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
Tricks of the Trade. Dave Roe – Part 1
Over the next few months i’m hoping i’ll be able to do a few posts focussing on what makes anglers successful. Each angler has their own style, their own personal … Continue reading
Some promising news, and some concerning numbers on the salmon front
The first salmon of the year was caught on the RIver Liffey by Declan Briggs fishing at Islandbridge, at 9.45am on new years day. The River Liffey is closed for … Continue reading
LRF – Coal Quay, Dun Laoghaire
LRF or Light Rock Fishing might not be everyones cup of tea, but there is something to be said for its simplicity, and the ease in which you can be … Continue reading
Kerry Trip – Dingle & Waterville
I’ve been trying to recall all the sessions i had while in Dingle, but it’s impossible as there were so many. I’d have two or three sessions a day sometimes, … Continue reading
Kerry Trip – First Stop, River Laune
I couldn’t resist one more day on the Laune before the season ended. The fishing was slower this time than my last visit a few weeks previous and i didn’t … Continue reading
Irish Sport Fishing 