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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]
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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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Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple or Spotify, plus you can get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.***
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 -
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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.
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 -
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
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 -
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 -
This week we’re turning our attention to first editions of Irish angling books.
The Ireland on the Fly Book Club is an important part of what we do here on the podcast and Muiris Huston, the medical contributor to the Irish times, is also a fly angler and fly fishing book collector and he joins us on the show to discuss the books everyone should have on their shelves.
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If you are interested in collecting, here are some websites that Muiris recommends:
www.anglingauctions.com
www.mcgahernbooks.ca
www.groverarebooks.co.uk
www.herewardbooks.co.uk
And here is the RTE Archives story from 1968 about mayfly season on the Corrib that we were discussing:
https://www.rte.ie/archives/2023/0516/1383887-the-season-of-the-mayfly/Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.
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Mayfly Tactics Masterclass
For our latest Masterclass webinar on Thursday April 25th, international angler, guide and renowned fly tyer, Jackie Mahon, will be giving tips, advice and insights on the tactics to use for the coming mayfly season.
Tickets are €10 and to register for the Ireland on the Fly Mayfly Tactics Masterclass go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894
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 might be hard to believe, but mayfly season is starting soon and it’s expected on Lough Derg from around April 20th onwards. This week’s guest is Shane Creamer from the Garrykennedy Angling Club and he gives us some great and honest insights into fishing Derg during mayfly and the rest of the season. Listen & follow on Apple or Spotify:
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Mayfly Tactics Masterclass
For our latest Masterclass webinar on Thursday April 25th, international angler, guide and renowned fly tyer, Jackie Mahon, will be giving tips, advice and insights on the tactics to use for the coming mayfly season.
Tickets are €10 and to register for the Ireland on the Fly Mayfly Tactics Masterclass go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894
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 we speak to Nicholas Grubb who grew up in south Tipperary beside the Suir and the Tar and he tells us about the incredible catches of fish that were to be had growing up.
It’s a throwback to another age and his great grandfather Samuel also had a reported 62lber which would have been an Irish record but it was never measured or verified at the time.
Nicholas also previously wrote an article for Salmon Watch Ireland discussing some of the reasons why he thinks salmon numbers have plummeted since the 1960s.
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Mayfly Tactics Masterclass
For our latest Masterclass webinar on Thursday April 25th, international angler, guide and renowned fly tyer, Jackie Mahon, will be giving tips, advice and insights on the tactics to use for the coming mayfly season.
Tickets are €10 and to register for the Ireland on the Fly Mayfly Tactics Masterclass go to:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894
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 we’re joined by Julie Gerry, former winner of the World Cup on Mask – and the only woman to have won it to date, she’s captain of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing team, and now also Youth Officer with the Irish Trout Fly Fishers Association.
Julie tells us how, despite the success of Irish fly fishing teams, it is still a struggle to get more youths and women into the sport, and how maybe we should be looking to copy the successful programme in Northern Ireland based on the Foyle River Catchment Outdoor Group or FROG CIC as it’s known.
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This week’s guest on Ireland on the Fly is a fly tyer and fly angler well known to many from fairs around Ireland and abroad and it was only when he moved to Ireland over twenty years ago that he discovered fly fishing and quickly embraced the sport, especially fly tying.
Having been originally from the Caribbean it’s no surprise that saltwater fly fishing remains his first love, but John also has more than a few interesting tales to tell, including the time he was a bodyguard to Mike Tyson – stories you don’t normally expect on a fly fishing podcast….
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This week on Ireland on the Fly, we turn our attention to the famous River Slaney.
The river that was once the doyen of spring salmon rivers in Ireland has suffered more than most in recent times but there are still anglers and custodians of the Slaney that are fighting to keep it going and recover.
And to hear more about their work, as well as those halcyon days, we’re joined by Richard Burgess, former chairman of the Slaney River Trust.
Plus, Tom was a recent guest speaker at the illustrious Fly Fishers’ Club in London and gives some insights into its hallowed halls and collections.
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This week’s Ireland on the Fly is another book club episode with returning author, Dan O’Donovan, whom we spoke to previously about his book, The Salmon of the River Lee.
Dan has also written a very popular monograph on Sidney Spencer, who was a renowned angler and author on lough-fishing for salmon and sea-trout in the north-west of Ireland and the Western Isles of Scotland, and we speak to Dan about Sidney Spencer’s life and legacy and his love of fly fishing in Ireland.
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Ireland on the Fly Early Season Buzzer Tactics MasterclassIf you’re interested in learning more about early season buzzer tactics, then Ireland on the Fly's very first Masterclass webinar might just be for you.International angler and Lough Corrib expert, Mike Keady, will be joining Daire & Tom at 8pm on Thursday March 14th for a one hour masterclass presentation on how to improve your catch rate with an emphasis on flies, tactics and set-up.Attendees will also have the opportunity to put questions to Mike during the live webinar, plus you’ll also get access to the recording of the session and a copy of Mike’s notes.Tickets cost just €10 and you must register and pay in advance by going to:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449749727158902364
If you’ve any questions you can also send an email to [email protected] or visit www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass for all the details.
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Some of you may recall the devastating fish kill that occurred last May on the Ballymacraven River in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. It is estimated that in excess of 2000 fish were killed in this incident.
This culminated in a court case on February the 16th, taken by the I.F.I. where Uisce Éireann admitted liability for this event and were fined over €15,000.
Tom spoke to Jane Gilleran who is an Environmental Fisheries Officer with the I.F.I. and represented them in these proceedings to find out about the background to the case and what is being done to prevent similar fish kills in the future.
Don’t forget you can call 0818 34 74 24 to report illegal fishing, water pollution or invasive species.
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Ireland on the Fly Early Season Buzzer Tactics MasterclassIf you’re interested in learning more about early season buzzer tactics, then Ireland on the Fly's very first Masterclass webinar might just be for you.International angler and Lough Corrib expert, Mike Keady, will be joining Daire & Tom at 8pm on Thursday March 14th for a one hour masterclass presentation on how to improve your catch rate with an emphasis on flies, tactics and set-up.Attendees will also have the opportunity to put questions to Mike during the live webinar, plus you’ll also get access to the recording of the session and a copy of Mike’s notes.Tickets cost just €10 and you must register and pay in advance by going to:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449749727158902364
If you’ve any questions you can also send an email to [email protected] or visit www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass for all the details.
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 -
John Lalor, the well-known Tipperary salmon and trout angler, joins us on the latest Ireland on the Fly podcast to talk about his fishing life on the River Suir and beyond.
John’s new book, ‘Fish Scealta: Game Fishing from Alaska to Lapland and the Swedish Arctic’ covers his remarkable fishing life beyond Tipperary covering many of the bucket list destinations we can only dream about – as well as some of his other favourite fishing locations in Ireland.
Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Plus you can sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.
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Ireland on the Fly Early Season Buzzer Tactics MasterclassIf you’re interested in learning more about early season buzzer tactics, then Ireland on the Fly's very first Masterclass webinar might just be for you.International angler and Lough Corrib expert, Mike Keady, will be joining Daire & Tom at 8pm on Thursday March 14th for a one hour masterclass presentation on how to improve your catch rate with an emphasis on flies, tactics and set-up.Attendees will also have the opportunity to put questions to Mike during the live webinar, plus you’ll also get access to the recording of the session and a copy of Mike’s notes.Tickets cost just €10 and you must register and pay in advance by going to:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449749727158902364
If you’ve any questions you can also send an email to [email protected] or visit www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass for all the details.
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 -
Jimmy Tyrrell, the well-known fly tyer based outside Abbeyleix in Laois, joins us on this week’s Ireland on the Fly.
Jimmy talks about his fly fishing and fly tying journey from tying flies he could fish with on his local rivers to supplying shops and customers as far afield as Australia.
And for those of you who want to know the perfect way to mix your dubbing, it involves a Chinese takeaway carton and an air canister so listen out for Jimmy’s fly tying tips and for more from Jimmy, check out his website at:
https://irishflycraft.com/
Plus, Tom has an update on the opening few days on Corrib and explains how he’s hoping to someday target ferox trout on the fly.
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Ireland on the Fly Early Season Buzzer Tactics MasterclassIf you’re interested in learning more about early season buzzer tactics, then Ireland on the Fly's very first Masterclass webinar might just be for you.International angler and Lough Corrib expert, Mike Keady, will be joining Daire & Tom at 8pm on Thursday March 14th for a one hour masterclass presentation on how to improve your catch rate with an emphasis on flies, tactics and set-up.Attendees will also have the opportunity to put questions to Mike during the live webinar, plus you’ll also get access to the recording of the session and a copy of Mike’s notes.Tickets cost just €10 and you must register and pay in advance by going to:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2449749727158902364
If you’ve any questions you can also send an email to [email protected] or visit www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass for all the details.
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 - Laat meer zien
