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Glenda Powell Guiding & Blackwater Salmon Fishery

Glenda Powell Guiding
& Blackwater Salmon Fishery

The Conditions are Improving for the Weekend

Fly Fishing in High Water

Blackwater Salmon Fishery Work Team

I welcome you to the third of our fishing newsletters, and I am delighted to say that Spring is in the air, and the conditions are looking more favourable for the coming weekend.

We have been experiencing very high water levels since the season opened on 1 February and very few people have ventured out so far due to this. Those that have braved the conditions have been catching Kelts and brown trout and the only fresh fish caught was on 25th February.

There should be very few kelts left in the system, however I would still advise anyone going fishing to be careful not to mistake a Kelt for a fresh Spring fish.

The river is now 1.12 m at the gauge on Ballyduff Bridge and has dropped 20 cm over night (10.30am Thursday 10th March), The clarity is perfect for fishing.

The height is great for spinning, and fly-fishing can be done from the bank with shooting heads and skagit lines and there are certain places wadeable at this height.

The 5 day forecast gives settled weather for the coming days and the water should continue to drop nicely. The conditions for the next few days and the weekend look great to catch a few more springers.

If you haven't bought your salmon licence yet then it is time to get one and get out there. For your convenience I am also a licence distributer.

Sláinte an bhradáin (Health of the Salmon Upon You)

Glenda
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Fly Fishing In High Water

This photograph is of Nikki Saunders fishing the fly on Woodstream on Sunday 6th March. The gauge on Ballyduff Bridge was 1.12m.

It is possible - in places - to continue to fish with the fly in high water.
Nikki was using a Skagit line with a fast sinking tip and large fly. She was wading very close to the bank and is wearing a life-jacket and using a wading stick.

The Skagit lines are very effective to present large flies on heavy sinking tips. They are also great when wading far from the bank is restricted due to deep water.

These lines are short a bit clumsy and ungraceful but have enabled us to continue to fly-fish in high water. If you are booking fishing with me and would like to try one then let me know, you would be welcome to borrow one from me.

Blackwater Salmon Fishery
Work Team

How wonderful it is for Anna and Ian to get out onto the river to work with Noel.
It is great for them to learn new skills, get fresh air in their lungs, and to feel part of our new business.

They are both looking forward to practicing their language skills on our French and German customers over the summer holidays, and no doubt their woodwork, painting and culinary skills will also improve.

Glenda Powell Guiding
& Blackwater Salmon Fishery

First Spring Fish Caught On Blackwater Salmon Fishery Water
Ireland Angling Expo
Ardaire Springs Casting Clinic

I welcome you to the second of our weekly newsletters and I am delighted to say that the first spring fish has been caught on Blackwater Salmon Fishery waters. Congratulations to Ian Powell who caught and released this lovely little springer of 6.3 lbs on Lower Kilmurry at the Jole with a red Flying C spinner.
The spinner fell out in the net and the fish was safely returned.

The river is now 0.99m (2.30pm Thursday 25th February) at the gauge on Ballyduff Bridge and this is the lowest it has been since the season opened on 1st February. The clarity is perfect for fishing. The height is great for spinning, and fly-fishing can be done from the bank with shooting heads and skagit lines. There is a little bit of rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow but this should not be enough to affect the river height or clarity. Therefore the conditions for the next few days and the weekend look great to catch a few more springers. It is time to get the rods out of the cupboard, buy a licence and get out there.

Sláinte an bhradáin (Health of the Salmon Upon You)

Glenda
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Ireland Angling Expo

I would like to thank all at Mara Media who went to so much effort to put on another fantastic show.
Both the exibitors and the general public visiting the show had a wonderful time with so much to look at, bargins to be had and many people left with a renewed energy for fishing and excitement for the beginning of another new fishing season.
As current chairperson of APGAI-Ireland I would also like to thank our members for taking the time to teach the art of fly dressing and casting over the weekend. Many benefited from watching the enjoyment that each of you have for our wonderful sport. Who knows, we may have hooked some more into giving fishing or tying a go?

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Ardaire Springs Casting Clinic
by Glenda Powell
Saturday 27th February 2016.

I am pleased to announce that I will be returning to Mooncoin in Co. Kilkenny this Saturday to run a casting clinic at Ardaire Springs. I am honoured to be working at this beautiful fishery on Saturday and the course will cover all the basics including Safety and Clothing, Casting Techniques, Fault Correcting, Watercraft, and Knots.
This will be a great day out for the beginner and the advanced caster, with lots of fun and individual tuition when required.

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