The local rag is reporting that Bilberry lake has been restocked this week. Here is the report from the Connaught Telegraph ‘THE scenic Bilberry Lake in Castlebar has today been restocked with 1,000 brown trout ahead of a busy summer angling season. The restocking, which costs over €4,000, was funded by members of the BilberryContinueContinue reading “Bilberry lake restocked”
Category Archives: Fishing in Ireland
Robe trout
I wanted a break for salmon fishing so today I took myself off to the Robe near Hollymount to try for a few wild brownies. With no rain to speak of lately I knew that water levels would be low and so I avoided the streamier sections of the river. Parking up, I strode overContinueContinue reading “Robe trout”
De stressing
Sometimes its just nice to be out on the river even if the fish don’t show up. Yesterday evening I badly needed a couple of hours on thee river Moy. Three hours of Monthly Management Meeting earlier that day had drained me and my batteries needed a charge of fresh air and flowing water. IContinueContinue reading “De stressing”
Boat launch
Later than normal, we dropped my boat off at Pike Bay on lough Conn this morning. It is usually some time in late March or early April that my old grey boat is unearthed from the depths of the shed and dragged up to the Conn, but this year the gods conspired against me andContinueContinue reading “Boat launch”
New toy
So I bought this gadget for make neat loops in pieces of wire. The idea is that I will be able to salvage some old Flying C lures which have been lying around for years simply by replacing the wire and the latex skirts. The tool itself is easy enough to use once you haveContinueContinue reading “New toy”
Photos of the Moy
No fish the other evening but here are some photos from the Moy
Bibio Dabbler
There can’t be many Irish lough fishers who don’t have this fly or something very like it in their fly box. Perhaps one of the earliest variations on the Dabbler theme, this one is a good early season pattern for trout. Use black tying silk, an 8/0 for preference. Hook sizes vary depending on whatContinueContinue reading “Bibio Dabbler”
Prospects for Beltra
The angling season on Lough Beltra opens on 20th March as always, so what are the chances of an early springer? So with only 3 days to go I thought I’d give you an update on the conditions here. With no counter on the Newport river there is no sure way of knowing but IContinueContinue reading “Prospects for Beltra”
Salmon spinning
In these days of reduced salmon runs there seems to be an understandable move away from spinning in favour of fly fishing. While I am personally primarily a fly fisher I do still enjoy using the spinning rod when conditions dictate it would be more effective. This season I will be fishing the River MoyContinueContinue reading “Salmon spinning”
Will Cullin come good?
Lough Cullin has been fishing very poorly for many years now which is a great pity as it has a character all of its own and used to be a favourite venue for me. Will it’s fortunes change for the better this season? dark skies over Cullin from a few years ago The whole areaContinueContinue reading “Will Cullin come good?”
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