Anyone interested in the type of scientific work being done on our salmon stocks could do worse than having a quick look at recent IFI research carried out on the genetic make up of the salmon stocks of the three sisters estuary. The … Continued
We understand that there are a small number of rods available on prime water below Bunclody. If any other Fishery has rods available we would be happy to put it up on the site.
With just 9 days to go the opening of the river the Trust is awaiting confirmation from clubs and fishery owners as to the availability of rods and Day tickets. As soon as we know the Fishing section of the … Continued
A recent IFI successful case against a Kilkenny farmer for a silage pollution incident on a tributary of the Nore reminds us all the need to be vigilant for pollution incidents. If you see any pollution you should call IFI’s 24 … Continued
Results for the 2011 redd count carried out by IFI staff provide some encouragement with the final count of 1,182 redds being the 2nd best result in 10 years reinforcing the impression members formed on the annual trip to the … Continued
About 15 members had a great day out on 26 November when they visited upper reaches of the river. Several fish were seen on the redds and generally spawning was much better than last year. See the report for futher … Continued
A recent Angler up date on the Celtic Seatrout Program shows that Slaney anglers have provided almost 300 samples to program. These samples are currently being analysed in Cork. The program will be looking for further samples in 2012.
The AST held a symposium in London on 13 December focussed primarily on the poor survival at sea issue. Irish and Norwegian scientists were to the fore in the presentations and the some of papers can be seen here. Anglers … Continued
This months Trout and Salmon magazine has an article on seatrout fishing on the Clohamon beat in late July 2011. The Kill devil spider does its job.
The new bye law for 2012 has introduced a ban on the use of prawn, shrimp and worm below Enniscorthy old bridge and fishing above the bridge will be fly only when the fishing opens on 17 March. The entire river … Continued