The Elusive Shad and other Stories
Shad enter the three sisters river system in late April early May piggybacking on two sets of spring tides over..Read more
Fishing Diary
As an angler it is fun to visit and try out new venues. With free time at a premium nowadays, it would be nice to fish a new spot confident that one is going to be successful. Unfortunately a lot of available angling information can be limited, or worse, out of date. The following diary sets out up to date information based on recent angling experience of venues fished, both locally and further afield.
Genuine anglers will use the knowledge gleaned here wisely and honestly. Whether you are a seasoned fisher, new to the sport, or a visitor on a holiday break, if the information presented here makes your fishing trip more successful and enjoyable, then the sentiment behind the diary has succeeded. Tight lines.
Bass Fishing, Surf Schoolies
There are a few bass about down Wexford way, at least for surf enthusiasts, lure fishing to date being curtailed..Read more
Persistance Pays Down Barrow Way
Success at fishing is all about being in the right place at the right time using the right bait, throw..Read more
Bountiful Barrow
May sunshine, a gentle breeze, a rising tide, camaraderie craic and banter, and nature finally throwing off its winter blanket...Read more
Poaching Still Rife on Lower River Barrow
Sadly, and with great frustration I have to report that illegal poaching of coarse fish is occurring yet again on..Read more
Bass fishing in Ireland, Invasion of the Spider Crabs
Prevailing south westerlies over the last week coupled with a rise in temperature up to 16/17 degrees have at last..Read more
Fishing the Clady River in West Donegal
Please can you help, Seán Ó Domhnaill is carrying out research into the construction of the Clady Hydro-electric Scheme in..Read more
Threadlines and Trout
Took a spin down to a local stream today, literally. With snow still lying on high ground, interminable easterlies delaying..Read more
Postscript to the recently published article “Reading Between the Lines”
Today, Monday the 25th March 2013, I received a mail from the proprietor of an Irish tourist business who specialises..Read more
A Masterclass in Dry Fly Fishing
Sometimes you just have to step back and admire, a skill honed over many years can, when presented by a..Read more
