Angling News
Angling News - Mayo/Sligo - 9 Mar 2011
By Bryan Ward
10, Mar 2011 - 20:10

Salmon Angling

Carrowmore Lake, Glencar Lake and the lower River Moy all produced their first spring salmon of the season recently, heralding the true start to the game angling season in the Bangor, Ballina and Sligo Fisheries Districts.

On the River Moy, local angler Fergal Ginty successfully caught the first spring salmon of the Lower Moy on the Ballina Salmon Anglers water, upstream of the newly refurbished salmon weir. The salmon, weighing 8.5lbs was caught on the worm. Fergal received a €250 tackle voucher from Gary Piggot, Ridge Pool Tackle Shop to mark his achievement.

Fergal Ginty, with the first spring salmon of the season caught on the Lower Moy

Carrowmore Lake, perhaps the most prolific spring salmon lake fishery in the country, got its season off to a flying start with the capture of the first salmon of the season. Rocky Moran, Castlebar, was the successful angler who hooked the fine 11.4lbs salmon, near the mouth of the Glencullin River. The salmon was caught on a ‘Jaffa' fly as tied by Eamon Kennedy, and was successfully boated by angling partner Kevin Beirne. For information on angling on Carrowmore Lake, please contact Seamus Henry, Bangor Angling Club, Bangor Erris on +353 (0)97 83487 or see www.bangorerrisangling.com.

Rocky Moran and the first fish of the season from Carrowmore Lake.

Glencar Lake also produced its first spring salmon recently. The fish, weighing 7.5lbs was caught by Michael Conroy, Sligo. The salmon which was taken on a blue and silver toby lure with a single barbless hook was released, in accordance with catch and release regulation. Anglers are reminded that they must fish recognised catch and release methods on the Drumcliff and Glencar system unless they are in procession of a valid brown tag. For further information on how to obtain a brown tag refer to "News and Updates" on www.fisheriesireland.ie

Pike Angling

Local Pike angling guide, Kenny Sloan, enjoyed success once again while fishing the lakes of the Castlebar/Foxford area. A fine pike measuring and weighing 23lbs, was caught while trolling a large roach bait. The fish was quickly photographed and safely released. Kenny reported that some pike in the area are already spawning, with the water temperatures locally warming to 7oC.

Kenny Sloan, with a very nice pike, measuring 105cm and weighing 23lbs.