Angling News
Angling News - Mayo/Sligo - 15 July 2012
By Bryan Ward
19, Jul 2012 - 19:35

Salmon Angling

River Moy

Over 700 salmon were reported for the River Moy, with lower water suiting fishing in the lower fisheries once again. The Moy Fishery produced 12 for the week, including one of 5lbs on the worm for John Cartwright, England, a 4lbs fish for Adrian O'Gorman, Co Dublin, and one of 6.7lbs on the fly for Declan Tuffy (all caught on the Ridge Pool). The Spring Wells produced four salmon, with three caught there by Pat Kane, Co.Donegal, on a spinner.

The Ballina Salmon Anglers' water continued to produce good fishing, as did the Mount Falcon Fishery. Helen Walsh caught her first and second ever salmon while fishing at Mount Falcon, landing fish of 6lbs and 7lbs on the worm.
The Knockmore, Attymass and Coolcronan waters also produced good sport throughout the week. At Coolcronan, Sandra Fleming, N.Ireland, had one of 4lbs spinning and one 5lbs on the worm.

Byrne's fishery produced its share and Armstrong's fished very well, with over 60 reported, including two of 8lbs and 12lbs for Galway angler John Clarke, taken on worm. Brian Neill, Co. Leitrim, was one of many having success at Gannon's, where he landed one of 11lbs on the prawn. The Foxford Fishery enjoyed a great week, with almost 100 salmon recorded. Markus Elsenberger and group (8 rods) from Germany, enjoyed a great week at the Foxford Fishery, accounting for 79 of those salmon.

Rinanney again produced some great sport, with over 60 fish reported, including one of 10lbs for visiting French angler, Andre Leroux, taken on the worm. The Cloongee Fishery also provided good sport, although reported catches were somewhat down from previous weeks. Francis Higginbottom, N. Ireland (5lbs and 5.5lbs), Eddie Good (one grilse) and Eddie Stewart (two grilse) all enjoyed success at Cloongee. The East Mayo Anglers' water yielded in excess of 100 salmon for the week, 24 of which were released. John McCleary, N.Ireland, enjoyed a good session at East Mayo, landing two grilse of 5lbs and one of 6lbs to the fly. Hans Lehmann, Germany, had two grilse to a spinner, while fellow German angler, Matthew Engles, had a nice fish of 10lbs to the fly.

Carrowmore Lake

Some anglers have been enjoying good sport on Carrowmore, although the action has been somewhat slower than in previous weeks. Michael Smith and boat partner reported two each for their day, while Jim Ruane and John Connolly boated one each. Bobby Bashford also recorded one, as did Vincent Rigney, Eamon Giblin, John McBride, Billy Scott, Ronnie Mayock and Larry McElendon.
P.J. Walsh (Limerick) and Bill Flynn both boated two each on the lake.

Ballisodare Fishery

The Fishery continued to yield great catches for anglers of late, particularly during the Club's Juvenile angling day, where 105 juveniles participated, and 105 salmon were caught! (More details to follow). In total, the Fishery produced 263 salmon for the week, 84 of these were released.
One nice sea trout weighing 3lbs was caught by Tommy O'Donovan while fishing the fly. Visiting angler James Kennedy landed a 7lbs grilse to the worm, with Seanie May releasing two fly caught fish of 5lbs and 6lbs.

Larry Mitchell, Co. Longford, landed one of 8lbs to the fly, with Michael Costello recording two of 5lbs and 6lbs. Michael Munnelly released two of 5lbs and 6lbs, while fishery Manager Dermot Glennon released three ranging from 4lbs t0 6lbs.

Trout Angling

Mark and Danny O’Neill, Co. Wicklow, with a sample of their catch from the Moy Estuary.

Moy Estuary

Water conditions on the Estuary were far from ideal over the past week, with the continuation of flood water causing difficulties for anglers. However, some did enjoy good sport, with angling guide Judd Ruane reporting some success for his clients. Mark and Danny O'Neill, Co. Wicklow, boated 12 sea trout while fishing the estuary, the majority taken on mackerel strip.