http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/salmon-fishing-blog.jsp The salmon fishing blog on Salmon Ireland keeps you up to date on all of the news on Irish salmon fishing. Subscribe here. en-us Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT Tue, 3 Jan 2012 13:47:15 +0000 salmon-ireland.com http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#38 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#38 The Salmon Standing Scientific Committee of IFI assessed 141 rivers and the managers preliminary advice is that:- 43 rivers are open (a surplus of fish has been identified over and above? the conservation limits in these rivers) which is 7 less than in 2011; 34 rivers have been classified as open for angling on a ?Catch and Release? only basis, i.e. 6 more than in 2011; and 64 rivers are closed (no surplus of fish available for harvest), compared to 63 in 2011. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 13:47:15 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#37 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#37 Tony O'Keeffe from Mallow was fishing at Kilmurry with his father Dan and caught this 6.6lb. fish on Flying C on the Island Stream on Lower Kilmurry. Sea-lice can be seen in the picture - two on the top of the tail and one below the adipose. There were more on the back & the head of the fish. They also caught a few kelts. There was a couple of rods out on Friday that also caught a few kelts, but also saw a fresh springer show that they estimated at 15-20lb. - also on Lower Kilmurry. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:39:46 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#36 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#36 The Irish Fly Fair will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill over the 13th and 14th of November 2010. The fair will run from 10-6pm on Saturday and from 10-5pm on Sunday. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:11:00 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#35 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#35 One of the world's most notorious freshwater invasive species, the Asian clam, has expanded its hold in Ireland's rivers. Discovered in the River Barrow in April this year, Dr Brian Hayden of Queen's University Belfast identified an Asian clam shell below the main bridge in Carrick-on-Shannon. A subsequent survey by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) scientists revealed the presence of live clams in this section of the River Shannon. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:04:20 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#34 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#34 The establishment of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to replace the seventeen bodies ??? including the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards, the National Salmon Commission and the Fisheries Co-operative Societies - previously involved in the management of inland fisheries is the long-awaited signal that government is serious about protecting, conserving and developing this key resource. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:49:35 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#33 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#33 At the Trust's Salmon and Trout Research Centre on the River Frome, near Wareham in Dorset, every spring, scientists catch and tag young salmon (smolts) as they swim down river and go out to sea through Poole Harbour. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:11:51 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#32 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#32 The Blackwater Lodge beats revved up on the 13th of July with the best day of the season so far, plus the best catch from one beat in a Day. The river dropped to a lovely height with the morning at 0.23m and going down to 0.20m by nightfall. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:05:53 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#31 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-4.jsp#31 Ireland is already home to over 100 alien animal and plants ??? and with the number rising, there is still no legislation to control their importation which will be a major threat to biodiversity if they escape into the Irish environment. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:54:03 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#30 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#30 Derick Anderson, Chief Executive of the Loughs Agency, announced today that netting has been suspended on the River Foyle, Lough Foyle and the seaward of Lough Foyle. He also announced that fishing on the River Finn has been restricted to catch and release only. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:25:13 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#29 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#29 A substantial fish kill has been discovered in the River Braid in Ballymena. Many juvenile salmon were amongst the casualties in a stretch of the river which runs through Harryville, right by the Post Office headquarters. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:33:05 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#28 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#28 The Brown Flesk and River Maine salmon stocks have come under pressure again due to an ill advised return of mixed stock netting to Castlemaine Harbour. Minister of State for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Conor Lenihan, has announced a pilot salmon fishery for the Harbour. His aim is "to right an injustice" that had been done to the fishermen in the harbour! Thu, 3 Jun 2010 09:40:44 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#27 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#27 Last year BBC Alba (the Scottish Gaelic channel), aired a series on the life of the Salmon. I'm sure all of the anglers who saw it would agree that it made for excellent viewing. The good news is it's back for a second series. Episode 2 is on tonight but if you hurry you can still catch Episode 1 on iPlayer. Tue, 25 May 2010 13:51:28 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#26 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#26 Local man Patsy Mc Hugh had the fish of a lifetime yesterday from Lifford Bridge, at the confluence of the River Foyle and River Finn. The monster weighed in at 33 1/2 lbs! It was taken on a size 10 Moy Green Highlander, using the bubble and fly method. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:18:33 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#25 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#25 Ireland's two main country fairs take place this summer in counties Antrim and Westmeath. Northern Ireland's premier Game and Country Fair will be staged at Moira Demesne on the Bank Holiday Weekend of 29th & 30th of May, whilst the Irish National Country Fair will be staged once again in the Ballinlough Castle Estate. Co. Westmeath, over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 31 July and Sunday 1 August 2010. Tue, 18 May 2010 12:45:17 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#24 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#24 Professor Norman Maclean, a genetics professor at Southampton University, has written a new book on the dangers facing British wildlife. The same dangers also apply to Ireland and more specifically to game fishing. The 600 page hardback is out at the end of May and is called Silent Summer. Mon, 10 May 2010 13:14:45 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#23 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#23 Czech angler Karel Sourek landed the fish of a lifetime when he connected with a 25lb trout on Lough Corrib. The fish measured 90cm and Karel caught it on a day when he had expected to be back home in the Czech Republic. He had to stay in Ireland a few extra days because of the airline disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud. Fri, 7 May 2010 13:57:30 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#22 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#22 The Glenfarclas fly is Scottish by birth but its success on fast peaty waters has placed it firmly in the sights of salmon fishermen in Ireland. The fly was invented by James Chalmers as an entry into a competition run by the Glenfarclas Whiskey Company. The rules of the competition dictated that the fly be tied using the company colours, which turned out to be for the best as the salmon on Speyside seemed to take to it very well. Thu, 6 May 2010 12:12:18 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#21 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-3.jsp#21 The Irish International Fly Fair takes place on the 3rd and 4th of July, in Killyleagh. The festival was previously known as the "Killyleagh Fly Fair" but has been rebranded in order to reflect international nature of the participants. The two day event is hosted by the Dibney River Conservation Trust and is supported by Down District council, along with national and local businesses. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:22:27 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#20 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#20 Commercial shrimp fishermen are outraged at the lack of intervention by the authorities in the North West to reports that small shrimps are being taken from nurseries grounds at low tide during the closed season for salmon bait. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:42:05 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#19 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#19 The Chairman of the Irish Salmon Anglers - FISSTA (Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers) Mr. John Carroll, welcomed the passing of the report stage of the Inland Fisheries Bill 2009 through the Dail recently. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#18 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#18 In 2007 blooms the mauve stinger jellyfish wiped out £1 million worth of salmon at a county Antrim fish farm. The jellyfish, covering an area of around 10 square miles and stacking to up to 35 feet deep, engulfed the salmon cages, suffocating 100,000 fish. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:01:57 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#17 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#17 The North Western Regional Fisheries Board in conjunction with Ballina Salmon Festival, is running a Fly Casting day on Saturday the 3rd of July 2010. There will be demostrations and free tuition from some of Ireland's top fly casters. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:38:42 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#16 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#16 The Loughs Agency Fair takes place in Newtownstewart this coming Saturday and Sunday (17th & 18th). It promises to be an action packed two days, and as always it's free entry. Pride of place goes to the host of great fly tiers who'll line up to display their skills, having travelled from places such as, Germany. Holland, Iceland, USA and of course, GB and Ireland. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:21:24 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#15 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#15 The Irish fisheries awareness week is a national event run by all of the regional fisheries boards. The emphasis is on informing the public about the role of the Fisheries Boards, the aquatic environment, promoting angling and giving people an opportunity to try their hand at fishing. Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:24:14 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#14 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#14 The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) is lobbying for a sustainable aquaculture industry in Scotland, which does not impact wild salmonid stocks. The S & TA realizes that salmon farming has an important part of play in those local economies where they are sited, but also that steps must be taken to ensure minimal impact on wild stocks. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:28:49 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#13 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#13 Well we've been waiting for water and boy have we gotten in over the past two days! The picture here shows the Munster Blackwater bursting its banks& a scene that is repeated today over the length and breath of the country. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:36:16 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#12 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#12 I have just read an interesting article from the 1955 edition of Trout & Salmon. Believe it or not people have been tagging Atlantic salmon since the 1930s, both here and on the Western seaboard of mainland Europe. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:51:44 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#11 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-2.jsp#11 The Nore got off to a good start with a 7lber taken at Inistioge and another taken at Mount Juliet. Further West at Lough Currane Dave Ecclestone took a nice 10lber while trolling and finally one was landed on the fly by Tom Duggan. While at Lough Lein Timo O'Sullivan of Killarney landed a fine 19.5 lber! Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:00:38 +0000 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#10 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#10 I was just looking at an interesting thread on the Salmon Fishing Forum about good salmon taking indicators. I thought I'd share some of the highlights with you. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:40:15 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#9 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#9 For the past four years the Salmon and Trout Research Centre at East Stoke, in Dorset, has been tagging young salmon before they head out to sea. This April it is hoped that the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust's staff will be able to start collecting and analyzing data from this research effort. The ultimate hope is that the data will help shed some light on why our Atlantic salmon stocks have dwindled by 70% over the past decade or so. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:51:24 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#8 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#8 Finally springtime in Ireland has started to warm up but despite that we still await a decent run of water. The spring salmon fishing has been slow thus far, with a few exceptions such as Michael Mc Cormack's 10.2lber from the Green Bank on the Munster Blackwater's Upper Kilmurry stretch (see photo). On St Patrick's Day, Michael had another fish to make it four in total for the Blackwater Lodge beats, while the first Fort William fish (of 7lb) was landed on the spinner by Connie Corcoran on Saturday. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:45:11 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#7 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#7 Hywel Morgan is one of fishing's best known characters. Those of you fortunate enough to have already seen one of his casting demonstrations will know what I mean! A joker and expert caster in equal measures :) You'll enjoy his demonstration immensely. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:41:03 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#6 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#6 Conditions haven't been favourable for the springers thus far, and returns have been poor. The prolonged cold weather, couple with low water conditions makes it difficult to judge how many spring fish have entered our rivers, and after last year fishermen are keen to see a recovery. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:17:05 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#5 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#5 A few years ago Google introduced a feature whereby users could view their maps right down to the street level. Its taken a while but since yesterday this feature is now available for Northern Ireland. What it means is you'll be able to see some of the river crossings on our best Salmon rivers! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:10 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#4 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#4 There have been a few river status changes for 2010, some perhaps more interesting than others. My personal favourite is the re-opening of the River Clady (Letterkenny District), which is now catch & release for 2010, after being closed for this past few years. The Eske has also been re-opened to catch & release for 2010. I'm still looking forward to the re-opening of the Lackagh but we'll have to wait for another year as it remains closed for 2010. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:17:24 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#3 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#3 One for all you trout fishermen out there! The March brown (Rhithrogena Germanica) is declining across Europe and the Ephemeroptera Recording Scheme (ERS) is running a survey this year to establish the distribution of this iconic mayfly in the UK and Ireland. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:56:00 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#2 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#2 The first springer of the season on the Blackwater Lodge beats was bagged on the 6th of March by Newcastle (Co Down) native, Gavin Wishart. It was double glee for Gavin as he celebrated his 40th birthday the same weekend. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:34:34 GMT http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#1 http://www.salmon-ireland.com/salmon-fishing-blog/blogs/salmon-fishing-blog-1.jsp#1 The Loughs Agency has announced that the 2010 angling fair will be held at a riverside location in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone. The venue has been selected because of its central location within the Foyle catchment area, and its proximity to the rivers Strule and Owenkillew. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:37:29 GMT