The first named storm of the season paid us a go to final weekend. Ashley whacked the west coast specifically with wind and waves, whereas the remainder of the nation took a milder lashing. That put paid to fishing for a day or two for all however the hardiest (or daftest) of anglers, till issues had settled again to regular.
Earlier than the storms got here, we did get some fishing in final week, and no higher place to begin than Crosshaven in Cork, the place Crew Eire floor it out to complete with the highest scoring particular person angler and safe the group silver medal place on the 59th World Boat Championships. Liam O’Callaghan was the very best scoring angler throughout the three competitors days and, pending an enchantment round a FIPs-M scoring methods error, ought to be topped world champion and outright particular person gold medalist – what an achievement for him! Liam and the Irish group win our Catch of the Week for this week.
Another Irish groups are getting ready for a tilt at a FIPS-M world championship medal within the coming weeks. First up are the Irish Kayak Angling Crew who’re competing within the inaugural World Championship Kayak Fishing in Valencia, Spain from October sixteenth to thirty first – good luck to them! The next week, the Irish U16 and U21 Shore Angling Groups tackle the remainder of the world on the FIPS-M World Shore Championships which shall be held on seashores in Wexford – we look ahead to bringing you all of the information from that one.
Corrane Sea Angling Membership hosted the Connacht Closed Gold Medal just lately, with three classes fished on venues on Achill Island and Mulranny. Kevin Barber, with a second place end on the Sunday session so as to add to second and third on Saturday, received the Closed Gold Medal by a single level.
In membership information, the West Cork and District SAC moved venue to Ferrypoint for his or her newest fixture. Youghal seashore was the unique venue however with the forecast for top winds and massive spring tides, it could have been very uncomfortable. Species on the evening consisted of largely coalfish and bass with just a few codling, eels, flounder, gilthead bream and whiting.
The standard coarse fishing membership matches and leagues have been happening across the nation and the gentle climate has been useful in protecting the fish energetic. In Monaghan, the CM Lakelands Membership fished a blustery match on Muckno, however skimmers don’t thoughts the wind and many had been caught. The IASCaire Membership additionally bought out for spherical 3 of their Autumn League on Annaghierin, with skimmers additionally serving to to deliver up the weights for them. Within the south east, Oaklands held a two day silver fish match the place anglers needed to sneak out the larger silvers in between the carp, who had been intent on gobbling up every thing that was thrown at them.
In different coarse fishing information, there was a change of venue for the Nationwide Coarse Fishing Federation of Eire (NCFFI) All Eire Youth Feeder Championships this Saturday; the occasion has been moved from Lough Allen to Lough Gowna attributable to storm harm and excessive water on the former venue. The NCFFI have this week named the U15 and U20 groups who will signify Eire on the World Youth Angling Championships in Spain in 2025 – congratulations to all of these elite younger anglers who made the grade.
With wild trout and salmon fishing wrapped up till subsequent yr, we’ve got a evaluation of the ultimate month of the season on Lough Corrib, the place fly fishing was moderately good for what turned out to be a reasonably heat and dry month, however trolling was even higher. Within the south east, we’ve got our traditional e-newsletter from Piscari-Fly and this week the blokes are fishing Laois Angling Centre after which heading to Wales for a follow session for the Hanak European Grayling Competition across the River Dee.
Pike angling reviews had been skinny on the bottom this week, however Midlandangling.com’s Mick Flanagan had nice enjoyable after jacks on the Inny. Fish had been searching laborious, hitting each lure he had and Mick had a ball fishing for them. The Newbridge and District Pike Angling Affiliation will hope that the pike are simply as energetic for his or her open pike competitors this November; they’ve introduced the date – it will likely be held on Sunday, twenty fourth, on Blessington Lake in Wicklow, so make sure that and speak to them to participate.
Specimen Fish
The deadline for submitting specimen claims is approaching quick. When you had been fortunate sufficient to catch a specimen fish this yr and wish to declare it, get your paperwork into the ISFC as quickly as attainable in order that the ISFC can assess it. All specimen claims to be submitted by 31 October. Additional data is on the market right here.
Irish Fly Truthful
The 12th annual Irish Fly Truthful and Worldwide Angling Present is again in Fermanagh subsequent month. This prestigious occasion shall be held on the fabulous four-star Killyhevlin Lodge and grounds overlooking majestic Lough Erne. Dates are set for 16th and the 17th of November and doorways open at 10am each days.
Salmon Logbooks
We wish to take this chance to remind all salmon and sea trout anglers to return their angling logbooks (setting out their fishing and catch file) and any unused gill tags.
Agus anois an aimsir…
Dry Friday evening, however some showers within the south. Fog will kind in gentle winds. Lows of 5°C to 10°C, mildest within the southeast.
Scattered showers and occasional sunny spells for many areas on Saturday, with rain shifting southeast throughout the nation, clearing later. Highs of 12°C to fifteen°C with gentle winds veering south to north. Dry however chilly in most locations in a single day, with remoted showers within the north. Lows of two°C to six°C, in gentle winds.
Rain will transfer east throughout Sunday, heaviest within the west. Southeast areas staying dry till night. Highs of 11°C to 14°C. Cloudy with some rain in a single day. Lows of 9°C to 13°C, reasonable southwesterlies.
Outbreaks of rain will clear southeastwards throughout Financial institution Vacation Monday morning and it’ll grow to be drier however cloudy. Highs of 13°C to 16°C with westerly breezes. Cloudy and largely dry with some drizzle or fog. Lows of 8°C to 11°C with gentle variable winds.
There shall be small craft warnings in place for all coastal counties at totally different instances over the weekend. Don’t neglect to verify the forecast earlier than heading off and for those who’re going to sea, verify the tides.
Protected fishing to all and tight strains, particularly right here in Eire.
IFI Workers
Catch, Picture, Launch
When you have an angling story to share with the Irish Angling Replace please ship it to [email protected] and don’t neglect that each one of our fishing reviews can be found on our devoted Angling Eire Fb web page.
