Superb Spring Salmon Fishing in Ireland

[bwlodge]

April 2, 2009 – Ian Powell with an 11 pounder on fly from Beat 6 – Lower Kilmurry. The fish was released alive.

The Cork Blackwater in Southern Ireland is having a \"purple patch\" in terms of spring Atlantic salmon fishing.
On Blackwater Lodge beats, eight springers to 14lb. have been taken in the period from March 25 to April 3 for only 35 rod days.


Prospects
The river is currently in superb fly order with a medium summer level & excellent clarity. Great prospects for sport in the coming week, especially on fly.

[bigfish44]

What method are you using? Are you stripping streamers? Nymphing?

[bwlodge]

This fish was caught on a streamer style fly on a 1 1/2\" tube with a cone head.
Fished down & across & stripping as it started to move into the slacker part of the stream. Don\'t normally fish nymphs at this time of year.