River Moy
Fishing on
the River Moy was hampered by extremely high water levels for the third
week in a row. As a consequence, fly fishing was not really possible
and most fish were caught spinning. However, the Moy produced a reported
catch of 299 salmon for the week bringing the total for the season,
so far, to 5,944. The tidal beats of the Moy Fishery were unfishable
for the entire week. However, on the Freshwater Beat, 12 salmon were
caught. Amongst the successful anglers were: Brian Harvey, UK, (2 salmon),
David Callen, Northern Ireland (3 salmon, 2 of which were released)
and Alan Jackson, also Northern Ireland (3 salmon, one of which was
released). The best angling on the river was again on the Ballina Salmon
Anglers’ water, with most fish taken on Flying Cs and worm. On the
Mount Falcon Fishery, John Price, UK, had 5 salmon on worm for 3 days,
best at 8 lbs., while Alan Dunlop, Northern Ireland, landed a 5 lbs.
grilse on the Coolcronan Fishery. Anthony Murphy, Dublin, had a 9 lbs.
salmon on Rinanney and Eamon Nolan, Northern Ireland, caught & released
2 fish at 9 lbs. & 10 lbs. on the Foxford Salmon Anglers’ water
above Foxford Town. Cloongee produced eight salmon for the week, including
3 for David White, Dublin, 2 for Bernard Lionel, France and one salmon
for Roscommon angler, Brian Ingram. Fergal Smith, Dublin and Aengus
O’Marchaigh had two fish each on the East Mayo anglers Association
stretch.
Easkey River
Angling on
the Easkey River’s Fortland Fishery was good over the week with 24
salmon reported, 7 of which were released. Fly angler, Jose Fernandez,
Spain, had 6 salmon over 3 days!
Owenmore
River
The excellent
salmon fishing continued on the Owenmore River for the third week in
a row. This was helped by high water levels throughout the week. Again
a good average size of salmon was recorded, with many in the 6 – 8
lbs. size range and a couple of double figure fish also. On the Bangor
Angling club stretch, Mark Mason, Northern Ireland, enjoyed a memorable
week with a total of 6 fish (3 returned), while Jimmy Doran, Carlow,
had 5 salmon, most of them caught in “Conmy’s Pool”. Local
angler, John Maughan, was successful on the “Rocky Pool” where he
landed two salmon at 6 lbs. and 8 lbs. With suitable water levels remaining
prospects for the last month of the season are excellent. At this point
anglers are reminded that a daily bag limit of 1 salmon is in place
until the end of the fishing season.
Newport
River
Angling was
still slow on the Newport River during the week, with only two salmon
reported. Paul Hayes, UK, caught a small grilse, while Frank Rothwell,
also UK, had a 7 lbs. salmon.
Ballin Lough
Ballin Lough
produced a total of 27 rainbow trout (18 released) for the week. Notable
catches came from Irla Reilly and boat partner, who caught 3 trout (2
returned), best at 3.25 lbs. and Emmet Stagg, TD, with 5 trout (3 returned),
best at 3 lbs. The best bag of the week was caught by Peter Gray &
Mark Foley, Castlebar. The two anglers boated 12 rainbows (9 released),
best at 3 lbs. Most successful flies included Black Zulu, Olives &
Montana Nymph. Angling on Ballin Lough will continue until 30
October following which it will close for the winter months.
Ballysadare
River
The salmon
run on the Ballysadare system is coming to an end for the year. Few
fish were caught last week.
Lough Arrow
Angling picked
up on Lough Arrow during the week with wet fly fishing being the most
productive method. Paul Ferris, Northern Ireland, had a 2 lbs. trout,
while Roger Fowler, Dublin, caught 5 fish between 1.5 lbs. and 2 lbs.,
all of which were returned. Local angler, Peter Dunne, did particularly
well with 8 trout (6 returned), also between 1.5 lbs. and 2 lbs.
Prospects for
the Inter Provincial Fly Fishing Competition (Saturday, 19 September)
hosted by Lough Arrow Fish Preservation & District Angling Club
are looking good.
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