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For the last few weeks of the season we wanted to speak to fly anglers to find out how their season has gone.You hear different stories about how conditions have been and how loughs and rivers have fared around the country, so what has it actually been like for anglers on the ground?This week, it was great to chat once again to James Barry, the fisheries scientist and highly accomplished all round fly fisherman, who joins us with some of the highlights from his 2024 season, including a first trip to Patagonia, some incredible mayfly fishing on Sheelin, a consistent run of salmon over the summer months and now some autumn bass to look forward to….
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It’s hard to believe but we’re into the final few weeks of the salmon and brown trout season and while you’re trying to fit in as much fishing as you can, for this week’s Ireland on the Fly we wanted to find out how some of the loughs are fishing for brown trout in September and we’re joined by Dominic Kerrigan, a fanatical fly angler who regularly fishes Melvin, Erne and Sheelin and he gives us his tips for this month.
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Glenda Powell, who is well known in Ireland and abroad as a fly casting instructor and guide on the river Blackwater joins us on this week’s Ireland on the Fly.
In recent years Glenda has also been organising trips for salmon, sea trout and Arctic char to places such as Patagonia, Greenland and Iceland and having just spent two months in the land of fire and ice catching her personal best Icelandic salmon as well as some incredible sea trout and brown trout, we decided to catch up with her to find out more about the fishing as well as the ongoing protests amongst the population against the country’s increasing fish farms.
Plus, Glenda tells us of her love of travelling to new places to fish and how it also makes you appreciate just what we’ve got back home as well.
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This week we speak to Judd Ruane, the well-known sea trout fishing guide on the Moy Estuary.
Judd talks to us about the incredible days he has had as well as some of the famous names that have been in his boat, plus you’ll also hear about 16 years on the road touring Ireland, the UK and America with a Glen Miller style big band.
It’s fair to say that Judd has more than a few stories to tell about sea trout and a whole lot more….
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And if you want find out more about fishing on the Moy Estuary, visit fishingireland.ie
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The Costello & Fermoyle fishery in Connemara is one that evokes historic nostalgia mentioned as it was in Kingsmill Moore’s A Man May Fish as a favourite location of his for sea trout.
The fishery comprises the Casla River and a series of lakes, including Glenicmurrin, Fermoyle, Clogher, and the Schoolhouse Loughs, set in beautiful scenery against the backdrop of the Twelve Pins mountains.
Although the numbers of sea trout are not as they once were, the Costello & Fermoyle fishery is still a popular one for anglers chasing salmon and sea trout in historic surroundings and for this week’s fishery focus episode Tom spoke to the fishery manager, Brian Curran, to find out more about the river and loughs in this incredible location.
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For more information on fishing Costello & Fermoyle, contact Brian at:
www.Irelandwestangling.ie
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This week we’re joined by the prolific angling writer, Chris McCully.
Chris has been a regular contributor to Trout & Salmon magazine and in his spare time has written not just on fishing, but also English academic works as well as poetry.
In Ireland though he’s probably best known for 'Nomads of the Tides: Fishing for Irish Sea Trout', which he wrote with Ken Whelan back in 2013 and it’s still a hugely respected and definitive book on sea trout fishing around Ireland.
We’ve plenty to talk to Chris about for this book club episode, including his recent memoir, 'The River of All Goodbyes', and one that got our interest, 'Names of the Fish - In British & Irish Freshwaters'. Did you know, for example, that there are over seventy different words for sea trout with plenty of Irish versions as well?
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Joining us on this week’s show is Paul Molloy from Oughterard whose family has been steeped in Irish fly fishing for generations living and working by the shore of Lough Corrib.
And as a kid growing up, Paul tells us of the mayfly market where they would be selling mayflies by the dozen and then as he got older how he got more and more into the fly tying side of things becoming an All Ireland Youths champion.
These days Paul lives in Tipperary but the call of the loughs is strong and he tells us why Corrib is still so special to him.
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We’re nearly at the end of July and how has Ireland’s most prolific salmon river, the Moy, been doing in what’s been another difficult season?
We wanted to find out if the grilse run had given any positivity to anglers this summer and so we decided to catch up with East Mayo Angler Garrett Ruigrok to find out more.
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Mick O’Farrell is an Irish fly angler and is that rare breed who moved to the UK and subsequently established a high reputation for himself on the stillwaters in England in addition to his prowess in Ireland.
He became well known for his book, ‘A Passion for Trout’ and could often be read in UK fly fishing publications discussing stillwater tactics and flies.
With best intentions to retire to Ireland, he has a new book out called, ‘Trout and Grayling Flies: An International Masterclass' and he joins us on this week’s Ireland on the Fly to discuss his fly fishing life in Ireland and England and how anglers from both countries have helped to develop and improve fly fishing techniques on the two sides of the Irish Sea.
If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of Mick’s new book, you can email him directly at [email protected].
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Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver
Continuing our popular Ireland on the Fly Masterclass series, this July we’re delighted to be joined by Peter Driver of Piscari-Fly fame who will be giving a masterclass on the dry dropper technique for river brown trout.
At the height of the summer there’s no better way to target river trout than with the deadly combination of dry fly and nymph underneath. Whether they’re taking on top or sub surface, Peter Driver will giving invaluable tips and advice.
For river trout anglers this will be a must-see webinar on Thursday the 25th of July.
Tickets cost €10 and to register and pay go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
** Loyalty discount **
We are pleased to announce that we will again be offering a loyalty discount of 50% if you have paid for two or three of our previous webinars this year.
The 50% discount to the Dry Dropper Masterclass will be refunded to your account in the days after purchase.
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Peter Driver, Irish international, founder of Piscari-Fly, former National Rivers Champion, and one of our most experienced brown trout river anglers.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
If I can’t make it on 25th July, can I still watch the webinar back?
Yes. All paid registrants will receive a link to view the webinar on-demand as many times as you like, in addition to a copy of Peter’s notes.
Register and pay for your access to the Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
For more information email us on [email protected]
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For this week’s episode we’re focusing on salmon and the recent decision in Norway to close thirty-three of the country’s most prolific rivers in the southwest including the Gaula and Orkla.
It was a decision that caught many unawares, including anglers who were on their way out to Norway and one such angler was Johnny Casey who we spoke to before on the podcast about his love of salmon fishing and the next generation of the sport in Ireland.
Johnny tells us of his shock at the news when landing in Norway, how they had to scramble to make last minute changes of plan and what local anglers are saying over there about the decision and what it might mean for the wider salmon angling community and our own home waters.
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Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver
Continuing our popular Ireland on the Fly Masterclass series, this July we’re delighted to be joined by Peter Driver of Piscari-Fly fame who will be giving a masterclass on the dry dropper technique for river brown trout.
At the height of the summer there’s no better way to target river trout than with the deadly combination of dry fly and nymph underneath. Whether they’re taking on top or sub surface, Peter Driver will giving invaluable tips and advice.
For river trout anglers this will be a must-see webinar on Thursday the 25th of July.
Tickets cost €10 and to register and pay go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
** Loyalty discount **
We are pleased to announce that we will again be offering a loyalty discount of 50% if you have paid for two or three of our previous webinars this year.
The 50% discount to the Dry Dropper Masterclass will be refunded to your account in the days after purchase.
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Peter Driver, Irish international, founder of Piscari-Fly, former National Rivers Champion, and one of our most experienced brown trout river anglers.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
If I can’t make it on 25th July, can I still watch the webinar back?
Yes. All paid registrants will receive a link to view the webinar on-demand as many times as you like, in addition to a copy of Peter’s notes.
Register and pay for your access to the Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
For more information email us on [email protected]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com -
You may not be into competition fishing but when the FIPS-Mouche World Championships are on surely you can’t help but wonder how the Irish team fared when pitting itself against the best in the world at fly fishing on rivers and lakes?
This year the Worlds were held in the south of France where John Buckley, the Killarney angler, was the team captain, and while we might not be expected to medal going up against the likes of the French and the Spanish, the Irish team went out as always with high hopes.
John tells us how it was our best overseas performance ever, as well as telling us about his own fly fishing life that began around the lakes of Killarney and developed into a love of competition fishing.
Daire & Tom also discuss the salmon river closures in Norway and increased calls for catch and release in Ireland and the UK. Here are the links mentioned during their discussion:https://salmonwatchireland.ie/2024/07/01/please-help-atlantic-salmon-in-2024/
https://gaulasalmon.com/33-norwegian-salmon-rivers-closed/
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Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver
Continuing our popular Ireland on the Fly Masterclass series, this July we’re delighted to be joined by Peter Driver of Piscari-Fly fame who will be giving a masterclass on the dry dropper technique for river brown trout.
At the height of the summer there’s no better way to target river trout than with the deadly combination of dry fly and nymph underneath. Whether they’re taking on top or sub surface, Peter Driver will giving invaluable tips and advice.
For river trout anglers this will be a must-see webinar on Thursday the 25th of July.
Tickets cost €10 and to register and pay go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
** Loyalty discount **
We are pleased to announce that we will again be offering a loyalty discount of 50% if you have paid for two or three of our previous webinars this year.
The 50% discount to the Dry Dropper Masterclass will be refunded to your account in the days after purchase.
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Peter Driver, Irish international, founder of Piscari-Fly, former National Rivers Champion, and one of our most experienced brown trout river anglers.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
If I can’t make it on 25th July, can I still watch the webinar back?
Yes. All paid registrants will receive a link to view the webinar on-demand as many times as you like, in addition to a copy of Peter’s notes.
Register and pay for your access to the Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
For more information email us on [email protected]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com -
Stevie Munn is a well-known name in Irish and UK fly fishing circles as someone who has worked in the tackle trade, guided and instructed and also set up the Irish Fly Fair first in Galway before moving to Enniskillen.
Stevie is a fanatical fly fisherman who will cast a fly for salmon, sea trout and brown trout – especially the beloved dollaghan trout of Lough Neagh which have included 20lbers in the past.
Growing up in Belfast at the height of the Troubles, Stevie tells us why fly fishing in the nearby countryside was such an important escape for so many from the city and it’s little wonder that Belfast still has such a sizeable fly angling community to this day.
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Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter DriverContinuing our popular Ireland on the Fly Masterclass series, this July we’re delighted to be joined by Peter Driver of Piscari-Fly fame who will be giving a masterclass on the dry dropper technique for river brown trout.
At the height of the summer there’s no better way to target river trout than with the deadly combination of dry fly and nymph underneath. Whether they’re taking on top or sub surface, Peter Driver will giving invaluable tips and advice.
For river trout anglers this will be a must-see webinar on Thursday the 25th of July.
Tickets cost €10 and to register and pay go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
** Loyalty discount **We are pleased to announce that we will again be offering a loyalty discount of 50% if you have paid for two or three of our previous webinars this year. The 50% discount to the Dry Dropper Masterclass will be refunded to your account in the days after purchase.
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Peter Driver, Irish international, founder of Piscari-Fly, former National Rivers Champion, and one of our most experienced brown trout river anglers.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
If I can’t make it on 25th July, can I still watch the webinar back?
Yes. All paid registrants will receive a link to view the webinar on-demand as many times as you like, in addition to a copy of Peter’s notes.
Register and pay for your access to the Dry Dropper Masterclass with Peter Driver at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2927294018476207710
For more information email us on [email protected]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com -
The Dodder is a unique and special river that flows through Dublin’s south city boundaries with salmon, sea trout and incredible brown trout in it – a fact not many capital cities can claim.
But as an urban river it faces many, ongoing challenges and Mark McAndrew, who is on the committee of the Dodder Anglers Association and fishes the river practically every day during the season, joins us this week to tell us about the remarkable survival and growth of the Dodder river as well as the challenges it faces in the future.
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For more information you can also visit the Dodder Anglers Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/dodder.anglers
Image: Dodder Anglers' Association.
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The 2024 salmon season is well under way and we're waiting for the grilse run, but having spoken to anglers around the country it appears that numbers are still down and following a similar path to 2023.
However, if you’ve been despondent and down in the dumps about the salmon, fear not, for this week’s guest, Sean McLaughlin, who is a salmon angler based outside Derry and a Loop Tackle ambassador, is here to put some positivity and hope back into the season.
He gives us reasons why we should remain optimistic and eternally hopeful and always enjoy our salmon fishing, no matter what.
‘Never stop in search of happiness,’ as Sean tells us.
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A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnellAre you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before.
On Thursday 20th June, one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, gave a live webinar with insights and advice as to how to increase your catch rates on the water.
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy sat down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
** This webinar is now available to you to access and watch back at any time, plus you will also receive a copy of Paddy’s notes.**
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on [email protected]
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Internationally renowned fishery scientist, Ken Whelan, issues a call to action on the latest episode of The Last Salmon.
He says that ranching can and will work to help improve salmon numbers in relation to supporting a rod fishery for anglers and he explains to us the background to its successful development and implementation – albeit with caveats and cautions.
Likening it to racehorse breeding, he points to the Burrishoole ranching programme and the work of Dr. David Piggins and says this is the model that can be followed for supporting a rod fishery in lieu of wild stock.
Whilst wild fish conservation measures must continue to be carried out, drastic and innovative action is needed, says Ken, if we are not to see entire salmon stocks disappear.
The Last Salmon is a new podcast hosted by renowned actor, Jim Murray, and award-winning producer, Daire Whelan, which offers hope and solutions to the tragic story that is unfolding for an iconic species in crisis - the wild Atlantic salmon.
Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and for regular updates, follow the show at Instagram.com/TheLastSalmon.
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A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnellAre you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before.
On Thursday 20th June, one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, gave a live webinar with insights and advice as to how to increase your catch rates on the water.
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy sat down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
** This webinar is now available to you to access and watch back at any time, plus you will also receive a copy of Paddy’s notes.**
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on [email protected]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com -
It’s time for our second and final mayfly update from around the country and this week we’re hearing how Lough Sheelin and Lough Arrow fared with Eamonn Ross and Jackie Mahon.
Eamonn explains how the fishing was fantastic the first week the mayfly was up with some incredible fish being caught, but it’s been tougher since then.
Meanwhile on Arrow, Jackie describes it as patchy, and similar to many other places, if you were able to hit it at the right time, the fishing could be top drawer, but outside of the windows it was proving to be much harder.
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A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnellAre you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before.
On Thursday 20th June, one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, gave a live webinar with insights and advice as to how to increase your catch rates on the water.
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy sat down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
** This webinar is now available to you to access and watch back at any time, plus you will also receive a copy of Paddy’s notes.**
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
For more information email us on [email protected]
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com -
This week’s episode is a fascinating look at the famous Castleconnell Fishery on the River Shannon in Limerick with Pat O’Connor who is chair of the Castleconnell River Association.
It’s a fishery steeped in history when it was internationally renowned for its huge salmon in the 1800s to the early 1900s and it became a thriving centre for tackle development including the Castleconnell rod.
But since the Ardnacrusha development dammed the lower part of the Shannon in 1929 to provide power for the nascent Irish Free State, the fishery became a shadow of itself, and coupled with modern day issues around salmon numbers, it’s reckoned that they’re now at just 3% of their historic levels.
However, the Castleconnell River Association is trying to do its part in helping to save the existing broodstock and increase the numbers through conservation measures and ambitious projects.
Pat O’Connor takes us through the incredible history of the fishery as well as the work they are doing with some hope for the future.
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A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnellAre you passionate about fly fishing but struggling to catch more salmon? With declining numbers, having the right tactics and understanding how and where to catch salmon is more important than ever before.
On Thursday 20th June, one of Ireland's most renowned salmon anglers, Paddy McDonnell, gave a live webinar with insights and advice as to how to increase your catch rates on the water.
Born near the famed River Moy, Paddy had already caught thousands of salmon by his 20s and has dedicated his life to helping others catch salmon on the rivers and lakes on the west coast of Ireland.
For this Masterclass, Paddy sat down with Ireland on the Fly presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with tips and advice to catch more salmon this season.
** This webinar is now available to you to access and watch back at any time, plus you will also receive a copy of Paddy’s notes.**
Tickets cost €10 and you can register and pay by going to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
** 50% Loyalty Discount **
As a loyalty bonus to those who have attended our two previous Masterclasses, we’re also pleased to offer a 50% discount for this Salmon Masterclass webinar.
If you already paid for our two previous Masterclasses and sign up for this one, then the €5 discount will be refunded to your account after you register and pay for this third webinar.
Just to say thank you for your loyal support of our Masterclass Series!
Who is giving the Masterclass?
Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most experienced and most respected salmon anglers, guides and instructors.
How do I access the webinar?
Once you register, you will receive an email with your unique link to log-in to access the webinar.
Register and pay for your access to A Salmon Masterclass with Paddy McDonnell at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5708122751527998295
Stay tuned for our masterclasses throughout 2024, covering salmon, rivers, loughs, streamers, lures, dries – everything to make you a better salmon or trout fly angler, helping you to catch more this year and learn from the best.
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We’ve our first update of the mayfly season for this week’s show and Mike Keady joins us to tell us how Corrib has been fishing.
The weather has been unsettled and cold which hasn’t helped things, Mike tells us, but he does expect it to pick up for the next 1-2 weeks so if you have the opportunity do try and make the most of it before it finishes up on Corrib.
On Derg, Shane Creamer was out fishing for the week but he did send in an update with word that it has been very slow. However, there have been some bumper days when winds were light and some very good fish caught in the 4-6lb bracket on dries.
Join us again next week for another mayfly update when we’ll be getting the latest from Sheelin, Arrow and others.
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***Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie MahonThe mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.
Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.
And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.
If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.
If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.For more information visit:www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass
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The Owenmore Fishery has been in the news recently with the State buying up the river and lands that are situated on the Dingle peninsula in Kerry.
So what does the future hold for the fishery and what is the fishing like on the river and lakes in one of Ireland’s most scenic locations?
Frank Maunsell has been the fishery manager there for over a quarter of a century and he joins us on this week’s show with tales of poachers, fishing and tactics that you’d scarcely believe but are well worth listening to…..
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***Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie MahonThe mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.
Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.
And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.
If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.
If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.For more information visit:www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass
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Rory’s. It’s a famous name with a famous owner, Rory Harkin, of Rory’s Tackle Shop in Temple Bar in Dublin.
But did you know it opened its doors in 1959 when there were just warehouses around the area and trout and salmon could be caught by the bucketful within Dublin’s environs?
Rory Harkin may have passed on the running of the shop to his daughter Mary but he joins us this week to talk about his love of fly fishing, meeting and fishing with so many household names – including Charles Ritz, Hugh Falkus and Kingsmill Moore - and why the shop was always about more than just selling rods…..
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***Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie MahonThe mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.
Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.
And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.
If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.
If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.For more information visit:www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com - Daha fazla göster
