireland’s bid to position a new 18-cage salmon farm just off Shot Head in Bantry Bay has been met with both local and national objections since 2012. While a licence was awarded to the company to place the cages – which could accommodate up to one million fish – at Shot Head, an appeal to the Aquaculture Licences Appeal Board (ALAB) was launched by 14 different organisations, groups and individuals, who say that the new salmon farm will cause environmental, economic and social damage to Bantry Bay…
The Southern Star, 01/03/17. Read the full article ‘‘Nobody wants salmon farm in Bantry Bay’, local resident tells appeal board‘.

Sheridan brothers are on fire for pike angler's Winder Cup

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March 2, 2017

Steo Sheridan wins Catch of the Week for his 19.04lb pike that helped him take the Winder Cup

Brendan Jervis of Newbridge and District Pike Anglers reports on the Winder Cup where some good pike fishing was had at the weekend…
We had 24 members fish a rising river for the Winder Cup. Fishing was slow with all the strong winds and serious rain but we still managed to catch 39 pike on the day including 9 doubles to 19.04lb. There were also a good few fish in the 9lb mark also a big well done to Steo Sheridan on not only winning his 1st competition with the club but also on breaking his PB twice in the 1 day with 2 nice doubles; 1st one was 16.00lb and the 2nd his new PB of 19.04lb. This lovely brace of pike wins Steo Catch of the Week.

Steo Sheridan, winner of Winder Cup — Steo Sheridan had 2 pike, the two bigger fish were 16lb and…

I would like to thank all the members who made the trip full results are as follows.

Winner of Winder Cup 2017

1st Steo Sheridan 19.04 hf 44.14 bag 4 fish
2nd Paul Sheridan 9.07 hf 34.12 bag 5 fish
3rd Brendan Jervis 10.15 hf 30.01 bag 4 fish

3× 20€ southside angling vouchers winners are

Jimmoy Conway
Daniel Marum
Paul sheridan

Guess the weight was won by 2 members so money was split between the 2 winners

Sean Delaney
Paul sheridan

Don’t forget the Murphy Cup is next and we’re hoping to have the juniors out with us weather permitting so please bring them.
Many thanks,
Brendan Jervis
Newbridge and District Pike Anglers

Poor weather on Corrib but fishing reasonable

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March 1, 2017

Mark Colton,Oughterard with his catch from Tuesday last

Declan Gibbon from our Galway office reports that the week gone by saw less angling activity due to inclement weather conditions. Hopefully the drop in temperature won’t affect the duckfly hatches that shouldn’t be too far away .

On Saturday last Gerry Molloy ( loughcorriboughterard.com ) enjoyed a few hours fishing. He had good success on the brickeen landing four trout with the best being two and a quarter pounds. Gerry also enjoyed a few hours on Sunday afternoon landing two trout. Staying in the Oughterard area Kevin Molloy (087-9604170) reports of reasonably good fishing on the brickeen landing ten fish for three half days with the best fish being two and a half pounds.

In the Birchall area on Tuesday last Friends Mark Colton, Mark Regan and Padraig Costello enjoyed a day’s fishing with Mark landing a beautiful trout on a silver dabbler around three pounds in weight. Mark Regan from Moycullen also had a bit of sport landing a nice trout of a pound and a half.

In the Cong area Frank Costello of Ashford Bay Boat Hire (087-2524253 ) was out for a few hours on Saturday last and landed a fish a pound and a half.

New data to be used to target farms polluting rivers and lakes, Irish Independent

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March 1, 2017

New data to be used to target farms polluting rivers and lakes

Agriculture has been identified as a significant pressure in 729 (64%) river and lake water bodies that are At Risk of not meeting their environmental objective. That’s according to figures detailed in the River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) for Ireland 2018-2021 published today and which is now subject to public consultation for six months. The Impacts from Agriculture are evident in all catchments but are most prevalent in the eastern half of the country…
Irish Independent, 28/02/17. Read the full article ‘New data to be used to target farms polluting rivers and lakes‘.

High tides, sea trout and salmon expected to run Laune

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March 1, 2017

what 3.5 Feet on the gauge at Johnston's looks like. — What 3.5 Feet on the gauge at Johnston's looks like.

Billy Downes reports from the River Laune in Kerry where high water and high tides are expected to produce a fish soon…

As of the last day of February the Laune is just over 1.8m – a bit on the high side but no doubt, with this water and the high tides there will be a few fish running. Now that March is almost here we can expect a few good spring sea trout to be showing up also and may be a surer bet that a salmon.

Billy Downes, Secretary
Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers’ Association

Go fishing…

Day permits are the same as last year €25 to the end of July and €35 for the months of August and September. Be sure to display your permit on the dash of your car with the date and permit number visible and have the other part with you because you will be asked by members to identify yourself as a legitimate ‘One Day Member’ / Permit Holder.

Web: www.launeanglersfishing.com
Facebook: Facebook Laune Anglers
Email: [email protected]

More about the Laune…

https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/southwest/laune.htm

Good Shannon piking reported from Banagher area

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March 1, 2017

Lovely Shannon pike caught and carefully released by John Burns.

John Burns, a native of Killaloe in County Clare took a trip up river to fish in the Banagher area earlier in the month. Ledgering a dead bait (mackerel) produced 5 pike for John 5 pike. The best of these was a fine double figure fish and the only one over 10bls. The rest were jacks and small hens between 3 and 9lbs. All on dead baits on a cold day when the river was rising from the rain.

The scales suggest it was a pretty good double!

Silver surfers inspire Killybegs Mariners

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March 1, 2017

Stefan Martin from Killybegs Mariners SAC reports (in a style James Joyce would be proud of) on the fishing around Donegal Bay …

Sea trut running the surf were gorging on sandeel — Sea trout running the surf were gorging on sandeel

27/02 Wild seas roaring today in Donegal big rolling barrels crashing in and we got a corner with a bit of shelter under a hill and cast out and the rods were jumping on the tripods straight away, it soon became apparent that a big shoal of seatrout were in the surf as John even took in a treble of trout in one cast and had 9 trout in 5 casts of trout jumping clear of the water and swimming fast through the big waves. They were regurgitating small sandeels while unhooking and we had to throw the trout back for release as the big surf was dangerous at times to get too close too, a raw day with plenty of fish on the wild Atlantic way perfect.

01/03 March 1st the meteorological 1st day of spring and it was a gentle day in Donegal with sunshine and showers usual mix with lots of rain coming down through the mountains making the water a murky brown, no day for lures, but some nice fish landed and released again after some difficulty getting the trout to stay still for a quick pic he shot off at speed again and flounder to 37cm made for a pleasant few hours on the shores

Stefan Martin
Killybegs mariners SAC

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mariner.sac

Sea trout fishing - get a licence — Sea trout fishing – get a licence

Swords’ Hidden Gem, North County Leader

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February 28, 2017

A lake, which has remained largely undiscovered within the Ward River Valley estate, is set to become arguably the most significant coarse fishery in the North County. This hidden gem, known locally as Usher’s Lake is located deep within the wooded area of the estate, adjacent to Swords Manor and Knocksedan estates. The lake and surrounding area is now in the ownership of the County Council and it is destined to play a major role in the local authority’s plans…
North County Leader, 28/02/17. Read the full article ‘Swords’ Hidden Gem‘.

ESB Club lights up its day with trip to Courtlough

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February 27, 2017

Noel Caffrey reports on the ESB Angling Club outing at Courtlough fishery on Sat Feburary 25^th…

The latest ESB Angling Club outing was a coaching day, to iron out some of the bad habits of the experienced anglers and introduce a number of novices to fly fishing followed by a session on the lake to put all the learnings into practice. Garrett Ruigrok took the members through the science and basics of casting, followed by sessions on rigs and explanations of the type of flies to use.

Sandwiched between storms Doris and Ewan, the fishing was never going to be easy or comfortable, but almost all caught on the day, and certainly all enjoyed and benefited from the day. A total of 45 Rainbows and 15 Brownies were caught. Rainbows to 7lb + were caught, with some much bigger lost. Brownies to 3lb + were caught. All fish were in great condition and all were returned to fight another day. The bigger fish came to blobs and buzzers, damsel type lures worked very well too.

A great day out, and many thanks to the expertise, attention and hospitality of Garrett.

The proof is in the pudding... — The proof is in the pudding…

Go fishing…

ESB Club

The ESB Club is open to all ESB staff past and present. We run outings at least once a month and cover all branches of angling. We practice catch and release in all our outings.

Courtlough Trout Fishery

Courtlough Trout Fishery is located in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The grounds of Courtlough also offer clay pigeon shooting, archery and an extreme adventure zone. Dublin Falconry is also located here. For further information contact Garrett at Tel: 087 2712704 Email: [email protected] or check the website www.courtlough.ie

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