Guiding & Fishing

Guiding & Fishing on the Western Loughs

The Western Loughs are big and we need to get around easily, therefore the boat is king on the lakes and virtually all our fishing is done from it. On the odd occasion that it is not, we require it to get to the correct fishing spots.

Our quarry is wild brown trout. The average size varies but we are looking at fish in the 1lb-2lb class. On occasion we will be targeting larger trout.

Catch and release is been greatly encouraged on the system but there is still a good tradition of keeping the odd fish to be eaten and should the angler wish to do this I have no problem.

There is a 13’ size limit on the system with a 4 fish bag limit. 
As these are wild fish we are at the mercy of conditions and to their whims and fancies.

The fishing can be challenging particularly if the weather goes against us but it can be very rewarding
For fly-fishing the predominant tactic we use is ‘Lough Style’, this is done from a drifting boat using the wind to carry us over the hot spots.

The outfits we use would be single –handed trout rods, 10’ -11’ in AFTM weights from #5 through to #7. The heavier weight rods enable us to use lines other than a floating line when conditions dictate that we must.

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