We spent the day in search of specimen Roach yesterday, that is to say, fish of two pounds and over. They are one of the most abundant species in Ireland, but certainly not at that particular size, and a specimen is considered a rare achievement. One local lake on my hit-list has been extremely kind [...]
Terry’s Travels Having received a trout angling invite from the lads at Lee Reservoir Angling, I made hasty bait and tackle preparations for this un-expected adventure. Unusually for trout angling, this would also be a night session. It is well known just how effective ledgered worm baits can be for trout, and so, bait supply [...]
Launching at the Carrybridge slipway, Fermanagh, is comfortable and straight-forward, albeit in full winter flood conditions at the moment. This area offers the opportunity to target pike around the back-waters and sheltered marinas en-route to the main lough. The bait-fish are inclined to move out of the strong current in favour of a less demanding [...]
This is just a quick blog from the week-end. Took the two Shakespeare Agility Barbel rods out again, looking for a “lunker” perch to put a bend in one or both of them. I thought the weather had improved from the recent bout of snow and easterly winds. The snow has gone, thank goodness, but [...]
Two of my closest angling buddies from County Cork have recently opened a guided angling business in the area. Their natural ability to locate and tempt specimen and record fish is second to none, and one of the main reasons that I have so much angling success and fond memories whenever I travel to that [...]
Unlike some coarse fish in UK and Irish waters, Perch will continue to feed through the bitter winter months, albeit a little slower than the spring-summer season. They are therefore, a viable target species if you are willing to brave the “cut you in two” easterlies and icy rain! Don’t worry about the cold though; [...]
With most rivers in flood conditions at the moment, and extremely inclement weather, my angling options are somewhat limited! Despite these problems, Glenn, Andy and I took a chance on the Erne system last Sunday to see what was about. The main lough seems almost devoid of fish, seeing little on the sounder, which would [...]
During the summer of 2012, I had the opportunity to spend a trolling session on Lough Corrib. Famous for its superb trout fishing on the fly, it also produces some of Europe’s largest brown trout in the form of the wonderfully marked Ferox. On this particular day, I had the company of Inland Fisheries officer [...]
Until now, I had never had the opportunity to target pike on the River Erne system, Enniskillen. A new angling venue is always a challenge and can sometimes seem a little daunting at first. So, where do we start? Navigational waterways such as the Erne and Shannon system have comprehensive and well-documented charts. These are [...]
As the temperature plummets, our coastal waters cool dramatically, sending most viable species well off-shore and into deeper water. There are still plenty of options open to dinghy anglers willing to brave the elements and head out, if wind speed, direction and tidal flows allow! A recent adventure saw us out and over a new [...]
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