Game Angling
& Fisheries News Update dated
dated
Wednesday March 4th, 2009
Photo: Anglers fishing for
Salmon on the River Feale Co Kerry on the opening day last Sunday March 1st.
MIXED FISHING RESULTS
FOR TROUT AND SALMON ANGLERS ON A COOL OPENING DAY LAST SUNDAY
The season kicked off last
Sunday March 1st on a cool but bright day on many of our waters. 12
anglers fished on Lough O'Flynn on Sunday and did manage a few good
fish to 3lbs using wet flies. The first outing of the Athlone
Anglers Association was fished on Lough Ree on Sunday in practically
ideal weather conditions and it was no wonder that twenty five boats
full of eager anglers turned up on the day. The fishing was sporadic
with some reporting good catches while others spent the day without
even getting a pull. On the River Feale Salmon anglers didn't fare
that well either with no fresh fish caught over the opening few days
even though there was a small fresh on the river. The I.D.F.F.A. (Irish Disabled Fly Fishing
Association) are calling on anglers with disabilities young and old,
advanced or beginners to contact the Association as they are
recruiting members presently. See
THEIR POSTER Weather has
become unsettled over the opening days of the season following a dry
February and much colder with falls of hail, sleet and snow.
TIGHT LINES AND SAFE ANGLING IN 2009
 UPPER
SHANNON
LOUGH SHEELIN
Season open on March 1st, 2009
Meanwhile catch up on angling news from the L.S.T.P.A.
http://www.loughsheelinanglers.ie/
For local updates contact Mr Sean
Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049
4336144
LOUGH O'FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK
Photo: Matt Foley, Bernard
Mannion and Mark Moylan fishing on the opening day on Lough
O'Flynn.
2009 trout angling season commenced on Sunday last
on Lough O'Flynn. Weather conditions were cool
with a brisk north west wind. 12 anglers fished
and most had a few fish. Bernard Mannion had two
good fish of 2.5lbs and 3lbs on wet flies. He also
caught and released four other fish. Mark
Moylan, Ballinlough had 2 fish. Matt Foley had 2
fish of about 1.25 each. Water conditions were
described as good and are now receding well.
For updates contact John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries
Inspector Co Roscommon at 087 2536064.
MID SHANNON AREA
LOUGH ENNELL
The season opened on March 1st, 2009. Report to follow next week
For updates contact Shannon Regional Fisheries Board
Mullingar Office Tel: 044 9348769 mornings
LOUGH OWEL
The season opened on March 1st, 2009. Report to
follow next week
For updates contact Shannon Regional Fisheries
Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
LOUGH DERRAVARAGH,
The season opened on March 1st, 2009.
For general updates contact Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
LOUGH REE
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
contact Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers
Association Phone
Mob: 087 - 2340815
Photo: A delighted Tony Doolan
accepts the Kevin Griffin Memorial Cup from Michael Loughman of
Gertie Browne’s Bar and Michael Ganly Chairman of the Athlone
Anglers Association.
TONY TAKES UP WHERE HE LEFT OFF! ...
Last Sunday saw the first competition of the year take place and
with practically ideal weather conditions it was no wonder that
twenty five boats full of eager anglers turned up on the shoreline.
The fishing on the day was sporadic with some reporting good catches
while others spent the day without even getting a pull but it is in
exactly those sorts of conditions that last year’s Angler of The
Year, Tony Doolan, thrives and this competition turned out to be no
exception.
The weigh in and presentation of prizes took place that evening in
Gertie Brown’s Bar where as usual Mary and Michael Loughman were our
excellent hosts and our thanks to them for their continued support
and not only for this competition but for the club in general. When
the scales came down it was that familiar duo of Tony and Declan
Doolan who topped the leader board a clear 3lbs 8ozs ahead of Hugh
and Johnny Tobin who claimed second place. Third place went to Sean
Berry and Michael Sherlock who were a further 1lb 4ozs behind while
fourth place went to James Green and Leo Joyce who were only four
ounce further adrift. The fifth and final spot went to Bernard Kelly
whose trout weighed in 5ozs lighter.
Our sincere thanks to the Griffin family who generously sponsor this
competition and have done so since it was first fished for back in
1964. Thanks also to Michael Ganly and Eamon Cunningham who were our
Captain’s of the Day.
THE FALLON MEMORIAL CUP...
The Fallon Memorial Cup will take place next Sunday, March 8th, and
will start from Gallagher’s Boat Shed at 10.30pm and finish with
lines up at 5.30pm. The weigh in and presentation of prizes will
take place in Samz Tavern with the Scales down at 8.30pm sharp. The
Captain of The Day will be Paul Fallon and catch and release will be
facilitated..
THE SEAMUS MC CORMICK MEMORIAL CUP ....
The Seamus McCormick Memorial Cup will take place on Sunday March
15th and will start from Coosan Point at 10.30pm and finish with
lines up at 5.30pm. This competition is open to members of the
following clubs Athlone Anglers Association, Ballykeeran and
Killeenmore Anglers, Coosan Anglers, Camlin Anglers, Portlick
Anglers, Longford Anglers, Elan Anglers, Cross River Anglers, Cashel
Anglers and Roscommon Anglers. The weigh in and presentation of
prizes will take place in Dans Tavern with the scales down at 8.30pm
sharp. The Captain of the Day will be Angela Sloane and catch and
release will be facilitated.
PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY
The season opens
on May 1st, 2009.
For general updates contact Dinny Coyne
Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087
2974306.
LOUGH ACALLA CO GALWAY
The season opens on May
1st, 2009.
For updates contact John Devaney, Assistant
Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon 087 2266735
LITTLE BROSNA RIVER
The season opened for trout fishing on Sunday March 1st, 2009.
Very few anglers were out and about on a bright but
cold day.
CAMCOR RIVER BIRR
Fishery opened on Sunday last March
1st.
LOWER SHANNON AREA
On the opening day Sunday March 1st up to 60 Salmon anglers converged
along the banks of the Feale from Abbeyfeale to Finuge with most
anglers concentrating along the Finuge stretch, being the closest to
the tidal waters. There was a small fresh on the river on the
opening day but alas no fresh fish were caught. Anglers tried the fly,
spinning and worm over the past few days but to date no Salmon have
been reported caught.
For up to date fishing reports contact the local Assistant
Fisheries Inspector Mr Paddy Halpin Mobile: 087 7729126
RIVER MAIGUE.
Season opens
for trout fishing on February 15th.
For angling updates on Castleroberts
contact Mob: 087 9810817
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