26/11/2023

 

26/11/2023 It’s with great sadness that I have to report that renowned Currane fly Gilli Mr. Vincent O’Sullivan RIP sadly passed away this morning, so on this sad day we head into the passed on a personal note, the year was 1971, I and Mother headed up to London and picked up Vincent and headed for the River Tay to fish the Catholes and Benchil beats for six days, on the first day Vincent I headed out with our gillie Sandy, within minutes the reel went off as while harling/trolling and I can tell you the rods were wound in fast so I could play this cracker of a Salmon as it  jumped and Vincent shouted that fish is around 15 to 20 lbs and I can remember as the fish was coming close to the boat Vincent grabbed the gaff before the Gilli had a chance, I can tell tell you Sandy wasn’t amused but smiled because he thought Vincent would make a mess of it, well he took one swipe and the 17 lbs Salmon was in the boat and the rest is history. Now we head for 1973 when Vincent RIP and his good wife Dawn RIP came back home to Waterville and I can tell you it wasn’t long before he hit the Sea Trout specimen department headlines, while trolling with his client, caught a record of 9 lbs 3 oz Sea trout, well ten years later he broke his own Currane Sea Trout record again, while flyfishing caught a fine 10 lbs plus specimen Sea Trout. Now we head for Vincent’s flyfishing impossible, it was in the late eighties Lough Currane was freezing, the Bog was frozen, parts of the Mouth of the Commeragh were frozen and there was Vincent flyfishing with his client and I can tell you it was so cold out there that the trolling reels froze up, so had to land on Darby’s Island and I said to my Father, I think Vincent is wasting his time in theses freezing conditions, well the next thing his client’s Salmon rod was bent double into a fine 10 lbs plus Salmon caught on a size 6 fly. As one of Vincents clients once said, I had a great Salmon fishing holiday Vincent thanks for everything, but I have to go home for a well-earned rest after a great week of fly fishing. Well, Vincent, I can just see you fishing on the Heavenly waters with your good wife Dawn and your Son James.

So on behalf of the Currane Anglers and all the good people of Waterville and Caherdaniel and all people of Co. Kerry, we send our Deepest Sympathies to all the O’Sullivan Family especially his children Sonia, Jemma, Vincey and Marita, his sons in law Tham, Martin and Mark, daughters in law Breeda and Jannie and all the Grand Children.

Rest In Peace Vincent

 

                             

12/10/2023

Owen Currane angler of the year 2023

12/10/2023 There were 7 boats out manipulating their skills on this last day, sadly not a great finish to the end of the 2023 season and for good reason, for starters there was 31 mm rainfall yesterday, a total of 41 mm within 26 hours so you can understand why. Now back to today’s action, just the odd trout, but one boat did report 4 small seatrout for their efforts. Wind was slack ESE and variable and overcast all day, followed light rain at times. Now we head for the Currane Anglers of the year and that goes to Curran fly Angler is Mr. Owen Moriarty who caught his first Salmon on the fly, weighing in at 11 lbs. Junior Currane fly angler of the year is Master Dan Dwire for catching his first ever two Salmon on the fly. All I can say is congratulations to the winning Currane Anglers.

As I have being saying for over 20 years it’s that time of year again and yes you have it, first of all I would like to say a big thank you to you the readers of the Blog and especially Mr. Myles Kelly and all the team in the Inland Fishery Ireland for their great support as always, this 2023 season. Also, a big thank you to Mr. Paul Burke of the Trout and Salmon, who has the hard work of editing my reports every month, well Paul you still have the patience of a Saint. So, on that note I can’t wait for the 2024 Season, Happy Christmas to you all and stay safe and I’m looking forward to January 17^th, 2024, and writing On The No Spin No Fly’s just Facts Zone.

       

       

 

 

 

       

 

11/10/2023

 

11/10/2023 Another big flood today, the amount of rainfall I will give you the facts in tomorrow nights notes, staying with rainfall, there was 10mm of rainfall yesterday. Now we head out on to Lough Currane, a good few brown trout out caught on the drift and the odd decent sea trout caught also, one boat C&R 1 seatrout 1 junior and over 20 brownies around rabbit. Now to the backdate department, a lone Wild Trout angler, had some good fishing on the south side of the lake during the last week. Wind light ENE and variable.        

       

 

 

10/19/2023

 

10/10/2023 Straight to the backdate department and for good reason, because I failed miserably in my reporting on last weekend’s notes on the Wild Trout Currane fly anglers, I can tell you I got a good diplomatic thrashing for not checking my phone, I have to say I am guilty as charged, so let’s put the record straight, Wild Trout Currane angler Mr. Adam Healy, C&R 14 Brown Trout and one Sea Trout on Saturday and finished his 2023 Currane Season on Sunday for a quick half an hour and C&R two Brown Trout with his Daughter,  before pulling up the boat for the Winter. I hope this puts the record straight and again my apologies to Adam and his daughter. On a personal note, Adam’s catches just proves that the Currane Wild Trout fishing wasn’t as bad as I have been reporting? If you get my drift. Now back to today’s action and yes, I have checked my phone, and all is quiet phone wise. Wind SW light and variable followed by thick fog at times.        

9/10/2023

 

9/10/2023 Another bright and warm day for the Currane Wild Trout anglers as they cast their flies for that elusive Wild Currane Trout and going by my WhatsApple the wild Trout were very elusive? Wind South veered SW light.  

8/10/2023

 8/10/2023 The Wild Trout Currane anglers were all quiet on this bright and sunny day and followed by a light Southerly light and variable wind.      

7/10/2023

 

7/10/2023 The Wild Trout Currane anglers were all quiet today but personally in my opinion their flies and tries weren’t good enough, thankfully the same couldn’t be said for Ireland as they thrashed Scotland 36-14 in the 2023 rugby world cup this evening in the Stade de France in Paris, I will say one thing it certainly looks like they have a great cast, roll on Ireland. Wind SSE veered South light to fresh with good cloud cover.    

6/10/2023

 

6/10/2023 The big flood takes control after yesterday’s 36.9mm of rainfall, on that note we head for the wild Trout results, well I can say without any fear of contradiction that my WhatsApple was all quiet on all flies. Now we head to France for the Rugby World cup, lets hope Ireland take Scotland to the cleaners and Ireland haven’t bugs in their boots. Wind SSW veered S fresh to strong followed by gusts up to 50 km/h and followed by heavy cloud.

5/10/2023

 

5/10/2023 Lough Currane was on the wild side with strong SW gusts up to 63km/h followed heavy rain early morning and throughout most of the day, so you can imagine my WhatsApple was all quiet.

4/10/2023

4/10/23 Well the Currane anglers days are closing in fast with 8 days to go, as you can see in the last couple of days my reports are as slack as their lines, today is no exception. Wind WSW light followed by good cloud cover.             

3/10/2023

Waterville the wild Atlantic Way

3/10/2023 The Wild Currane Trout Anglers flies and their lines were all slack this day, so you can understand why my WhatsApple was all quiet and if this is false news I will update you in tomorrow’s notes. Wind WNW veered West late this afternoon, followed by the odd heavy shower.            

 

2/10/2023

 

2/10/2023 Mr. Michael O’Sullivan of watervilleboats@gmail.com reports there were a few Trout caught on the drift and going back to yesterday’s manipulations there were a good few Trout caught on the drift and my apologies in the delay on reporting yesterday’s catches and yes guilty as charged. Wind light and variable WSW followed by reasonable cloud cover.    

1/10/2023

 1/10/2023 The wild Trout Currane anglers were all quiet going by my WhatsApple, but don’t be surprised if there is an update. Wind West veered SW light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover. Amount of rainfall yesterday was 14.6 mm.                            

30/9/2023

Robert being presented the wooden spoon 

 

30//9/23 We start this last day of the Salmon Season on an early morning text and a furious angler who sent me this text and I quote, Hi Vincent I know it’s the last day of September but I’m very angry to see 2 wormers on the Commeragh river this morning it’s a disgrace that this is allowed to happen. Robert. All I can say is we will call them the Christian Brothers because one day their prayers maybe answered, and one day the Christian Brothers will be charged by the Inland fisheries fishing officers. Now for the rest of today’s action we start on the lake, C&R Currane angler Mr. Brian O’Rourke had 2 seatrout followed by 6 brownies on the fly, now we head across the valley to the C&R River Inny where there was some good action, going by the C&R Inny farmer who reports that four C&R Inny fly anglers had one Salmon each. Now my catch of the day goes to Anglers who had to go to a stock lake because Lough Currane was too rough, so they headed out looking for some action and they found it at the end of a Rainbow as you can see by the photo. Now we head for the end of the Salmon Season party in the Lobster Bar and the crack was good especially when Robert was presented with the wooden spoon for the 2023 Salmon Season, one Currane angler said he’s making a habit of it, all I can say is Robert, good luck for the 2024 season and that goes for all the Waterville Fishery anglers. I finish the 2023 Salmon season on the Bacon and Cabbage party by saying on behalf of all the Currane anglers and non-anglers, a big thank you to the Lobster Bar Management and all their staff for a great night out. Wind SSE and veered SSW fresh to strong with gusts up to 69 Km/h followed heavy rain in the morning.                        

At the end of the Rainbow

29/9/2023

Lough Currane 

 The Salmon Season maybe over tomorrow but we still have 12 day's of C&R Sea Trout Fishing.
 

29/9/2023 As we all know tomorrow is the last day of the 2023 Salmon season, we all know what that means, yes you have it, it’s the traditional Bacon and Cabbage night in the Lobster Bar and all are welcome, so come on down and celebrate your catch with fine Bacon and Cabbage and finish it off with a fine pint in the Lobster Bar. Now today’s and yesterday’s action, I start with yesterday’s action on C&R River Inny, there were 3 Salmon caught fly yesterday, We stay on the Bank of the C&R River Inny and for good reason because there was four Salmon caught on the fly today. Now we head for the Big Lake where some great action in all departments, there was 3 Salmon caught and released on the fly, in the trolling department there was one Salmon caught and released, there were also a nice few Trout caught on the drift and the troll. Now we head upstream to the Commeragh River, they say the early bird catches the worm, there was one enthusiastic Salmon angler fishing on the Commeragh at 7 am, sadly I take it that the angler’s line was slack going by my WhatsApple. Wind W light followed by good cloud cover. Staying with the weather Kerry is on a yellow rain warning tomorrow, the amount forecasted for the Waterville Fishery 21.4mm.                  

27/9/2023

                     Storm Agnes 

27/9/2023 The facts of the day on Storm Agnes as it hits Waterville on a rock and roll tone, as you can see by the Videos and thankfully there was no technical knockouts and that includes electricity so far. Wind 9am SSE veered again at 10am S, veered again at 12pm into the SSE veered again at 1pm SSW, veered again at 2pm SW and veered into the West at 3pm followed by violent gusts throughout the day. Staying with the Storm a big thanks to all the videos and photos you sent for tonight’s report. Yesterday’s amount of rainfall 20.2mm, so will have to use your imagination on yesterday’s Inny manipulation.   

 

26/9/2023

 

26/9/2023 We will start with Storm Agnes so it’s batten down the hatches Kerry, their forecasting 27.9 mm of rainfall for Lough Currane  On today’s report all I can say it made a fair bit of rain last night, so you can take it for granted the Currane anglers put their C&R hats on and headed for the C&R Inny River, what’s that I hear you say, where’s the C&R Inny Farmer, well I can say this, his binoculars weren’t much good to him because he was out of town but watch this space. Wind WSW fresh to strong followed by the odd heavy shower.

25/9/2023

 

25/9/2023 Well it’s the last week of the Salmon Season 2023 and not a bad start before storm Agnes hits the Emerald Isle but more on the storm Agnes in tomorrow’s notes. Now to the facts of the day, there was one Grilse caught on the fly on the World famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie  Now we head upstream to Lough Currane, there were a few Sea Trout C&R released up to 3 lbs and followed by a few Brown Trout. Now we cut across the Valley to the C&R River Inny, The C&R Inny Farmer reports that there were at least two C&R Grilse. Wind SSW fresh to strong and variable. Yesterday’s rainfall was 24.4mm.    

24/9/2023

 

24/9/2023 Again Lough Currane was on the wild side with a strong Southerly wind and veered SW and variable. Just for the record there was heavy rain this morning. And it’s made a big flood and there were no boats reported out. Amount of rainfall yesterday 19.4mm.  

23/9/2023

 

23/9/2023 Lough Currane was on the wild side with gusts up to 65 km/h average speed was 46km/h So if there was anyone out there I take it their lines were slack going by WhatsApple. Just for the record their were anglers fishing on the World famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie and fishing out of watervilleboats@gmail.com  Wind SSE veered SSW. 

22/9/2023

Hampshire Hogs celebrating with their Gillies in the Villa  

22/9/2023 There was some great action on Lough Currane today, so we start with the Currane Hampshire Hogs and their report on today’s manipulations. Hi Vincent, a fine C&R late springer for Mr. Nigel Henshaw, estimated about 10 -11 lbs, fishing with the Commander-in-chief Mr. Michael O’Sullivan of Waterville boats and at watervilleboats@gmail.com  a couple of trout each for myself and Mr. Peter Ruffel, on the Butlers Pool. Cheers Trevor. We Upstream back to Lough Currane, one hired out boat had 7 trout on the drift and 5 brownies on south side of lake, Now we head for the C&R River Inny, 2 grilse caught Inny fly 3/4lb. Now we head for The Hampshire Hogs, award ceremony in the Villa at www.thevillawaterville.com   Hampshire Hogs Currane Champion is Mr. Peter Ruffle and wins the award for the most salmon this year. As you can see the Crack was first class in the Villa. Hampshire Hog has the last word on tonight’s report, and I quote,

Cheers Vincent, back next year, Currane is always a pleasure. 

 Hampshire Hogs are staying at www.thecrescentwaterville.ie  and fishing out of watervilleboate@gmail.com and www.fishingwithdom.com 

 

21/9/2023

 

21/9/2023 Straight to the Hampshire Hogs report, Hi Vincent, not much to report today, a milkpond this morning and bright sun all afternoon, a couple of trout but otherwise no good. Cheers. Trevor. Hampshire Hogs are staying at www.thecrescentwaterville.ie  and fishing out of and with watervilleboats@gmail.com  and www.fishingwithdom.com  For the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet in all departments.? On the C&R Inny just one Salmon caught on the fly reported.  Weather as reported by the Hampshire Hogs.    

20/9/2023

7 C&R salmon caught Inny 5 on fly , good few juniors C&R. 

20/9/2023 Again it’s the Hampshire Hogs that takes all the Salmon and Sea Trout headlines so it’s over to Currane angler Mr. Trevor Dewberry for today’s action, Hi Vincent, a 6lb C&R grilse for me and a 4lb C&R grilse for Peter, plus 4 sea trout between us. Cheers. Trevor. As you would say Vince, Just for the record all today’s C&R were all caught on the troll, there was no fly fishing today because the lake was very dirty after last night’s 22.5 mm rain. Staying with the rainfall you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know the C&R Inny had a few anglers manipulating their skills and as of yet my WhatsApple was all quiet but watch this post. Wind West fresh followed by good cloud cover and the odd shower. Hampshire Hogs are staying at www.thecrescentwaterville.ie  and fishing out of and with watervilleboats@gmail.com  and www.fishingwithdom.com     

19/9/2023

 

19/9/23 The Currane Hampshire Hogs take all the headlines on a wild Lough Currane today, here is their report on today’s action, Hi Vincent, it certainly was! Gave up about 2.30, a 4lb grilse C&R and a 2lb trout for Currane angler Mr. Trevor Dewberry, Mr. Nigel Henshaw, Mr. Pete Ruffle went on the river but nothing to show for it. Cheers. WSW 41 KM/h and gusts up to 67km/h followed by rain. Just for the record the Hampshire Hogs are staying at www.thecrescentwaterville.ie  and fishing out of and with watervilleboats@gmail.com  and www.fishingwithdom.com  

18/9/2023

 

18/9/2023 Straight to the Hampshire Hogs report on today’s manipulations and I quote, just a couple of C&R Trout today, the best was in the 2lb class. With any luck there is a strong wind forecasted late this evening and yellow rain warning it might liven the Salmon, well there’s no argument to that. Now to the apology department, in last night’s report I put up the wrong B&B website where the Hampshire Hogs are staying so let’s put the record straight, The Hampshire Hogs are staying at www.thecrescentwaterville.ie  and fishing out of watervilleboate@gmail.com and www.fishingwithdom.com Wind NW and veered WNW followed by good cloud cover.   

`7/9/2023

 

17/9/2023 The Hampshire Hogs are back, and I can say without of any contradiction they started in style in the C&R department, Hampshire Hog Mr. Perter Ruffle caught and released two Grilse, fellow Hampshire Hog Mr. Nigel Henshaw sadly lost a good fish, on that note we head down stream to the famous Butler Pool where Hampshire www.watervillegolflinks.ie  Hog Mr. Trevor Dewberry reported that it was all quiet and the same goes for the rest of the Waterville Fishery. Just for the record the Hampshire Hogs are fishing out  www.thecrescentwaterville.ie and fishing with watervilleboats@mail.com and www.fishingwithdom.com I will finish tonight’s report with the Mad Fisherman and his YouTube channel, all I can say is to the Mad Fisherman, keep up the great work of promoting the Waterville fishery. Wind NNE light and variable followed by good cloud cover.              

16/9/2023

16/9/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet, on the Inny front one could see the gravel quiet clearly at the Inny Bridge, need I say more. Wind NE fresh to strong followed by good cloud cover.        

15/9/2023

                                                  Breaking News Just In 

At least one salmon caught on the troll, one boat had 4 juniors on the drift. Good few brownies to reported on the drift. 1 salmon caught on inny on fly and one on spin.

15/9/2023 All quiet on the Western front in all departments today as I say that There was one or two anglers on the Commeragh this morning, one worming the other fly fishing. I believe the wormer left around 9.10am and headed for the Inny, as of yet neither angler reported any action going by my WhatsApple so I take it their Lines were slack .  Amount of rainfall yesterday was 8.3mm. Wind light NE veered NNE followed by rain this morning.      

14/9/2023

 

14/9/2023 The Currane anglers are still waiting for the flood that never was as of yet, on the manipulations of the Currane anglers this day all I can say is again my WhatsApple was all quiet on the fly line as well as the Currane trolling lines. Amount of rainfall yesterday was 12.5 mm. Wind light NE and variable from ENE to the NW     

13/9/2023

 

13/9/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments today, so on that note we head down Murphy’s weather road, on the weather front Kerry was on a yellow rain warning. Wind SSW fresh to strong followed by gusts up to 63 Km/h and overcast followed by rain at times.  Amount rain forecasted is 41mm?    

12/9/2023

 12/9/2023 Again all quiet on all fronts. Wind NW light followed by bright sunshine all day, so on that note we will go back into the Sahara weather of last week and for good reason, I got some great info from Mr. Ruary Rudd of Waterville, so the stage is yours Ruary. Hi Vincent, attached are macro photos of the 'Sahara' dust. I would have expected a smoother due to years of abrasion. It has been suggested that the particles are from a volcano such as recently erupted in La Palma.      

11/9/2023

 

11/9/2023 My WhatsApple was all quiet on all fronts as the light showers as normal temperatures comes back to the Emerald Isle. Wind light SW veered WNW and veered again into the North for the rest of the afternoon.    

10/9/2023

 

10/9/2023 The temperature dropped a little for the Currane anglers but to be fair it was still very warm, once the sun broke through the fog this morning it was bright and sunny for the rest of the day, followed by a light wind ESE and veered  NW.           

9/9/2023

 

9/9/2023 The Salmon and Sea Trout as well as the Waterville Fishery / Currane anglers had another day of sunstroke but at least there is good news on the horizon as Sahara heat leaves the Emerald Isle? Time will tell. The pictures tell the story of the day as you can see by the pictures, mind you it wouldn’t surprise me if there was the odd fish caught but going by my WhatsApple tonight’s notes stay negative. Wind light SSW and variable.      

8/9/2023

Dingle Bay

 

8/9/2023 Another scorcher for South Kerry today, all I have to say, coming home from North Kerry this evening around 9 pm the temperature was 21c. I will leave the rest of today’s facts to your imagination, I can tell you my WhatsApple was quiet.  Wind light to fresh SSE and veered S.   

7/9/2023

7/9/2023 No reports of any rod benders, I wonder why, I will tell you why for starters the sun was blazing down with hardly a cloud in site, so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that it was a beach of a day. Just for the record the air temperature in Caherdaniel was 32c. Wind fresh SE and variable followed by gusts up to 30 km/h.  

 

6/9/2023

 

6/9/2023 Sahara and high humidity, wind fresh SSE  followed by gusts up to 57 km/h are today’s angling headlines, you could say today’s report is slack as were the Currane anglers.

5/9/2023

 

5/9/2023 The Sahara desert sand heat keeps the Currane anglers at bay as the sun blazes down on the Waterville fishery and if any anglers were out manipulating their skills fair play to them, but going by WhatsApple all Currane lines were slack. Wind ESE fresh and veered SE.   

4/92023

Sahara sand as you can sees if you focus on the photo 

 

4/9/2023 Again the weather takes the headlines and sadly the same results as yesterday going by my silent WhatsApp. The only bit of news in SW Kerry today was, we had sand rain this evening coming from the Sahara desert, the car was covered with sand as you can see by the photo. Wind ESE light to fresh.

3/9/2023

 

Ballinskelligs Bay this evening.

3/9/2023 There were six boats reported out today manipulating their skills and sadly their lines stayed slack on this warm and bright sunny day, followed by a light SW wind.        

2/9/2023

Butler Pool

 

2/9/2023 The Currane anglers had a clear and a blazing sun of a day as you can see by the picture of the Butler’s pool. Now we head up stream to Lough Currane and as you see again by the picture there wasn’t much cloud followed by a light wind. My WhatsApp was all quiet in the catch or the release department. Wind light WSW and variable.  

Lough Currane

                                                                                      

1/9/2023

                            Rainbow looking over Lough Currane
 

1/9/20233 Heavy showers and rainbows that caught the Currane anglers today as they looked up to the sky’s in frustration. There was a light wind, it was all over the place, take your pick.     

31/8/2023

 

Copal 

31/8/2023 Just Eagle eye and his photo takes the headlines as there were no Salmon or Sea Trout at the end of the rainbow. Wind WSW and veered West light followed by reasonable cloud cover and the odd shower.   

 

30/8/2023

                            Ballinskelligs Bay Waterville
 

30/8/2023 The Currane anglers were again all quiet on this calm day as you can see by the photos. Wind SE light to calm and variable.   

29/8/2023

Photo by Vincent Donnelly  

  29/8/2023 The Currane reels were all quiet in all departments so on that negative note we head for the Mad Fisherman and his fishing adventures, so Vincent let your camera roll

28/8/23

 

Wild Atlantic Way 

28/8/2023 The Currane anglers fly lines and trolling their lures were all slack this day. Wind light NW and veered W and veered again WSW followed by reasonable cloud cover.

27/8/2023

 27/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet again in all departments. Wind NW and veered NNW followed by showers.

26/8/23

 

26/8/2023 Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments today. Wind North veered NNW light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover.

25/8/2023

 

25/8/2023 Just one boat out and going by my WhatsApp one would have to say  his lines were slack? Wind Light NNW followed by reasonable cloud and the odd shower.   

24/8/2023

 

24/8/2023 All the Salmon headlines comes from Waterville boats and at watervilleboats@gmail.com  Currane angler Mr. William Harrigan caught his first 5lbs. Grilse /Salmon on the troll while fishing with his Gillie, may it be the first of many. Now to the backdate department, yes I failed miserably in my duties in reporting that there were 3 Salmon caught on the Inny last Monday and my apologies to the Inny Farmer, all I can say is, he wasn’t amused. Wind light NW and veered WNW followed by reasonable cloud cover.     

23/8/2023

 

23/8/2023 THE Currane anglers were all quiet on the Western front in all department’s. Wind NW light followed by the odd light shower.

22/8/2023 Apologies My Internet was down yesterday,

 22/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet  today.

21/8/2023

Timothy RIP

21/8/2023 I start today’s report on the sad news that retired ambulance Driver Mr. Timothy O’Shea RIP of Spunkane, Waterville passed away today. The reason I mention this is because Timothy comes from a great Salmon fishing family in Waterville and fished himself, as we all know Timothy was a renowned ambulance driver for Kerry, even when Timothy took the road to retirement he was always there to help as I found out personally myself, when I was coming back home from fishing I came off my bike, he followed the ambulance to St. Ann’s Hospital in Cahersiveen and waited till I got the all clear and then He drove me home. So, on behalf of all the Currane anglers and the good people of Waterville and Kerry we send our Sincere Sympathies to all of Timothy’s family. Well Timothy you may be gone but you certainly won’t be forgotten.

Rest In Peace Timothy.

The Currane anglers were all quiet today.      

 

20/8/23

 

20/8/2023 Currane anglers were all quiet going by my WhatsApp. Now we head for the C&R Inny anglers, the Inny farmer reported that it was quiet and finished his report by saying in my opinion Vince you can take that with a pinch of salt, experience tells you that? Wind fresh SSW and followed by good cloud cover and warm.

19/8/2023

 

Waterville last night  

19/8/2023 Betty’s yellow rain warning certainly wet me trousers in style with 73 mm of rainfall, in total there was 82.3 mm of rainfall within 24 hours. Now straight to the Inny Farmer and his report on today’s action, At least 4 fish caught on the C&R Inny, 2 on the fly and 2 spin. Now I find it astonishing that I’m getting reports of Worming on the Commeragh and the Inny  today, I have to say I have No proof of this but it was reported to me by email and I quote,  Hi Vincent is the worming ban lifted on the Commeragh and on the Inny I was told both rivers were being wormed today was thinking of coming down fishing if ban has been lifted can you find out for me. Paul.           

18/8/2023

 18/8/2023 Storm Betty, I wet me trousers will miss Kerry later tonight it won’t be too bad except for the yellow rain warning. Now today’s Currane action, all I can say is, it was rough out there with a moderate to strong SE wind at times and overcast followed heavy rain at times and in the words of one Gillie, it's made a big flood. On the Inny front it was on the rise late this morning and as of yet I have no reports, but you can be sure there was a good C&R cast of Inny anglers up their when the conditions were in their favour.          

17/8/2023

Sunrise  

 

17/8/2023 The Currane anglers report in all was quiet on the SW front this day. Now we head down Murphy’s road and for good reason, as you all know the flood is on the cards, so as you can imagine there will be a full cast of C&R Inny anglers hoping to catch the one that got away. Just for the record Photographer Eagle Eye took a cracker of a photo of the sunrise this morning as you can see. Wind SSE light to fresh followed by good cloud cover.  

16/8/2023

Ballinskelligs Bay today 

16/8/2023 the Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments as they get ready on the Yellow rain warning with thunder and flash floods forecasted for Friday, the amount of estimated rainfall for Waterville is 22.1 mm. Wind light SW followed by bright sunshine.  

 

15/8/2023

 

15/8/2023 My Noble Currane anglers were all quiet this day, Wind light NW followed by good cloud cover. Now we head for a Salmon anglers comment and as they say you have to take the good with the bad, so the stage is yours Mr. Jack Power.

I'm very sorry to say that some of the Currane gillies are barbarians. They will keep killing the last few fish until they are all gone. And don't give me the bollix about clients paying so demanding a fish to take home.... at this stage Vincent you're really an embarassment. No reflection on the young fella, delighted he caught a fish and I'm sure he would have returned it if encouraged to do so

14/8/2023

 

14/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments today. Wind light WNW veered NNW followed by reasonable cloud cover.

13/8/2023

 

13/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Wind light W and veered SW light followed by good cloud cover.

12/8/2023

 

12/8/2023 Master Dan Dwyer again takes all the Salmon headlines today, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com caught and released a fine 5 lbs. Salmon / Grilse. Just for the record young Dan Dwyer is keeping the family history going on Lough Currane and the Waterville fishery fair play to him and great to see, because his Grandad Mr. Michael Dwyer was a great fisherman in his own right and as well as being a professional Chef and managing Waterville House for a good many years for Mr. John A. Mulcahy. Wind West light to fresh followed by good cloud cover.  

 

       

11/8/2023

Dan

  

Young Dan Dwyer from Portugal, while fishing with his gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com caught his first two Salmon on the fly and may it be the first of many.

11/8/2023

Jack is Angler of the week

11/8/2023 The Currane anglers were left frustrated this day in all departments, so on that note we head out to the pier where young Jack showed his fellow anglers that fishing can bring a smile to all faces young and old as you can see by the picture of Jack catching his first ever big catch of Mackerel and may it be the first of many and congratulations Jack from all the anglers of Ireland. Now we head back to the Waterville Fishery and the Commeragh River and one very frustrated Waterville Fishery angler has his say on the double standards of one rule for some and another rule for others, on that note I will let Michael take centre stage, it’s all yours Michael.

Hi Vincent, I seen a gentleman worming the Commeragh river again today, can you please answer my last question is worming allowed. Michael

All I can say is let your feelings be known to our honourable Chairman Mr. Michael Roden.

 

       

 

10/8/2023

 

10/8/2023 Today was Killorglin Puck fair and going by my WhatsApp you could say the Currane anglers had a right puck up of a day and God only knows what King James I, would be thinking, all I can say I wouldn’t be Knighted on this warm and humid day.     

9/8/2023

 

9/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet this hot blazing day, Need I say more, wind Light South followed by bright sunshine.  

8/8/2023

 

Currane Eagles

Resting on their Laurels 

8/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet this day as were the White-Tailed Eagles as you can see them resting on the Eastern End of the lake, photo taken by Eagle Eye. Wind light to calm E veered SW. 

7/8/2023

 7/8/2023 All The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this Bank Holiday Monday. Wind light SSW veered SE late this afternoon.                                                                         

6/8/2023

 

6/8/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet this day, reports local Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com with just four boats out on this Bank Holiday weekend, now quote of the day goes to Mr Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com I text Neil were you out, Neil replied A day of rest. Wind NNW and veered NW light and bright.                                                                      

5/8/2023

 5/8/2023 Currane fly angler Mr. John Burton of Co. Clare, C&R a fine 2 lbs. Sea Trout while fly fishing with his Gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com and for the rest of the Currane anglers they were all quiet or were they? or did they have their Inny C&R hats on? As promised on the rainfall yesterday there wasn’t a great amount but just for the record there was 14.8 mm recorded, as I always say, one has to consider the amount of mountainous rainfall which isn’t recorded. I will let you anglers spin that one for yourselves. Wind NNW fresh followed by a few showers.                                                                     

4/7/2023

 

4/7/2023 UK Currane angler Mr. Keith Francis from the UK while fly fishing with his Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea at www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com caught 3 Sea Trout up to 2lbs all caught on the drift. Wind was all over the place from NW to the South and veered back into the SW. Wind directions were from 9am to 5pm. And overcast amount of rainfall will be in tomorrow night’s notes.                                                                

2/8/2023

 

2/8/2023 Local Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com reports that the Waterville Fishery had a good flood late last night and early this morning, on the C&R river Inny sadly I have no reports from the Inny Farmer and for good reason, I was talking to the Inny Farmer in Killarney late this morning and his quote of the day, you will have no reports from the Inny Farmer in tonight’s report. So back to Lough Currane, it was all quiet on the SW front. Wind NNW light to fresh and overcast followed by showers.