The first spring fish has been caught on Blackwater Salmon Fishery waters.
Congratulations to Ian Powell who caught and released a lovely little springer of 6.3 lbs on Lower Kilmurry at the Jole with a red Flying C spinner. The spinner fell out in the net and the fish was safely returned.
The river is now 0.99m (2.30pm Thursday 25th February) at the gauge on Ballyduff Bridge and this is the lowest it has been since the season opened on 1st February. The clarity is perfect for fishing. The height is great for spinning, and fly-fishing can be done from the bank with shooting heads and skagit lines. There is a little bit of rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow but this should not be enough to affect the river height or clarity. Therefore the conditions for the next few days and the weekend look great to catch a few more springers. It is time to get the rods out of the cupboard, buy a licence and get out there.
Sláinte an bhradáin (Health of the Salmon Upon You)
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Ireland Angling Expo
I would like to thank all at Mara Media who went to so much effort to put on another fantastic show.
Both the exibitors and the general public visiting the show had a wonderful time with so much to look at, bargins to be had and many people left with a renewed energy for fishing and excitement for the beginning of another new fishing season.
As current chairperson of APGAI-Ireland I would also like to thank our members for taking the time to teach the art of fly dressing and casting over the weekend. Many benefited from watching the enjoyment that each of you have for our wonderful sport. Who knows, we may have hooked some more into giving fishing or tying a go?
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