Report Highlights; Over 200 Salmon reported from the River Slaney for the season to date. 11 lbs. 5 oz. specimen Sea Trout taken on the fly on Lough Currane by English visitor, Mr Steve Bullock is a modern day record for the Lake.
Another English visitor, Mr. Edward Sivyer releases back to the water, on Lough Currane Sea Trout of 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 5 lbs. 6 ozs. in one day. Good hatches of Olives bring better catches of Brown Trout for anglers fishing the midland Trout Lakes. Mayfly are only starting to hatch on Lough Derg and as yet no sign on other Trout waters. Lough Mask is still producing the best Trout fishing in the west this week but there was reasonable sport on all the big Western Trout loughs. Specimen Tench of 6 lbs. 3 oz. and some fine Bream reported taken by UK visitors in the Strokestown and Rooskey areas. Good Coarse fishing catches reported from Lanesboro, Shannonbridge, Banagher, Portumna and Lough Ree at Inny Bay. Super Pike fishing reported from Shercock, Arva, Carrigallen, Shannonbridge and upper Boyne Lakes. Please Note new Salmon Regulations at the end of this Update!!!
GAME ANGLING
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Andrew Willis from the Slaney River Trust reports on recent Salmon fishing trends on the RIVER SLANEY for the month of April.
The river fished well during the month of April with a rough count suggesting that just under 200 fish were caught. Like the previous month fish were caught along the full length of fishable water, with the majority of fish falling between the town of Bunclody and Ballycarney Bridge.
Water levels were good during the first three weeks but fell in the last week of April meaning that some of the lower water beats closer to Enniscorthy started to come into their own. A few fish were also caught in Enniscorthy town below the bridge. Shrimp flies accounted for most fish, with popular patterns being the Cascade, the Yellow Shrimp and the Garry Dog.
The Slaney River Trust continues to promote Catch and Release and estimates suggest that between one third to one half of fish caught are being put back. The Trust will undertake further habitat works from May onwards in a bid to increase the number of spawning fish returning to the river. The response to the Central Fisheries Board’s ‘scale sample’ collection has been positive, with good returns facilitating a thorough DNA analysis of Slaney salmon.
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There is good reports of some fine Salmon fishing on the Three sister rivers in the region, the Suir, the Barrow and the Nore and on the Munster Blackwater in Cork and we will have more news on this next week.
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From Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel, angling guide Vincent Appleby reports on the past week’s fishing trends on the LOUGH CURRANE system:
30/4/06 Lough Currane saw some great fishing both on the fly and the troll today, and as always I will leave the best to last, there were two Salmon caught on the troll by Mr Gerry O’Sullivan fishing with his son, also Mr David Stacey caught a fine Salmon, also on the troll, and I see on www.loughcurrane.com there were two more Salmon caught but this has to be confirmed, but fish of the day goes to Mr Steve Bullock of the UK who caught a fine specimen Sea Trout of 11 lbs. 5 ozs. on the fly, on a size 12 Kingmill, which is the record for Lough Currane and his Gillie Mr John Murphy and our Manger of the Waterville Fishery was telling me what a fight he had, and considering it was Steve’s first time Sea Trout fishing it makes it a bigger achievement and one he will never forget and I can tell you there was great party in the Lobster Bar, so congratulations to both Steve and his Gillie John, and if you want to know more about their battle or you would like to hire his services, because Mr John Murphy esq. has captured the 2006 specimen crown? You can contact Mr John Murphy at www.loughcurrane.com Wind southwest light to fresh all-day and overcast with light rain all day.
29/4/06 there were a good few boats for the May Bank Holliday weekend, and there was only one 7.5 lbs. Salmon caught this evening on the troll in Capall by my good self. Wind northwest light to fresh and bright and sunny all day with little to no cloud.
28/4/06 all quiet on the southwest front with very slack northeast wind blowing and bright sunshine all day and at least we fishers have a good excuse for not producing my Noble gentlemen.
27/4/06 there was one 12 lbs. Salmon caught on the troll by Mr Peter Mc Neill fishing with his Gillie Mr Brod O’Sullivan of Stella Maris, Guest House Waterville, and for the rest of us Anglers, no comment. Wind north all day and bright sunshine with hardly a cloud in sight.
26/4/06 Both Salmon and Sea Trout were keeping a low profile or you could say we fishers can’t fish. Wind west-southwest then veered northwest light all day and overcast all day.
25/4/06 very slack in the Salmon department, but there were three fine Specimen Sea Trout caught one at 6.5 lbs. was caught on the troll by Mr Otto Dieters of Germany, with his Gillie Mr Mike Dwyer, the second was caught on the fly by Mr Tadgh Lyne of Killarney, and his fine specimen Sea Trout weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and just for the record this is the first Specimen Sea Trout to be caught on the fly? This season so congratulations to Tadgh, especially considering the conditions were not his favour, which in my book makes it a bigger achievement, and there was also a catch and release of a specimen Hen Sea Trout of 7 lbs. 2 ozs. by Mr Edward Sivyer of the UK, he also caught a fine 5 lbs. 6 ozs. Sea Trout which he also released, both fish were caught on a claret Dabbler size 10, Edward was fishing with his gillie Mr Roger Baker and of www.cloghvoola.com Wind southwest all day, light to fresh and overcast all day with the odd shower.
24/4/06 my noble gentlemen were keeping a low profile today. Wind southwest fresh to strong and heavy rain in the afternoon, and it has made a small flood. That is all the News from your Gillie and the Waterville fishery. No spin no Fly’s just Facts.
Eileen Carroll reports:
THE 30TH OF APRIL 2006
MUCKROSS FISHERY BEATS 1 AND 2 RIVER LAUNE
1 salmon landed on Beat 1 by a Cork angler.
KILLARNEY LAKES
4 salmon landed for the week. Water levels low.
RIVER LEE, CORK CITY
Approximately 2 to 3 salmon landed for the week.
RIVER LEE, ESB FISHERY
Friday 28th of April 3 salmon landed by Kieran Condon, Glanmire, weighing 15.5lbs, 9lbs and 12lbs. He kept the biggest salmon and released the other two.
RIVER BANDON, CORK CITY
No catches reported.
RIVER BLACKWATER (KERRY)
The first of the fish are arriving in the river and the first fish of the season should be caught any day now.
LAUNE ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION WATERS
Report from Ted O’ Riordan
2 salmon landed for the week weighing 12lbs taken on a fly by a Tralee Angler. The other salmon weighed 10lbs taken spinning by a Milltown Angler.
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Brian McManus reports:
http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/guides/game/fishing-reports.htm
May 3rd, 2006
UPPER SHANNON
LOUGH SHEELIN
There were few trout caught this past week. Fly life was patchy. Best trout of 4.5 lbs was caught by L. Barkey from Monaghan. Gerry Mc Kiernan and his partner Jean Brady, L.S.T.P.A. had 10 small wild trout, all released. Michael Kelly Dublin and his angling partner, Peter O’Reilly, were also fishing in the past week, conditions again were very poor. They had no fish but did see signs of fish moving.
For updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144
MID SHANNON AREA
LOUGH ENNELL
Similar to Lough Owel there were prolific hatches of Olives on Lough Ennell and fish showed some interest. Most anglers reported that the trout were elusive – coming short to the fly. Denis Rosney, Pollagh had a fish of 1.75 lbs. Tony Hart
on, Finea had a nice fish over 4 lbs. Andy Duncan, Mullingar had a fish of 3 lbs. on fly. David O’Malley, Mullingar had a fish of 1.75 lbs. on a red tailed Peter. Jack Sleator, Mullingar had a fish of 1.5 lbs.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769 mornings
LOUGH OWEL
Good trout fishing was reported from Owel over the last week and the big hatches of Olives attracted the attention of the fish. These hatches are expected to continue over the next two weeks and should provide good sport for the angler – prospects look promising, hopefully the weather will oblige! Michael Tyvoid, Dublin had he best reported fish of the week at 4.75 lbs. on Sunday April 21st. Joe Vickers, Tullamore had 11 fish over three days. Joe Kenna, Dublin had 8 fish for 2 days fishing, best fish 2.5 lbs. Tony Gaffney, Dublin also did well with 4 fish up to 2.75 lbs. on fly. Martin McQuaid, Dublin had two fish for 3.5 lbs. 10 anglers caught 10 fish in the Ladies National Team practice competition. It was won by Ruth Meddler, 8 fish were released. 40 anglers fished the Lakelands Competition, 9 fish were returned. The results were
• 1st Place: 1st Alan Tyrrell, Mullingar with a fish of 2.5 lbs
• 2nd Place: 2nd Steve Turner, Athlone with a fish of 2.2 lbs
• 3rd Place: 3rd Mick McCormack with a fish of 2 lbs.
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 Phone Mob: 087 – 2340815
As they Mayfly seems to be slow to make an appearance this year there will be no competition next week so the first of the fly competitions, the Lough Ree Inn Cup, will take place on Sunday 14th May. The details of this and all the other fly competitions will appear in this newspaper next week.
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 in the local newspaper, on the posters and on the www.athlone.ie website in the week prior to each competition.
• May 14th – Lough Ree Inn Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Lough Ree
• May 21st – Teddy Browne Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Lough Ree
• May 28th – Barra Flynn Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Home and Away
• June 4th – No competition
ShRFB REPORTS FOR LOUGH REE
Fishing was described as slow on Ree over the last week and as yet there is no sign of Mayfly hatching. It will be at least a fortnight before there is any significant hatches of Mayfly on the lake. Killenmore angler’s competition was fished. 30 anglers caught 4 fish. The winner was Martin McCaffrey, Athlone.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY
The fishery opened last Monday May 1st. A good number of anglers converged on the shores in traditional style from early morning. Air temperatures were a bit on the cool side early on but improved by midday to allow for more comfortable fishing. Most anglers had fish on the dry fly, best G & H sedge, mainly rainbows and the occasional brown. One good fish was lost estimated at 5lbs. John Reilly and son achieved their bag limit.
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.
LOUGH GLORE A.C….
This fantastic little fishery is really holding its own in the angling world, and recently the club hosted a very successful trout competition. The event was sponsored by Andrew Dowell of ADM Design & Print Castlepollard. Well known local angler Mick Hayden topped the day with a fine trout weighing 2 lbs 8 oz. In second place was Freddie Millar with another good trout weighing 1 lbs 9 oz, and third place went to Mark Donaghue with a fish 1 lb 2 oz. The junior winners were Amanda Smith and Jordan Donaghue. The ongoing stocking policy by Lough Glore Anglers has insured some quality sport for trout anglers. If you would like any more info on Glore please contact Castlepollard Angling Centre 044-61852. Club membership and Shannon Regional Fishery Board permits are available at the centre.
O’MALLEY CUP….
This popular trout fly-fishing competition was fished on Lough Owel on April 23rd last. It proved to be a very difficult day to get the Owe
l trout moving. Still some nice trout were recorded on the day and Top Rod was Stephen Turned with a fish .995kg. In second place was Anthony Nolan with a fish .775kg, 3rd Gerry Heeslop .770kg, and 4th Tom Gorman .770kg.
LOWER SHANNON AREA
Padraig Hartnett, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork Tel Number: 021 4883567 Email Address: padraig@noreingredients.com reports on a recent outing on Lough Derg
4 rods fished Lough Derg over the weekend with evidence of early Mayfly in the area of Luska rocks, and Tern Island. We met many fish all coming short and hitting the wet fly hard without staying on. We got one good fish of 3 lbs. on the dapp, One on the dry fly about 2 lbs. and 5 on the wet fly all less than 2 lbs all released. Three large fish rose to wet fly.
ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY
No Salmon reported from the River Feale this week due to low water. Heavy rain this week should produce a flood and move some fresh fish off the tide.
For up to date fishing reports contact the local Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Paddy Halpin Mobile: 087 7729126
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Kevin Crowley reports:
WRFB Angling Report 2 May 2006
GALWAY WEIR
While there may not have been many fish caught this week, the quality of the fish themselves was certainly exceptional, with some fine spring salmon showing up. On the 26th Gary Kilroy from Mullingar, fishing the spinner landed a nice 9 lbs fish, with John Lappen from Bristol going slightly better the next day, taking a 9.5 lbs fish on shrimp. Fish of the season so far went to Waterford man Eddie Murphy on the 28th. Fishing the spinner, he hooked and landed a magnificent 17.5 lbs fresh-run springer, silver as a new coin and with a few sea lice still attached. On the 30th Dublin tackle dealer Pat Cleere landed a beautiful 12-pounder on the fly, and the same day Billy Campbell from Co. Down landed a 14.5 lbs fish, also on the fly.
The water is now perfect for flyfishing and this method should see more fish caught over the coming weeks. Spring salmon continue to run the river, and the grilse should start to appear in couple of weeks time. Prospects for salmon fishing look great.
LOUGH MASK
There are good hatches of olives in most of the bays at the moment, with fishing at the weekend described as very good. 121 anglers caught 282 trout for 392 lbs. in 248 rod-days, with fish to 7.39 lbs. among them. This was in spite of very bright conditions on a couple of days. Wetfly took most fish, with olive nymphs and buzzer patterns most successful. 82 anglers competed in the Ballinrobe and District Anglers 2-day competition, landing 222 trout for a weight of 314 lbs. Gerry O’Brien from Ballinrobe took first place, with a fine catch of 13 fish for 18.40 lbs, including 8 fish taken in the bright sunshine on Saturday, when many other anglers struggled. Michael McDermott from Ballyhaunis was second, with 11 fish for 14.92 lbs, including 10 landed on Sunday, and John Burke was third, with 11 trout for 13.68 lbs. The heaviest fish was taken by Pat Noone from Co. Meath, with a fine trout of 7.39 lbs, while other anglers to land good fish were Irvine Marshall, who had a fine fish of 5.19 lbs, and Tim Corbett had a fish of 4.84 lbs.
LOUGH CORRIB
The TAFI organised Connacht Cup competition was held on Saturday from the Commercial Boat Club at Woodquay in Galway. With 51 anglers competing in bright sunshine, prospects were not good, but they managed to land 53 fish for 109.95lbs. Top individual rod was Martin Murphy from Ballindiff, with 4 trout for 11.5lbs. Padraic Fahy from the Collimamuck club was second with 6 trout for 9.65lbs, and Toby Bradshaw was third, with 5 trout for 5.88lbs. James Kelly from Oughterard landed the heaviest fish at 3.9lbs, and top team honours went to Moycullen, who had 11 trout for 21.7lbs.
LOUGH CARRA
There were fair hatches of light and dark olives at times during the week, and the first mayfly hatch was spotted in Moorehall Bay on Saturday. 8 anglers landed 7 trout in 13 rod-days, with olive bumble and other olive patterns rising most fish. A lot of fish were reported rising during olive hatches, although they proved difficult to catch. Joe Conroy from Ballinrobe and Emmet Stagg from Kildare had 2 trout for 4 lbs. in one day to wetfly. With fish moving to fly hatches and mayfly beginning to appear fishing should improve on Carra over the next couple of weeks.
WESTPORT LAKES
Brown trout have been stocked into Moher, Aille and Kinlooey Loughs last week, in preparation for the 2006 season, and boats are now available on these fisheries. These lakes provide great fishing for free-rising trout in beautiful surroundings, and are perfect for novice anglers, teaching youngsters the joys of fishing, or for anyone looking for a spot of great sport. Boats and permits are available from the following:
Moher Lough – Mrs. McDonnell, Liscarney. Tel. 098 21638
Aille Lough – Edward Mannion, Aille. Tel. 098 35366
Kinlooey Lough – Scott’s Shop, Aughagower. Tel. 098 25119
BUNOWEN AND CARROWNISKEY RIVERS
These salmon fisheries near Louisburgh are now open, and provide fishing for spring salmon and grilse. Fly fishing is the most common method, with spinning and worm fishing allowed on certain stretches. To book a rod, contact Bruce Lennie or John Connor at the Fisheries office in Louisburgh, telephone 098 66404, 086 6067089 or 087 2807166.
North Western Region: E Mail: info@nwrfb.com
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Vincent Roche reports:
River Moy
There was good fishing on the Moy this week with 109 salmon reported for the week. Salmon were taken throughout the system with the biggest numbers coming off the Ballina Salmon Anglers water, the Foxford Fishery, the Foxford club waters, Cloongee Fishery and the East Mayo Anglers water. On the Ballina Association water, Monica Hide, Germany, who is a regular visitor, had a 7 lbs. salmon on worm but a salmon of 15.5 lbs. was also caught there. On Byrne’s Fishery, Geoff Oxbridge and Michael Prothero, UK, had salmon of 9 lbs. and 9.5 lbs respectively. On Armstrongs, Mick Hennessy had a 10 lbs. salmon on prawn. On the Foxford Fishery, the best fish, at 12 lbs., was taken by Jeff Morrow, Isle of Mann. On the NWRFB/Foxford Club water, Peter Kermode, Isle of Mann, had a fine salmon of 13.5 lbs. On Cloongee, Bernard Nerzie, France, had a 12 lbs. salmon and Mon. Le Bevze, also from France, had one at 10 lbs. with both on worm. On East Mayo, Fred Thompson, Dublin, had a 10 lbs. salmon on fly and Joe Cassidy, Dublin, had two, weighing 4.5 lbs and 11 lbs., on worm.
Moy Estuary
Sea Trout fishing has commenced on the Moy estuary. Judd Ruane and Harry Feeney caught 16 trout of which they retained 6 and released 10, all taken on mackerel strip. Fishing should pick up on the estuary over the coming weeks, weather permitting.
Loughs Conn and Cullin
Fishing on Conn was adversely affected by northerly winds and bright sunshine at times making conditions difficult for fly fishing. Nonetheless, 87 trout were recorded for the week. Matt Gurr and a party of seven anglers had 10 trout on 28 May and Eamonn Ross, Cavan, had an excellent day’s fishing with 8 trout on general wet flies. The Pratt Cup was fished on Sunday, 30, April and 40 anglers accounted for 19 trout. Joe Quinn had the heaviest bag with 3 trout weighing 4.74 lbs. Guests of Pontoon Bridge Hotel reported 10 trout for their week and guests of Healys Hotel had some good sport on Lough Cullin where there was a good hatch of olives. Local anglers, Michael Monaghan and Gary Coakley had 5 trout on Cullin to olive patterns.
Lough Gill/River Bonet
Fishing was quiet on Lough Gill this week with just two salmon reported. John Kennedy had a 10 lbs. salmon on Saturday and Kenneth Conway had one weighing 8 lbs. on Sunday.
Ballisodare River
The new season opened on Ballisodare on Monday, I May with 25 salmon reported on opening day. Further details in next week’s report.
Carrowmore Lake
Following a lull in activity during the middle of last week, during periods of bright sunshine, there was excellent fishing on Carrowmore at the weekend and about 35 – 40 salmon were caught for the week. All were caught on fly and averaged 7 lbs. but the catch included some salmon in the 10/11 lbs range. The adjoining Owenmore River produced just one salmon, a fish of 9 lbs., taken by Leitrim angler, Brian Fitzgerald.
Newport River/Lough Beltra
Beltra produced two salmon for the week on the Newport House side. Michael Dolan had one at 11 lbs. and Sean Dolan had one of 8 lbs. On the out flowing Newport River, Dave Tucker had a nice salmon of 10 lbs.
Ballin Lough
The new season opened on Ballin Lough on Monday, 1 May in very bright sunshine and squally winds, which made angling difficult. However, 22 rods accounted for 22 trout. John Shaughnessy had 5 with the best weighing 5.5 lbs. Niall Fallen had 5 trout including a fine brown trout weighing 5.5 lbs. and a rainbow trout at 4.5 lbs. Vincent Roche and Alan McGurdy had 5 trout of which two were returned and three, averaging 1.5 lbs., retained. Prospects on this lake look excellent for the coming weeks. Access is strictly limited and, in order to book a boat, intending anglers should contact Mrs. Gill at the lake (tel. 098-26128).
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Lynsey Clarke reports:
RIVER DROWES – Monday 10th to Sunday 30th April 2006.
The fishing has remained good on the Drowse over the past 3 weeks. Water levels have steadily dropped over the past 10 days. However, heavy rain at the weekend and as It write should ensure Melvin and hence the Drowse rises again. The first of the early grilse are making an appearance in the river (and in Lough Melvin). A good number of spring salmon in the 12 to 15 lbs. bracket have been recorded for the past 2 weeks with fly and shrimp accounting for most fish. Effective fly patterns have been, Cascade Junction, shrimp, Ally Shrimp, Willie Gunn, and Garry Dog. The most productive pools have been Lennox’s, Mill Pool, Blackwater, The Washstones, Money Hole, the Island Pool and Briney’s which has fished well with the fly since water levels dropped.
LOUGH MELVIN – Monday 24th to Sunday 30th April 2006.
Lough Melvin was fairly quiet for the week
GWEEBARRA RIVER – Monday 24th to Sunday 30th April 2006.
The Gweebarra ran low for the greater part of the week except for a flood on Tuesday but the very windy conditions made angling very difficult. We have no reports of any catches to date.
ESKE FISHERY – Monday 24th to Sunday 30th April 2006.
Levels in the Lough and River were low for the week except for a small rise on Tuesday and Wednesday, which gave fair conditions in the river. Conditions on the Lough were difficult this week with most days being very bright with only light breezes to ‘push the boat along’. Only 2 visiting anglers fished the fishery for the week fishing on the Lough. I have no reported catch of salmon or sea trout this week so far just a number of brown trout caught from the Lough.
OWENEA RIVER – Monday 24th to Sunday 30th April 2006.
The river ran low for the week except for a small flood of 0.30 metres on Tuesday, which fell away fairly rapidly to read 0.21 by Wednesday. The gauge average for the week reads a low 0.19 metres. Only 4 visiting anglers were fishing for the week probably due in great part to the prevalent low water conditions.
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Lionel Knobbs, Loughs Agency Angling Manager reports:
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.
Another weekend of beautiful weather, gave anglers every possible chance of landing plenty of trout. Aidy Askin did just that producing a total of thirty-two trout which were caught on dry olives and suspender pheasant tails. Martin Bradley (Dungiven) did very well landing twelve lovely fish which also took dries and green buzzers. Michael Anderson (Bangor) bagged two weighing almost for and a half pounds and then continued to release another four. Patrick O Mahoney (Castledawson) took five trout home weighing 9 lb in total and released one other trout. Patrick’s trout fancied the brown sedge and other assorted dries. Young Rob Thorne (Shrewsbury, England) banked eleven trout taking two home which weighed 4 lb 4 ozs. Patrick Mc Cabe and Brian Mc Nicholl bagged five trout between them and released five. James Kelly (Feeny) banked thirteen trout in total taking four home weighing 12 lbs. James was using the white zonker and the white cat’s whisker. His friend Franky Murphy also from Feeny banked six in total taking two home which weighed 5lb. Local lad, Jude O’Kane released six trout in a couple of hours which all took the black buzzer. John Hasson (Dungiven) released six trout which took the suspender buzzer. Stuart Ferguson (Lisburn) accompanied by children Roan and Eden caught a few and missed a few using dries. Sean Mc Allister (Dungiven) bagged three weighing 5 lbs. 5 ozs which took a white black/white dry.
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.
Tightlines for next weekend and fingers crossed for a tagged trout.
Info and enquiries to Marlene to:
17 Birren Road, Dungiven, Co L’Derry, BT47 4SH
Tel/Fax: Dungiven 02877 742159
Email: casheltrout@hotmail.com
www.cashellakeview.com
COARSE ANGLING
Brian McManus reports:
http://www.shannon-fisheryboard.ie/guides/coarse/fishing-reports.htm
May 4th, 2006
UPPER SHANNON
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
General Fishing Report
Lakes in Strokestown and Roosky areas started off well but as the week went on and the weather became more unsettled catches dropped back. Some of the fish caught by visiting anglers from the UK were of specimen size – Bream to 7 lb 5 oz and Tench to 6 lb 3 oz. At the time of writing this report down pours of cold rain and hail stones is hampering angling. The River Shannon at Lanesboro and Boyle seem to have a good number of fish in them now, once the weather becomes settled again, this should see some of the lake’s improve.
Gary and Andy angling guests of Melview Lodge had great fishing on this their first trip to Ireland. They were put on select swims by Kevin and after putting in a lot of effort pre-baiting they were duly rewarded with good bags of Tench and on another pre-baited peg they had a great catch of Bream to 6 lbs. Gary and Andy said they had heard the fishing had changed in Ireland. Well, after some sound advice and good results they changed their opinion. They will be back next year if not before.
Mike Smithers from Oxfordshire a regular visitor to Ireland stayed at Melview Lodge in Longford. He had mixed week. The week started with pre-baiting a swim Kevin had in mind for him. The first few day’s saw plenty of Roach, Hybrids and Skimmers, then just before the Bream came into the swim it was plagued by Pike of which three were caught. However Mike did manage to bag a few great Bream before the end of his trip.
Paul Waghorn reports from Lanesboro
Fishing over the past week in the Lanesboro area has been a mixed affair. It was very slow up to Friday. On Saturday things changed with an abundance of Tench appearing downstream of the bridge on the Longford bank by the steps. Seamus Moorhouse Dublin had 8 Tench over 4 lbs, best 5 lbs 8 ozs. His fishing partner Niall Herbert had 2 good Tench, best 5 lbs 8 ozs. A Scottish party fished on the hot water stretch and had a 5 lbs. 4 oz male Tench. By mid afternoon on Saturday hybrids moved into the hot water and anglers had good fishing all along the section, no bumper weights but steady fishing nonetheless. The best recorded bag of 82 lbs. was caught by Mr Burgun from Middleborough fishing in a party of four. Three anglers from Stoke fished the main Channel over the weekend Saturday and Sunday and reported mixed bags up to 60 lbs. in five to six hour sessions. No reports from the Cut. On Tuesday May 2nd fishing seems to have switched off again but there was surface activity evident. Lets hope the present unsettled spell of weather doesn’t spoil the fishing over the coming days. Paul Waghorn fished the River Suck downstream of Castlecoote and reported a good day with bags of roach to 8 ozs. The lower Inny is also producing in the evenings.
Now that peak season is with us, anglers are advised to pre-book maggots well in advance, particularly during peak times and if possible to give two weeks notice. Contact Peter at Irish Bait Angling Services Tel from UK 00353 49 9526258.
ShRFB Reports for the Upper Shannon Region
The Dutch King of Clubs competition is scheduled to be fished from May 22nd to 26th at 7 venues, which include Lough Allen at Upper Annagh, two sections at Herons shore and Holly Island. The fourth venue is Carrick Port Lake and other near Drumshanbo Co Leitrim. We will have a daily results service over the duration of the event.
MID SHANNON AREA
The ShRFB reports for Ray Duthie Old Forge Banagher, Bait Stockist, Tackle and ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER Tel: 0509 51504. BANAGHER area this week.
The whole system has come alive over the past number of days. Unfortunately the weather has gone hill with heavy rain and wind which may hamper fishing. There was excellent fishing reported almost everywhere. Good Hybrids, Roach and Tench are showing at Bullock Island. An angling party of 6 anglers from England headed by Mr Sutcliffe fished Meelick and had on average 40 lbs. to 50 lbs. bags of large roach and hybrids. Ray Duthie and Joe Murray fished Mickies pond on Monday. Over the first two hours they had no fish, the following three hours produced 15 kg. of hybrids, roach and 4 large Bream.
The Banagher International Festival is scheduled to commence next Sunday May 7th, we look forward to that. Entries are now closed, no available places left. However, bookings for the September match are still being taken, contact Ray if interested.
ShRFB reports for John Dyson, Ballyshrule Lodge, PORTUMNA Tel: 090 97 41528 &nb
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The Anglers World Spring Festival was fished on five sections around Portumna over days from Monday April 24th to Friday April 28th. 35 anglers took part and had a good match in pleasant fishing conditions. A notable comment was excellent quality and size of fish, consisting of mainly Roach and hybrids, plenty of 1 lb Roach. Overall there were consistently good weights with bags of nearly 90 lbs. achieved with a number of 80’s. Even on the first day weights ranged from 25 lbs. to 88 lbs on Rogers Island. The results of the match were
• 1st Place: Mark Lichenberg with 276 lbs 8ozs
• 2nd Place: Alan Scotthorne from Yorkshire had 229 lbs 10 ozs
• 3rd Place: Buck Taylor with 216 lbs 12 ozs
• 4th Place: Willie Wheeler with 211 lbs 4ozs
The Anglers World second match is being fished as we write May 1st to 5th. Early indications are again positive with good weights, more on this next week. Thanks to sponsors Ronny and Philis Curley, Curleys Bar Portumna who sponsored Galway Crystal prizes.
Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270 reports on Midland Lakes and Rivers
COARSE FISH ON THE MOVE ….
Greeting fellow anglers. It’s hard to believe the Merry Month of May is upon us humble anglers. The time certainly flies when you are having fun. Once again the use of Power crafts on our waterways was the main talking points over the past week. Well I am sure we will hear plenty more talk about this problem. On the angling front members of Mullingar Coarse A.C. club were starting to get some good results from certain stretches of the Royal Canal here in town.
ShRFB reports for INNY BAY B&B – fishing at Tom Foxes Angling Stretch and lower RIVER INNY
Fishing on the lower Inny at Tom Foxes has been good. A party of anglers from Devon fishing late evening are bagging 50 lbs. to 60 lbs. of roach ands hybrids with some impressive roach of 2 lbs.
GRAND CANAL REPORT…
Mike Carroll from Portarlington had 50 lbs. of mixed fish including 20 bream, 1 Tench and remainder Roach and hybrids on the grand canal at Tullamore. A lot of anglers fishing the grand canal had good returns of fish.
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.
Angling guests of Mark Egan – Ted Gash, Frank Willis and Bob King continued their good fortune on the River Suck at Correen Ford, with bags of 40 lbs. to 60 lbs. most days, consisting of quality Roach and hybrids. No other anglers in the Athlone area this week.
Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area
Shannonbridge Angling Report…dated 3rd May 2006.
Sean Burke from York on 24th April fished at Shannon harbour in sunshine and used a size 14 hook loaded with red maggot to catch a 45 lbs. bag of roach. Jon Barnes from York also used red maggot on a stick float when fishing the mouth of the River Brosna to catch 28 lbs. of roach and hybrids. Pat (Doody) Dunne from Balldon fished the River Brosna on 25th April and on a fine day he used red maggot on a size 16 hook to catch 19 lbs. of roach and perch. The next day he fished the same swim and caught 16 lbs. of roach, perch and bream on a size 18 hook. Roy Bolton from Yeadon fished the Brosna on the 26th April and used maggot and caster to catch 15 lbs. of roach and perch. Dave Kemp from Bradford fished the River Suck on the 27th April in fine weather and used maggot, corn and worm with a feeder to catch 28 lbs of skimmers, hybrids and roach. The next day he set up a pike rod and had two pike that each weighed eleven pounds. He also had 17 lbs of roach and skimmers. Steve Nell from Sheffield fished alongside Dave on April 28th and used a feeder with maggot and corn to catch 12 lbs. of hybrid and roach. Daz Victory from Bury fished the Brosna in sunshine on April 29th and used red maggot to catch a 20 lbs. mixed bag of fish. On April 30th he fished the Shannon using maggot and caster on a 16 hook to catch 16 lbs. of roach. Daz noted that pike were showing. Cliff Mynard from Halifax is back in Shannonbridge. On 29th April he fished the Brosna in sunshine and used red maggot and feeder to land 25 lbs. of roach and hybrids. On April 30th Cliff fished the River Suck on a rainy day and used red maggot and feeder to catch 15 lbs. of roach. The next day he again fished the Brosna but only caught 8 lbs of roach using a feeder. Phil Ashton from Oldham fished the Brosna on 29th April and caught an 18 lbs mixed bag using caster. The next two days Phil tried fishing on the Shannon. He fished with a pole to catch mixed bags weighing 8 lbs and 11 lbs. He commented that he was plagued with pike. Steve Griffith fished the River Suck on the 28th April on a fine and windy day and used feeder, maggot and sweetcorn to catch 30 lbs. of good roach, the best weighing 2 lbs. Steve also caught three pike that weighed 10 lbs. each. Tacun Griffiths fished alongside Steve and used the same methods to catch a net of 25 lbs. that included roach to a pound and one bream. John Baylis from Banbury fished the Brosna on April 29th in sunshine and used maggot and ledger to catch 35 lbs. of roach. The next day John fished the Suck on an overcast windy day an
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