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Angling Advice for the Salmon
and Trout Angler
 SALMON
& TROUT FLY FISHING: For Salmon fly fishing, double handed rods
(13ft to 15ft) are the norm on large rivers and on spate rivers when
in flood. Single handed rods (9.5ft to 11ft) are suitable for low
water summer fishing and for lough fishing from a boat. At least two
matching fly lines will be required, a floating line and an
intermediate or sinking tip line.
Most anglers have their own
preferences for rods and lines for river trout fishing. A 7 ft to
9ft rod is usually adequate, matched to a floating line.
Longer rods 9.5ft to 11ft are best
for lough style fishing from a boat for brown trout, sea trout or
salmon. At least two lines will be required - a floating line and an
intermediate or sinking tip line.
Dapping natural insects is a popular
Irish form of lough fishing from a boat. A long light rod (at least
14ft) and a blow line are used and can usually be hired at angling
centres.
Chest waders are recommended for all
river fishing and a life jacket should also be worn.
There is a brochure available
Entitled IRELAND
GAME ANGLING which provides additional notes and advice on Game
Fishing in Ireland. Please contact the angling section here by emailing
to Mr Brian Mc Manus
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie Tel: +353 509 21777 requesting
this brochure, don't forget to include your full postal address.
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