Dun Laoghaire LRF
One thermal base-layer, one t-shirt, one micro-fleece, one hoody, one wind-breaker fleece, one heavy offshore jacket, and a hat and gloves – and it was still freezing! In case you … Continue reading
2012 Daiwa Irish Pairs
This years Daiwa Irish Pairs competition was, as usual, a great week for all involved. Each year you can tell that the competition is drawing closer as the banter steps-up … Continue reading
Banna Strand Painted Ray
Anglers fishing the Daiwa Pairs competition experienced some good fishing for Painted Ray on Banna Strand, Co. Kerry. While this beach is more well-known for its Flounder and Bass fishing, … Continue reading
Munster Blackwater – September 2012
Some settled weather, a dropping flood, and reports of some fish being caught on a river coming into its peak month prompted a trip to the Blackwater last weekend. One … Continue reading
A Window of Good Weather
The persistent rain over the last number of weeks and the resulting improvement in salmon fishing has made it difficult to drag myself away from the rivers in the west … Continue reading
Good Fishing at Carrowmore Lake
So while my salmon season may have gotten off to a slow start, I’m happy to say it has certainly picked up. There has been no lack of time or … Continue reading
Early Season Salmon Fishing
It’s been a slow enough start to the salmon season for me. While the spring run is only really getting going now, I had hoped a few early trips would … Continue reading
Shad Fishing, St. Mullins
The River Barrow at St. Mullins is famous for its Twaite Shad fishing. Nestled in the Barrow Valley under the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Brandon, the Shad navigate their way … Continue reading
River Dodder – Opening Day 2012
The River Dodder is where I spent countless hours fishing when I was younger, often leaving the house as the sun rose and only returning home when it wasn’t possible … Continue reading
Joe Byrne – Tricks of the Trade
I recently met up with top match angler Joe Byrne at his tackle shop Courtown Harbour Sea Angling Centre. The shop started life through Mick Redmond, primarily as a woodwork … Continue reading
Irish Sport Fishing 