It has been per week of verys. It’s been very moist within the south east, very dry within the northwest, very sunny for many locations. It’s been very windy a variety of the time and really chilly within the evenings and really, very troublesome to not give in to the temptation to activate the central heating. It comes as no shock that the fishing on the whole has not been superb and that on the similar time there have been some superb stories.
Salmon anglers are reporting a couple of grilse knocking about and there have been some stories of fish caught from south western rivers and lakes. As my noble gentleman on Lough Currane likes to say, “least stated, soonest mended”. In different salmon information, a reminder to those that bought 1 day and 21 day licences which have already expired – it’s time to return your unused tags, logbook and catch file.
Trout anglers proceed to report that the unsettled climate is upsetting trout feeding patterns. We’re not seeing many stories however that’s to not say there isn’t any fishing available. The trout are nonetheless there. Catching them will not be straightforward by any means however confidently you need to nonetheless have the ability to get them on the rivers with nymphs, spiders and dries. Anybody in search of a couple of fly fishing suggestions ought to take a look at Dan O’Neil’s River Whispers. It’s a mine of data.
Fortunate Leo Lynch received the Dunbrody Competition at Oaklands Fishery on Sunday. He managed a fairly spectacular 127.880 kg over the two day occasion. In the meantime, Des Brigette received the third spherical of the Athy Anglers summer season league in Athy with a much more modest 4lb 6ozs. Over in Clare, Kevin Leahy received the Shoemaker Cup at Silvergrove with 9lb 4oz. The Leinster Coarse Anglers fished Annaghierin for the primary leg of their 2024/25 Open competitors, and Dean Murray took first place with 21.16lb. In the meantime, a visiting angler from the UK had some beautiful fishing within the Longford space with Melview Lodge, catching good bream, tench and hybrids. Lastly there are some nice suggestions from younger Anthony O’Neill on fishing a brand new venue.
Not a lot to report from the world of pike angling however we do have one other nice replace from Senan Stanley and Paul Bourke who fished away from residence for some nice outcomes. You possibly can watch how they go on of their Youtube video.
To the excessive seas and the ocean shores now. Michael Callaghan received the Killybegs Mariners 2 day boat competitors with with 100% scores each days. In different Mariners information, Mariners members loved nice fishing on the native seashores with a run of small eyed rays (painted) to specimen size. In different competitors information, Newport SAC hosted the membership’s thirty fourth annual Nationwide Junior Competitors for junior anglers. When all outcomes have been in and tallied up, Laoise Fynes was introduced because the 2024 Nationwide Junior Champion to rapturous applause. Just a little additional south in Galway Bay, the Brazen Hussy was out throughout the week with various outcomes as blustery climate made its presence felt. There have been some good days, although, and a few tremendous porbeagles have been caught, tagged and launched. Heading all the way down to the Clare coast and Shannon Estuary, anglers on the Clare Dragoon had some nice fishing, significantly for tope and spurdogs, with a variety of specimens recorded. To West Cork now and Mark Gannon stories that his anglers are persevering with to get good fishing with skate offering some nice sport. Subsequent we journey all the best way spherical to the east coast the place Greystones Ridge Angling Membership has introduced it is going to be internet hosting the Greystones Tope Competition on Seventeenth-18th August, with €5000 of prizes up for grabs.
For catch of the week we return to Courtmacsherry in West Cork the place an in a single day session introduced spectacular outcomes for anglers fishing with West Cork Charters. Very spectacular. The catch included 6 blue sharks, 2 specimen sized and 24 skate of which 14 have been over specimen measurement. Unbelievable stuff!
And now the climate…
A cloudy begin to Saturday with outbreaks of sunshine patchy rain and drizzle spreading southwards over the nation. Sunny spells will develop via the day with additional scattered showers growing additionally. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19°C in a lightweight northerly or variable breeze. Scattered showers will develop via Sunday morning and afternoon. Turning cloudier within the south and west later with rain and drizzle transferring into the southwest throughout the night. Some coastal mist or fog additionally. Highest temperatures of 16 to twenty°C in gentle to average southerly or variable winds. Unsettled situations for subsequent week very seemingly…
Don’t overlook to verify the forecast earlier than heading off and in case you’re going to sea, verify the tides.
Protected fishing to all and tight strains, particularly right here in Eire.
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