Tommy Lynch pictured above receiving his trophy for winning Lough na Leibe Fly Fishing competition 2009. Trophy been presented by Keith Coleman, Chairman Ballymote and District Angling Club.

Angling Report Week Ending Sunday 29th August 2010

 LOUGH NA LEIBE   

Angling effort increased over the last week with up to 40 club members including some visiting anglers fishing on a day permit enjoyed good catches of rainbow trout. Members using the worm, spinning lures and fly fishing all reported good catches of fish. Over 45 trout were caught during the last week the majority were got by members fly fishing, however 15 trout were got between those fishing the worm & those spinning lures. 35 trout were returned to the water. The weather conditions were good for most of the week sunshine & warm air temperatures resulted in large hatches of buzzers & olives, there are daddy-long-legs present around the sheltered areas of the lough but the trout do not seem to be feeding on them at present. Generally when they are present in large numbers they can be blown onto the lake and when they are on the water in numbers the fishing can be good. Flies that worked last week and you could try them again this week are ( black buzzer, black pennell, shuttlecock buzzer in black or brown, shipmans buzzer in black, brown & claret, dry & wet daddy-long-leg, grey wulff ). The floating fly line & sink tip fly line was the best method as the trout have been feeding in the surface. In other news there will be a litter clean up on the shores of lough na leibe on Sunday 12th September between 5 - 6pm, any members wishing to help out are welcome.   Remember to bring your 2010 membership cards or day permits with you when fishing as Fishery Officers & Water Keepers will ask to see them. Please remember to lock the gate using the chain provided when entering or exiting the lough and bring all your litter home with you.  

Tight lines,

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