From Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel, angling guide Vincent Appleby reports on the past week’s fishing trends on the LOUGH CURRANE system:
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3/7/06 there is only one Angler who hit the headlines today and that is Mr David O‘Hagan who caught a fine 12 ¼ lbs. Salmon on the troll and he also caught a fine 5 lbs. Sea Trout, and they say you can’t have good fishing when the Lake is low all I can say is, we all should take a leaf out of David’s Book of fishing, because he does it on a regular bases. Wind northeast all day. Air temperature 21C/70F Water temperature behind the Holly Island 19.4C/66F overcast with the sun breaking through at times.
4/7/06 very little action in the fly department due to the lack of wind and not much doing in the trolling department ether and with the Lake being very low my noble Sea Trout and Salmon are keeping a low profile. Wind Northeast light to calm all-day, and very cloudy and humid.
5/7/06 the same as yesterday except for the wind which was northwest light to calm.
6/7/06 wind southwest light to fresh there was rain this morning but not enough to wet the floor boards even though it was heavy at times. There was a little action to be seen in the Salmon department. Mr Rudolph caught two Grilse on the Fly in the Mouth of the Commeragh with his Gillie Mr Dominic Mc Gillicudy and Mr Paddy Spain caught a Grilse on the troll with his Gillie Mr Brod O’Sullivan of Stella Maris Guest House Waterville. On the Sea Trout front, Mr Frank Donnelly of www.lakelandshouse.com was telling me that one of his clients Mr Helmut Lessner caught 6 juniors and I also see on www.loughcurrane.com Mr Stephen Galvin caught five Sea Trout up to 2.5 lbs and all fresh in from the sea.
7/7/06 All quiet on the western front be it fly or troll, even though there were a few Sea Trout caught but nothing substantial. Wind northwest light to fresh and overcast with the sun breaking through and with the odd shower.
8/7/06 There were a few Sea Trout caught but no record breakers and in the Salmon department no comment. Wind southwest fresh to strong and come midday it got quite wild with violent gusts, It made a small flood, so there should be some good action in the Mouth of the Commeragh because tomorrow is 9th of July the day which records are broken nearly thirty years ago and the most famous of them all was a Jesuit Priest, the very rev Father Eric Cantillon who caught 16 Salmon and one Sea Trout in the Mouth of the Commeragh on a size 7 fly tied by the good Father himself, Father Eric Cantillon was with his Gillie Mr Jack O’Sullivan of Stella Maris Waterville.
9/7/06 There were a few Sea trout caught in the Mouth of the Commeragh and on the drift but no World Cup winners but it was a different story in the Trolling department Where Mr Jerry O’Sullivan and his six and a half year old daughter Miss Aoife O’Sullivan caught a great Salmon of 11.5 lbs on the troll in Capall in their brand new Boat and I asked Mr Jerry O’Sullivan are you going to smoke it, he replied no I will rap it up in tin foil and cook it in the Dishwasher and that is a fact believe it or believe it not and I say no Spin no Fly’s, well that knocks that theory out the window or does it, I will let you decide. On the River Inny there was a fine 12 lbs. Salmon caught on a flying C by Mr James Booth of Waterville. That is all the news from your Gillie and the Waterville Fishery. No Spin No Fly’s just Facts.
Eileen Carroll reports:
9th OF JULY 2006
KILLARNEY LAKES
5 salmon were landed for the week on the Lower Lake. One salmon weighed 5 lbs. and the remaining 4 salmon averaged 2 lbs. each. Water levels were low.
KILLARNEY FLESK
4 grilse landed for the week averaging 2 lbs. each. Two were landed by Cork City Anglers and the other two were landed by Tralee Anglers.
RIVER LAUNE BEATS 1 AND 2
1 grilse of 3 lbs. was landed by a Cork Angler. 4 grilse landed at Johnston’s Fishery averaging 2 lbs. each. Two of these were landed by Cork City Anglers and the other two were landed by local anglers.
BEAT 3 LAUNE FISHERY MANAGED BY LAUNE ANGLERS (Report by Ted O’ Riordan)
3 grilse landed for the week, mostly on the fly.
LAUNE ANGLERS WATERS (Report by Ted O’ Riordan)
11 small grilse landed for the week, mostly landed on the fly. Water levels low.
RIVER BLACKWATER (KENMARE)
Heavy rain on Saturday the 8th gave a good flood. Three salmon were caught and the best fish of 11 lbs. 3 ozs. was landed by Kenmare angler Donal Whelton. Quite a few fish were seen moving.
RIVER LEE ESB, FISHERIES
One peel landed on Friday the 7th of July weighing 3.5 lbs caught on a spinner by Jonathan Rice, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. One peel of 3 lbs was landed on a shrimp on Sunday the 9th of July by Kevin Collins, Mahon, Cork.
RIVER LEE, CORK CITY
20 salmon landed for the week. The majority were landed on shrimp with a few caught on the fly.
RIVER BANDON
9 salmon landed for the week, the biggest was 12.5 lbs landed on Bandon Anglers waters on a Flying C. Sea Trout fishing improving in the lower reaches of the Bandon River. Brown trout fishing is very good.
Shannon Region: Web: http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/
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Brian McManus reports:
http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/game/fishing-reports.htm
July 12th, 2006
UPPER SHANNON
LOUGH SHEELIN
Report Week-ending 10/07/06:
There were huge hatches of sedges on Lough Sheelin with some fish reported moving to a range of sedges. Generally the fishery is quiet though with little angling activity evident. Last week we received a report of one good trout of 8 lbs caught by Eddie Clinton LSTPA. Michael Kelly caught and released 5 trout, best 1.75 lbs.
For updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144
LOUGH O’FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK
Local anglers Anthony Baggott and Rory Comer are catching some well conditioned trout on Lough O’Flynn in the evenings; they are averaging 4 to 5 trout per session. They are releasing much of their catch. Best flies are Dabblers and Invictas. Trout are presently on Perch Fry. Ciaran Burns and Peter Kane from Trim had 11 fish one day and 6 on another day and retuned all but three fish. They caught their fish on Perch fry fly and dabblers. Catch of the week was a 5 lbs. trout for Bernard Mannion caught on a Murrough on the Island River a few days ago.
For updates contact John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Co Roscommon at 087 6560038
MID SHANNON AREA
LOUGH ENNELL
Fishing has been very quiet on Lough Ennell over the last few weeks. It is hoped that fishing will pick up when the Peter starts to hatch which should be very soon. We’ll keep you posted.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 9348769 mornings
LOUGH OWEL
Very few anglers are fishing on Owel at the moment, but as one angler found out the fish will oblige if conditions are right. Barry Lenihan, Mullingar had 4 fish and rose another 6 fish, most of these were on a dry green sedge.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
LOUGH REE
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
Report courtesy of Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Ph: 087 – 2340815
FOR YOUR DIARY
The following is the schedule of competitions that it is proposed to hold over the next few weeks Please note this list may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however the details of each
competition will be published on the www.athlone.ie website in the week prior to each competition.
August 6th – John Moran Memorial Cup, Trout – Lough Ree
LOUGH DERRAVARAGH
For general updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY
There was lively trout fishing reported on Pallas Lake. Local anglers are getting very good catches on the damsel fly. One angler had several fish in one session and released all except the best three fish to 2 lbs. Most anglers are getting their bag limit. Sedge and buzzer are hatching. Anglers fishing this time of year should try an Invicta bumble, a local favourite.
For updates contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306.
Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers
Well here we are turning over another page in the 2006 calendar. The year is moving along very fast as we report on the angling scene here around the Midlands. It’s hard to believe we are into the 2nd week in July. Soon trout anglers will be getting very active on the waterways late into the night; the annual Peter & Murroughs hatches should soon start appearing on local lakes.
LOWER SHANNON AREA
A good run of grilse arrived on the lower Shannon leading up to and over the weekend with a few fish reported caught on Castleconnell salmon fishery. Our Fisheries Awareness Week adult quiz winner Frank Dempsey from Ballykeeran Athlone fished beat 5 and 6 yesterday Tuesday July 11th with his son Sean. They both had a grilse each on fly in the early morning on Beat 6, fish were 7 lbs 9 ozs and 3 lbs 14 ozs. They were delighted with the fishing and will be returning to fish at Castleconnell again.
Richard Keays, Millbank House, Murroe, Co Limerick, Ireland http://www.millbankhouse.com Email to info@millbankhouse.com Tel 061 386115 reports for the River Mulcair system.
TROUT FISHING
The main River Mulcair fished fairly well but was best for the evening rise. The Newport and Bilboa River fished all week with many visitors catching up to 25 Trout and over per day. On the Newport River there were many trout around ½ lbs. caught. But Mr Dupont from France had 2 trout 2 lbs. in the late evening on the Sedge Mr Bertossa from Switzerland was very happy to catch a trout 2½ lbs. near Abington on a spinner. All trout were released which is the policy at Millbank House & Angling Centre.
SALMON FISHING
At Plassey and the Cut on the Lower Shannon, there was an excellent run of grilse with 50 – 60 grilse reported caught mainly by local anglers. The Mulcair also benefited from the rain over the weekend with a nice run of salmon arriving. Many anglers were rewarded with fish. Visiting anglers to Milbank Angling reported the following catches
Peter Armstrong from England 2 salmon 9 lbs. and 11 lbs. and lost 2 more.
Johnny Ross from Wales had 1 salmon of 10 lbs. and a grilse 6½ lbs.
Werner Schaeffer from Germany had 1 salmon 9½ lbs on the fly.
Jean Longislie from France had two grilse 4 lbs and 6 lbs
ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY
River levels are low on the River Feale and there’s little or no fishing going on either for salmon or sea trout at present.
For up to date fishing reports contact the local Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Paddy Halpin Mobile: 087 7729126
ShRFB reports for Castleroberts Fishery RIVER MAIGUE
Between noon and 2 pm. I normally release my fish but had orders to bag a “brace” for the table so I finished with this nice bag which range from 2 lbs down to 10 oz. These were taken on a private stretch opposite the Fishery Board waters and all were taken on a self-tied nymph, the tying of which cannot be divulged in the interest of future trout stocks! Water levels are very low at present with suspended alga and weed making fly-fishing difficult, but this under fished water holds exciting prospects for the thinking fly-fisher. With regard to tactics, I am rapidly forming a view that we just are not aware how much the trout feeds underwater or “in bed” and tend to write off the fishing if there’s no surface activity…a costly assumption!”
Western Region: Web: http://www.wrfb.ie/
E Mail: kcrowley@wrfb.ie
Kevin Crowley reports:
WRFB Angling Report 11 July 2006
GALWAY WEIR
Salmon fishing in Galway was superb this past week, with 180 salmon landed, including 142 to the fly. Many anglers caught their 3 salmon limit and released more fish, including French visitor Gerard Garnier, Northern Ireland angler Robert Logue, and Cork visitors Eddie Power and Tom Twomey. Louis van Beck from Mullingar landed 3 nice grilse, as did Italian visitor A. Falorni, whose friend Mr. Federighi also had a nice grilse. Kevin Finnegan had 5 fish, releasing 2, while friends Conor Dennedy and Ian Jenkins had a fish each. John Carrig landed 3 on fly, as did Tony Kenny, and Swiss visitors Stefan Zemp and Pascal Bader had 3 grilse between them. Young Joseph O’Toole from Renmore, Galway, outfished many of his elders on Monday morning, landing 3 fine grilse on the fly. Joseph was ably ghillied by Grandfather Sean, who was understandably delighted with the fine catch. Peter Quinn from Loughrea landed his first salmon, a nice 5.5 lbs. grilse, and Frank Wallace had a good fish on shrimp.
Visitors to Galway are marvelling at the number of salmon to be seen in the river at the cathedral bridge, and with water conditions absolutely perfect, fishing prospects are good for another excellent week at the Weir.
LOUGH MASK
There were small hatches of sedge and buzzer over the week, but very few anglers were out and consequently returns are low. 13 anglers reported 21 trout in 31 rod-days, with all methods producing fish. Fly anglers reported the Green Peter, daddy-long-legs and dabblers were catching fish. Ron Cardwell and 2 friends from Dublin had 8 trout for 10.5 lbs in 3 days dapping and wet fly fishing. Sam Cripps and John Luttrell from Co. Down had 5 trout for 7 lbs. in 3 days to wet and dry fly, and Ballinrobe man David Hall had 2 trout for 3 lbs in day to wetfly. The fish of the week, however, was caught by 6-year-old Oisin Finn-Devlin from Trim, Co. Meath, who landed a magnificent trout of over 10 lbs while trolling.
LOUGH CARRA
Fishing was slow on Carra this week, with small hatches of sedge and damselfly seen and not many anglers out. 34 anglers reported 10 trout in 21 rod-days, with wet and dry fly both taking fish. The Carra Anglers held an evening competition on the 6th from 6 to 10pm, and with 27 anglers taking 7 trout for 9.5 lbs. John Burke from Ballina had 2 trout for 3.25 lbs to take first place, with Castlebar’s Gerry Deane taking 2nd, with 1 trout for 1.78 lbs. Gerry also won the heaviest fish prize, and Bart Crowley from Ballinrobe came 3rd with 1 trout for 1.5 lbs.
LOUGH INAGH
Fishery manager Colin Folan reports from Lough Inagh: At last a flood! I am delighted to report a good run of grilse and sea trout into the fishery, after Saturday’s deluge of rain. The coming fortnight should be very productive (weather permitting). There is no shortage of water here now and anglers are reporting seeing travelling fish in all the river beats. Seamus Murphy (Limerick) caught his first salmon ever when he fished Lough Inagh, the fish took a size 10 Octopus Fly and weighed 4.5 lbs. Ronan Creane (Galway) caught and released a fresh 5 lbs grilse on Lough Inagh. The fish took a size 12 Sooty and Ronan outfished his father (the great Joe Creane). Dr. John Casey (Galway) caught and released an 8 lbs salmon on a Collie Dog whilst fishing the Derryclare Butts.
Donnie Walkings
haw (N.Ire) had great sport on Lough Inagh recording 9 browns and 6 sea trout on such patterns as the Baffler and Gosling, the fish ranged from 0.75 – 1.5 lbs.
Paul Cahill (Dublin) had 5 browns for his day on Inagh on a Donegal Blue and Magenta Bumble. Colin Folan (Galway) had 4 sea trout and 2 browns on a size 12 Magenta Bumble for a morning on Inagh, sea trout ranged from 1.25 – 2.5 lbs, and David Kirk (Dublin) caught his first sea trout while fishing Greenpoint Beat, the fish took a Ballcock and weighed over a pound.
For information and bookings contact Colin Folan, Lough Inagh Lodge, 095 34706 (hotel), 086 8679459 (mobile), or email inagh@iol.ie
BUNOWEN AND CARROWNISKEY RIVERS
The heavy rains on Saturday brought a good flood in the Bunowen and Carrowniskey, and fresh fish were seen running both rivers. So far one fish has been reported caught, a nice 6 lbs grilse by John Lawson, but fishery staff believe more fish were caught by local anglers. These lovely spate rivers get good runs of grilse from now until the end of the season, and fish well after any rain. For information and bookings contact Bruce Lennie or John Connor at the fishery office, tel. 098 66404, 086 6067089 or 087 2807166.
North Western Region: E Mail: info@nwrfb.com
Web: www.northwestfisheries.ie
Vincent Roche reports: w/e 9 July, 2006
River Moy
The Moy had its best week of the season, so far, with a recorded catch of 743 salmon bringing the total for the season, so far, to 3,795. The catch was dominated by small grilse with many weighing just 2 lbs. – 3 lbs. With water levels remaining low, the Moy Fishery, at Ballina, continued to provide reasonable fishing with a catch of 266 for the week. With the dry weather expected to continue, and some improvement in the grilse run apparent, this fishery should fish well over the coming weeks. The best of the fishing this week was on the Ridge Pool. Sydney Purce, N. Ireland, and Geoffrey Beckett, England, each had their bag limit of 3 fish. David Paton, England, had a salmon of 7 lbs. on fly and Ian Jenkins, Wales, had one of 6 lbs. The Weir Pool also continued to fish well this week. Gary Perks, England, caught 5 of which he released 3 and Michael Helszajn, England, also had 5 and released 3. On the Cathedral Beat, Peter and Anne Taylor, England, had 5 for their day. Up river, all fisheries continued to produce some fish. On Gannons’, a visitor form Thailand, Joe Kuban, caught a grilse of 4.5 lbs. and Trevor Stuart, N. Ireland, had a fine fish of 10.5 lbs. On Cloongee Fishery, Martin Parker had 4 salmon on fly over 2 days, Alan Jones had 2 on the fly over 2 days and Michael Dench had 3 on worm over his 2 days.
Moy Estuary
On the Moy Estuary, sea trout fishing picked up somewhat with a reported catch of 84 for the week.
Lough Conn
Trout fishing was quiet on again Conn this week with most of the activity centred on trolling for salmon. Four salmon and eight grilse were reported as well as a small number of trout. Graham Williams, Pontoon, had 2 trout weighing 2.5 lbs. with the best at 1.75 lbs. and both taken on a Green Peter. Alastair McRory, UK, had 2 trout with 1 at 1 lb. and 1 at 2 lbs. on a Stimulater. Joe Quinn, Ballina, and Orla Walshe, Cloghans, had 2 trout over 1 lb. each on an Octupus. John Walshe, Cloghans, had 1 for 1 lb. on a spent may fly.
Ballisodare River
Ballisodare had a very good week with 221 salmon for the week. The bulk of the catch was taken at the butt of the falls but a rise in water levels at the weekend allowed some fish upstream resulting in good fishing at the back of Ballisodare village. Most fish caught were small grilse but a few bigger ones were also taken. For example, Damien Ruddy had a salmon of 9 lbs. on worm and Vincent Henry had one of 10.5 lbs. on fly.
Burrishoole Fishery
Eleven fish were recorded on Burrishoole this week comprising 6 wild fish and 5 which were ranched. Chris Ryan and Gerald Roche, UK, had 4 between them. Jim Ferguson, also from the UK, had 2 and Paul Wymes, Dublin, had another 2. Most were small grilse but one of 6.5 lbs. was also caught.
Ballin Lough
Angling was again fairly quiet on Ballin Lough this week. However, 28 anglers caught 39 rainbow trout of which 19 were released. Robbie Williamson caught 6 of which he released 4. He also lost a very large rainbow after a tremendous fight. He estimated the trout at about 12 lbs! Mr. P. Budding caught 3 rainbow trout and a fine brown trout of 3.5 lbs. To book a boat on Ballin Lough, contact Mrs. Gill, beside the lake, on 098-26128
Northern Region: E-mail: info@nrfb.ie
Lynsey Clarke reports:
RIVER DROWES – Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th July 2006.
Water levels were low on the Drowes during the week and the rain on Saturday evening only raised levels slightly. There were a number of grilse in the 2 to 4 lbs. range caught, mainly on the fly in the morning and evening. The sea pools, Eel Weir Pool, Mill Pool and the first 2 pools below Four Masters Bridge having been producing most fish.
LOUGH MELVIN – Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th July 2006.
Trout angling has been somewhat dour on Lough Melvin again this week. Anglers were temping fair numbers of trout on the wet flies on occasions but the fish were difficult to hook. Most anglers complained of fish coming short. Few salmon have been recorded due in great part to the fact that there has been little angling effort for salmon this week. Rossinver Bay still contains good numbers of salmon with fresh grilse showing over the bay.
EANYWATER FISHERY – Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th July 2006.
The Eany ran very low for the week not rising above 0.1 metres from Monday to Saturday. On Saturday night we received a good flood however which saw the gauge reading 1.2 metres early Sunday morning. The gauge average for the week read 0.3 metres. There were 8 anglers fishing for the week all on Sunday during the good water. There were 6 salmon caught and I am awaiting confirmation of names and sizes of some of these fish. Regular visitor Dimitrios Kandiotos recorded 2 grilse caught from Bonnyglen Falls. The fish weighed 2 and 5lb and were caught on the worm.
ESKE FISHERY – Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th July 2006.
Water levels on the Eske Fishery were low from Monday to Saturday but good rain on Saturday afternoon and evening ensured the Lough and River was up by over 1 foot by Sunday. This gave good water levels in the river for Sunday. Only 3 visiting anglers fished for the week fishing on the Lough, 2 of these on Wednesday and 1 on Sunday for a few hours. I have no record of salmon caught this week. The flood on Sunday did however bring the first run of sea trout into the Lough. I caught 4 sea trout to 1 lb in a couple of hours fishing on the fly. The fish were ‘as fresh as a daisy’ and already well spread over the Lough.
OWENEA RIVER – Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th July 2006.
The Owenea ran fairly low all week until the Sunday when we had a good flood reading 0.5 metres on the gauge. This gave a gauge average for the week of 0.20 metres. 22 visiting anglers were fishing for the week with 7 of these fishing on Sunday. Jim Laffin recorded salmon of 9 lbs. and 1 lb (returned) caught on the fly from beat 6 on Sunday. I am still awaiting details of other catches. I have details of a couple of salmon caught previously. Jim McLean caught a 10 lbs. salmon from Gavigan’s Pool on beat 8 on the 25th June
and John Lennon recorded a 9 lbs. salmon caught on the fly on the 23rd.
Lough’s Agency: Web: http://www.loughs-agency.org
E Mail: declan@loughs-agency.org
Lionel Knobbs, Loughs Agency Angling Manager reports:
Loughs Agency Angling Report
10th July 2006
Carlingford catchment
A Newry angler had two lovely Sea Trout to 3.5 lbs. on a green Viva and a few smaller fish. Larger Sea Trout can be seen jumping at a distance and some of this fish have been estimated to be over 15 lbs !!!
For further info check the WebPages www.orielangling.com.
The Loughs Agency aided by The National Angling Guides Association will be delivering a number of free events as part of National Fishing Week and on the weekend of 26th and 27thAugust will be delivering a two day introduction to angling for juniors in Carlingford, for further information and registrations contact lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org.
Tel: (NI) 028 7134 2100 (ROI) 048 7134 2100
Newry Canal hosts the (Ulster Open) on Saturday the 15th July For further information and registrations contact lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org.
Tel: (NI) 028 7134 2100 (ROI) 048 7134 2100
River Finn
Ian Gamble of Angling Adventures Ireland reports that he was Guiding Wesley Arthur from (Dublin) on the upper Finn today and Wesley hooked and lost five Grilse and went on to land a fresh 5 lbs. Grilse on the Fly. Ian also reports that visiting angler Paul Smitt from (South Africa) landed four fresh run Sea Trout averaging 1.5 lbs. from the same stretch of river. Ian reports that the Finn is in good fishing condition at present after the heavy rain during the weekend and fish are preset in favourable numbers and recommends fishing on the upper Beats of the river.
Info and enquiries to Ian
E-mail:info@anglingadventuresireland.com
Web: www.anglingadventuresireland.com
River Mourne
David Campbell of Mourne Valley Tackle reports that water levels are low and less than favourable at present but despite these factors fish are still caught regularly, David reports he has banked three Fish weighing in at 2.5 lbs., 5 lbs. and 10.5 lbs. David also reports that he was out at river with two visiting Anglers John Pelender and Rupert Nabarro from (London) yesterday and they banked two fresh Grilse on the Spinner averaging 3 lbs.
Info and enquiries to David
Anglersrest@utvinternet.com
The Loughs Agency aided by The National Angling Guides Association will be delivering a number of free events as part of National Fishing Week and on the weekend of 19th and 20th August will be delivering a two day introduction to angling for juniors in Omagh, for further information and registrations contact lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org.
Tel: (NI) 028 7134 2100 (ROI) 048 7134 2100
River Faughan
Gerry Campbell reports good fishing at present with Salmon and Sea Trout becoming more plentiful. Among the successful (Salmon) anglers over the weekend was J.Kelly (L’Derry) 5 lbs., D, Ogilvy (L’Derry) three Grilse averaging 3 lbs, J, Devine (L’Derry) 2 lb Grilse, M, Murry (L’Derry), 13 lbs. fresh run fish, Kevin Kelly (L’Derry) 2.5 lbs Grilse, M, Halpany (L’Derry) 3 lbs. Grilse, M, Quigley (L’Derry) 4 lbs. and E, McLaughlin with a fresh run 3.7 lbs Grilse. (Sea Trout) D, Quigley (L’Derry) Trout 1.5 lbs and Ian Gamble (L’Derry) a top Trout fisherman caught and released 15 on the Night Fly.
Info and enquiries to Gerry
www.nationalanglingguides.com
Cashel Trout Fishery
Report by Marlene Mc Laughlin.
First of all, I would like to announce that, we, Cashel Lake View (Trout Fishery and Bed and Breakfast) are now official distributors of Foyle and Carlingford Area Licences.
With the dry bright conditions some anglers are finding things a little bit difficult, however, this is not the case for young Brian Canavan from Bellaghy Using Buzzers and Dries, Brian managed to bank a total of fourteen trout some of them weighing into double figures. Stephen Wilson (Ballinderry) bagged two weighing almost 4 lbs. which took a Parachute fly while Aidy Askin (Culmore) managed to bank two trout which took Suspender Buzzers. Friends Rory Morrin and Darren Crawford released a total of three trout but unfortunately lost a big one which weighed approximately six or seven pounds
Shane Lockhead (Limavady) banked two real good ones, which took Buzzers while Richard Pentland (Londonderry) only landed the one, which took a CDC, before the midges sent him home. Friends, Bertie, Liz, Jennifer and Colin from Bangor paid a visit to Cashel but unfortunately they were unlucky and didn’t land any trout but saw many being caught.
Breakfast is now being served at Cashel in the comfort of an open log fire with plenty of craic. Group bookings most welcome during the week. Tight lines for next weekend and fingers crossed for a tagged trout.
Info and enquiries to Marlene
17 Birren Road, Dungiven, Co L’Derry, BT47 4SH
Tel/Fax: Dungiven 02877 742159
Email: casheltrout@hotmail.com
www.cashellakeview.com
Donneybrewer Trout Fishery
Ian Gamble reports the fishing is good at preset with trout up to 10 lbs. caught on the Fly during the weekend, among the successful anglers was Marty Peoples (L’Derry) with Trout fishing catch and release. Ian informs me that he restocks weekly and offers keen rates for group bookings.
Info and enquiries to Ian
E-mail; info@anglingadventuresireland.com
Web; www.anglingadventuresireland.com
COARSE ANGLING
Shannon Region: Web: http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/
E Mail: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
Brian McManus reports:
http://www.shannon-fisheryboard.ie/guides/coarse/fishing-reports.htm
July 12th, 2006
UPPER SHANNON
ShRFB Reports for the Upper Shannon Region
There’s very little pleasure angling going on at Lanesboro. Local anglers are reporting plenty of fish but little angling activity. There was a local match at Herons shore on Lough Allen which was won with a mixed bag of 23 lbs. Barneys shore is fishing well as is the Marina at Carrick on Shannon. There’s plenty of fishing to be had for anglers willing to put in some effort.
Kevin Lyons, MELVIEW LODGE GUESTHOUSE, Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Co Longford Tel : 003534345061 Email: info@melviewlodge.com Web: http://www.melviewlodge.com covering fisheries in the LONGFORD AREA and the STROKESTOWN LAKES
The fishing on some lakes has again been slow due to lack of anglers and adequate pre-baiting. However some anglers have used this to their advantage and in some cases have found that they were the only ones fishing the lakes. Pre-baiting once or twice before fishing venues has seen great results, again Strokestown and North Longford lakes have been producing steady weights and in some cases some specimen fish. No report for Roosky due lack of anglers on the ground.
Angling guests of Melview Lodge, Martyn, Alan, Neal and Dave from Blackpool fished four different lakes and each had reasonably good nets with the best fishing on the last two days with some quality fish encountered, Bream to 5 lbs. 12 oz, Tench to 5 lbs, Pike to 11 lbs. and lots of good Roach, Hybrids and skimmers. The last day belonged to Alan who caught Bream and Tench casting the feeder twenty yards using red maggot.
Ian Young from Selby, Yorkshire Tel Number: 0175
7706401
Email Address: IANYOUNG06@AOL.COM reports on his parties recent trip to Lough Allen
” We fished Lough Allen three times last week and had catches up to 80 lbs. of Hybrids, Roach and some skimmers from Barneys shore on the feeder but only when it was windy did it fish well. Also tried the Channel above Ballintra Sluices at Lough Allen where it is deeper and had 40 lbs. of good hybrids and Roach, also on the feeder. We fished Cloonahee on the Hillstreet Lakes and caught 14 Tench around 5 lbs. to 6 lbs. on the pole and caster near the lillies. “
MID SHANNON AREA
The ShRFB reports for Ray Duthie Old Forge Banagher, Bait Stockist, Tackle and ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER Tel: 057 9151504. BANAGHER area this week.
Jeff from Northern England and John from Dorcester fished Bullock Island backwater with Ray. They had 7 Tench to 5.25 lbs. and 110 other mixed fish, bream, perch to 1.5 lbs, skimmers, hybrids, rudd and roach. Tench were in superb quality. The Grand Canal at Rahan is fishing on the left hand side of the bridge up from the pub, mixed bags with a few Tench. Tench are best caught on sweet corn and caster. The Town stretch at Banagher is fishing best in the evening time. On Monday an English angler had 20 lbs. of roach.
ShRFB reports for John Dyson, Ballyshrule Lodge, PORTUMNA Tel: 090 97 41528
Anglers are getting 30 lbs. to 40 lbs. on the river swims around Portumna. Weather didn’t suit lake fishing due to windy conditions some days. When conditions were favourable anglers bagged well with up to 100 lbs. of roach and hybrids and the odd bream showed in the catches.
ShRFB reports for the RIVER SUCK VALLEY – Mid River Suck
Athleague Angling Centre are running Angling Lessons on Saturday 15/22/29 of July 06 at the Suck Valley. Bill Cassidy is the instructor and the fee is €50.00 for the 3 days. More info and booking email the Angling Centre at info@suckvalley.com
Further local info contact Mr John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mobile: 087 6560038 Tel: 094 96 40103
Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270 reports on Midland Lakes and Rivers
MULLINGAR COARSE ANGLERS….
The coarse anglers were in action last Sunday. It proved a difficult day to interest fish on the canal. The competition was fished at the stretch near Mary Lynches with Ray Matthews topping the day with 2 lbs. 8 oz., 2nd was Stephen Cotter 2 lbs 2 oz., and 3rd Martin Loran 1 lbs 8 ozs.
ShRFB reports for Mark Egan Athlone Bait Stockist, Accommodation Provider Email: info@shannonsidehouse.com Website www.shannonsidehouse.com Tel: 090 64 94773 Mob 087 8517299 – the River Shannon and Inny ATHLONE area.
Colin Bennett, Alec and Mark from Ipswich fished the River Inny and had good catches fishing late evening sessions and into nightfall. Paul and Joe Close from Co Durham fished the Inny at Tom Foxes and had superb fishing with bag weights to a staggering 200 lbs. each of hybrids and bream. They fished two shifts from 9 pm to 11 pm, had a rest and fished again at 3 am for a couple of hours with excellent results. They had so many fish they were unable to lift the nets.
Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area
Shannonbridge Fishing Report … Dated 10th July 2006.
“Generally weather was fine and without rain until Saturday. The river level at Shannonbridge was 2.24 metres on Tuesday, 2.17 metres on Friday and 2.30 metres on Sunday.
Tony Murphy from Ballinasloe fished two short sessions on the River Shannon at Shannonbridge and used ledger and red maggot to catch a mixed catch of roach, hybrids, bream and perch.
Mick Wright from Leicester fished on the River Suck on Sunday 3rd July and used pole float and caster to catch 20 lbs. of roach and hybrid. Next day he fished the Boathouse stretch on the Suck and used the same tactics to catch 25 lbs. of mostly roach and hybrids. Weather was very hot on both days. On Tuesday he also fished on the Suck and caught 10 lbs. of roach and hybrid with pole float and caster. On Wednesday Mick fished at Devenish Island and had a poor day at an unfed peg and perhaps his float and caster tactics were wrong. On Thursday he fished the River Brosna and caught fifteen mixed fish using pole float and caster. Lou Brummitt from Boston fished alongside Mick Wright on those five days. On Sunday Lou used a pole hemp and tares and caught roach and hybrids. On Monday he caught 20 lbs. of roach and hybrids at the Boathouse stretch. Back on their favoured swims on the River Suck on Tuesday Lou used pole hemp and tares to catch 25 lbs. of roach, hybrids and perch. On Wednesday at Devenish Island in overcast conditions he used the same methods and caught 25 small fish. On Thursday, on the River Brosna, Lou had 25 small fish for a poor days fishing. The Shannonbridge Power Plant is in production but I have heard no reports of catches from there.”
LOWER SHANNON AREA
TJ O’Brien, TJ’s ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087 8108225 reports for the Lower Shannon and East Clare Lakes
There are more anglers fishing the island swims on Derg’s southern shores around Killaloe this week. Some parties are bagging up to 80 lbs. of hybrids, roach and the odd bream but generally fishing has been somewhat inconsistent and is a bit patchy at times. Best fishing is after 2 pm. Today Wednesday is overcast so daytime fishing should be better. Warm bright dry weather forecast from tomorrow will probably kill off midday fishing and anglers should try an overnight, dawn or dusk session for best results.
Northern Region: E-mail: info@nrfb.ie
Alice Murtagh reports:
There are not many anglers in this region at the moment. Those who have been fishing report good catches. Bellaboy Lake has been fishing extremely well with reports of 100 to 150 lbs. catches of skimmers and some Bream up to 4½ lbs., Hybrids and plenty of Tench. Garadice at Haughtons Shore is giving good mixed bags of 40/50 lbs. Templeport and Lakefield is producing 40 to 70 lbs. mixed bags. Brackley has also been fishing well with up to 100 lbs. fish per day, mixed bag.
White Lake on the Dromore River was fished last week by two lads from England, Kevin Boyce and Dave Saunders. They report 600 lbs. of fish for the week including Bream up to 6 lbs., Tench 4½ lbs. and plenty of Roach.
Lough’s Agency: Web: http://www.loughs-agency.org
E Mail: declan@loughs-agency.org
Lionel Knobbs, Loughs Agency Angling Manager reports:
Loughs Agency Angling Report
10th July 2006
Carlingford catchment
On the Coarse front, the Newry Canal hosts the Ulster open and a large crowd is expected. The canal is fishing well with large bags of Roach being caught to pole tactics; it pays to be cautious with loose feed, as the Eel population is massive.
For further info check the WebPages www.orielangling.com.
PIKE ANGLING
Shannon Region: Web: http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/
E Mail: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
Brian McManus reports:
http://www.shannon-fisheryboard.ie/guides/coarse/fishing-reports.htm
MID SHANNON AREA
GOOD MID SUMMER PIKING ON OUR MIDLAND LAKES
There were plenty of double figure pike caught in the Athlone Anglers Association Youth cup competition in good fishing conditions. Next Sunday July 16th sees the Ladies take to the water downriver of Athlone in what should be a good day out – more on this next week. Cracking pike to over 22 lbs were recorded on Loug
h Ennell in the Lakeland Anglers outing on the lake. 15 pike for local anglers were reported on the Shannon between Shannonbridge and Athlone. Weather is forecast to get very warm and dry again from tomorrow and is expected to last over the weekend, so get out the sun cream if you’re heading out of doors. If you are interested in angling instruction read our main report. TIGHT LINES!!
UPPER SHANNON
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
Report courtesy of Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Ph: 087 – 2340815
YOUTH COMPETITION
After the success of the Hannon Sand and Gravel Children’s Competition it was the turn of Athlone teenagers to show what they could do and accordingly last Sunday twelve boats carrying twenty two competitors took to the water for the Athlone Anglers Association Youth Cup. This is the third year that this competition has been run and each year the weather has been rainy and windy but that is obviously the best weather for Pike fishing as eighteen were brought to the scales for weighing. When the competition finished in Burgess Park it was John Monaghan who topped the leader board with a Pike weighing 12 lb 1.5 ozs and in second place only a half ounce behind was Stacey Smith with her Pike weighing 12 lb 1 oz. Fintan Lynch claimed third place with his Pike weighing 11 lb 14 ozs with Fionn Gandy in fourth place with a 11 lb 9 oz Pike. Liz Cooney received fifth prize for a Pike weighing 11 lbs 1 oz and Gary Ledwith received sixth for an 8 lbs. Pike with Ian Dempsey in seventh place with his Pike weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. Eight place went to Sean Ganly for a Pike weighing 6 lbs. 7.5 ozs and Bernadette Hughes received ninth prize for a Pike weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs while Sean Quigley received tenth prize for his Pike weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. Neil Cassidy was eleventh with his Pike weighing 5 lbs. and Patrick Quigley claimed twelfth place with his Pike weighing 4 lbs 8.5 ozs.
The competition is very generously sponsored by the four tackle shops in Athlone and we would like to sincerely thank Quinn’s Tackle Shop, Lough Ree Active, Scully’s Tackle Shop and the Strand Tackle Shop for supplying all the prizes and ensuring that each competitor went home with something to remember the day. Thanks also to the Social Committee for organising the event and to Gerard Lynch and Keith Dowling who were the Captains of the Day.
LADIES DAY COMPETITION
The very popular Ladies day competition is upon us and will take place next Sunday 16th July. This is the one day in the year when the ladies get to show the men exactly how it’s done and given that for the last two years the winning fish, caught by Mary McCarthy, weighed in well over the 20 lbs. mark we can expect some excellent catches this year. Des Powell of the Strand Tackle Shop is generously sponsoring the competition and we would like to thank him in advance for his continued support that makes this competition possible.
As usual the competition will be a Pike catch and release down river and will start at the White Bridge at 10 am, the Captains locations and contact numbers will be notified to anglers on the morning of the competition as will the location of the very important picnic area which is being catered. The social committee have informed me that there will be plenty of prizes and not just for the winners there will also be plenty of booby prizes to be decided on the day (such as best pair of wellies, loveliest hat smallest fish caught etc) and all the prizes will be presented that evening in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel where entertainment will also be provided to help everybody relax after a long days fishing.
FOR YOUR DIARY
The following is the schedule of competitions that it is proposed to hold over the next few weeks Please note this list may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however the details of each competition will be published on the www.athlone.ie website in the week prior to each competition.
July 16th – Ladies Competition, Pike – Down River
July 23rd – Guinness Cup, Pike – Lough Ree
July 30th – No Competition
August 6th – John Moran Memorial Cup, Trout – Lough Ree
ShRFB reports for the RIVER SUCK VALLEY – Mid River Suck
Athleague Angling Centre are running Angling Lessons on Saturday 15/22/29 of July 06 at the Suck Valley. Bill Cassidy is the instructor and the fee is €50.00 for the 3 days. More info and booking email the Angling Centre at info@suckvalley.com
Further local info contact Mr John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mobile: 087 6560038 Tel: 094 96 40103
Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area
Shannonbridge Fishing Report … Dated 10th July 2006.
Generally weather was fine and without rain until Saturday. The river level at Shannonbridge was 2.24 metres on Tuesday, 2.17 metres on Friday and 2.30 metres on Sunday. Heinrich Nissen fished from a cruiser and used spoon lures to catch three pike. On Sunday 9th July two of our local anglers fished from a drifting row boat at various points on the four mile stretch between Shannonbridge and Clonmacnoise. They fished with light tackle and caught 15 pike. A very enjoyable days fishing.
Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers.
LAKELAND ANGLERS…
Last Sunday Lakeland Anglers hosted their family day out on Lough Ennell. The day started off wet & windy but it really brightened up later in the afternoon for the Annual barbeque. Some fantastic catches were recorded on the day with James Farrell topping the day with a cracking pike weighing 22 lbs 7 oz. 2nd was Mick McCormack 11 lbs. 3 oz., 3rd Barry Darby 10 lbs. 14 oz., 4th Bernie Newman 7 lbs 15 oz, and 5th Derek Murphy 5 lbs 11 oz. Junior anglers recorded some fine catches also with James Farrell winning the pike competition with a fish 3 lbs 8 oz, 2nd Thomas Rooney 3 lbs 2 oz and 3rd Cormac Murray 2 lbs. 4oz. Elizabeth Delaney landed the best perch of the day at 15 ozs, with Thomas Rooney 2nd with a Perch of 10 oz, and Katie Delaney came 3rd with a perch 8ozs. The club would like to thank Myles Hope & family for allowing the barbeque & presentation on their lands. Pat Montgomery, Tommy Kilmurry, Bernie Newman, Caffreys Bar & Lounge, The Crossbar, Mick Kelly for sponsorship. T.P.Farrell along with daughter Collette, Billy Hughes and Sean Matthews who handled the barbeque. Brendan Murray weigh-master on the day. John Tyrrell and Andy Boyle, who organized the competition.
SEA ANGLING
South Western Region:
“Roosterâ€
35′ Offshore 105. 400 HP Iveco
Skipper: Nick Dent
Base: Baltimore Operational area: Baltimore, Schull.
Charter skipper Nick Dent reports on recent deep sea fishing with clients fishing out from BALLTIMORE.
“Common skate have been plentiful off Baltimore as elsewhere and last week a party of UK anglers on Rooster boated 17 in one day. The anglers were from Whitehaven and we were fishing the mark known as ‘Skate Alley’. The skate, which were weighed on board before release, included eight over 100 lbs. Heaviest was Tom Beck’s 170 lbs. fish (a male) followed by Dave Farrer’s 160-pounder. Two anglers, John Glaister and Mick Killen, caught three skate each. Bait for all the catch was mackerel. The skate were in perfect condition and none showed signs of having been caught before. They were tagged as usual and two were actually recaptured during the day. The rest of the catch was mainly conger up to about 30 lbs.â€
Best wishes, Nick
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Nick Dent, 2 Castle Gardens, Castletownshend, Co Cork, Ireland
Tel. 086-824 0642 International 353-86 824 0642
Email nick@wreckfish.com Web www
.wreckfish.com
Shannon Region
“Clare Dragoonâ€
LOCHIN 366, 650HP.
Skipper: Luke ASton
Base: Carrigaholt Operational Area: 30 miles form base. Address: Rahona, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare.
Telephone: 353 65 9058209 or 353 87 6367544
Email: email Web: www.fishandstay.com
The catch of the week in conjunction with RTE Radio 1 “Seascapes†is as follows:
A lovely specimen John Dory of 4 lb 2 ozs is our catch of the week. This unique fish was captured by Tipperary angler, Michael Beville while fishing off Loop head at the mouth of the Shannon Estuary. Michael hooked his fish on a strip of mackerel on a flowing trace while fishing with skipper Luke Aston who operates his boat “Clare Dragoon†out from Carrigaholt in Co. Clare.
See a picture of this fine fish on our website at: http://www.cfb.ie/fishing_in_ireland/update/sea_angling.htm
and on the RTE Website at:
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/seascapes/1099400.html
Lough’s Agency: Web: http://www.loughs-agency.org
E Mail: declan@loughs-agency.org
Lionel Knobbs, Loughs Agency Angling Manager reports:
Loughs Agency Angling Report
10th July 2006
Carlingford catchment
Glenn Rooney of Oriel Angling reports this week that as the weather has picked up so has the angling in the area, large numbers of Mackerel are now present throughout the Lough and judging by the numbers fishing from the shore at Greenore everyone is catching!
With the arrival of the Mackerel better numbers of Bass are being caught and its good to see the conservation minded anglers returning catches, seven Bass to 5 lbs. were reported to Oriel Angling this week. There were few anglers fishing but high tides and the arrival of the Mackerel should produce better catches. The large number of Mullet in the Lough has stirred the imagination of a lot of anglers and one particular angler took several lovely fish from Warrenpoint on bread flake, these fish fight like demons and are well worth a try.
Finally Oriel angling had a party on the Lough during the week and some nice Codling to 3 lbs. and bags of Mackerel were caught. Shea Daly came out top rod and will be investing in fishing tackle soon.
Editor: Paul Bourke, Angling Information Officer
E-mail: paul.bourke@cfb.ie
Website: www.cfb.ie
Webmaster: Myles Kelly
Phone: 00 353 (0)1 8842600
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