47 min
Weed Growth on Irish Rivers & Lakes - What's Going On? Ireland on the Fly
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River Suir angler George McGrath got in touch about an issue that has energised him and many of you in the Irish fly fishing community in recent weeks in relation to weed growth in Irish rivers and lakes that has been as bad in living memory.
So, what’s going on? Who’s responsible and more importantly, what can be done about it?
George McGrath joins us to tell us what he has seen and fisheries scientist, Ken Whelan, gives his scientific explanation as to what is most likely the reason, plus who to contact and what pro-active measures can be taken to ensure that this problem does not go unaddressed.
If you have seen similar weed growth and conditions that George McGrath has described, then get in touch with LAWaters.ie to start the investigation.
Keep up to date on IrelandontheFly.com as well as on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.
***Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie Mahon
The mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.
Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.
And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.
If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.
If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.
For more information visit:www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass
River Suir angler George McGrath got in touch about an issue that has energised him and many of you in the Irish fly fishing community in recent weeks in relation to weed growth in Irish rivers and lakes that has been as bad in living memory.
So, what’s going on? Who’s responsible and more importantly, what can be done about it?
George McGrath joins us to tell us what he has seen and fisheries scientist, Ken Whelan, gives his scientific explanation as to what is most likely the reason, plus who to contact and what pro-active measures can be taken to ensure that this problem does not go unaddressed.
If you have seen similar weed growth and conditions that George McGrath has described, then get in touch with LAWaters.ie to start the investigation.
Keep up to date on IrelandontheFly.com as well as on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.
***Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie Mahon
The mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.
Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.
And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.
If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.
If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.
For more information visit:www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass
47 min