September 28th, 2005 - Archived Salmon & Trout Fishing Reports for the Shannon Region

UPPER SHANNON

14 anglers took part in the Mc Entyre Guider Cup trout competition on Sheelin on Saturday last September 24th. The winners were
1st Place: Vinnie Hughes from Monaghan with a fish of 4lbs
2nd Place: Felim Donoghue LSTPA with a trout of 2lbs 10ozs
3rd Place: P Mc Vinney Clones Co Monaghan with a fish of 2lbs 2ozs

On Thursday Des Mc Entee had 4 trout averaging 2lbs on a dry sedge. Eamon Ross LSTPA and friend had 4 trout. Pat and Tom Neeson from Kildare had 4 great fish weighing 8lbs, 7lbs, 4lbs and 2lbs.

The Cavan/Monaghan Garda Divisional Fly Fishing Championship and open competition will be fished on Lough Sheelin on Saturday October 1st. This will be followed by a sit down meal in the Crover House Hotel, scheduled for 7pm. Those interested please contact Dessie McEntee of Monaghan Garda Station

For updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144

LOUGH O'FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK

For updates contact our Mullingar Office 044 48769 Mon to Fri - mornings only

MID SHANNON AREA

LOUGH ENNELL

Catch of the year so far, from Ennell must be Alan Tyrrells 5lbs 2oz full finned Rainbow trout caught on a red tailed Peter. How this magnificent fish was present in Ennell, which is a wild brown trout fishery, is unknown, but this can happen on occasion. There is very little fly life to bring fish up. A few good fish were landed. Tosh Grimes, Mullingar had 3 fish of 4.75lbs, 3.5lbs and 2.75lbs. Conor Lynch, Clara had a 3lb trout on a Peter. Alan Molloy, Mullingar had 3 fish, returned 2. L.E.T.P.A held the Christy Sleator Cup trout competition on Sunday 25th September. 32 anglers fished with 6 anglers weighing in 7 fish. (See M Flanagan's column)

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

LOUGH OWEL

Lough Owel is once again fishing the best of all the midland lakes with anglers reporting plenty of fish. Most parts of the lake are producing fish and in particular around Lady's island and Church island. Ray Heffernan, Dublin had 2 fish for 3lbs. Peter Mc Cartron, Dublin had 2 fish for 4lbs. Another Dublin angler Andy Young had 2 fish for 4lbs on the 13th September. The next day the 14th he had 6 fish all on fly, fish up to 2.5lbs. Robert Kenny, Mick Sullivan and Robert Maxwell, all Dublin anglers had a few fish up to 3.5lbs. S O'Hagan & S. Colt, Mullingar had 6 fish between them best a fine fish of 4lbs 1oz. On Saturday 17th September the Silver Angling Club, Belfast hosted their competition. 12 anglers caught 14 fish. The Garda Angling Club, Dundalk branch fished the lake also.14 participants caught 15 fish.

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

LOUGH REE

Anglers are reporting that fishing is very slow on Ree and that any fish that are caught on the fly are in very shallow water. With only a few days left to the end of the season, it is hoped that fishing will improve for those anglers who are willing to chance their luck. Some good fish were caught. Ian Kelly, Mullingar had 3 trout on fly, best 5lbs and 4.5lbs. Hughie Reed, Athlone had 1 fish of 2.4lbs. John McGeehan, Declan Breheny, John Keogh and Jimmy Duffy were also in the action.

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

LOUGH DERRAVARAGH

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY

For updates contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306.

Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers.

MULLINGAR ANGLERS PROVE THEIR METAL IN BIG COMPETITIONS ....

Yes it was a great weekend for Mullingar anglers both on the trout & pike angling scene. On Saturday last Lough Owel Chairman Brendan Murray won the Leinster National Qualifier fished on Lough Owel, and on Sunday my angling pal Con Hope made a little bit of angling History by winning the first open Boat pike competition hosted by The Irish Federation of Pike Angling Clubs. This event was held on Lough Sheelin - see pike report.

MURRAY KEEPS HIS COOL ON OWEL....

The Leinster National Qualifier was fished last Saturday on Lough Owel. Up for grabs on the day was forty places for the 2006 National Final. A total of one hundred and nine anglers competed in this years Leinster with sixty eight anglers catching one hundred and sixty three trout. The total weight of trout weighed-in was 207lbs15.8oz. Conditions on the day were quite good but the wind did get a bit squally from time to time, plus we had the added bonus of heavy rain for the weigh-in at 6.30pm. I had the pleasure of fishing with Multyfarnham angling legend Liam Gilsenan and we managed five trout between us with Liam getting three nice fish on a Olive type fly. Top Rod on the day was Brendan Murray with eight trout weighing 10lbs-0.4oz,and in second place was another top Mullingar angler Andy Duncan with seven trout weighing 9lbs-2.6oz, third was Mark O Regan of Trim & Athboy anglers. Mark had six trout weighing 8lbs-3.3oz.The presentation of prizes were held at Tullaghan and Dr Billy Waldron Leinster Chairman thanked all anglers who competed in this years Qualifier, and wished those who qualified all the best in next years National Championships.

SLEATOR CUP HEADS FOR TULLAMORE....

Last Sunday Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association hosted the Christy Sleator Perpetual Cup. This trout fly-fishing competition produced some super Ennell trout on the day. Anglers reported meeting plenty of fish all over the lake on Sunday and it was Tullamore angler Conor Lynch who topped the day with a cracking trout weighing 3.37lbs, in second place was Tommy Winters 3.02lbs, and third was Brendan Murray with a trout 2.9lbs. Mick Dalton finished 4th with a trout 2.10lbs. As you can see some cracking Trout are coming off Lough Ennell at present but time is running out as the season will close on October 12th.

LAKELAND ANGLERS END OF SEASON COMPETITION....

On Sunday next local angling club Lakeland Anglers will hold their end of season competition. This will be fished on Lough Ennell, Owel, and Derravaragh. Fishing is from 11am with weigh-in Caffreys Bar & Lounge Mount Street at 8pm sharp. As in previous seasons a good turn out of anglers are expected to compete in this competition with prizes for Owel, Ennell, and Derravaragh up for grabs. Usual points of entry on the Morning of competition.

"FINALLY" SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO....

Lately with so much competition news making the headlines we have lost out on some picture space. Well I have twisted the Editors Arm once again. When the competition scene gets a little quiet we hope to feature some of you fine "Specimen Anglers" in a type of "Anglers Gallery".

ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

report courtesy of Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Ph: 087 - 2340815.

CONROY/CONWAY CUP ....

The last competition of the year the Conroy/Conway Cup was held on Sunday 25^th September and as it was the season finale there was a good turnout. With weather conditions almost ideal for fishing there was plenty of fish brought to the Captains for weighing and as this was a catch and release competition all fish were released back into the lake unharmed. The winning fish was caught by brothers Thomas and Patrick Killian and weighed in at 3lb 11ozs, a fine fish by any standard.

Second place went to father and son Tommy and Anthony Moran when there fish weighed 2lb 11ozs while third place went to the husband and wife team of Tommy and Noreen Conway whose fish weighed 2lb 6ozs. Kames Kearney took fourth place for his fish that weighed 2lb 3ozs.

The presentation of prizes took place that evening in Higgins’s Bar on Pearse Street and we would like to thank all concerned for their hospitality on the evening. Thanks also to the Conroy and Conway families who sponsor this event each year and to Karl Unwin and Pat Rohan who carried out the Captain of the Day duties.

ANNUAL PRESENTATION EVENING ....

As the Conroy/Conway Cup was the last competition of the season the next Athlone Anglers Association event will be the Annual Presentation Evening. The will take place in the newly revamped Loft in the Palace Bar and along with the entertainment there will be a Christmas Buffet meal. The event itself will take place on Friday 2^nd December and tickets will be going on sale shortly through the committee members.

LOWER SHANNON AREA

ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY

Low water conditions for the week saw only a few anglers out. A lot of rain fell on Saturday and there was a good flood on Sunday morning but was very coloured at first and very slow to clear during the day. A good few anglers tried their luck but fish were not inclined to take in the coloured water. Paul O Sullivan Listowel had a nice fresh fish of 9lbs on fly on Thursday 22nd September, followed by another fish on Friday. Walter Doyle, Tralee had a nine pounder also on Friday. Dave Wrenn, Newcastlewest had a fish of 8lbs on Sunday. Friday next September 30th marks the end of the 2005 season on the River Feale.

For up to date fishing reports contact the local Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Paddy Halpin Mobile: 087 7729126