June 16th, 2010 - Archived Pike Fishing Update for Ireland's Shannon Region

GOOD PIKE FISHING REPORTED DESPITE THE SUNNY WEATHER AND SHRINKING WATER LEVELS

The Pike fishing in the upper Shannon area has been very good, Pike to over 20lbs have been showing over the past few weeks and let's hope it continues. Angling guests of Kevin Lyons had plenty of action, they fished two venues and managed 113 Pike to 19lbs in six day's using lures. On Saturday 5th of June Boyle and District anglers fished the Martin Michell Perpetual Memorial Cup Pike Competition, in beautiful sunny conditions on Lough Key. While the day was not really suitable for angling, all the 26 anglers that took part enjoyed the day relaxing in the sunshine. At Shannonbridge four anglers from England contacted local Gillie Aidan Kelly to bring them pike fishing on the 11th and 13th June, they had some good fishing, Dermot Killeen reports. Last Sunday saw the first of the downriver Pike competitions held by Athlone Anglers Association. First up was for the Poyntonia Cup , which attracted a great turn out. See their schedule of up-coming summer Pike competitions. The “Brendan Grace Pike competition hosted by Saint Flannan’s Angling Club in Killaloe was held on Sunday last. The winner was Dan Sullivan with a 21lbs pike. Weather is to remain fine and sunny for the coming days, water levels are dropping fast and presently very low. This may affect the fishing. TIGHT LINES!

Bodo Funke, Angling Services Ireland, Boyle, Co Roscommon http://www.anglingservicesireland.com/ reports.

REPORT DATED JUNE 4th, 2010:

The pike are still active in some of our lakes here and fight really hard right now. Italian anglers Guido and Stefano had some good action during the week with a lot of small and some nice medium size pike. A few of the bigger variety hit the lures really hard too, but didn't connect right. But I guess they'll be there for again. As we will be out most days during the week we will update this again soon.

Web: http://www.anglingservicesireland.blogspot.com/

BOYLE AND DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB NEWS TO JUNE 16th

THE MARTIN MITCHELL PERPETUAL CUP PIKE COMPETITION CUP RESULTS

Photo: Presenting the cup is Liam Mitchell (left) and Tom Commons (right) with Christy Ennis receiving the cup on behalf of John Conlon.

On Saturday 5th of June we fished The Martin Michell Perpetual Memorial Cup, in beautiful sunny conditions on Lough Key. While the day was not really suitable for angling all the 26 anglers that took part enjoyed the day relaxing in the sunshine. A lot of small fish were caught and released on the day and the winner with a fish of 8lbs 12 oz was John Conlon, a weekend visitor to Boyle all the way from Dublin.

The presentation of the cup took place in Daly's Lounge on Saturday night where we also held an in house draw for a Hamper sponsored by Kelly's Londis and the lucky winner was Kevin Mc Donagh. A second prize sponsored by Dennis Dodd of the Crescent Bar in Boyle was won by John Keenehan.

The club would like to thank everyone who took part in the competition and members of the public who kindly donated to this worth cause, To our sponsors Daly's Bar for the entertainment on the night. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Plunkett Home Patient Comfort Fund.

For updates see: http://boyleanglers.blogspot.com/ or contact Club Sec Jane Suffin, Mob: 086 8301261 for further info.

Brian Bohan CHAFLYNNS COTTAGE & GUIDING SERVICE MOHILL reports on angling in the upper Shannon region around MOHILL and CARRICK ON SHANNON

No Pike reports this period.

Kevin Lyons, MELVIEW LODGE GUESTHOUSE, Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Co Longford Tel : 00353433345061. Email: info@melviewlodge.com Web: http://www.melviewlodge.com

The Pike fishing in the upper Shannon area has been very good, Pike to over 20lbs have been showing over the past few weeks and let's hope it continues. Both lures and dead baits have proved successful.

Cor and brother Hans along with friends Geert and Ton from Holland did well while fishing with Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge. They fished two venues they managed 113 Pike to 19lbs in six day's using lures. Kevin commented that these guys were very experienced Pike anglers and this showed when they had to fish in some very hot and bright conditions and still managed to land some great fish. All Kevin had to do was guide and show them the venues.

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.

FEDERATION OF PIKE ANGLING CLUBS NEWS

More info See Fed website and visit their forum: http://www.angling-in-ireland.com

LOUGH REE

ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
contact Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Phone
Mob: 087 - 2340815

Photo: Patrick Sherlock and Sean Berry accept the Poyntonia Cup from Arlene McNeill and Conor Hannon after the Athlone Anglers Association competition.

SEAN AND PATRICK WIN POYNTONIA CUP ...

Last Sunday saw the first of our downriver Pike competitions, for the Poyntonia Cup, take place and there was a great turnout with twenty eight boats taking part. With the day being overcast with plenty of prolonged showers hopes were high for a good days fishing and while plenty were caught there were only two in double figures and it was the pike of Sean Berry and Patrick Sherlock caught early in the day which was to hold out and win the day.

The presentation of prizes took place that evening in McNeill’s Bar where as usual Arlene was an excellent hostess and the anglers were made feel very welcome. As mentioned already it was Sean Berry and Patrick Sherlock who topped the leader board with a fine river pike weighing 15lb 6ozs. Second place went to Eamon Cunningham and Angela Sloane for their Pike which weighed 11lb 1oz while third place went to Dominic and Helen Conway for their pike of 9lb 15ozs. Conor Hannon along with his son Cathal and John Naughton were awarded fourth place when their pike tipped the scales at 8lb 8ozs and the fifth and final prize went to Paul Maher for his 7lb 8oz pike.

Our thanks to Arlene McNeill not only for the excellent hospitality but for the very generous sponsorship of this competition which is probably the oldest competition in the club having first being fished for back in 1937 which was the first year the club was formed.

THE DECEASED MEMBERS MEMORIAL CUP ....

The competition for the Deceased Members Memorial Cup will take place next Sunday 20th June. The competition will start from the white bridge at 10.00am and will finish at Burgess Park for the final weigh in at 5.30pm. The Captains of the Day will be Liam O’Sullivan who will cover the Wrens Island area while James Kearney will be located at Clonmacnoise and contact numbers for both Captains will be given out on the morning of the competition.

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 www.Athlone.ie website and sent out to members by text message in the week prior to each competition.

June 20th – Deceased Members Memorial Cup, Pike downriver; J

une 27th – Harp Lager Cup, Pike Lough Ree;

July 4th – no competition; July 11th – Youth Competition, Pike downriver;

July 18th – Ladies Competition.

ShRFB reports for the RIVER SUCK VALLEY - Mid River Suck

No Pike fishing reports this week. Water levels are very low.

For local angling 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 the River Shannon at PORTUMNA - Mike Murray , MURRAY'S B&B, Derryhiney, Portumna reports

No Pike fishing reported.

ShRFB reports for INNY BAY B&B - fishing at TOM FOXES ANGLING STRETCH and lower RIVER INNY Tommy Foxe Mob: 087 9960173 for enquiries and boat hire.

No Pike fishing reports received.

ShRFB reports for the MULLINGAR AREA

Mick Flanagan, Angling correspondent and photographer Mullingar reports for the Midlands. Mobile: 087-2797270.

No Pike reports received this week.

CONTACT DETAILS. MICK 087-2797270 or e-mail Mick@midlandangling.com

Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area

Shannonbridge Fishing Report to June 16th, 2010...

River level is still hovering just over the 2.1metre level.

B and J Pech fished from a boat on June 11th in fair weather using dead bait, caught 20 pike in the 2lbs to 5lbs range. Four anglers from England contacted local Gillie Aidan Kelly to bring them pike fishing on the 11th and 13th June. Aidan used two lake boats with light engines and a friend for the task. The first day they had a combined catch of 18 pike and some 20 big Perch. Aidan figured that the spoons used were too small and attracted the Perch. On the second day they had a total of 21 pike. Bait used were dead bait and spoons. All fish were returned safely to the Shannon. Aidan found it very weedy in some deep water. Aidan Kelly can be contacted at 087-7497024 if you require the services of a Ghillie. Both days fair weather.

See http://shannonbridge.blogspot.com/ for past reports.

LOWER SHANNON AREA

TJ O'Brien, TJ's ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087 8108225 reports for the Lower Shannon, Lough Derg and East Clare Lakes

No Pike Fishing reported.

'HOOKED ON FISH' BY PETER GLEESON ANGLING CORRESPONDENT FOR THE NENAGH GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER Mob: 087-6564662.

Report dated June 10th, 2010. From Peter Gleeson, Nenagh Guardian.

The “Brendan Grace Pike competition hosted by Saint Flannan’s Angling Club in Killaloe was held on Sunday last. The winner was Dan Sullivan with a 21lbs pike. Klaus Sinnhoffer had the heaviest bag of fish, 40lbs and Mick Gough (14 lbs) was third. Secret weight winner was Kevin Grimes and David Gough was the juvenile winner.

HERMAN MOLENAAR Web: http://www.fisherman.nl Email: herman@fisherman.nl Tel: + 353 (0)87 985 74 91. Main Street, Killaloe

No Pike angling reports received.

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