26/4/2024

 Update

1 boat had 11 brown trout on the fly biggest 1 1/2 lbs. Met a good few more.

26/4/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Wind NE light to fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. In the past I have been criticized for mentioning other fishery’s, well tough, because in my opinion all fishery’s of Ireland should be important to all anglers, the reason I say this is because I had a text sent a week ago and yes I have failed miserably in my duties, so the stage is yours Phil.

    Good evening, Vincent, Thank you for posting some of my recent comments regarding the ongoing saga at the Upper lakes with Chris & the Mad Fisherman. They’re a great bunch of guys who’ve really put the Waterville lakes on the map in what are difficult times. Considerate & decent people. I do hope this all gets sorted soon. Such a sad shame to see at present. On a different note, we have our own battles further north up in Leitrim & beyond on the great Irish wild trout loughs.

 

The loughs have so many problems today, be it pollution, Algae blooms, invasive species, climate change….. they need help. There are a lot of competitions on the lakes, and in the past the lakes were strong enough to absorb the pressure, but not anymore. The trout “killing competitions” are now a threat to the loughs future and Catch & Release in the trout competitions is important. I don’t mean catch and release for pleasure anglers who enjoy taking some fish for the pot or smoker. I do this myself on a controlled basis. However, on competition days when winds & conditions ate favourable it can lead to huge fish kills that put. pressure on the great wild loughs of Ireland. With modern technology that wasn’t available to our predecessors, we can use this technology to run successful catch & release competitions as an alternative.

I am helping organise a show piece C&R competition at Rossinver Fishery on Lough Melvin in Leitrim. It’s a major event from 6th -9th June. We’ve got really big prizes just to emphasise that it is possible to do this on the big stage despite what others say. I hope you can appreciate why we are doing this. and hopefully give it your blessing & leg your followers know about it.

Full details are on our website at

www.rossinver-fishery.com

25/4/2024

 

25/4/204. No reports of any rod benders on the Currane waters but I can say The mad Fisherman takes the Currane stage this day with a new video fishing on the Lough Currane, the stage is yours Mad Fisherman at www.youtube.com/watch?v=geAwuYw91Tk  Wind SW veered NNW fresh and over cast, followed by heavy showers, prolonged at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0, amount of sunshine 2.9, maximum air temperature 12.5.    

24/4/2024

 

24/4/2024. No reports of any rod benders, so you could say the Currane anglers were all quiet this day. Wind, North light to calm, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 5.0, maximum air temperature 13.6c.    

23/4/2024

 

23/4/2024. Another blazing saddles day for the Currane sombrero anglers, as of yet there are no reports of any rod benders, but don’t be surprised if there is some breaking news especially now with the long evenings. Wind light East to fresh and variable. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall, 0.0, amount of sunshine 13.1, maximum air temperature 16.1c.    

22/4/2024

The calm salt waters 
of Ballinskelligs Bay to

Breaking news there was one Salmon caught on the fly.

22/4/2024. The Currane anglers put their sombrero hats on this day and for good reason, it was like blazing saddles out there, on this bright and sunny day with hardly a cloud in sight. Wind NE variable light to calm, as you can see by the pictures it was like a milk pond. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 13.1, maximum air temperature 14.3c. Just for the record the was no fish reported.                                                                                       

The calm fresh waters of Lough Currane
today,

 

21/4/2024

 

21/4/2024. There were 10 boats out on this calm and bright sunny clear day, there were no reports of any rod benders. Now to the weather, wind, calm to light East and variable, when I say light, I mean light or put it this way, if you were a fan of Elton John, you would be singing candle in the wind, sadly Currane anglers reels were certainly not singing. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0, amount of sunshine 8.7, maximum air temperature 15.6c.       

20/4/2024

 

20/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com Reports on today’s efforts, for starters there were 12 boats out and all their lines were slack on this calm and bright sunny day as you can see by the pictures. Wind light SSE veered SW light to calm. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.2mm, amount of sunshine 3.9, maximum air temperature 13.4c

19/4.2024

MIchael's Salmon that he caught yesterday

 19/4/2024. Straight to the action there was one Salmon caught this day on the troll and one sadly lost By Currane angler Mr. Michael McCormack, staying with Michael, just for the record It was Michael who caught the Salmon yesterday as you can see I   got his name totally wrong and I have to admit it was totally my fault, or you could say I failed miserably in my duties so my apologies to Currane angler Mr. Michael McCormack and last but not least my apologies to Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com  for not reading his texts properly. Wind light NE, bright sunshine for most of the day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm, amount of sunshine 0.9, maximum temperature 12.7.  Picture of yesterday’s Salmon caught by Currane angler Mr. Michael McCormack. Again my apologies to all.  

18/4/2024

 

18/4/2024. Straight to the action, Currane angler Mr. Michael McCormack caught a fine Salmon on the troll while fishing with his gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com , for the rest of the Currane anglers, their reels were quiet as there lines were slack. Wind light NE and variable. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.3mm, amount of sunshine 1.1, maximum air temperature 11c. Amount of rainfall for April so far 70.8mm.     

17/4/2024

 

17/4/2024. Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 8 boats out, all their lines were slack and just for the record it was very cold out there. Wind was Northeast fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.3 mm., amount of sunshine 3.9, maximum air temperature 11.2.

16/4/2024

 

16/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com Reports that there were six boats out and all lines were slack this day. Wind NE fresh, followed by the odd shower. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.0 mm, amount of sunshine 7.7, maximum air temperature 11c. Now we head again for the Upper lakes Saga, when you read this comment, it’s quite clear why anglers from all over the World support the Honest and Mad fishermen.

Phil the stage is yours, Jerry, I do hope it all gets resolved as soon as possible. It would be great to get some new Mad Fisherman YouTube videos of the mountain lakes back online. It’s worth mentioning that during the long months of the COVID lockdown the brilliant archive of Vincent Donnelly’s videos kept many anglers sane & provided a very much appreciated source of entertainment during a very difficult time. These videos really portrayed the Waterville club, the magnificent Lakes and friendly farmers etc in such good light. It was amazingly good publicity. It seems such a shame that it has now come to this. So, I’d like to think that the club committee will be “big enough” and show some common sense and agree to go back to the way things were……. Maybe they need to sit down and take a deep breath and calmly think about it. Or perhaps have a wee Jamesons Whiskey, “For the Chest of course” 😂😂😂.  Come on lads get it sorted.

 

   

15/4/2024

 

15/4/2024. Everything comes to those who wait, there was a fine 11lbs. Salmon caught on the fly, by the Currane Pros, so congratulations to the Pros, for the rest of the Curran anglers their lines were slack going by my WhatsApple. Wind fresh to strong NE, followed by heavy showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.6mm, amount of sunshine 0.6, maximum air temperature 12.4c. On that positive note we head for the Honest and Mad fisherman’s saga and for good reason there was a first-class comment from Phil, take it away Phil the stage is yours, Jerry, Sounds like a sensible idea calling a meeting to resolve this silly new rule. The sooner the better (spoken as a subscriber & follower of the Mad Fisherman YouTube channel. As it stands It’s doing damage to reputation and wider public opinion of the club. It’s being discussed in all corners of Ireland. A return to the way things have traditionally been run would be the sensible thing to do. Why change things if they weren’t broken.

14/4/2024

 

14/4/2024. Lough Currane was all quiet this day, wind WSW fresh to strong, followed by a few showers. I was reading comments today on the Honest fisherman and his good friend the Mad fisherman, so the comments are still coming in, let’s continue on the Honest fisherman and the Mad Fisherman’s saga and my brilliant quote of the day comes from Phil, when you read it I don’t think you will be disappointed, so the stage is yours Phil, so take it away, Just seems crazy to stop the guys camping up at the mountain lakes. They produce such entertaining videos providing probably as much enjoyment for viewers as they get from making them. The “friendly farmers” also seem in on the fun helping clear the camp spot & bringing up logs etc. They all seem a great & friendly bunch, leaving the place as they found it from what I can see. What’s the issue here? I can’t see any, except for a committee member that doesn’t like to see others enjoying themselves….. but I suppose there are some individuals like that everywhere.  

Yesterday’s weather amount rainfall 0.9mm, amount of sunshine 8.3, maximum air temperature 11.9c.  

      

   

  

 

 

     

 

  

13/4/2024

 

13/4/2024 The Currane anglers were all quiet this day in all departments. Wind fresh WNW followed by reasonable cloud at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.2mm, amount of sunshine 0.0.   

12/4/2024

 

12/4/2024. Just two boats out and in the words of local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com, no good. Now we head for Facebook nonsense. Could someone please tell me how technology tells Facebook that last night’s notes were violent and graphic content? Wind fresh SW variable and overcast all day and followed by misty rain. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 10. 2mm, amount of sunshine 0.0.   

11/4/2024

 

11/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 3 boats out, all their lines were slack. Wind SSE light to fresh and variable. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 8.mm, maximum air temperature 13.2c, amount of sunshine 0.0.     

  

10/4/2024

 

10/4/2024. Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were just two boats out and all quiet on all fronts. Now we head for the Currane angler’s view. Now to put the record straight on the no camping zone? The Mad Fisherman was no where to be seen, but the Honest Fisherman was, so here is his Honest opinion. The stage is yours Honest Fisherman.

 

 just to let you know Vincent, this camping on the lakes has nothing to do with the Vincent the mad fisherman, I was the one who was approached by one of the committee members not the landowner I may say I am also known as Chris honest fisherman   Vincent is also a good friend of mine.

Staying with the Honest Fisherman and the Mad Fisherman saga. Colin has his say, the stage is yours Colin.

For those who haven’t already, please check out Vincent Donnelly aka The Mad Fisherman videos on his YouTube channel Find   yourself reconnecting with the craic and pure joy of fishing and the beautiful great outdoors. - I’ve nothing to do with these guys apart from being a fan and enjoying watching the videos, but please don’t spoil the joy. You’ll find yourself smiling watching these.

Today’s weather, wind SW fresh to strong and overcast all day, followed by a few showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.1mm, amount of sunshine 8.5, maximum air temperature 11.8c.     

  

 

 

     

 

  

9/4/2024

 

9/4/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Now we head for the Currane anglers view on The Mad Fisherman and for good reason, David, a fellow Currane angler reply’s to last night’s point of view by Pat. The stage is yours David.

Well said Pat, Waterville has lost its way a little bit, first it was the Inny river then the Commeragh river and now the upper lakes, they seem to be pricing the anglers out of the place the money they charge-to fish these places unless Ur a member is disgusting and now you’re not allowed to camp by the lake , I ask myself do they want these places all to themselves, something not right  here, last year we were told no worming on rivers but every time I passed inny and Commeragh they were being wormed, what the hell is going on. Save our seatrout and worms allowed disgusting, and what Paul said yesterday was 110% right, poaching is out of hand in Waterville, and nothing being done.

 

Now to the weather, Wind light to fresh NW, WNW, W followed by reasonable cloud cover, Yesterdays weather, amount of rainfall 0.8mm., amount of sunshine 0.4, maximum air temperature 9.4c.  

 

  

8/4/2024

8/4/2024. There were four boats out and all quiet on all fronts this day as sweet Kathleen left the Currane waters. Wind NNE and veered NNW fresh to strong, average speed 40 km/h, average gusts speeds 50 km/h plus. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 4.1mm, amount of sunshine 9.0, maximum air temperature 12.2c.

 Now to the Currane anglers View from Pat, on the Mad Fisherman and his fellow Currane anglers. The stage is yours Pat.

 Fair play to Chris for being honest posting it was him that was told no camping up by the lakes and not Vincent the mad Fisherman,  one thing I will say I've made friends down in Waterville over the years I have put them up in my house when they were up in cork for hospital appointments "concerts and flying out of cork on holidays never did I take a cent off of any of them, I got invites back but I have three kids that love fishing and I wouldn't impose on anyone with three kids in tow" I book in in Waterville with them a few years ago we'd rent a house or stay in the bayview which they loved Haulie and the staff were great to them, what I'm saying is it cost nothing to be nice especially in this day and age" and money isn't everything there no trailer on a hearse, there's few joys left in life family camping and fishing, seriously I hope sense prevails and we can all enjoy our weekends away in Waterville again.

 

Ballinskelligs Bay Today

7/4/2024. Storm Sweet Kathleen was still in control of the Currane anglers today, in the words of one Currane angler, it’s mad out there. So, on those words of wisdom we will head for the Currane anglers View, on The Mad Fishermen. Currane angler. Christopher the stage is yours.

Hi Vincent, just to let you know it was Chris the honest fisherman that was down in Waterville the weekend and was told no more camping on the upper lakes , after 35 years and most weekends up on the lakes never did the landowners have anything to say about camping overnight, they are very welcoming and often stop for a chat, I have to say I was quite taken back when I was approached by one of the committee members and told not to camp there no more, the only thing I can say is I hope they reverse their decision so all can get back to normal.

Now Currane angler Paul takes the stage.

Unbelievable how 1 or 2 committee members can have so much of a negative impact on the fishery. They should be glad of the publicity from the videos, especially as it’s a brown trout fishery these days due to the poaching on the river. No salmon or seatrout in the upper lakes for last few years.

 

Back to today’s Weather, Wind WSW average speed 40 km/h, gusts up to 60 km/h, followed by April showers. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 6.5mm, amount of sunshine 3.8, maximum air temperature 13.1c.

 

6/4/2024

 

6/4/2024. Storm Kathleen was the only angler out this day, sadly the Currane anglers didn’t fancy going out with sweet Kathleen and quite rightly so too. Another fan of the Mad Fisherman gives his take on this great loss to the Waterville Fishery, Hi Vincent, it’s very sad that Vincent Donnelly doesn't fish the upper lakes anymore. The way he promoted Waterville, and the lakes was second to none. The way he was treated by the club was a disgrace. Also, the "no camping anymore" is just another stupid rule being made up as they go. The landowners have absolutely no issues in camping there. Once again politics and egos take control. Hopefully he will find a new spot and the people there will appreciate his videos and his promoting. Now back to today’s weather wind strong SW followed by strong gusts up to 109 km/h and followed by broken cloud and showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 20.2mm, amount of sunshine 0.0, maximum air temperature 13.5c                    

5/4/2024

 

5/4/2024 I start today’s Currane news on a first-class comment on the Mad Fisherman, by Pat, the stage is yours Pat.

Vincent Donnelly and his YouTube videos promoted Waterville better than any Kerry tourism board could," many anglers overseas see how magical and beautiful Waterville is through his videos and many are in them,  fishing has become very slack the last number of years but a few of us still go to Waterville just to enjoy the place the beautiful scenery fishing is secondary if we catch nothing fine if we do it’s a bonus "spend our money on the local economy have the craic in the bars after, life too short enjoy it for the moment that’s in it, you only get one trip on the bus, be nice to see Vincent back down there sure we might give him an Oscar,  Pat.

 

Now to today’s No Spin No Fly’s just Facts.

 

All the Currane anglers flies and lures were a no go and for good reason, it was wild out there with gusts up to 76 km/h average speed 51 km/h, overcast all day and followed by rain in the afternoon. So, you can say storm Olivia had her say today, now it’s storm Kathleen that hits Kerry around 7am so batten down the hatches. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 15.7mm, amount of sunshine 1.9, maximum air temperature 13.2c.                

4/4/2024

 

4/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com Reports that there were 7 boats out today, their flies and their lures were being manipulated beautifully but sadly the wild Currane Atlantic Salmon were all quiet this day. Wind light and variable SE, SSE, S, SSW, S, SSE, and overcast, followed by rain. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.4mm, amount of sunshine 2.7, maximum air temperature 12.2c. Now we head to the complaints department and one Waterville fishery Angler has his say, David, the stage is yours.

  Hi Vincent I was just wondering is it because you’re not allowed camp by the lakes is that the reason we don’t see Vincent Donnelly fishing videos about his trips to Waterville anymore , we really really miss his videos the fishing and the scenery, surely the angling club have to change this rule Vincent was brilliant for advertising the upper lakes and sometimes on currane with the shy man, his fry ups his love of Jameson all added to the joy he brought to so many people, please allow camping and bring back the mad fisherman. David         

3/4/2024

 

3/4/2024. The Currane anglers were as calm as the Currane waters today, so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist, to conclude, that their reels were as silent as the lambs? Wind light to calm and variable W, SW, SSW, S, SE, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 7.4mm., amount of sun 0.2, maximum air temperature 11.6c.    

2/4/2024

2/4/2024. The lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com  reports there were five boats out and all reels were silent today, but their language was fluent, so on that poetic note we head for the weather, wind SE, SSE,S,SSE light and overcast all day and followed by April showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.5mm. amount of sun 4.0, maximum air temperature 13.2 c.

Sadly, now we head for Currane anglers who are not amused of the actions that have been taken place this 2024 season?  I received this today.

 

Hi Vincent is it true that we are not allowed to camp on the shores of the upper lakes anymore because the farmers don’t want us there , I find this very hard to believe because I always got on with all the farmers and they always said we are welcome here anytime , in my opinion it’s the club creating their own new rules and they have forgotten about the people that have supported them for years, I’m not very happy with these new rules so i might have to find new place to fish, from a very unhappy and let down angler.   

1/4/2024

 

1/4/2024. Sadly, the Currane anglers take the April fools cup this day, as their lines stayed slack. Wind light ESE light veered SE and veered again in the afternoon into the WNW, followed by showers. Yesterday’s weather, sunshine 2.0, amount of rainfall 2.7mm, total amount of rainfall for the month of March, 135mm.      

31/2024

31/3/2024 The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts on this Easter Sunday. Wind SE light, followed by a few showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 8.4 mm, amount of sun 9.2, maximum air temperature 12.2c. Just for the record there were seven boats out.  

 

30/3/2024

 

30/3/2024. The lonesome boatman and of www.fishingwithdom.com  and his client were the only Currane anglers out this Easter Saturday and they report that their lines were all slack. Wind South Light to fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.9mm., amount of sunshine 0.0, maximum air temperature 11c.  

29/4/2028

 

29/3/2024, www.fishingwithdom.com reports on this Good Friday sadly not much to report except there were 12 boats out and all lines were slack. Wind WNW, veered WSW light followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1, amount of sunshine 9.4, maximum air temperature 4.6c  

 

28/3/2024

 

28/3/2024 Breaking News, To anglers from around the World, Please put your objections in and Save our Salmon and Sea Trout heritage.

Hello again MOWI have now applied to renew another Salmon Farm license this time at Inishfarnard which is on the southern side of Kenmare Bay. This also needs to be strenuously opposed as it also is damaging the salmon and sea trout stocks in all the rivers in the vicinity. There was a large number of objections to the application at Deenish. Please forward your objections to finfishpc@agriculture.gov.ie  quoting reference T05 / 233 before April 9th Kind regards Michael and Kevin.

Now for today’s action, www.fishingwithdom.com

 reports that there were ten boats out today and by all accounts all fly and trolling lines were slack. Wind NE veered NW, and variable, followed by plenty of sunshine. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 19.6mm, amount of sunshine 1.5, maximum air temperature 8.0c.

28/3/2024, Breaking News to all Salmon and Sea Trout anglers from around the World, Please put your objections in and Save our Salmon and Sea Trout heritage

 Hello again MOWI have now applied to renew another Salmon Farm license this time at Inishfarnard which is on the southern side of Kenmare Bay. This also needs to be strenuously opposed as it also is damaging the salmon and sea trout stocks in all the rivers in the vicinity. 

There was a large number of objections to the application at Deenish. Please forward your objections to FinfishPC@agriculture.gov.ie quoting reference T05 / 233 before April 9th Kind regards Michael and Kevin 

26/3/2024

 

26/3/2024  www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 12 boats out manipulating their skills this day and by all accounts all their lines were slack. Wind NE light and variable. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 18.8mm. maximum air temperature 9.8c. Sunshine 1.4.  

25/3/2024

 25/3/2024.  The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Just for the record there were 5 boats out and all had slack lines. Wind NW light, followed by heavy showers at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 24.4mm, amount of sunshine 0.0, total amount of rain so far 107.8mm

24/3/2024

 

24/3/2024. Just two boats out this day so straight to Currane’s quote of the day and that comes from www.fishingwithdom.com and I quote, two blanks if you get my drift. Wind SSE veered SW light to fresh and variable, followed by rain throughout the day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.7mm. amount of sunshine 5.0                

23/3/2024

 

23/3/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 4 boats out and sadly their fly and trolling lines were all slack, so on that note we head for the weather department and for starters Kerry is on a yellow rain warning from Sunday, so click, www.met.ie/weather-forecast/waterville-kerry   www.met.ie/warnings-tomorrow.html   Now back to today’s weather, wind NW veered NNW light to fresh followed by showers. Yesterday’s weather amount rainfall 1.0mm, amount of sunshine 7.9              

22/3/2024

 

22/3/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Just for the record there were 3 boats out manipulating their skills. Wind light to fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.3mm, amount of sunshine 0.0           

21/3/2024

21/3/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet in the Salmon department, be it fly or lure, so on that note we head for the Brown Trout department, it’s good to hear the Duckfly are in full flight so local gillie Sion Braine reports that he caught a few nice Brown trout today. Wind SW, fresh and overcast all day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.7mm. Amount of sunshine was 8.4         

20/3/2024

Mick

 

20/3/2024 I start today’s notes on a backdate, yes, I failed miserably in my duties for not checking my text messages, so let’s put the record straight. Currane angler Mr. Mick Francis caught a fine 9 lbs Salmon while trolling with his good friend and Currane Gillie Mr. Sion Braine. Now back to the present, Currane angler Mr. Bob Priestley caught a cracker of a 12 lbs Salmon on the troll. Just for the record Currane angler Mr. Mick Francis lost a good fish today. Wind NNE light to calm, followed by bright sunshine all day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 4.9mm, amount of sunshine 0.6.   

19/3/2024

19/3/2024. Going by my WhatsApple the Currane anglers were all quiet on the Southwest front. Wind SW light and variable at times and overcast all day. Now to the comment of the day on yesterday’s notes, it comes from Mr. Walter Simpson and I quote, Not much difference fishing windy conditions or not as there’s no fish there anyway, no spin, no flys just BS as usual. So, on those words of wisdom we will head for yesterday’s weather, Amount of rainfall 11.1mm, amount of sunshine 0.0. maximum air temperature 12.6 c.     

18/3/2024

 

18/3/2024. The Currane anglers were at a standstill on this St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday Monday and for good reason, it was wild out there for most of the day as you can see by the picture, the lake is high. Wind SSW fresh to strong, followed by heavy rain at times and overcast all day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 5.9mm. Amount of Sunshine 5.1.  

17/3/2024

 

17/3/2024 St. Patrick’s day came up trumps for local Currane angler, while trolling early this morning, He caught a fine 9 lbs Salmon, for the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet, going by my WhatsApple. Wind SW light to fresh and variable followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 8.3mm. Amount of sunshine 0.0  

16/3/2024

 

16/3/2023 Local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 3 boats out, come lunch time they called it a day. Wind SW fresh to strong and overcast all day, followed by heavy showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.0mm. Amount of sunshine 8.0

15/3/2024

Sunset in Ballinskelligs bay this evening 

 

15/3/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 4 boats out and all quiet on all fronts. Wind North light and variable, followed by reasonable cloud cover at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of sunshine 0.4, the amount of rainfall was 20.5mm. The total amount of rainfall so far this month is 71.8mm.  

14/3/2024

 

14/3/2024. The Lough Currane wild Atlantic Salmon were all quiet in the Cheltenham stream this day, the same couldn’t be said for the Currane anglers, or you could say this is classified information if you get my drift. Wind SW light to fresh and overcast. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 20.4 mm. Amount of sunshine was 0.1.

13/3/2024

 

13/3/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet this day in all departments. Wind light to calm NNE followed by good cloud cover, staying with the weather, Kerry is on a orange rain warning   www.met.ie/weather-forecast/lough-currane-kerry#forecasts they are forecasting 50 mm of rainfall. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 5.4 mm. Amount of sunshine 00.

12/3/2024

 

12/3/2024. I start with a correction on yesterday’s notes, yes I failed miserably in my duties for not checking my notes, I reported that there was just one boat out, this was incorrect and just for the record there were 6 boats out, so my apologies for that. Now back to the present. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that the Currane waters were too rough this day.  Wind SW fresh to strong and overcast all day. Staying with the weather, Kerry is still in a yellow rain warning for tomorrow. Yesterday’s weather, the amount of rainfall yesterday was 19.3 mm. Max air temp 11.9c. Max sunshine 0.4.        

11/3/2024

 11/3/2024 Just one boat out and all quiet on the western front. Wind WSW veered SW veered again into SSW come late into the afternoon veered again into the South, followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather. Maximum air temperature 9.1 c. amount sunshine 0.5. Staying with the weather, Kerry is on a yellow warning as from today until Wednesday click  www.met.ie/warnings-today.html     

10/3/2024

 10/3/2024 On the Lough Currane Wild Atlantic salmon it was all quiet in all departments, just the odd Kelt caught and released. Wind NNE light and variable followed by bright sunshine. Yesterday’s weather, Trace of rain, the amount of sunshine was 0.7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

9/3/2024

 

9/3/2024 Straight to the action, A local Currane angler caught a fine 11 lbs. 9 0z Salmon on the troll and just for the record that’s the first Salmon to be registered for the Ernest MH Appleby memorial cup sponsored by Fogarty’s Centra, Waterville. Wind NNE light to fresh followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rain fall 0, amount of sunshine 0.1     

8/3/2024

 8/3/2024 Local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there was just two boats out this morning and came off the lake early because it got wild out there with a strong East wind blowing, followed by strong gusts and overcast all day. Now to yesterday’s comments on yesterday’s notes, quote of the notes goes to Mr. Denis Kealy and I quote ‘No spins no flys just facts’ at it again. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall was 3.6 mm, amount of sunshine was 1.4, just for the record the sun is measured hourly.

                                                                                                                                         

7/3/2024

 

7/3/2024 Just the lonesome boatman out manipulating his skills, sadly his lines were slack throughout the day. Wind light to fresh, followed by good cloud cover and a good few heavy showers this morning. Yesterday’s rainfall was 6.4 mm.                   

6/3/2024

 

6/3/2024 The lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com  and his good friend Phil, were the only boat out this day, sadly their fly line and trolling lines were slack. On a personal note, on behalf of the Currane anglers and the good people of Caherdaniel and Waterville and all his clients and friends we would like to wish Dominic a very Happy Birthday. Wind SSE light to fresh followed by good cloud and light rain at times. Amount of rainfall yesterday was 5.1 mm.                

5/3/2024

 

5/3/2024 Three reports in one tonight, Local Gillie Mr. Domonic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 6 boats out manipulating their skills and this is confirmed by the Inny farmer and I quote, Hi Vince, glad to be back on the reporting as you would say, here are my facts, 6 boats out, their names are as  follows, the Lonesome boatman, the Chef, the wine maker, the Shy man and Frankie Donnelly of www.lakelandshouse.com  and one of his hired out boats. Now yesterday’s weather and a great video of the Inny in good flood taken by Father Patsy Lynch and permission was granted to share, https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ZbhDrCkmrGafBMZQ/ Staying with yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall was 31mm, now back to today’s weather, Wind WSW, veered SSW then veered South late this afternoon.           

4/3/2024

 

4/3/2024 Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports on a rough Lough Currane and I quote, we were the only boat out, very rough and wet, come midday we headed for home. Wind SE fresh to strong followed by heavy rain.            

3/3/2024

 

3/3/2024 Straight to text of the day by Northern Ireland Currane angler Andy Wishart and I Quote, the lonesome boatman Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com was not so lonesome today, we caught a 10.5 pound salmon on the troll. Wind NNW light and variable followed by reasonable cloud cover at times. Staying with the weather, Cork and Kerry are on a yellow wind and rain warning tomorrow, so it’s batten down the hatches, me hearties.    

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

  

2/3/2024

 

2/3/2024 The lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 3 boats out manipulating their skills, sadly their trolling lines stayed slack. Wind fresh NNE, followed by showers. Yesterday’s weather, max air temperature 7.2 c, amount of rainfall 4.2 mm.

1/3/2024

 1/3/2024 Currane lonesome boatman reports all quiet in all departments on this cold day. Wind NNE fresh and variable followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s rainfall was 8.3mm total rainfall for the month of February was 159.2 mm and doesn’t include mountainous rainfall.                                                                                                                                                                                                                

29/2/2024

 

29/2/2024 The Lonesome boatman reports that the Currane waters were all quiet on all fronts. Wind WNW light to fresh, followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s amount of rainfall was 15.1mm.    

28/2/2024

Liam The Pro Golfer

28/2/2024 The Lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com  reports just a few Kelts caught this day, so on that note we the Currane anglers would like to Congratulate Pro Golfer and Currane angler Mr. Liam Higgins on his great achievement and valued membership of the Professional Golfer’s Association for 50 years, as you can see by the photo of Liam holding his Plaque  celebrating his achievement at the Waterville golf Links Pro Shop. Photo Courtesy of Waterville Golf Links Pro Shop.

Liam the Currane Angler

Wind SW fresh and overcast followed by rain.     

 

27/2/2024

 

Hugo on watch!

27/2/2024 The Lonesome boatman and Hugo the dog of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that Lough Currane was all quiet on all fronts, as you can see by photo. Wind WNW light and variable followed by reasonable cloud cover.

26/2/24

 

26/2/2024 Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that he and his fellow Currane anglers were all quiet this day, wind NNE and variable followed by bright sunshine.  

25/2/2025

 

25/2/2024 Currane angler Mr. Michael Roden while fishing with his gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com  reports that it was very nasty out there on Lough Currane and no good today. Wind Northeast strong and gusty, followed by showers.    

24/2/2024

 

24/2/2024 All the Salmon headlines come from the Bungalow on the North shore by Currane angler Mr. Micheal Roden, caught a fine 9 lbs. Salmon on the troll, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com Wind NNW and veered NW light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover.

23/2/2024

 

23/2/2023 The Lonesome Boatman reports all quiet this day. Just for the record there were two boats out. Wind fresh NW, followed by a good few hail showers.

 

22/2/2024 Two boats out and by all accounts their lines were slack. Wind WNW light to fresh followed by the odd hail shower. Now Just for the record The Ernst Appleby Memorial Cup for the biggest Salmon for the 2024 season sponsored by Fogarty’s Centra, Waterville must be officially weighed in Fogerty’s Centra. Remember to send me a photo of the fish with all the facts of your day to my WhatsApp or as I say my WhatsApple 087 2074882     

21/2/2024

 

21/2/24 Just two boats out manipulating their skills, sadly their lines stayed slack this day. Wind fresh W veered WSW fresh followed by strong gusts up to 63 Km/h followed by good cloud cover.    

20/2024

 

20/2/2024 The Lonesome boatmen of www.fishingwithdom.com  reports that it was all quiet on the SW front in all fishing departments. Wind WSW veered NW and veered again SSW late in the afternoon.    

19/2/2024

 

19/2/2024 All quiet on the Northside, the same goes for East side, Southside, Southwest side, all I can say is it’s a good job there’s isn’t an F side, if you get my drift. Now to the flood update, total amount of rainfall excluding mountainous rainfall was 24 mm. Wind WSW light to fresh, followed by a fair bit of sunshine.     

18/2/2024

 

18/2/2024 All quiet on all fronts, so on that note we will head straight to the rainfall department, there was a good flood last night and early this morning, amount of rain 19.3 mm plus, up until1am?  I will have more on this flood in tomorrow’s nights notes. Wind NW veered SW light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover.   

17/2/2024

 

17/2/2024 The Currane anglers were all quiet this day. Wind fresh SW and variable and overcast all day, followed by misty rain.  

16/2/2024

 

16/2/2024 Just one boat out, just two Kelts for their efforts. Wind SSW light to fresh and variable, overcast all day followed by misty rain at times.  

15/2/2024

 

15/2/2024 The Currane Ice is broken, and the champagne is flowing as renowned Currane fly angler Mr. Tommy Duggan of Kilkenny, caught a cracker of an 8 lbs. Salmon, while flyfishing with his gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com And just for the record Hugo the dog sniffed their flie, so on that note Congratulations to all. Wind SW light followed by good cloud cover.   

14/2/2024

 

14/2/2924 Just the lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com fishing out by himself and sadly he reported that his reels were all quiet today. Wind fresh and variable SSW and overcast all day, followed by the odd heavy shower. Amount of rainfall yesterday 6.2 mm.  

13/2/2024

 

13/2/2024 Lough Currane was all quiet on all fronts. Wind SE veered SW fresh and overcast, followed by showers. Amount of rainfall so far this month 54 mm but that doesn’t include mountainous rainfall.

12/2/2024

 

12/2/2024 The Currane anglers are still waiting for that elusive wild Atlantic Salmon. Wind West fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover.

11/2/2024

 

11/2/2024 The Currane anglers caught a few Kelts for their efforts plus a few Brown Trout this day. Well, it’s that time of the month, why do I say this, well going by Lough Currane Salmon history the perfect reels will begin to sing the Hardy Salmon national anthem this week? Just for the record there were 4 boats out today. Wind WNW fresh followed by a few showers.