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Irish Angling Update
29 October 2009
Editor: Paul Bourke, Angling Information Officer
email: Paul Bourke
Ph: 00 353 (0) 1 8842600
Fax: 00 353(0) 1 8360060
Salmon and Trout Angling
- Upcoming events at Annamoe Trout Fishery.
- Ballyhass Autumn October programme 2009.
- MILD GULF STREAM SPURS WINTER FISHING IN WEST CORK.
- Lough Accala has a few days left for trout anglers.
- Ballin Lough and the Bibio for rainbows.
- Cashel Trout Fishery report.
Coarse Angling
Pike Angling
- Birthday Boy Dean gets 10 out of 10 in pike.
- Mild Gulf Stream spurs two winter fishing lakes in West Cork.
- Great photos from pike fishing around Banagher.
- Pike fishing competition on Camlough Lake.
Sea Angling
- Shore angling report from the Beara.
- Huge angler caught by angler.
- Sligo for big wrasse.
- Carlingford Lough sea angling report.
- Red Bay charter fishing report.
Eastern Region
Ashley Hayden reports:
E-mail: info@fishingireland.net
28/10/09
Upcoming events at Annamoe Trout Fishery
22/10/09
SOUTHSIDE ANGLING & HARDY GREYS SUPER WINTER LEAGUE
WE AT SOUTHSIDE ANGLING ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR FIRST EVER FLYFISHING WINTER LEAGUE CONSISTING OF 5 HEATS AT MAYNOOTH, ANNAMOE & RATHCON FISHERY’S 20 ANGLERS PER HEAT WITH THE TOP 4 QUALIFYING FOR FINAL.
PRIZES FOR EACH HEAT: 1ST €150 VOUCHER, 2ND €75 VOUCHER, 3RD 4TH 5TH FLYLINE.
HEAT DATES: 1ST NOV- 15TH NOV- 6TH DEC-17TH JAN-7TH FEB
FINAL : 21ST FEBRUARY
FINAL DAY PRIZES 1ST 2ND 3RD HARDY RODS PLUS MANY MANY MORE
SEPARATE ONE-DAY COMPETITION FOR JUNIORS WILL BE HELD WITH GREYS TACKLE PRIZES.
CONTACT:
SOUTHSIDE ANGLING
Cork Street, Dublin 8
Tel: (01) 4530266
Email: southsideangling@eircom.net Web: www.southsideangling.ie
Southern Region
John Flynn reports:
E-mail: enquiries@srfb.ie
The 2009 trout and salmon season is closed in the Southern Region. See you again in 2010.
Ballyhass Autumn October programme 2009
- Saturday 31st October - Father and son day. 25% off full day permit
- Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November - Free Juvenile casting clinic between the hours of 10am to 12noon (Subject to availability. Limited number of places, so please ring to confirm)
- Saturday 14th November - Fishing techniques with Basil Shields from 1pm to 5pm
South Western Region
Eileen Carroll reports:
E Mail: swrfb@swrfb.ie
Salmon and trout fishing is closed in the SWRFB area until the new season in 2010.
27/10/09
MILD GULF STREAM SPURS WINTER FISHING IN WEST CORK.
In quiet rural lake settings two centres of excellent fishing are putting West Cork on the map as a prime winter hot-spot.
Ballinlough is a winter rainbow trout fishery with a previous reputation for excellent fishing facilities. Three new lake boats are for hire from nearby and access to parking and jetties is good. The lake is being stocked with the highest quality of trout and fishing is confined to boats which will cost 30 euro per boat and own outboards are permitted. Ballinlough is located near Leap and is a peaceful and very scenic spot.
For full details on how to book and experience this West Cork experience then contact us by email at swrfb@swrfb.ie or phone 026-41221.
Shannon Region
Brian McManus reports:
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
All trout and salmon fishing is now closed until the 2010 season.
28/10/09
LOUGH ACALLA, CO GALWAY
Just a few days left before the end of the season on Lough Acalla, but trout still to be had when conditions are suitable. These mild day time temperatures should keep fish feeding but the rain forecast might put off the anglers!
North Western Region
Bryan Ward reports:
E-mail: info@nwrfb.com
Week ending 25 October, 2009
Ballin Lough
Ballin Lough continued to fish well despite the worsening weather conditions experienced towards the end of the week. A total of twenty two rods fished the lough, accounting for a total of 87 rainbow trout, 51 of these being safely released.
Successful anglers included Jimmy Gibson, Westport who landed seven trout all of which were released including his best fish at 4lbs. Ian Wise also had seven rainbow, five of which were released, the best of his fish weighing in at 2.5lbs. Ronan Gibbons, Galway also had a successful trip, with five trout caught, three released and his best fish a 5lb rainbow. Finally John Warren and friend had seven trout, with four being released and the biggest being 3.5lbs. The most successful flies on Ballin Lough again include the Bibio, Minkies, Nymphs and the Peter Ross.
The season on Ballin Lough ends on 31 October and the lake will reopen in Spring, 2010.
Loughs Agency area and Northern Ireland
Lionel Knobbs reports:
E-mail: lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org
Cashel Trout Fishery
report by Marlene Mc Laughlin
Saturday the 24th past was the day of our long awaited Annual Competition. Just like every other year it was a brilliant, successful and very enjoyable day. Anglers travelled from as far away as England, Fermanagh and Donegal to join the locals in the quest to win the Cashel Trout Fishery Annual Perpetual Cup plus many other great trophies and prizes.
Michael (Vickey) Mc Closkey kindly sponsored the Cup many years ago along with the trophies which the anglers get to keep. Unfortunately on this occasion Michael was not able to attend our presentations but his daughters Clare and Tres did the honours instead.
Photo: Alfie Shepard is presented first prize.
There were three prizes awarded.
- 1st Prize (Heaviest single fish) 11lb 8¼ozs, Alfie Shepard from Kilrea
- 2nd Prize (Heaviest bag of fish) 16lb 5¾ozs, Conor Mc Cusker from Enniskillen
- 3rd Prize (Heaviest runner up bag of fish) 13lb 14¾ozs, Brian Duffy from Ballykelly
There were a total of thirty-eight trout killed which fell to GH daddies, leadheads, buzzers and CDC’s.
Other catches included one at 10lb 3ozs which was brought to the bank by James Mc Feely (Derry). Conor Mc Cusker (Enniskillen) had a big one at 7lb 11ozs. Brian Duffy (Ballykelly) had one of 7lb 7ozs. Young Brian Donnelly (Limavady) bagged one of 3lb 3ozs while Mark Mc Clelland from Enniskillen had one of 2lb 8ozs. Pat Nicell Jnr (Buncrana) bagged four which weighed 8lb 1oz while Billy Stevenson (England) released one back into the lake. Stephen Woods (Ballybofey, Donegal) bagged four weighing 7lb 8ozs. Our youngest competitor, 14-year-old Zarrin Martin (Limavady) had a challenging day bagging one near the 2lb mark. John Long also from Limavady had a trout of similar size while Dungiven’s Martin Bradley bagged the quota of five weighing 12lb 1ozs. Chris Dougan (Dungiven) bagged three trout weighing 5lb 7ozs. John Hasson (Dungiven) chose to release his half a dozen trout which fell to CDC’s and f-flies. Mark Boyce (Dungiven) also chose to release his two trout which fell to black dries.
Many thanks to Seamus, my husband and our wains for their continued help and support with our ‘big’ day.
Marlene
17 Birren Road , Dungiven, BT47 4SH,
Tel/Fax: 028777 42159
email: casheltrout@hotmail.com Website: www.cashellakeview.com
Short Breaks Offer: Special discounts for
1st October 09 - 31st March 2010 (Excluding Christmas & Easter) ring 028 777 42159 for further details.
24 October 2009
Foyle Game Angling
Binevenagh Lake remains open but all other DCAL permit lakes in the Foyle catchment are closed for game angling.
In the interests of conservation, anglers pursuing coarse fishing through the winter are urged to release any fish caught.
The Carlingford Game angling season remains open until the end of this month and it looks like conditions are favourable in that catchment at present, with water levels rising we might be ending the season with some great runs in rivers like the White Water.
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Coarse Angling Update
Northern Ireland, Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries
Lionel Knobbs reports:
E-mail: lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org
27/10/09
MEADOWBROOK WINTER LEAGUE RESULT
Jack Tisdale reports:
Winner of the match was Nick Howell with 9.150Kgs on the Top Lake Peg 10, catching mainly carp up to a pound and skimmers. John Balcombe was runner up with 8.450Kgs, mainly tench on the Bottom Lake. Third place was John Brown with 5.450Kgs on the Top Lake.
Match Two takes place next week book in as normal.
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Pike Angling Update
Eastern Region
Ashley Hayden reports:
E-mail: info@fishingireland.net
27/10/09
Birthday Boy Dean gets 10 out of 10
Birthday boy Dean Singleton had a day to remember when he was treated to a guided Pike angling trip with Mal McLeod of Gate Lodge Angling. On a lake close to Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, ten year old Dean caught his first ever Pike, a jack of about 2.lbs. Having crossed that milestone young Dean then proceeded to better his dad by landing a 10.lb+ Pike later in the day. Ten out of ten for that young man.
Photo: Dean, pictured with Mal McLeod, holding up his 10.lb birthday Pike
Should you fancy a day of guided Pike or Coarse angling contact Mal McLeod, Gate Lodge Angling, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.
Gate Lodge Angling
Carrickmacross
Co. Monaghan
Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)42 966 1833 Mobile: +353 (0)86 605 0425
Email: info@gatelodgeangling.com
Web: www.gatelodgeangling.com/
South Western Region
Michael Hennessy reports:
E Mail: swrfb@swrfb.ie
28/10/09
Mild Gulf Stream spurs winter fishing in West Cork
In quiet rural lake settings two centres of excellent fishing are putting West Cork on the map as a prime winter hot-spot.
Shreelane lake is for superb Pike fishing and with a gigantic 33 pounder this year already then this lake is home of the big predators. Two lake boats together with outboards are available for booking and the price is €35.00 for boat/engine. Located in a beautiful sheltered sylvan setting Shreelane is a couple of miles from Skibbereen on the Cork side. Pike fishing does not come more enjoyable than this.
For full details on how to book and experience this West Cork experience then contact us by email at swrfb@swrfb.ie or phone 026-41221.
Shannon Region
Brian McManus reports:
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
27/10/09
Shannonbridge
Last week Derry Killen reported on two Scottish anglers who had some great pike fishing. Jean Firmin sent on these photos and her own report of how the fishing was.
Photo: 20.5lb caught on the Shannon near the Suck on Smelt
Photo: 9lb caught up river on the Shannon near Island on silver spoon
My name is Jean Firmin, after speaking to Derry Killeen he asked me to send you some pictures of pike caught on the Shannon between the 9th & 23rd October 2009 .
Photo: 12lb caught on the Shannon near the Suck on Smelt
I was happy to catch a 19lb pike even though i had a sore arm, but the 20.5lb gave a great fight even jumped out of the water to display itself. What a fantastic feeling i can still feel the excitment.
My husbad assisted, not with the reeling in but netting. All fish were safely returned to the water.
Photo: 19lb caught on the Shannon near the Suck on Smelt
What a great end to another fantastic time in Ireland. Looking for forward to more enjoyable fishing at Easter.
Jean
Thanks to:
Dermot Killeen
Shannonbridge
Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com
Northern Ireland
24/10/09
Camlough Lake
Loughs Agency in partnership with PACGB is planning a pike competition on Camlough Lake on Sat 14th Nov 2009.
Anyone interested in registering for the event should get in contact with Donny at the address below.
Donny Uprichard
95 Hillsborough Road, Dromara, Co. Down BT25 2AE
Email: d_uprichard@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)789 7496096
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Sea Angling Update
South Western Region
Michael Hennessy reports:
E Mail: swrfb@swrfb.ie
28/10/09
FISHING ON THE BEARA
Paul Harris reports:
Guests have been taking advantage of the continued settled weather and good catches of huss, pollack, wrasse and conger have been caught by all, however it is the mullet which are on a autumn feeding spree and I have had some very good fish with up to ten being taken in a session. Most of my fish have been in the 4 to 5 pound bracket and it was left to the guests to find the real quality.
Photo: This mullet is almost bigger than the rod!
Dawn Escott from Norfolk joined husband Steve for a few hours rock fishing and while he made good progress with huss and conger Dawn float fished mackerel to take a specimen 6 pound mullet. Just to prove Dawn has the making of a good angler a littler later she landed a near 3 pound sea trout . Both fish were of course returned unharmed.
Steve Challenger from Bristol was over for a quick visit with pals Terry and Lil and was hoping to lose his mullet blank with some help from Lil. Fishing the same mark as Dawn they too were having some good fish off the bottom and Lil had taken a couple of 3-4 pound mullet when Steve had his bread bait taken by a much larger fish which after a major tussle on his mini 2 foot rod was finally landed and tipped the scales at a whopping 7lbs 9ozs.
Looking forward to some more good mullet this week as we welcome Dave Rigden the Secretary of the Mullet Club to stay with us for a few days.
Anyone looking for information on fishing on the Beara can contact me at
Paul Harris
Dromagowlane House,
Beara Peninsula, Co. Cork
Email: dromagowlanehouse@eircom.net
Tel: +353 (0)27 60330.
Web: www.dromagowlanehouse.com
Shannon Region
Brian McManus reports:
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
28/10/09
Loop Head Charter fishing report
John Waldron sent us this short report and these great photos of an anglerfish he caugth last week. This fish wins John the Catch of the Week.
Your readers might be interested in the photos attached of this 24lb anglerfish. It was caught on 18th October on the Clare Dragoon charter boat drifting over a mark 13 miles north east of Loop Head, County Clare. The bait was two small joey mackerel.
John Waldron
Photo: John and his huge anglerfish.
Clare Dragoon
LOCHIN 366,
650HP.
Skipper: Luke Aston
Base: Carrigaholt Operational Area: 30 miles form base.
Address:
Rahona, Carrigaholt, Co. Clare.
Telephone: +353 65
9058209 or +353 87 6367544
Email: lukeaston@eircom.net
Web:
www.fishandstay.com
Photo: Is that a human skull at the back of the anglerfish's throat?
North Western Region
Bryan Ward reports:
E-mail: info@nwrfb.com
28/10/09
Sligo for big wrasse
Brian Dunleavy sent us the following report and photo:
Photo: A big ballan wrasse from the rocks.
After catching a 5lb 6oz ballan wrasse just over two weeks ago I hit the same Co. Sligo rock mark & used limpets as bait which accounted for the last specimen. Got four wrasse 2lb weight & this personal best wrasse which weight 5lb 10oz & measured 50cm.
Took a few photos & released the fish to fight another day.
Regards
Brian.
Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries
Lionel Knobbs reports:
E-mail: lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org
24/10/09
Carlingford Lough Sea Angling
Peyton Cunningham reports from Carlingford Lough:
Mackerel are not as plentiful as the season draws to a close again for another year, however plenty of great fishing still to be enjoyed. When out this week we were catching cod and ling as well as some nice pollack. Dogfish remain plentiful at present, probably feeding on the herring spawn. We are expecting the fishing will be more difficult on our next outing as the strong south east wind has turned the water very murky, this can make the fishing less rewarding.
Peyton Cunningham
Tel: + 44 (0)28 4176 3669
ROI: 048 4176 3669
Mobile: +44 (0)77 59 276 031.
email: peyton@pisces2.plus.com
Web: www.ukcharterboats.co.uk
Northern Ireland
Hamish Currie reports:
28/10/09
Red Bay charter fishing report
Last week we had a lot of wind so we had to work inside most of the time.
Photo: An angler gets stuck into a skate.
One day we managed to get offshore we were rewarded with 4 skate, a couple of congers, small spurdogs and dogs.
When we were working inside the lads had some nice specimen wrass and pollack to 11lbs.
Photo: The skate tagged and ready for release.
Mackerel have long gone and all the skate were caught with coalfish and dogfish.
Hamish Currie
Predator
II
Red Bay Stormforce 9.1 Rib
Web:http://www.predatorireland.com/
Email: info@predatorireland.com
Telephone: 028 2177 1828 Boat: 07720440117
Photo: A specimen ballan wrasse from an inshore reef.
Photo: A nice Red Bay cuckoo wrasse.