1 August 2007
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• Good grilse fishing reported from Blackwater Lodge on the Munster Blackwater and the River Erriff in Co. Galway.
• Good Green Peter fishing reported from Lough Owel.
• 886 Salmon for the week on the River Moy bringing the yearly total to 5,173.
• Good improvement in salmon fishing in several waters in Co. Donegal in the Northern Region and Lough’s agency areas.
• 100 lbs. catch of Hybrids and Roach reported from the lower River Inny.
• Very good Coarse fishing reported from the Mullingar area.
• 37.5 lbs. Cod from Courtmacsherry is the 2nd heaviest ever recorded on rod and line and wins our catch of the week. – see photo on www.cfb.ie
• Good shore fishing reported from the Beara area in west Cork and from Co. Clare.
• Good Tope fishing reported from the Shannon Estuary.
GAME ANGLING
Eastern Region: Web: http://www.fishingireland.net/
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Godfrey Donohue Managing Director reports from the CORKAGH PARK FISHERY near Clondalkin in Dublin. Ph: +353 (0)1 4592622 mob: +353 (0)87 2650495 e-mail: fishing@ireland.com Web: www.CorkaghParkFishery.com
The trout lake has been fishing superbly with Paddy McLouglin from Rory’s Fishing Tackle Shop catching in excess of 20 trout today (Wednesday Aug 1st). Our Italian friends, Pepe, Luca and Sami brought their dad fishing whilst on holidays from Italy and he caught 7 trout. The Italian lads themselves caught very well too.
The lakes are very busy at the moment and everyone who comes to fish is having great success.
We are now taking bookings for the winter season with various Youth Groups, Schools and Transition Year groups.
Mark O’Regan
Guide and Instructor for Salmon, Trout and Pike fishing. Notes: Home waters include the River Boyne and its tributaries. Address: Crannmore, Dunderry Road, Trim, Co. Meath.
Telephone: +353 46 9431635
Email: info@crannmor.ie
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the man from down under
Written by Marc O’Regan
Sunday, 29 July 2007
Last week saw the Boyne drop a little but not enough to allow good trout fishing, luckily the tributaries gave some sport as one Gary Foley found out from Dublin. A distance caster of note however he had to adjust his set to catch the browns on a dry fly on the smaller river. Sedges were the order of the day and despite some heavy showers Gary caught and released a good number of 12 to 14 inch fish. His exploits to catch pike on the fly were not as successful, moving many, hooking 3 and boating none, fortunately his boating partner landed 5. On occasions like these pike in warmer water can lunge at lures and not take, the bright day was not a help. Just like fly fishing for trout we changed size and indeed fly but to no avail.
Erik Lofting from Australia thought he might have a go at some Lough fishing for trout, more at home on the beach and sea he took to fly fishing very quickly. After some casting instruction and an introduction to the XP 6100 Erik captured one very nice trout, as this was his sole intention he rested on his laurels for the remainder of the day and told stories and listened to a few.
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Ian Powell reports from the BLACKWATER LODGE fishery on the Munster Blackwater in Co. Cork.
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On the Blackwater Lodge beats, the fishing has been very good. 45 grilse and salmon to 12½ lb have been taken since July 24th. There have been very few anglers out fishing, but those who have been out have been enjoying good sport. The river rose in a small dirty flood over the end of the month which spoilt fishing for a day or so, but it was well back in order on the 1st. August, when I went out myself & had four fish on fly in an hour – best a slightly coloured 10 pounder, & the others all with long-tailed sea lice & about 5, 8 & 9 lb. All were returned alive. There is a lot of fish running at the moment, and the prospects of sport in the coming weeks are extremely good. The river is holding a lovely fly height & the clarity has improved rapidly since the last flood.
Best Regards & Tight Lines!
Ian Powell
Blackwater Lodge & Salmon Fishery
(Voted Best Fly Fishing Guesthouse/Hotel 2006 by the readers of the UK magazine Today’s Flyfisher!)
Upper Ballyduff
Co. Waterford
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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:
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23/7/07 Mr Shay Lynham was in excellent form again with his fly rod when he caught himself a fine 9 lbs./4.09kgs Salmon and added four Sea Trout to his basket and as usual Mr Shay Lynham was with his Gillie Mr Mike O’Dwyer, also in good form was Mr Martin Lanigan O’Keefe when he caught himself a Grilse on the fly with his Gillie Mr Dominic Mc Gillicudy. On the Sea Trout front just the odd one or two caught. Wind NNE fresh to strong, bright and sunny all day, humidity 75%
24/7/07 The Sea Trout were on the slack side even though there were a few Juniors caught. On the Salmon front, Judy Sutton, caught her first ever Salmon on the fly in the Mouth of the Commeragh so congratulations to Judy and lets hope it is the first of many and just for the record Judy was with her Gillie Mr Dominic Mc Gillicudy. Wind SW light to calm, but by 12 pm, it was light to fresh and as the day went on, the rain started to bucket down and the wind got st
ronger and it got quite nasty around 5.30pm. Air temperature 17C/62F humidity 71%
25/7/07 there were not many boats fishing this morning due to a strong SW wind, but come midday the wind had dropped sufficiently that one could pontificate on our great water, there were a few Sea Trout caught but no real rod benders, but it was a different story in the Salmon department, where Mr Martin Lanigan O’Keefe caught a Grilse on the fly in the Mouth of the Commeragh with his Gillie Mr Dominic Mc Gillicudy. Now for the catch of the day on the upper Lakes, Mr Peter Wills of the UK fishing with his good friend Mr Ken Toner of Waterville and the UK caught four Sea Trout of class and their weights are as follows 3.5 lbs/1.59 kgs, 2.5 lbs/1.14 kgs, 2 lbs/0.91 kgs, 2 lbs./0.91 kgs some catch and all caught on the fly and Ken was telling me that was Peters best ever catch on Lough Cloonaghlin. Weather – heavy showers throughout the day. Max air temperature 19C/60F humidity 57% amount of rain fall 3.8mm/0.149606in.
26/7/07 It was a wild day on Lough Currane but that didn’t deter we Anglers from going out, first to the Sea Trout department, Dr Hobart of Germany fishing out of Lakelands.Com caught three Sea Trout in the 2 lbs/0/91 kgs class but Angler of the day, is Mr Thomson who caught one Grilse and three Sea Trout of which the biggest weighed in at 2.5 lbs/1.14kgs all caught on the fly, with his Gillie Mr Frank Donnelly and the Commander-in-Chief of www.lakelandshouse.com and on the famous Butler Pool this afternoon Mr Gerard Roe, caught a 5 lbs./2.27 kgs Grilse on the fly and his Gillie Mr Dominic Mc Gillicudy was telling me that they contacted a few more. Wind veered between WNW to W strong all day and at times it was quite nasty. Air temperature 65F/18.C humidity 76% water temperature on the Bank of the Church 18.6C/65F cloudy but there was plenty of sun breaking through. Amount of rain fall 3.9mm/0.153543in.
27/7/07 There were a few Sea Trout caught on the drift and on the troll and our Manager Mr John Murphy and of www.loughcurrane.com reported to me that he and his client rose a few Juniors this morning. In the Salmon/Grilse department Mr Noel Foley fishing with his Gillie Mr Frank Donnelly of www.lakelandshouse.com caught a Grilse of 4.5lbs/2.05kgs and added five Juniors to his basket. Wind WSW light to fresh with bright sunshine all day. Air temperature 19C/66F, Humidity 64% amount of rain fall 0.1mm/0.003937in.
28/7/07 Margery Homes caught a Grilse and a Sea Trout with her Gillie Mr Mike O’Dwyer and Mr Noel Foley, fishing with his Gillie Mr Frank Donnelly of Lakeland house.Com caught a fine Grilse of 5.5 lbs/2.5 kgs and also caught a fine Sea Trout of 3.5 lbs/1.59 kgs. On the Famous Butler Pool there was a fine 9 lbs/4.09 kgs Salmon caught on the fly by an English angler. Back on Lough Currane there were a few Juniors caught. Wind SW light, with rain and heavy at times but had gone through by 2pm. Air temperature 16C/60F humidity 87% amount of rain fall 6.4mm/0.251968in.
29/7/07 There was blazing sunshine all day even though there were a few Juniors caught but no real rod benders and the same goes for the Salmon/Grilse department but I see www.loughcurrane.com is reporting that the famous Butler Pool is producing Salmon every day and there is no argument to that. Wind N light to fresh, air temperature 18C/64.4F, humidity 56%. That is all the news from your Gillie and the Waterville fishery. No Spin no fly’s just Facts.
Berni Kelleher reports:
FOR WEEKENDING SUNDAY THE 29th JULY OF 2007.
RIVER BLACKWATER KENMARE
River levels dropping away, 7 fish caught early in the week. Best fish 7 lbs 2 oz to Keith O’Connell, Cork. Special mention for 2 anglers who caught their first fish Billy McIntyre of Saudi Arabia and John Angles of Eyries.
ESB WATERS RIVER LEE
Monday 23rd Paul Hanley, Adam Condon and Kieran Condon caught 12 fish between them. On Tuesday 24th Noel Cashman caught a 7 lbs fish on the fly. On Thursday 26th John O’Brien landed a 3 lbs. fish. On Sunday 29th visiting anglers from Wexford caught 2 fish on shrimp weighing 5 lbs. and 7 lbs. respectively. Paul Hanley landed 3 fish, Brendan Walsh caught 5 and visiting anglers from Antrim caught 13 fish. All fish caught were hatchery fish which were all released.
RIVER LAUNE BEATS 1 AND 2
1 fish weighing 7 lbs. caught.
RIVER FLESK
3 fish caught for the week.
KILLARNEY LAKES
1 fish caught on the lake for the week.
RIVER BANDON
Sea trout fishing fair, with the rise of water last week salmon fishing for the start of the week was excellent with 14 fish landed. Good numbers of fish seen moving since the water levels have dropped so has the fishing effort. All fish caught were of good size with average being 6 lbs.
RIVER LEE
The best run of fish seen on the lee since 1975 with all anglers catching fish with the majority of these being fin clipped.
LAUNE ANGLERS WATERS AND BEAT 3
Water level has fallen but still very suitable for fly and spinning.
A much better week I know of five fish for the week from Laune Anglers waters, mostly over the weekend when angling effort was high.
The slight fall in water seems to have facilitated better fishing
This writer at last met a fish a small grilse but lost it.
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Brian McManus reports:
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August 1st, 2007
UPPER SHANNON
LOUGH SHEELIN
There was a good rise of fish on Sheelin and good sedge hatches on the lake. Peter O’Reilly fished with Michael Kelly on Thursday last and caught and released 9 trout on dry sedges, fish averaging 1.5 lbs to 2 lbs. Gene Brady L.S.T.P.A. had 4 fish on sedges ranging from 1.5 lbs to 3 lbs. Adrian McGrane L.S.T.P.A. caught and released 4 fish up to 2lbs. Eamon Connors had 2 fish averaging 2 lbs on sedges. Anglers are encouraged to try the lake even during daytime.
Contact Thomas Lynch L.S.T.P.A. Mobile: 087 9132033 or logon to the L.S.T.P.A website http://www.loughsheelinanglers.ie/ for information on competitions and other local news.
For local updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144
LOUGH O’FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK
Water levels remain very high and temperatures were very cool on some evening, especially over the weekend. Consequently fishing was slow over those evenings. There were six to eight anglers out on O’Flynn most days. The best returns were from Philip Mc Goldrick, Ballyhaunis. He had three fish on Thursday. Anthony Baggot had one fish over two sessions. Fish were observed rising but elusive and difficult to catch. Catch of the week went to Matt Foley. He had one fish of 3.5 lbs caught on the River Suck in the Ballymoe area. He had another fish of 2.75 lbs. on a Deer hair sedge.
For updates contact John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Co Roscommon at 087 2536064.
MID SHANNON AREA
LOUGH ENNELL
Few enough anglers fished Ennell last week, but anglers who are prepared to stay late into the evening can get good results. There were quite good hatches of sedges, Peters and some buzzers. Joe Brennan from Longford had the best reported fish of the week at 3.75 lbs on sedge. Declan Brearton, Edenderry and Seamus Eighan from Rochfordbridge had a fish each of 2.5 lbs on Peter and sedge respectively. John O’Donoghue, Dublin had a fish of 2 lbs. on fly. Jack Bell, Tullamore had a fish of 1.5 lbs.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 9348769 mornings
LOUGH OWEL It was a good week on Owel with plenty of action and good returns. Anglers have reported observing fish feeding well on fry late in the evening and these fish will take if covered with a fly. There were hatches of Silverhorn sedges and Peters and most of the fish were caught on a range of sedges. Nearly 160 fish were officially returned to week ending Sunday July 29th. On Sunday 22nd July two Welsh anglers had 5 fish between them, best 2.5 lbs on Golden Olive. The Doherty brothers from Clane had 8 fish between them on Wednesday July 22nd, best 2 lbs, they released 4 fish. Brendan Murray, Mullingar had 5 fish for 7.5 lbs. Eugene Fagan and angling partner Andy Young had 9 fish to 2.5 lbs, released 6. On Friday John Plunkett and Billy Darby had 4 fish for 6 lbs. Michael Mc Mahon, Drogheda had 9 fish in three visits, best 3 lbs. Mick Mc Cormack, Mullingar had 8 fish (returned 4) on Saturday July 28th, best 4 fish at 2 lbs each. Paul Dunne from Clane had 7 fish (returned 5) kept the best two fish of over 2 lbs. We had lots of other returns, too many to publish, well done to all who returned their catches. On the competition front – two competitions were fished. 18 anglers caught 11 fish in the Leixlip Anglers competition, best 2.5 lbs. Gerry Heaslip won the Dargle Anglers competition. 16 anglers caught 14 fish, best fish 2.5 lbs. Prospects look good again on Owel for the coming week.
For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
Mick Flanagan, Angling correspondent and photographer for Sunday World and Topic group of newspapers Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers.
DANIEL BOY….
We got a cracking photo this week sent in of young Daniel Shaw of Collage Vale Mullingar. Young Daniel is really keeping the Shaw angling tradition on line. Daniel was fishing with dad Nickie on Lough Owel, where he landed some fine trout and a few good Perch. Here we have Daniel pictured with one of his cracking trout from Owel. I was in with Nickie last week in Shaws hardware and he has a splendid selection of outdoor clothing. There is that much camouflage clothing around at present, the fish can’t see us out on the lake.
OWEL COMPETITIONS….
Tonight Wednesday 1st August Lough Owel trout preservation Association will host the Dan Mullally Trophy. This fly fishing competition will be fished from 7pm-11pm. It’s a club competition and new members are more than welcome on the night. The weigh-in of the Dan Mullally will take place at Mullallys and the all fish weighed in must be over the 13 inch limit for club competitions. Plus a four fish limit is in place. The lake has being stocked recently with some top quality brown trout and these fish should provide some rod bending action in the coming weeks. On August 12th the club will host the Patti Doolan Perpetual Shield. More on this in the coming weeks.
GLORE- ALL SPECIES…..
Lough Glore anglers are holding their all- species competitions. Sponsored by Castlepollard Angling centre, this event should draw quite a few anglers. On the membership card the venue is the Inny River. This may change before the competition morning as the River is quite high and very overgrown with weeds in some stretches. The competition is next Sunday August 5th and fishing is from 9am-4-30pm. Please check with Castlepollard Angling Centre before travelling Sunday morning Mob: 086-3686146.
LOUGH REE
Liam Reilly from Foxford, Mayo fished Lough Ree from his cruiser on the 24th July using a medium size Toby lure with green markings to catch a brown trout weighing 6 lbs 2 oz – report by Dermot Killeen, Shannonbridge
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
report courtesy of Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Phone
Mob: 087 – 2340815
THE JOHN MORAN MEMORIAL CUP….
The August Bank Holiday weekend is reserved every year for one of the largest Trout competitions of the season, the John Moran Memorial Cup, which is run and sponsored by Ganly’s Homevalue Hardware and also the Ganly, Monaghan and Doherty families. This will be the eighteenth year this competition has taken place and is held to remember John Moran who passed away so tragically on the lake. While the fishing competition is the main event there will also be plenty of other activities over the whole weekend to keep everybody busy.
The fishing competition, which will start at 10.30am on Sunday August 5th from Killeenmore Harbour, is open to members of invited clubs some of which are Athlone Anglers Association, Ballykeeran and Killeenmore Anglers, Camlin and District Anglers, Cashel Anglers Association, Coosan Anglers Association, Elan Angling Club, Lanesboro Pike Anglers, Portlick Anglers Association and Roscommon and District Anglers. While standard trout fishing rules apply and both fly and troll methods can be used please remember that there will be around two hundred anglers taking part which means that in all probability it will be a large fish which wins so please let the smaller ones back unharmed if possible. The competition finishes back at Killeenmore Harbour at 6.00pm where only ticket holders will be allowed to weigh in their fish. Tickets will be issued at the start of the competition by each clubs Captain of the Day which for the Athlone Anglers Association will be Angela Sloane, normal competition entry fees will apply and competitors may only start from Killeenmore Harbour. As there are so many clubs taking part please make sure and get there early as it is going to be extremely busy. Apart from the main fishing competition on the Sunday there are also a number of other events taking place over the weekend starting on Saturday August 4th at 2 pm with the Children’s Fishing Competition followed by a barbeque. On Sunday if you don’t fancy going to the Lake for the fishing then there will be a fantastic Bingo session starting at 2.00pm and after the weigh in of the fishing competition there will be a barbeque followed by entertainment. Monday has been designated as sports day with many events taking place for both the adults and the kids including the traditional Egg and Spoon Race, the Wheelbarrow Race, Football Competition plus many, many more events throughout the day and evening to keep everybody entertained. The competition and all the other events are open to members and their immediate families of all the invited clubs and is one of the few occasion in the year when practically the entire local angling community get together to swap stories with old friends and renew acquaintances. All in all it promises to be a great weekend and our thanks to the Ganly, Monaghan and Doherty families for all their hard work and dedication in making this event so enjoyable for everyone and we look forward to seeing you all there.
LOUGH ACALLA CO GALWAY
It was another good angling week on Lough Acalla with prolific hatches of sedges. On average about 12 anglers per day fished the fishery with good results achieved. D Ward from Kilconnell had a 3 lbs. Brown trout on a Golden Olive. K Dowd from Ballinasloe had a 2 lbs. Brown trout on a Peter Ross. The most successful flies were Golden Head olive, Peter Ross, Black Pennell and Muddlers. Prospects look favourable for the coming week.
For updates contact John Devaney, Assistant Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon 087 2266735
CAMCOR RIVER BIRR
The night fly fishing on the Camcor River has been slow considering the amount of effort put in by local anglers. A few fish were caught along Palmers flats and Sandymount at dusk.
LOWER SHANNON AREA
LOUGH DERG ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
Lough Derg Native Fish Biodiversity Project
Towards the sustainable management of Lough Derg’s native fish populations
Project update June 2007
The Lough Derg Native Fish Biodiversity Project is now is now into its second year and it is timely that we should have a newsletter just to give people an update on the developments so far. It’s been quite exci
ting really and we’ve come along way from our humble beginnings! Just to recap, the Lough Derg Native Fish Biodiversity Project (Lough Derg NFB Project) was set up to answer a number of questions concerning the native fish community using the most up-to-date and sophisticated scientific techniques.
RIVER MULCAIR CO LIMERICK
Over the last week, lots of Salmon have been observed moving through the Mulcair and Castleconnell systems. With the presence of many anglers on the banks of the Mulcair, the salmon have proved elusive. For some anglers the week has proven to be very successful with local angler Dermot Darcy landing three fish in the long field area of the Mulcair, the best being a grilse of 8lbs. Water levels should be favourable this week for the fly angler as water levels drop back. Anglers are reporting a good number of Salmon showing at Plassy on the Shannon.
CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT BYE-LAW NO. 814, 2006
This Bye-Law provides for an annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007, a season bag limit of 1 fish in the period 1 Jan to 12 May, a daily bag limit of 3 fish from 13 May to 31 August and a daily bag limit of 1 fish from 1 September to the end of the season. The Bye-law also provides for the use of single hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait once the specified number of fish have been caught in the specified periods and revokes the existing limit Bye –law.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SALMON ANGLERS – BROWN TAGS
From May 13th, 2007 the Minister introduced a system of Brown Gill tags for certain rivers where it is considered necessary in the interests of conserving stocks to closely monitor angling quotas to ensure river based quotas are not exceeded. The River Mulcair in Co Limerick is covered by this scheme.
ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY
Report to follow.
NB: Anglers please note the new Salmon & Sea Trout Bye Laws for the River Feale for 2007. See
SHANNON FISHERIES REGION (River Feale) CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT BYE LAW NO 816, 2007
This Bye-Law provides for a bag limit of 4 fish (being either salmon or sea trout over 40 cm) from 1 March to 12 May subject to a daily bag limit of 1 fish during the period. The Bye-law also incorporates the provisions of the existing Bye-law i.e. an overall annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007, a daily bag limit of 3 fish from 13 May to 31 August and a daily bag limit of 1 fish from 1 September to the end of the season. The Bye-law also provides for the use of single hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait once the specified number of fish have been caught in the specified periods.
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.
Anglers have enjoyed good trout fishing on the River Maigue, best to 2 lbs.
For angling updates on Castleroberts contact Mob: 087 9810817
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ANGLING REPORT for the River Erriff JULY 2007
Fishery Manager, Jim Stafford reports
The month started off with a spate of 1.4 metres on the Aasleagh guage. There were three further spates during the week at 1.6m, 1.7m, and 1.4m. Water levels then dropped slowly to 0.8 m by the end of the first week. Fresh fish continued to enter the river with every spate. Mr. G. Garnier, France had 7 fish with fish of 9.25 lbs. from the Dog Pool Beat 2 and 5lbs. from Jenkins Beat 9 – and released a hen fish of 11 lbs. from Black Banks Beat 6. Mr. B. Lemetayer, France had a fish of 7 lbs. from the Boat Pool Beat 5 and another of 10.25 lbs. from Black Banks Beat 6. Mr. J. Boidron, France had his first ever salmon of 7.75 lbs. from the Boat Pool. Mr. M. Jackson, U.K. took a fresh run grilse from the Coronation Pool Beat 8.
Mr. A. Thorley, U.K. had the catch of the month a sparkling fresh sea liced fish of 11 lbs. taken in the Falls Pool on Beat 9 on a Pot Bellied Shrimp Fly. Alastair had another fish of 9 lbs. from the Glenanane Stones on Beat 7 on the same fly and released a 7 lbs. fish from the Dog Pool on Beat 2. Mr. A. Findlater, Irl. caught a sea liced grilse from the Guage Pool on Beat 9. A Shrimp pattern was very successful for Mr. J. Grant, U.K. who released fish of 9 lbs. and 10 lbs. taken in Jenkins Pool Beat 5 on the 4th. of the month and Mr. R. McGahon, Irl. caught a fresh grilse on a Stoats Tail from Beat 7.
Mr. W. Marshall, N. Irl. and Mr. S. Woodhead, U.K. had fish of 6.25 lbs. from Black River Run Beat 1 and another of 7.25 lbs. from Poleen Beat 4.
Heavy rains increased levels to 1.8m on the 9th. Levels then dropped to 0.9m by the 15th. of the month. Mr. D. Chambers and Mr. J. Lanagan-O’Keeffe released fish taken in the Boat Pool Beat 5 and Doyles Pool Beat 6. Mr. M. Corps, Irl. released a grilse caught in the Bridge Pool on Beat 9. Mr. F. Crawford had a fish of 5.25 lbs. on an Alley Shrimp from the Otter Pool Beat 7 and released another two others caught in the Sally Pool and School House. Mr G. Poynton, Irl. caught one of 4.25 lbs. in the Sea Pool on a Black Shrimp Fly and released another taken in the School House on a Silver Stoat. Mr. G. Chadenat, France had a fresh run grilse taken in Poleen Beat 4. Mr. R. Rusby, U.K. returned two fish caught in Kings Pool Beat 4 and the Falls Pool Beat 9. Brothers Declan and Arthur Muckian, Irl. had 4 fish taken on a Blue Bibio and Shrimp Fly from the Falls Pool and Upper Garden Pool on Beat 9 – best fish 5.25 lbs. and 5.75 lbs.
Heavy rain increased water levels to 1.8m on the 16th. falling to 1.0m on the 17th. and rising again to 2.0m on the 18th. and fresh fish continued to run through the counter.
Mr. J. Keogh, Irl. caught 5 fish best 5.5 lbs. and 6 lbs. and released 3 others from the Falls Pool and Black Banks on a Cascade and Bann Special. Mr. G. Merrick, Irl. caught sea-liced fish of 4 lbs. 5 lbs. and 8.25 lbs. in the Falls Pool on a Pot Bellied Shrimp Fly on his first two visits to the Erriff. A Yellow Alley was successful for Mr. A. Shaw taking a fresh run fish of 9 lbs. from the Quarry Pool on Beat 2. Mr. P. Gibson, U.K. had 2 fish of 4 lbs. and 5.5 lbs. and Mr. A. Higgins, U.K. on his first visit to the Erriff had 3 fish on a Cascade. Mr. D. Brinklow, S. Africa caught his first Erriff salmon of 5 lbs. also from the Falls Pool on a Cascade. Mr. W. Orde, U.K. caught a fresh run fish grilse of 5 lbs. from the Top Square Pool on Beat on a Alley Shrimp with the Guage reading 1.65 m and released another from the Colonel’s Pool on Beat 6. It was a first ever sparkling fresh 5 lbs. salmon on the 19th. for Mr. R. Simpson, U.K. – the fish was caught in the Falls Pool on an Alley Shrimp – Mr. Simpson then went on to catch another fresh run 5 lbs. fish some 10 minutes later. Mr. S. Jones, Irl. had two grilse from the Falls and Garden Pool on Beat 9 and Mr. Richard. Kelly. Irl released a 6 lbs. fish taken on a Cascade and his son Robert released a fish on Beat 3. Rev. A. Grimason caught 2 grilse on Beat 4 on a Silver Doctor.
Water levels remained good at 1.0m and then rose to 1.3m on the 22nd. Further heavy rains brought levels to 1.7 metres on the 26th and fresh fish continued to enter the river. Mr. R. Daly, Irl. had 3 best 6 lbs. and 7.75 lbs. from the Bridge Pool and Poleen Beat 4. Mr. K. Glynn, Irl. caught 5 fish for the week – best 6.75 lbs. from the Bridge Pool Beat 5. Mr. E. Murphy, had 3 from 4 lbs. to 6 lbs. with 2 taken in the Bridge Pool Beat 5. Mr. J. Makinson, U.K. had 4 and released a 7 lbs. hen fish on Beat 7. Mr. B. Holloway had 4 for the week and lost another estimated at 10 lbs. in bright sunshine in the Holly Pool Beat 8.&n
bsp; Mr. C. Vaur, France caught a grilse from the Washing Pool on Beat 4. Dr. M. Downes caught 2 and lost another estimated at 10 lbs. in the Falls Pool on a Yellow Shrimp Fly. Dr. P. Masterson, caught 3 including a sparkling fresh 8 lbs. fish taken in the Coronation Pool Beat 8. Mr. M. Tallon caught 2 in the Falls Pool on a Pot Bellied Shrimp Fly on the 25th. and Mrs. L. Tallon caught a sea-liced fish of 5.25 lbs. from the Sea Pool on Beat 9 and lost another estimated at 9 lbs. Mr. Eugene Dunne on his first visit to the Fishery caught his first ever salmon on a Shrimp Pattern in the Bridge Pool with the gauge at 1.5 metres. With water levels falling away Mr. C. Birmingham caught a fresh sea liced grilse in the Lower Garden Pool on the 28th. of the month. At the time of writing this report (29th.) fresh fish are continuing to enter into the Killary.
The total catch for the month was 107 salmon some 40 well conditioned sea trout to 2 lbs.
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Markus Muller reports:
River Moy
The Moy system produced a whopping 886 salmon for the week bringing the yearly total, so far, to 5173. Again, the middle and upper reaches of the river saw the best of the fishing while conditions on the Moy Fishery beats remained poor due to the high water levels.
The Ridge Pool accounted for 18 salmon for the week. Amongst the successful anglers were: Edward Kelly, Cavan, Paddy Conneff, Dublin, Michel Odin, France and Alan Jack, Northern Ireland. Alan also caught and released a remarkable 4.5 lbs. brown trout. The Ash Tree Beat produced 3 salmon for the week: Edward Kelly & P.J. Smith, both from Co. Cavan, and Jim Doody all had one salmon on spinner, while Steve Hazeldine, UK, landed a salmon on the Freshwater Beat.
The Mount Falcon Fishery noted its 3 record week in a row. Simon Wall and party of 3 anglers from the UK did particularly well catching 32 salmon for 4 days. Also on Mt. Falcon, Ian Forde, Dublin, caught 7 salmon (5 released) including his first ever salmon. On Coolcronan, eleven year old Nathan Clarke, UK, also landed his first ever salmon, while Phil Briscoe, UK, had 3 fish, with best at 6 lbs. On Armstrong’s, Christie Galvin, Offaly, had 2 salmon, so had Richard Robinson, UK, with best at 12.2 lbs. The Foxford Fishery totalled 52 salmon for the week including 3 fish for UK angler Stuart Sumnall. The Lyn Cobley party, who also did well on the Easkey River, had 16 salmon for 3 days, 7 of which were released.
Cloongee yielded 23 salmon for the week. Edward Shanley, Co. Meath, had 3 fish on spinner, Wendy Crawford, Northern Ireland, landed two on the worm and German anglers, Lars & Klaus Wolf Frieberthauser took 3 salmon together. Klaus Wolf Frieberthauser also did well on the East Mayo Association water where he had 5 salmon for 3 days. All his fish came to the fly. Also on East Mayo, Steve White, Co. Kildare, had 3 on spinner and Ken Coleman, Co. Louth, landed two on the fly.
Moy Estuary
Despite the discolouration of the water the estuary enjoyed a reasonable week with 55 trout reported and many more returned. Colin & Sue North, UK, who were fishing with Judd Ruane caught 5 sea trout on mackerel strip and also enjoyed excellent sport on the fly.
Lough Conn
Again a quiet week on Lough Conn and few fish were caught. Twenty-five anglers took 36 trout over 40 rod days. However, at least some of the anglers that went out managed to catch fish.
Keith Elvery and his party of 4 UK anglers had 7 trout on Golden Olives and Green Peter patterns, with best at 2 lbs., Constance Browning & partner took 3 trout for 4 lbs., best at 1.75 lbs. on Daddy Longlegs, while Scottish angler, Peter Mansfield caught 2 fish for 2 lbs. during an evenings fishing. Elsewhere, junior angler, Steven Breen, Co. Clare, fishing with his father caught his first ever trout for 1.25 lbs. on an Olive Bumble.
The Conn & Cullin Anglers held a juvenile angling competition on Sunday, 29 July. Thirty youngsters took part in the event and a total of 20 fish were caught.
Results were as follows:
Under 12s: 1st Conor Grey; 2nd Finnaun Duffy; 3rd Jack O’Dowd
Under 14s: 1st Brian Moore; 2nd Shane Cooney; 3rd Sean Jordan
Under 18s: 1st Thomas Wier, 2nd Keiran Traynor; 3rd Clare Grehan
Easkey River
The Easkey Fortland Fishery reported 22 salmon for the week with the Lyn Cobley party, UK, catching 14 fish mainly on the fly.
Lough Beltra & Newport River
On the Newport River, local angler David Nevin had one grilse and 2 sea trout averaging 0.75 lbs. Eamon Kennedy caught 2 fine sea trout at 1.5 lbs. & 1.25 lbs and James Clarke had one sea trout at 1 lb., while Mr. Birkley, UK, caught 2 nice sea trout on Lough Beltra.
Burrishoole Fishery
A total of 16 salmon (15 ranched & 1 wild) weighing 58.4 lbs. were reported for 55 rod days. The best fish of the week, a 5 lbs. grilse, was caught by John Chapman. Other notable catches included 3 grilse for angling journalist David Gray for his day on Burrishoole and the first ever salmon for visiting angler Dermot Seymore. Most successful flies for the week were Ally’s Cascade and Green Peter patterns.
Ballin Lough
Yet, another excellent week for the Ballin Lough Fishery with a total of 56 trout reported for 22 rods. Matt Fahy & friend, Islandeady, caught 2 rainbow trout, best at 3.5 lbs., Denis & Pat Murphy, Co. Galway, had 4 rainbows, best also at 3.5 lbs. and Joe Gibbons, Kilmeena, also did very well with 7 trout (5 released), while Tim Hayes & friend, Co. Meath, had 7 rainbows (5 released) and 1 brown trout. Best flies for the week were Bibio, Fiery Brown, Muddlers, Dabblers, Buzzers and nymphs.
Ballisodare River
The good run of fish into Ballisodare continued with a total of 82 salmon caught, 68 of which were released. Local angler, Jimmy Cuffe caught and released a fine 8 lbs. salmon which came to a Cascade pattern, Joe & Anthony Power both caught and released a 7 lbs. salmon each and Beny Henry also released his 8 pounder which he caught on a shrimp fly.
Glencar Lake & Drumcliff River
The water levels on the Drumcliff River have started to fall and angling activity is expected to pick up during the coming week. On Glencar Lake, Ken Donohoe had a 5 lbs. grilse.
Lough Arrow
Lough Arrow produced some fine trout for the week. The best fish, a brown trout weighing 6.5 lbs. was caught by Marcus Kennedy, Co. Roscommon, while Mark O’Shea, also Roscommon, had one at 4 lbs. Local anglers also did well, with another 4 lbs. trout for Josie Gray, 2 fish for David Gray (heaviest at 4 lbs.) and 2 trout for Noel Fairbanks (3 lbs. & 3.25 lbs.) Most fish came to the Green Peter fished late in the evening.
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Lynsey Clarke reports:
RIVER DROWES – Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th July 2007.
The Drowes continued fishing well over the week with good numbers of grilse caught. The river dropped over the week to read 5.5 on the gauge at Four Masters Bridge which gave ideal conditions for the fly. With the big Spring Tides towards the weekend good salmon in the 8 to 10 lb range entered the fishery.
Given here are some of the recorded catches for the past week. Derek McLoughlin recorded 4 salmon caught from the Red Roof and the Mill pool on the fly. Alfred Vandew
alle accounted for 5 grilse ranging from 3 to 6 lb caught on the fly from the Mill Pool, Scot’s Corner and Island Pool. Alan Kendall recorded grilse of 3 & 5 lbs. caught from New Bridge and Sea Pool. Graham Cochrane caught 3 grilse weighing 3, 3 & & 4 lbs. from Lennox’s Bridge on spinner & worm. Colin Harrgan accounted for a 4 lbs. grilse caught from Briney’s on a Cascade shrimp fly. Anthony Carty landed a 4 lbs. fish on spinner from the Mill Pool.
LOUGH MELVIN – Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th July 2007.
The Lough fished very well for trout (especially sonaghan) at times this week. There were thundery spells which put the fish off, but overall, there were some good catches of sonaghan with anglers recording catches of 20 to 30 fish with many of these over 1 lb. I know one angler recorded 6 sonaghan for 7 lb and returned another 20. The deepwater out in the middle of the Lough seems to have provided the best fishing. With regard to successful flies, it was just a case of finding the fish; fly pattern seemed irrelevant with various patterns taking fish. The Lough seems to have been quiet for salmon.
EANY FISHERY – Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th July 2007.
The river was low for the most part this week but there was a good flood (0.92 metres) on Thursday and levels were excellent for the fly on Friday morning. The gauge average for the week read 0.35 metres and 25 visiting rods fished for the week. There were fair numbers of salmon caught for the week and all of the fish seem to have been caught from Thursday onwards. Given here are some of the catches. On Thursday, John Wilson recorded 2 grilse caught in the morning from the Eanybeg. The fish weighed 4 & 6 lbs. Charley Fury accounted for 10 lbs. salmon caught from the Fish Counter Pools on a spinner. In the afternoon I caught a 4½ lbs. grilse from the Flag Pool on a Bann Special shrimp fly. On Friday, Phillip McMahon recorded 5 lbs. 12 oz grilse caught on the spinner below Burn’s falls. John McLaughlin recorded a 9 lbs. salmon caught on a Cascade fly from the Luggie’s losing 2 other salmon and rising a further 2. On Saturday, Alan Cully recorded a 5 lbs. grilse caught from Bonnyglen Falls on worm. We are also still catching numerous 5 & 6 lb Rainbow Trout! God help us if these start feeding on the salmon fry and parr! We have no bag limit for Rainbow Trout! Anglers are requested to kill any they catch.
OWENEA FISHERY – Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th July 2007.
The Owenea River ran at low summer levels all week except for a good flood on Thursday which raised the river to 0.45 metres on the gauge. This gave good conditions for Friday also but by Saturday the river was once again running very low. The gauge average for the week read 0.21 metres. 26 visiting rods fished for the week. There were a number of salmon recorded though catches were lower than we would expect at this point in the season. Brian Smith recorded a 3 lbs. grilse caught on Monday from beat 9 on the fly. On Thursday, William Forrester recorded 2 grilse caught from beat 5. The fish weighed 4 & 5 lbs. and were caught on a spinner. Peter Grahame accounted for a 5 lbs. grilse caught on beat 5 on the fly. On Friday, Davy Arbuckle recorded a 4 lbs. grilse caught on a spinner from beat 8.
ERNE ESTUARY July to August 2007.
The Erne Estuary is fishing extremely well with good numbers of sea trout being caught on all methods with a large proportion of these being large trout. Of course any over 40 cm have to be returned with the fishery closed for salmon and 40 cm plus sea trout. No doubt the cessation of the draught nets on the estuary has meant large numbers of sea trout have not been netted out this season. This certainly is the year to be fishing the estuary!
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Lionel Knobbs, Loughs Agency Angling Manager reports:
Thu 2nd Aug 07
River Faughan
Water levels are low at the moment but I am still receiving daily reports from anglers landing Grilse mainly from the lower Sections of the river. Among the names this week Martin Quigley (Derry) two Grilse on Fly from Lynches Dam, and Eddie McLaughlin fishing Fly catch and release, three Grilse from Lynches Dam. Recommended Salmon Fly Foxford # 14
Sea Trout Fly Waup & Yellow.
River Dennet
Water levels are now low and we should be getting good reports from the Anglers out with the Night Fly over the weekend. I was out this week on the river with a few Anglers and they stated the air temperature was very low and catching Sea Trout was hard work but with the forecasted rise over the weekend they felt things would improve. Two the Anglers I meet last week that had Sea trout Leonard Stewart (L’Derry) two on Worm and Kenny Hall (Donemana) two on Fly. Recommended Sea Trout Fly’s Waup & Yellow and Teal, Blue & Silver
River Deele
This river is one of the smaller of the tributaries of the River Foyle, entering the Foyle about 1 mile downstream from Lifford Bridge on the Donegal side. This river is well worth a visit, and it certainly was a worthwhile trip for Joe Kelly (Letterkenny) he landed a cracking 4lb Sea Trout from the Convoy section of the river. Recommended Trout Flees Peter Ross and Teal, Blue & Silver
River Finn
The Finn had a rise in water levels yesterday but dropped off quickly and I received a few reports of Grilse from anglers fishing on the upper section, but catching a Salmon this weekend might be a bit more difficult for many anglers with the less favourable conditions but regardless I would recommend fishing the tail of the slower pools in the evenings and early mornings with small #14 Flies like Yellow & Gold Badger and Peter Ross Nymph
River Mourne and Tributaries
Reports this week remained good with fish from all the main sections of the Mourne and its Tributaries Derg, Owenkillew and Strule, one of the happy anglers this week was Adam Rodgers (Strabane) landing a cracking 10 lbs. Salmon on a Spinner from the Sionmills section of the Mourne. Water levels have now dropped and if the rain stays away I would recommend the same Flees and methods as the Finn over the weekend
Events
11th & 12th August 07 Carlingford Saltwater fly and lure Festival
• Includes Shore fishing Competition (Catch & Release)
• Beach Rod Distance casting competition
• Free Casting Tuition
18th & 19th August Introduction to Angling (Juniors) Free
• Danes Cast (Newry)
25th & 26 August Introduction to Angling (Juniors) Free
• Baronscourt (Newtownstewart)
15th & 16th September Lough Foyle Fishing Festival
• Includes Shore fishing Competition (Catch & Release)
• Beach Rod Distance casting competition
• Free Casting Tuition
29th & 30th Sept Open Pike fishing Competition (Baronscourt)
• Includes Boat and Shore Fishing
• Fly and Lure Only
• Top Prizes
• Free Casting Tuition
Further information contact;
Lionel Knobbs
Angling Development Manager
Lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org
Tel 028 7134 2100
Mob;077 3637 4131
COARSE ANGLING
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Godfrey Donohue Managing Director reports from the CORKAGH PARK FISHERY near Clondalkin in Dublin. Ph: +353 (0)1 4592622 mob: +353 (0)87 2650495 e-mail: fishing@ireland.com Web: www.CorkaghParkFishery.com
The carp lake is still producing some big fish with Darren Murtagh catching a 10 pounder and an 8 pounder this week. Harry Kilpatrick and Al Walshe had 6 carp each averaging 8 lbs. Rodney Gaynor has caught another couple of nice carp 6 lbs and 8 lbs. Next week we are running an open day on the carp lake – Saturday 11th – with some lads from the Abbey Anglers giving demos throughout the day. Everybody is welcome – young and not-so-young!
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Brian McManus reports:
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August 1st, 2007
UPPER SHANNON
ShRFB reports for Lanesboro
The only reports are from transient boat traffic along the river. Fishing has been quiet. River levels are very high, remaining above the concrete below the bridge. Water levels should start to recover slowly by next week.
Kevin Lyons, MELVIEW LODGE GUESTHOUSE, Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Co Longford Tel : 003534345061 Mob: Email: info@melviewlodge.com Web: http://www.melviewlodge.com covering fisheries in the LONGFORD AREA and the STROKESTOWN LAKES
The weather and the high water levels are still having an affect on some local waters. The Strokestown lakes are still high and in some parts flooded making fishing very difficult. Lakes in the North Longford area are still producing lots of Roach, Hybrids and small Bream to 2 lbs, with bag weights averaging between 20 lbs. and 50 lbs.
Dave Barnard and John Hurd angling guests of Melview lodge commented that despite the high levels of water they were still able to put together some good bags of fish, quality Roach and Hybrids along with some small Bream made up their catches each day. Kevin himself had a chance to have a days fishing with them and managed a mixed net to 50 lbs.
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.
Fishing is good along the mid Shannon around Banagher. Angling guests of Ray Duthie had good bags of hybrids, skimmers and some adult Bream on the Sheebeen stretch and Salmon Run. There are quality Roach from the town stretch at Banagher. River levels are high.
ShRFB reports for the RIVER SUCK VALLEY – Mid River Suck
River levels are very high in the Suck Valley area but expected to slowly recede with the present more settled spell of weather. Most venues are producing Roach and skimmer Bream. Best bait red and white maggots. With the dropping water more anglers are expected to fish heading into the holiday weekend.
Further local info contact Mr John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Tel: 094 96 40103 Mob: 087 2536064 and John Devaney, Assistant Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon for the lower River Suck 087 2266735
ShRFB reports for INNY BAY B&B – fishing at TOM FOXES ANGLING STRETCH and lower RIVER INNY Tom Foxe Mob: 087 9960173 for enquiries and boat hire
The lower River Inny is fishing well for hybrids presently and was especially good over the weekend. The best reported bag was 100 lbs. The good fishing is probably being assisted by the murky flood water.
Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area.
Shannonbridge Fishing Report 30th July 2007….
It was a mixed week weather wise with rain, sun and cloud, sunshine yesterday and today. The river level has risen to 3.46 Metres on scale alongside the Shannonbridge Bridge. Thanks to all those who recorded their catches.
Jim Gleeson from Birdhill, Tipperary fished on the Shannon on 25th July. He used worms, mepps lures and jigs to catch 30 good Perch. James Leaback from Southend planned to fish the Shannon on 26th July using worms. His catch remains T.B.A. (still in pub). Frank Flood from Dublin fished at the Marina on 27th July for two hours. He uses mixed maggots to catch 9 Perch and 4 Roach. Thomas Quinn from Omeath fished at Shannonbridge on a fine 27th July and used worms and float to catch 12 Perch. – Bob Hope from Portsmouth fished at Correen Ford on a wet and cloudy 23rd July and used feeder and yellow maggot for a 20 lbs mixed bag. Pre-baiting required. On the 24th July Bob fished the Grand Canal at Belmont and used a pole with red Maggot to catch 12 lbs mixed bag for a good day. On 27th July Bob Hope fished the Grand Canal near Shannon harbour on a good day and used a feeder and red maggot to catch 15 lbs of Roach and hybrids. Dave Gray from Portsmouth fished the canal at Belmont on 27th July on a sun / cloudy day. Using pole and red maggot and worm with a feeder he caught 20 lbs of Roach and hybrids. Dave found early morning and evening the best times. Barry Frappell from Portsmouth also fished the canal at Shannon harbour on 27th July. Using a feeder and red maggot Barry caught 15 lbs. of Roach and hybrids. All the fish were caught on the far side next to the bushes. Chris Compton from Leicester fished near The Old Fort Restaurant in Shannonbridge on 27th July and used maggot and stick float to catch 16 lbs of roach and a 4.5 lbs pike. – Chantelle Smith from Leicester fished alongside Chris and caught 3 lbs of bits and lots and lots of weed. Kevin Boltz from Bristol used a boat to fish off the island upstream from the village bridge. On 23rd July using feeder and red maggot Kevin caught 20 lbs of Roach. The next day from the same swim he caught 52 lbs of roach and hybrids up to one pound each. Bites all day. On 27th July Kevin fished the Grand Canal near Shannon harbour. Using worm and caster on the pole he caught 28 lbs which included 6 Tench and 6 Bream. The water was coloured by the dredger that was clearing weeds. All three days were wet. Kevin had put back his usual holiday to avoid the warm sun of last year. Bob Tilley from Bristol fished on the canal on a wet 27th July using pole sweetcorn and maggot to catch 19 lbs including 3 Bream and 8 Tench to 3 lbs. Bob claims that they are not the same 8 Tench caught by Terry Norris. The next day Bob caught 4 Tench from the same swim with the best fish weighing 4 lbs. Fred Gledhill from Rush, County Dublin fished on the Suck on a sunny 29th July and used a feeder with maggot and corn to catch 40 Roach, hybrids and one skimmer all averaging one pound.
Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers.
MULLINGAR COARSE ANGLERS..
Once again the Mullingar Coarse Anglers were in action last weekend. On the day Polish angler Marcin Goraus topped the strong field with a super weight weighing 56 lbs 6 oz. In second place was Mullingar angler Deckie Byrne with 34 lbs 7 oz and Killucan angler Stephen Cotter finished 3rd with a good weight of 30 lbs 6 oz. The club have more competitions coming up in the next few week and we will publish dates as we get them. if you would like to join Mullingar Coarse Anglers . Contact Keith Glennon on 087-3686071.
ShRFB REPORTS FOR THE MULLINGAR AREA
Ballinafid Lake has come up trumps lately with some whopping Carp caught. Paul Matthews landed a 21.5 lbs, 21.6 lbs and a 13 pounder from this excellent water. Long Yun did well on Tench, landing 6 fish for 11 lbs
ELECTRO TEST FISHING ON CANAL….
At present the C.F.B. are test fishing some stretches of the Royal canal near and around Mullingar. This week I hope to meet the staff of the Central Fisheries B
oard and get some results, Fish stock, species, condition etc.
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Alice Murtagh reports:
The annual N.C.F.F.I. All Ireland Championship 2007, sponsored by the Healy Group, took place on Sunday last the 29th July. Five venues were fished, Bawn Lake (Juniors), Killykeen (two sections), Rockfield, Glasshouse, Town Lake Killeshandra. The following is a list of the winners:
1st. George Webb 17.800 Kilos
2nd. Gavin Brown 11.420
3rd. Philip Jackson 11.100
4th. Colin Martin 11.000
5th. Ray Holton 10.900
Ten junior anglers took part in the competition.
The winners in that section were as follows:
1st. Conor Brown 4.040
2nd. Damien Caul 3.830
3rd. George Symones 2.310
4th. Neville Dunne 2.180
5th. Mathew Wilson 2.150
All venues fish consistently with plenty of small fish mostly Bream and Hybrids.
Rockfield has been fishing quite good recently with bags of 40-60lb of small fish, also Tullyguide is giving mixed bags of small fish. The narrows at Killykeen is reported to be giving good bags of fish.
SEA ANGLING
South Western Region:
Well known specimen hunter Michael Dennehy reports on some recent off shore deep sea angling on wrecks out from COURTMACSHERRY on a private boat.
Fished for two days over an offshore wreck using a 20 lbs. class rod and shimano torsa reel and 20 lbs. braid and fishing a storm shad deep produced some fine Cod including a fish of 37.5 lbs. on the first day and a best fish of 36.75 lbs. on the second day. The bigger fish is the biggest Cod landed on Rod and line since the Irish record was captured in 1921 weighing 42 lbs. See a fine photo of this huge fish on our website www.cfb.ie Michael wins our catch of the week award.
FISHING ON THE BEARA
Accommodation provider and angling guide Paul Harris reports on some recent shore fishing in the BEARA PENINSULA
Four visitors form the Norfolk/Suffolk area of the UK had good sport on their visit last week. Paul Claxton along with Ivy, Brian and Allan took the opportunity to experience a different type of fishing from their sandy shores back home and found some good fish off the Beara rocky outcrops. Pollack, huss and thornbacks to 7 pounds along with a few wrasse and dogfish gave them a taste for what they can expect here and have vowed to return for a longer visit next year.
Another angler who is returning but this time in October is Isle of Sheppey in Kent angler Ray Jefferey who in a days fishing managed a ballan wrasse of 5 lbs 2 ozs on crab and a blonde ray of 7 lbs 6 ozs taken on double sandeel along with a few doggies and huss.
Anyone looking for information on fishing on the Beara can contact me at dromagowlanehouse@eircom.net or ring me on 00 353 27 60330.
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Brian McManus reports:
Clare Dragoon
LOCHIN 366, 650 HP.
Skipper: Luke Aston
Licence: 1110 Expires: July 2007
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
REPORT TO AUGUST 1st ….
Weather settled after a broken week
This last week I was host to a group of fisherman from Holland and Belgium, from a fishing club called the delta fishers. This group is lead by a man called Koen who has been coming to fish here for the last 5 years and has had some great fishing. This year however we were badly hampered by the weather and only got out of the estuary for 3 out of the 6 days they were here. It must have been hard on them to wake up on the day they left to a complete change in the weather with light westerly winds and lots of sunshine! The fishing with them over the last week was mixed. We managed about a day and a half fishing on the reefs west of Loop Head. The fishing there was spotty with easterly winds holding the boat against the tide resulting in hardly any movement over the ground. Fish came in spurts, nice sized fish coming to the boat each time we moved position, but slowing till we moved again. We did my first try for Blue shark which only resulted in one run and no fish in the boat, but conditions were again not ideal. Some fishing at anchor in the estuary did produce a steady flow of Ray and doggies and as the wind eased and I managed to get to anchor closer to the mouth of the estuary we had one great session which produced quite a few Bullhuss, Conger and a Tope. Koen has booked again for next year and hopefully the weather will be much better!
The last 2 days have been day charters and Long drifts aided by a light westerly wind have been most productive and easily the most pleasurably days I have had at sea in the last 5 or 6 weeks. Let’s hope this fine weather is here to stay for a while!!
Ocean Star
26′ Fastworker, 200HP.
Skipper: Martin Brennan
Licence: 234 Expires: March 2006
Base: Kilrush Operational Area: Shannon Estuary Notes: Sails from Kilrush. Address: Fort House, Cappa, Kilrush, Co. Clare.
Telephone: +353 65 9052031 or +353 87 7957724
REPORT TO August 1sth
Consistent run of fine fish as weather settles
At last the weather seems to have settled into a calm, warm, summer like spell of weather and the fishing too has settled into a consistent run of fine fish. I have been concentrating on Tope fishing and am fishing on the banks, reefs, and sand bars at the mouth of the estuary. Mackerel are in good shoals now so fresh bait is presenting no problem. Fresh bait is always bes
