Cian O'Boyle

Despite the current doom and gloom, the one thing you can’t fault salmon anglers for –and especially younger salmon anglers – is their enthusiasm for the sport.Johnny Casey and Yamil Turcuman were two recent guests whose love of salmon was infectious and likewise, this week’s guest, Cian O’Boyle, who fishes on the Moy and Owenmore regularly throughout the season and is no stranger to landing salmon judging by his videos on social media, joins us on this week’s show.Cian tells us about his fishing exploits as well as some of his tips for consistent catches, plus he has some thoughts on getting young people into the sport as well.A youths event worth highlighting is taking place on 16th August and it is being run by the East Mayo Anglers Association who want all interested boys and girls to come along to try out salmon and trout fishing.  Find out more at eastmayoanglers.com.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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

Despite the current doom and gloom, the one thing you can’t fault salmon anglers for –and especially younger salmon anglers – is their enthusiasm for the sport.Johnny Casey and Yamil Turcuman were two recent guests whose love of salmon was infectious and likewise, this week’s guest, Cian O’Boyle, who fishes on the Moy and Owenmore regularly throughout the season and is no stranger to landing salmon judging by his videos on social media, joins us on this week’s show.Cian tells us about his fishing exploits as well as some of his tips for consistent catches, plus he has some thoughts on getting young people into the sport as well.A youths event worth highlighting is taking place on 16th August and it is being run by the East Mayo Anglers Association who want all interested boys and girls to come along to try out salmon and trout fishing.  Find out more at <a href="https://www.eastmayoanglers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eastmayoanglers.com</a>.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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on <a href="http://www.IrelandontheFly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Cian O'Boyle: A Salmon Obsession

This week we’re turning our attention back to salmon.  It’s been a very tough year to say the least, not helped by the weather conditions, and a dramatic fall-off in the numbers of returning salmon, so will the grilse run give us hope for what’s left of the summer or are we just clutching at straws?Conor Arnold is a guide and casting instructor on the Blackwater and he paints a stark picture of this season in sobering terms.However, he’s also trying to do something about it and he explains what he hopes to gain from meeting politicians and ministers and why he’s not ready to throw in the towel just yet.Plus he gives some insights from what can be learned in Denmark and Sweden who have been pro-active and helped increase salmon numbers there.For fly fishing and casting instruction, you can contact Conor on ConorArnold.com.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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week we’re turning our attention back to salmon.  It’s been a very tough year to say the least, not helped by the weather conditions, and a dramatic fall-off in the numbers of returning salmon, so will the grilse run give us hope for what’s left of the summer or are we just clutching at straws?Conor Arnold is a guide and casting instructor on the Blackwater and he paints a stark picture of this season in sobering terms.However, he’s also trying to do something about it and he explains what he hopes to gain from meeting politicians and ministers and why he’s not ready to throw in the towel just yet.Plus he gives some insights from what can be learned in Denmark and Sweden who have been pro-active and helped increase salmon numbers there.For fly fishing and casting instruction, you can contact Conor on <a href="http://ConorArnold.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ConorArnold.com</a>.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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on <a href="http://IrelandontheFly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

‘Fallen off a cliff’ 

Dan O’Neill

This week on Ireland on the Fly, we’re speaking to Dan O’Neill who guides on the River Nore to tell us more about the fabulous brown trout fishing to be had on the river, plus Dan gives us some insights into what it’s like trying to make a career out of fly fishing in this country.  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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week on Ireland on the Fly, we’re speaking to Dan O’Neill who guides on the River Nore to tell us more about the fabulous brown trout fishing to be had on the river, plus Dan gives us some insights into what it’s like trying to make a career out of fly fishing in this country. 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.    You can also sign up for our newsletter on <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Guiding on the River Nore with Dan O’Neill

With Tom recently returned from his busman’s holiday on the Orkneys, what better time to record another bucket list episode, this time focusing on the brown trout fishing to be had in the northern Scottish islands. On this episode you’ll hear from some of the guides and boatmen that Tom met and fished with during his stay and relive the frenetic action that he saw on the lakes each day. Plus, find out more about the landscape and history of the Orkneys and why Tom describes it as brown trout heaven. 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.  You can also sign up for our newsletter on IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

With Tom recently returned from his busman’s holiday on the Orkneys, what better time to record another bucket list episode, this time focusing on the brown trout fishing to be had in the northern Scottish islands. On this episode you’ll hear from some of the guides and boatmen that Tom met and fished with during his stay and relive the frenetic action that he saw on the lakes each day. Plus, find out more about the landscape and history of the Orkneys and why Tom describes it as brown trout heaven. 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.   You can also sign up for our newsletter on <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Bucket List #3: Brown Trout Heaven on the Orkneys

Johnny Casey

Yamil Turcuman

This week we’re focusing on salmon and speak to two young anglers who travel around Ireland and abroad in pursuit of their favourite fish.Johnny Casey and Yamil Turcuman not only catch salmon regularly but are also willing to try new methods to do so and will be revealing some of the secrets of their success on the show.Plus, Tom is back from the Orkneys and gives a taste of what the fishing was like on the island.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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week we’re focusing on salmon and speak to two young anglers who travel around Ireland and abroad in pursuit of their favourite fish.Johnny Casey and Yamil Turcuman not only catch salmon regularly but are also willing to try new methods to do so and will be revealing some of the secrets of their success on the show.Plus, Tom is back from the Orkneys and gives a taste of what the fishing was like on the island. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Johnny Casey & Yamil Turcuman on chasing salmon around Ireland & abroad

Edwin Rist

This week it’s the second part of our fascinating Book Club interview with Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of the best-selling, The Feather Thief, about the heist of bird feathers from the British Natural History Museum by an obsessive American fly tier. Johnson comes across the story whilst fly fishing in Texas and looking for a new direction in his life after suffering from PTSD due to time spent in Iraq with USAID. He details how he followed the story bit by bit, uncovering the sometimes nefarious online world of classic fly tiers, which ultimately led to him confronting Edwin Rist, the man behind the heist. Continuing our conversation, Kirk explains why he chose not to reveal the name that Rist now goes by……… 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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week it’s the second part of our fascinating Book Club interview with Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of the best-selling, The Feather Thief, about the heist of bird feathers from the British Natural History Museum by an obsessive American fly tier. Johnson comes across the story whilst fly fishing in Texas and looking for a new direction in his life after suffering from PTSD due to time spent in Iraq with USAID. He details how he followed the story bit by bit, uncovering the sometimes nefarious online world of classic fly tiers, which ultimately led to him confronting Edwin Rist, the man behind the heist. Continuing our conversation, Kirk explains why he chose not to reveal the name that Rist now goes by……… 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Feather Thief Part 2 - Edwin Rist & the underworld of classic salmon fly tiers

We’ve a special book club episode this week for you – and indeed over the next two weeks – as we speak to Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of the acclaimed, best seller, The Feather Thief. For those of you not aware of the story or the book, all I can say is go read it – and I’m sure after listening to the interview with Kirk you’ll be even more interested in it as it’s a story about a crime heist involving the fly tying world, and specifically those tiers wanting to get their hands on extremely rare feathers from the 19th century. As for the Irish angle?  Well, there is of course the Irish influence on fly tying in the 1800s, and in the context of the crime investigation, it was an undercover PSNI officer who first became aware of the stolen swag that was being offered to the fly tying world. Prior to becoming obsessed with the story and writing the book, Kirk Wallace Johnson had discovered fly fishing as a therapeutic sport that helped him recover from PTSD after time spent in Iraq. And it was while standing in a river in the US that he first heard about the fly tying robbery of the British Natural Museum and the thread of the Feather Thief began to unwind…..  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

We’ve a special book club episode this week for you – and indeed over the next two weeks – as we speak to Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of the acclaimed, best seller, The Feather Thief. For those of you not aware of the story or the book, all I can say is go read it – and I’m sure after listening to the interview with Kirk you’ll be even more interested in it as it’s a story about a crime heist involving the fly tying world, and specifically those tiers wanting to get their hands on extremely rare feathers from the 19th century. As for the Irish angle?  Well, there is of course the Irish influence on fly tying in the 1800s, and in the context of the crime investigation, it was an undercover PSNI officer who first became aware of the stolen swag that was being offered to the fly tying world. Prior to becoming obsessed with the story and writing the book, Kirk Wallace Johnson had discovered fly fishing as a therapeutic sport that helped him recover from PTSD after time spent in Iraq. And it was while standing in a river in the US that he first heard about the fly tying robbery of the British Natural Museum and the thread of the Feather Thief began to unwind….. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Book Club Ep #5: Kirk Wallace Johnson & The Feather Thief Pt 1

Last week saw the release of the EPA’s Water Quality report which provides an update on the water quality of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal, and groundwaters for 2022. The main headline from it was the fact that there has been no improvement in water quality of rivers or lakes with nitrogen levels increasing in rivers overall and to find out more we spoke to Mary Gurrie, Programme Manager with the EPA who gave us more details from the report. There has been a steady decline since 2012 she told us, which has been somewhat arrested in the last two years, however, farming and waste water are the key issues in the problem of water quality which must be addressed in the coming years. You can read the EPA report at:https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/freshwater--marine/water-quality-in-2022-indicator-report.php  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

Last week saw the release of the EPA’s Water Quality report which provides an update on the water quality of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal, and groundwaters for 2022. The main headline from it was the fact that there has been no improvement in water quality of rivers or lakes with nitrogen levels increasing in rivers overall and to find out more we spoke to Mary Gurrie, Programme Manager with the EPA who gave us more details from the report. There has been a steady decline since 2012 she told us, which has been somewhat arrested in the last two years, however, farming and waste water are the key issues in the problem of water quality which must be addressed in the coming years. You can read the EPA report at:<a href="https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/freshwater--marine/water-quality-in-2022-indicator-report.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/freshwater--marine/water-quality-in-2022-indicator-report.php</a> 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

With nitrogen levels increasing in Irish rivers, what will it mean for our fishing?

Lough Arrow

This week we’re discussing Lough Arrow, which if the mayfly season is anything to go by, is on the up in terms of numbers and size of trout being caught there. So, what’s behind the great catches so far this year, what can anglers expect for the rest of the season and is Arrow going to rival Sheelin in the long term as a high-profile fly fishing lough's destination? Jackie Mahon, the fly tier and guide on the lough explains why he saw the good, the bad and the ugly on Arrow so far this year.  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week we’re discussing Lough Arrow, which if the mayfly season is anything to go by, is on the up in terms of numbers and size of trout being caught there. So, what’s behind the great catches so far this year, what can anglers expect for the rest of the season and is Arrow going to rival Sheelin in the long term as a high-profile fly fishing lough's destination? Jackie Mahon, the fly tier and guide on the lough explains why he saw the good, the bad and the ugly on Arrow so far this year. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The secret's out - the rise of Lough Arrow

Paddy Gargan

For this week’s episode we’re joined by Paddy Gargan, the recently retired IFI fisheries scientist who has a wealth of knowledge about fish conservation, habitat restoration and stock numbers. Paddy talks to us about the huge changes he has seen during his career as well as his own love of sea trout fishing and he lets us know about a book he is currently working on detailing the sea trout fisheries of Connemara. Paddy is also asking for help from people who have any archive material relating to sea trout in Connemara – be it photos, catch records, stories, maps, anything that will help him in researching and writing the book. If you have something that you think might be of help you can send it on to him at paddyggargan@gmail.com.  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

For this week’s episode we’re joined by Paddy Gargan, the recently retired IFI fisheries scientist who has a wealth of knowledge about fish conservation, habitat restoration and stock numbers. Paddy talks to us about the huge changes he has seen during his career as well as his own love of sea trout fishing and he lets us know about a book he is currently working on detailing the sea trout fisheries of Connemara. Paddy is also asking for help from people who have any archive material relating to sea trout in Connemara – be it photos, catch records, stories, maps, anything that will help him in researching and writing the book. If you have something that you think might be of help you can send it on to him at <a href="mailto:paddyggargan@gmail.com">paddyggargan@gmail.com</a>. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Paddy Gargan on fisheries’ management & Connemara sea trout

The people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. www.irelandonthefly.com

This week’s episode sees us go to the eastern part of the country to find out about the ongoing fight to protect and save the historic River Boyne. Pat O’Toole is from the Trim Athboy &amp; District Angling Association and he joins us to highlight how local clubs have been tirelessly working to reverse the damage done by drainage and pollution down through the decades and why the fight still continues to this day.  To find out more visit SavetheBoyne.org. Pat also talks about the large numbers of brown trout and the importance of the salmon run on the river, especially for springers, with his own personal best of 23lbs caught in 2015.  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week’s episode sees us go to the eastern part of the country to find out about the ongoing fight to protect and save the historic River Boyne. Pat O’Toole is from the Trim Athboy &amp; District Angling Association and he joins us to highlight how local clubs have been tirelessly working to reverse the damage done by drainage and pollution down through the decades and why the fight still continues to this day.  To find out more visit <a href="https://www.SavetheBoyne.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SavetheBoyne.org</a>. Pat also talks about the large numbers of brown trout and the importance of the salmon run on the river, especially for springers, with his own personal best of 23lbs caught in 2015. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Fly fishing on the River Boyne & the custodians protecting this historic river

It really feels as if the season is now kicking into gear – from the mayfly season on the Irish loughs to the coming grilse run – and for this week’s episode we focus on the salmon on the River Moy. It’s Ireland’s iconic salmon river, as well as being its most prolific, with the Ridge Pool in Ballina standing out as a special and unique place to land a salmon on the fly. To find out more about fishing the river, how the spring run went and what to expect for the coming grilse fishing, we’re joined by Garrett Ruigrok who is a casting instructor and guide who guides in Ireland, Scotland and around the world and is also a committee member of the East Mayo Anglers Association. To find out more about fishing the Moy go to:https://eastmayoanglers.com/https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/river_moy_system/moy_fishery/   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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

It really feels as if the season is now kicking into gear – from the mayfly season on the Irish loughs to the coming grilse run – and for this week’s episode we focus on the salmon on the River Moy. It’s Ireland’s iconic salmon river, as well as being its most prolific, with the Ridge Pool in Ballina standing out as a special and unique place to land a salmon on the fly. To find out more about fishing the river, how the spring run went and what to expect for the coming grilse fishing, we’re joined by Garrett Ruigrok who is a casting instructor and guide who guides in Ireland, Scotland and around the world and is also a committee member of the East Mayo Anglers Association. To find out more about fishing the Moy go to:<a href="https://eastmayoanglers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eastmayoanglers.com/</a><a href="https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/river_moy_system/moy_fishery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/river_moy_system/moy_fishery/</a> 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Getting ready for the Moy’s grilse run

Lough Sheelin

Continuing our mayfly episodes, on this week’s Ireland on the Fly we hear how the season is going so far on Lough Sheelin and we’re joined by Eamonn Ross from the Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association to talk tactics, nymphs v dries and the incredible spectacle that is the spent gnat on the lake.  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

Continuing our mayfly episodes, on this week’s Ireland on the Fly we hear how the season is going so far on Lough Sheelin and we’re joined by Eamonn Ross from the Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association to talk tactics, nymphs v dries and the incredible spectacle that is the spent gnat on the lake. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Mayfly Season on Lough Sheelin

Mike Keady

If you’re a loughs angler, there’s probably only one thing on your mind for the next few weeks – the mayfly fishing - be it on Derg, Corrib, Mask, Sheelin or elsewhere. Later this month we’ll hear how Sheelin is doing and we will also be reviewing the mayfly season on all the major Irish waters, but for this week we’re focusing on Lough Corrib and to tell us how it’s been faring so far with tips on set up, tactics and flies, we’re joined by friend of the show and well-known Corrib angler, Mike Keady.  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. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

If you’re a loughs angler, there’s probably only one thing on your mind for the next few weeks – the mayfly fishing - be it on Derg, Corrib, Mask, Sheelin or elsewhere. Later this month we’ll hear how Sheelin is doing and we will also be reviewing the mayfly season on all the major Irish waters, but for this week we’re focusing on Lough Corrib and to tell us how it’s been faring so far with tips on set up, tactics and flies, we’re joined by friend of the show and well-known Corrib angler, Mike Keady. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Corrib Mayfly Update & Tactics with Mike Keady

Ronan Creane

For our latest bucket list episode we catch up with Galway man, Ronan Creane, whose love of fly fishing and big brown trout led him to New Zealand where he hasn’t left and is now firmly established as a full time guide during the season. So just what is the life of a guide really like on some of the finest brown trout waters in the world and does he miss the Irish fishing at all? Ronan discusses the sight fishing on the rivers, the need for speed in one’s casting and why the lakes are an untapped resource that deserve more time from any visiting angler. Also on the episode, Tom talks about the expectations of the coming week for the mayfly on Lough Corrib, why the jungle drums are starting to beat and we will be hearing those immortal four words, ‘the mayfly is up’ very shortly.  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. To find out more about Ronan Creane’s guiding service go to: https://www.ronansflyfishingmissions.com You can read Ronan’s blog at:https://www.sexyloops.com/blog/author/ronan/ And Ronan’s NZ flies can be purchased at:https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/s.nl?search=Ronan Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

For our latest bucket list episode we catch up with Galway man, Ronan Creane, whose love of fly fishing and big brown trout led him to New Zealand where he hasn’t left and is now firmly established as a full time guide during the season. So just what is the life of a guide really like on some of the finest brown trout waters in the world and does he miss the Irish fishing at all? Ronan discusses the sight fishing on the rivers, the need for speed in one’s casting and why the lakes are an untapped resource that deserve more time from any visiting angler. Also on the episode, Tom talks about the expectations of the coming week for the mayfly on Lough Corrib, why the jungle drums are starting to beat and we will be hearing those immortal four words, ‘the mayfly is up’ very shortly. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>. To find out more about Ronan Creane’s guiding service go to: <a href="https://www.ronansflyfishingmissions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ronansflyfishingmissions.com</a> You can read Ronan’s blog at:<a href="https://www.sexyloops.com/blog/author/ronan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sexyloops.com/blog/author/ronan/</a> And Ronan’s NZ flies can be purchased at:<a href="https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/s.nl?search=Ronan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/s.nl?search=Ronan</a> Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Bucket List #2: New Zealand on the Fly with Ronan Creane

Darius Simkus

For this week's Ireland on the Fly we’re joined by Darius Simkus, who only started fly fishing after he moved to Ireland from Lithuania and within a few years he was fishing for Ireland, winning national titles and is the 2023 captain of the ITFFA Irish rivers team. Darius tells us why competition fishing is so important to him, how he learned so much through self-belief and learning on the water himself, plus he has some useful tactics and tips for river fishing at this time of year and discusses the difficulties and intricacies of fly fishing on rivers v loughs.  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.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

For this week's Ireland on the Fly we’re joined by Darius Simkus, who only started fly fishing after he moved to Ireland from Lithuania and within a few years he was fishing for Ireland, winning national titles and is the 2023 captain of the ITFFA Irish rivers team. Darius tells us why competition fishing is so important to him, how he learned so much through self-belief and learning on the water himself, plus he has some useful tactics and tips for river fishing at this time of year and discusses the difficulties and intricacies of fly fishing on rivers v loughs. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

River Tactics With Ireland Captain Darius Simkus

Steffan Jones

While we may be still a few weeks off the summer runs of salmon and sea trout, in advance of that, we thought it would be worth finding out more about catching sea trout on the fly in both daytime and night time conditions from one of the leading experts, Steffan Jones. Steffan is based in Wales but has fished for – and caught – big numbers of sea trout all over the world and he has some great insights and tips on the set-up, tactics and flies for catching the elusive white trout. Steffan will also be appearing at the Irish Spring Angling Fair at Ardaire Springs on 29th and 30th of April which is well worth checking out and for more information visit IrishSpringAnglingFair.com You can also check out Steffan’s guiding business at fishtravel.co.uk.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.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

While we may be still a few weeks off the summer runs of salmon and sea trout, in advance of that, we thought it would be worth finding out more about catching sea trout on the fly in both daytime and night time conditions from one of the leading experts, Steffan Jones. Steffan is based in Wales but has fished for – and caught – big numbers of sea trout all over the world and he has some great insights and tips on the set-up, tactics and flies for catching the elusive white trout. Steffan will also be appearing at the Irish Spring Angling Fair at Ardaire Springs on 29th and 30th of April which is well worth checking out and for more information visit <a href="https://irishspringanglingfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrishSpringAnglingFair.com</a> You can also check out Steffan’s guiding business at <a href="https://fishtravel.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fishtravel.co.uk.</a>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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Sea Trout on the Fly with Steffan Jones

This week we wanted to find out about the Salmon Summit that was held recently in Iceland. It’s an annual get-together of NGOs, scientists, policy-makers, researchers and scientists run by the North Atlantic Salmon Fund to discuss the current state of salmon stocks and possible solutions to help the future of the fish. So, what did they discuss and what of note came out of the summit?  We speak to Elvar Fridriksson, NASF's program director in Iceland, to find out more, including the alternative, sustainable options for land-based fish farming that now exist.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.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This week we wanted to find out about the Salmon Summit that was held recently in Iceland. It’s an annual get-together of NGOs, scientists, policy-makers, researchers and scientists run by the North Atlantic Salmon Fund to discuss the current state of salmon stocks and possible solutions to help the future of the fish. So, what did they discuss and what of note came out of the summit?  We speak to Elvar Fridriksson, NASF's program director in Iceland, to find out more, including the alternative, sustainable options for land-based fish farming that now exist.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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Salmon Summit

John Gierach

It’s a very special guest for this week’s episode of Ireland on the Fly.  He was an inspiration for us  as well as thousands of other fly anglers around the world, and with every new release, his musings, essays and reflections on a life lived through fly fishing have kept us entertained down through the years. For the latest Ireland on the Fly Book Club episode it’s an honour to be speaking to John Gierach, the prolific and best-selling fly fishing writer, whose first collection Trout Bum, in 1986, opened the door to so much. John explains why he sees himself as a writer first and angler second, discusses the hard work and process behind his writing success and also delves into why he headed west to Colorado to begin a life lived based solely around fly fishing. John’s latest book, All the Time in the World, is out now.  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.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

It’s a very special guest for this week’s episode of Ireland on the Fly.  He was an inspiration for us  as well as thousands of other fly anglers around the world, and with every new release, his musings, essays and reflections on a life lived through fly fishing have kept us entertained down through the years. For the latest Ireland on the Fly Book Club episode it’s an honour to be speaking to John Gierach, the prolific and best-selling fly fishing writer, whose first collection Trout Bum, in 1986, opened the door to so much. John explains why he sees himself as a writer first and angler second, discusses the hard work and process behind his writing success and also delves into why he headed west to Colorado to begin a life lived based solely around fly fishing. John’s latest book, All the Time in the World, is out now. 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Book Club Ep #4: John Gierach, All the Time in the World

Frankie McPhillips

We’re turning our attention to fly tying for this week’s episode and our guest is a bit of a legend in Irish fly tying circles it has to be said and yet his flies might never have graced our waters and caught so many fish if it wasn’t for a sliding doors moment in the life of Frankie McPhillips when he was looking for work….. Frankie describes a different time in the 1970s and 1980s when good, quality flies were hard to come by and how after 45 years he’s still as much in demand.  Don’t forget to visit www.frankiemcphillips.com to see the flies for yourself. Looking back on his fly fishing life, Frankie talks about friendship and fishing with Ted Malone who was still casting and catching on Lough Corrib up until the age of 96.  Frankie has also written a poem called, ‘Under Tattenweir Bridge’ which he reads out for us on the podcast. ‘I cast my fly under Tattenweir BridgeAnd as it floats back to me,overhead, I hear a forty tonner roarcarting packed pallets of “best before”to vast warehouses of plentyI cast my fly under Tattenweir Bridgeand as it floats back to meI hear the sighs of famine menlift stone after cut stoneclacked into placeto form the perfect arch…I wonder, to stave the hungerdid they ever take a rising trout in Mayor grape the November salmon on his lie I cast my fly under Tattenweir BridgeAnd as it floats back to meI see you, crouched in the long bank grassflint spear by your sideno catch and release thenfor salmon, trout or thirsty deer…river food, brought back to rath or homebeside the standing stonesof Ballyreagh or ToppedAs darkness falls under Tattenweir BridgeThe little trout swim side by sidehunger squawks in the redwood nest,the heron begins his river glide.’  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.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

We’re turning our attention to fly tying for this week’s episode and our guest is a bit of a legend in Irish fly tying circles it has to be said and yet his flies might never have graced our waters and caught so many fish if it wasn’t for a sliding doors moment in the life of Frankie McPhillips when he was looking for work….. Frankie describes a different time in the 1970s and 1980s when good, quality flies were hard to come by and how after 45 years he’s still as much in demand.  Don’t forget to visit <a href="http://www.frankiemcphillips.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.frankiemcphillips.com</a> to see the flies for yourself. Looking back on his fly fishing life, Frankie talks about friendship and fishing with Ted Malone who was still casting and catching on Lough Corrib up until the age of 96.  Frankie has also written a poem called, ‘Under Tattenweir Bridge’ which he reads out for us on the podcast. ‘I cast my fly under Tattenweir BridgeAnd as it floats back to me,overhead, I hear a forty tonner roarcarting packed pallets of “best before”to vast warehouses of plentyI cast my fly under Tattenweir Bridgeand as it floats back to meI hear the sighs of famine menlift stone after cut stoneclacked into placeto form the perfect arch…I wonder, to stave the hungerdid they ever take a rising trout in Mayor grape the November salmon on his lie I cast my fly under Tattenweir BridgeAnd as it floats back to meI see you, crouched in the long bank grassflint spear by your sideno catch and release thenfor salmon, trout or thirsty deer…river food, brought back to rath or homebeside the standing stonesof Ballyreagh or ToppedAs darkness falls under Tattenweir BridgeThe little trout swim side by sidehunger squawks in the redwood nest,the heron begins his river glide.’ 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 <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and get regular updates on <a href="http://instagram.com/IrelandontheFly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly</a>.  Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Frankie McPhillips - how he was nearly lost to newspapers instead of fly tying

I loved the the Railway Fishery Part 1. It has history, human dreams and struggles with the backdrop of the river and fly fishing. It makes me want to learn more about Ballyduff and the Blackwater. Hope to hear more like it.

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Ireland on the Fly

Andrew Herd

William Blacker

Famed fly fishing historian and writer, and author of a History of Fly Fishing amongst other titles, Andrew Herd, is this week's guest on the Ireland on the Fly podcast.Andrew tells me about one of his most recent projects, The Blacker Trilogy, which details the life and flies of the 19th century County Wicklow fly tyer, William Blacker.Blacker moved to England to make his name and fortune as a fly tyer in London and through his books and reputation, came to influence British fly tying for the remainder of the century and beyond.Andrew tells me more about Blacker's life and legacy, why the influence of Irish fly tyers from the 1800s has been largely forgotten and gives an insight into his own fly fishing writing career.For more books and information from Andrew Herd, visit Medlar Press.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

Famed fly fishing historian and writer, and author of a History of Fly Fishing amongst other titles, Andrew Herd, is this week's guest on the Ireland on the Fly podcast.Andrew tells me about one of his most recent projects, The Blacker Trilogy, which details the life and flies of the 19th century County Wicklow fly tyer, William Blacker.Blacker moved to England to make his name and fortune as a fly tyer in London and through his books and reputation, came to influence British fly tying for the remainder of the century and beyond.Andrew tells me more about Blacker's life and legacy, why the influence of Irish fly tyers from the 1800s has been largely forgotten and gives an insight into his own fly fishing writing career.For more books and information from Andrew Herd, visit <a href="https://www.medlarpress.com/Authors/andrew-herd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medlar Press</a>.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews. Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly. Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Andrew Herd on William Blacker and the Irish influence on British salmon fly tying

It’s part two of the story of the Railway Fishery and how the old Ballyduff train station in county Waterford became the famous Blackwater Lodge salmon fishery.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

It’s part two of the story of the Railway Fishery and how the old Ballyduff train station in county Waterford became the famous Blackwater Lodge salmon fishery.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews. Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly. Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Story of the Railway Fishery Part 2

Tom Doc Sullivan

Tom Doc Sullivan is a well known angler and guide on Lough Corrib, based out of Cornamona at the far northern end of the lake.I had the opportunity to fish with Tom a few years back and we made plans to wet a line again around duck fly time this year.Of course, it wasn't to be and so, instead, I wanted to catch up with Tom to find out how the Covid crisis was affecting guides like him.But I also spoke to Tom about growing up beside Corrib, how he first started guiding and ultimately, how you turn a passion into your life.Finally, Tom looks ahead to what the rest of the season may hold and dreams about the evenings of night time buzzer fishing that he'll finally get to do in 2021....Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

Tom Doc Sullivan is a well known angler and guide on Lough Corrib, based out of Cornamona at the far northern end of the lake.I had the opportunity to fish with Tom a few years back and we made plans to wet a line again around duck fly time this year.Of course, it wasn't to be and so, instead, I wanted to catch up with Tom to find out how the Covid crisis was affecting guides like him.But I also spoke to Tom about growing up beside Corrib, how he first started guiding and ultimately, how you turn a passion into your life.Finally, Tom looks ahead to what the rest of the season may hold and dreams about the evenings of night time buzzer fishing that he'll finally get to do in 2021....Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ireland-on-the-fly/id1494497441?uo=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6paX43CJfUSuyEKzyUtJ1n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Tom Doc Sullivan and the Guiding Life on Corrib

Tom Fort

Niall Fallon

While we can’t get outside much, enjoying nature is still an antidote to what we’re all going through right now.That, and the thoughts of summer fishing and making plans for the trips to come.For this week’s episode I speak to the English writer and angler, Tom Fort who has been in love with the River Suir since he was first introduced to it by Niall Fallon in the 1990s.Tom returned to the Suir last September after a twenty year hiatus, realising what he had been missing out on all this time and has vowed to come back after the Cold-19 crisis is gone.I speak to Tom about his new book, Casting Shadows, about fishing the Suir as well as his friendship with Niall Fallon, the well-known journalist, editor and angling writer who passed away in 1996Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

While we can’t get outside much, enjoying nature is still an antidote to what we’re all going through right now. That, and the thoughts of summer fishing and making plans for the trips to come. For this week’s episode I speak to the English writer and angler, Tom Fort who has been in love with the River Suir since he was first introduced to it by Niall Fallon in the 1990s. Tom returned to the Suir last September after a twenty year hiatus, realising what he had been missing out on all this time and has vowed to come back after the Cold-19 crisis is gone. I speak to Tom about his new book, Casting Shadows, about fishing the Suir as well as his friendship with Niall Fallon, the well-known journalist, editor and angling writer who passed away in 1996 Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ireland-on-the-fly/id1494497441?uo=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6paX43CJfUSuyEKzyUtJ1n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Tom Fort on fishing writing, memories of the Suir and Niall Fallon

Keith McDonnell

These are extraordinary times we’re living in and while we don’t know what the future holds, I do know it’s our passions and hobbies - such as fly fishing - that can help keep us sane.Now more than ever we need nature, the outdoors and a return to what we hold most dear.On this week’s episode, it’s all about streamer fishing and how and why you should be trying it and not just when the river is in flood.Keith McDonnell, aka FluffChucker.com, is an advanced fly casting instructor based in Dublin who is now committed almost completely to the pursuit of big trout with streamers.I spoke to Keith about how his passion for this method came about and also get some tips and advice if you're looking to try it.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

These are extraordinary times we’re living in and while we don’t know what the future holds, I do know it’s our passions and hobbies - such as fly fishing - that can help keep us sane. Now more than ever we need nature, the outdoors and a return to what we hold most dear. On this week’s episode, it’s all about streamer fishing and how and why you should be trying it and not just when the river is in flood. Keith McDonnell, aka <a href="http://FluffChucker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FluffChucker.com</a>, is an advanced fly casting instructor based in Dublin who is now committed almost completely to the pursuit of big trout with streamers.I spoke to Keith about how his passion for this method came about and also get some tips and advice if you're looking to try it.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ireland-on-the-fly/id1494497441?uo=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6paX43CJfUSuyEKzyUtJ1n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

An Introduction to Streamer Fishing with Keith McDonnell

There’s still been no let up with the rain and storms and while some fishing is being done, it is very frustrating for the majority of us who have limited time to get out on the water.But for this week I spoke to Glenda Powell to get the latest news from the Blackwater and fingers crossed, the river is coming into a fishable order. I also spoke to Glenda to find out about the IFI’s new Women Try Fishing Programme which is aiming to get more women into fishing.  Glenda is one of the instructors on the programme and I also asked her about the obstacles she had to overcome to rise to the top in such a male-dominated sport.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on IrelandontheFly.com and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

There’s still been no let up with the rain and storms and while some fishing is being done, it is very frustrating for the majority of us who have limited time to get out on the water. But for this week I spoke to Glenda Powell to get the latest news from the Blackwater and fingers crossed, the river is coming into a fishable order. I also spoke to Glenda to find out about the IFI’s new Women Try Fishing Programme which is aiming to get more women into fishing.   Glenda is one of the instructors on the programme and I also asked her about the obstacles she had to overcome to rise to the top in such a male-dominated sport. Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ireland-on-the-fly/id1494497441?uo=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6paX43CJfUSuyEKzyUtJ1n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on <a href="http://irelandonthefly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://IrelandontheFly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IrelandontheFly.com</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

An update from the Blackwater and the IFI's new Women Try Fishing programme

So finally the Drowes has opened its account for the season with its first fish caught on Valentines Day, followed three days by later by one caught on the fly. Despite the high water and horrendous conditions the odd angler is still persisting and occasionally being rewarded. Spring salmon fishing is hard enough at this time of year without successive storms blowing in so well done to the 20 year old Nash McDaid for catching and releasing the fish. I caught up with Shane Gallagher from the Drowes Fishery to find out more....Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

So finally the Drowes has opened its account for the season with its first fish caught on Valentines Day, followed three days by later by one caught on the fly. Despite the high water and horrendous conditions the odd angler is still persisting and occasionally being rewarded. Spring salmon fishing is hard enough at this time of year without successive storms blowing in so well done to the 20 year old Nash McDaid for catching and releasing the fish. I caught up with Shane Gallagher from the Drowes Fishery to find out more....Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ireland-on-the-fly/id1494497441?uo=4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6paX43CJfUSuyEKzyUtJ1n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

First catch and release salmon on the Drowes

Peter Mantle

It’s still been a slow start to the salmon season for anglers - despite the first fish caught on Currane at the end of January by local angler, Kevin O’Shea - and with the country still recovering from Storm Dennis and many rivers unfishable, I thought this week would be a good time to step back a bit and hear about the story of Peter Mantle who, despite so many battles, obstacles and difficulties in his early years, built Delphi in Connemara up into one of the foremost salmon fisheries in Ireland.Peter of course went on to found Delphi Bahamas but it was with Delphi in Connemara that he found such success initially. This episode is based on an interview I did with Peter in his house a few years ago.  It was the end of the season and Peter had come over to Ireland with his family for a few days r'n r.  Despite having worked in the Bahamas in recent years and moving back to the UK, it was obvious he still loved both Delphi and Connemara with them holding a special place in his heart.Peter is a natural raconteur and one can easily see why people invested in his Delphi dreams and also why the shared dinner table there became so legendary.This is story is all about Peter Mantle, his story, in his own words of becoming the Irish Delphi oracle….Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

It’s still been a slow start to the salmon season for anglers - despite the first fish caught on Currane at the end of January by local angler, Kevin O’Shea - and with the country still recovering from Storm Dennis and many rivers unfishable, I thought this week would be a good time to step back a bit and hear about the story of Peter Mantle who, despite so many battles, obstacles and difficulties in his early years, built Delphi in Connemara up into one of the foremost salmon fisheries in Ireland. Peter of course went on to found Delphi Bahamas but it was with Delphi in Connemara that he found such success initially. This episode is based on an interview I did with Peter in his house a few years ago.  It was the end of the season and Peter had come over to Ireland with his family for a few days r'n r.  Despite having worked in the Bahamas in recent years and moving back to the UK, it was obvious he still loved both Delphi and Connemara with them holding a special place in his heart. Peter is a natural raconteur and one can easily see why people invested in his Delphi dreams and also why the shared dinner table there became so legendary. This is story is all about Peter Mantle, his story, in his own words of becoming the Irish Delphi oracle…. Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews. Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly. Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Peter Mantle: the Irish Delphi Oracle

We're into the last week of January and with still no news of a first salmon of the season caught, for this week's episode of Ireland on the Fly we're stepping back to bring you a documentary about the story of Blackwater Lodge.When the old Ballyduff Railway station was closed in 1967, it was to enjoy a remarkable second life as a salmon fishing lodge when Ian Powell bought the building and salmon beats on the Blackwater.This is story of the journey to make a fly fishing dream happen.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

We're into the last week of January and with still no news of a first salmon of the season caught, for this week's episode of Ireland on the Fly we're stepping back to bring you a documentary about the story of Blackwater Lodge.When the old Ballyduff Railway station was closed in 1967, it was to enjoy a remarkable second life as a salmon fishing lodge when Ian Powell bought the building and salmon beats on the Blackwater.This is story of the journey to make a fly fishing dream happen.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews. Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly. Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

The Story of the Railway Fishery Part 1

This first episode of Ireland on the Fly, the weekly podcast for all the latest news, reports and interviews on fly fishing in Ireland, gets an update on the River Drowes from fishery manager, Shane Gallagher.Shane tells us how opening day went, conditions and angler numbers so far, plus he delves into the history and background of the fishery and how his father came to buy it in 1978 with a dream for making salmon angling available to all.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews.Keep up to date on https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly.Ireland on the Fly is produced by LastCastMedia. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe

This first episode of Ireland on the Fly, the weekly podcast for all the latest news, reports and interviews on fly fishing in Ireland, gets an update on the River Drowes from fishery manager, Shane Gallagher.Shane tells us how opening day went, conditions and angler numbers so far, plus he delves into the history and background of the fishery and how his father came to buy it in 1978 with a dream for making salmon angling available to all.Ireland on the Fly is the podcast about the people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe so you’ll never miss a show and join Ireland on the Fly each week for all your fly fishing news and interviews. Keep up to date on <a href="https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/ireland-on-the-fly</a> and on Instagram @IrelandontheFly. Ireland on the Fly is produced by <a href="https://www.lastcastmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LastCastMedia</a>. Get full access to Ireland on the Fly at <a href="https://www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.irelandonthefly.com/subscribe</a>

Opening Day on the Drowes

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