Conditions weren’t right for a boat angler, but experience and patience wins out as Jason O’Riordan tackles Carrigavantry in Waterford.:
The weather has been pretty good recently for this time of year but no wind means flat calms on a reservoir and this is far from ideal for the boat angler.
Factor in the cold weather on a stillwater that hasn’t been stocked for some time and you can expect some pretty tough fishing. BUT you can still catch some quality fish like this cracking brownie!
These were exactly the conditions that faced me on a very recent trip to Carrigavantry reservoir. My tactic for the fishing session was to set up a 10ft 6wt rod with a full floater and 4 of my own buzzer patterns on a 20ft+ leader. I always have confidence in fishing buzzers on this reservoir no matter what the time of year. The no. 1 thing you have to remember though is to fish these buzzers extremely slow or static.
At times the fishing was really tough with no drift whatsoever. But perseverance and a a little luck where the wind blew ever so slightly (just enough to move the boat along) for about 30 minutes meant I landed 3 browns and 3 bows for the session.
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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.
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To place a booking…
David Tantrum,
Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://waterfordflyfishing.com/index.html
Phone: 051-384428 – Pat Smith (Treasurer) + Wheelie Boat Bookings
