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Ireland on the Fly

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The people and places of fly fishing in Ireland. www.irelandonthefly.com

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Bonus Ep: Habitat Restoration on Irish Rivers with...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/06/15

To celebrate and raise awareness of the recent #WorldEnvironmentDay the IFI’s National Fisheries Habitat Development Manager, Declan Cooke, gave a webinar on ‘Habitat Restoration in Irish Rivers’.As a bonus episode for Ireland on the Fly listeners, this is the audio from Declan's webinar which you can also watch in full on the IFI's YouTube channel at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAniQ2RZbBcDon’t forget to rate, review and follow the Ireland on the Fly podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you

50:57

From Guide aged 10 to Irish Captain at 33 - Darren...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/06/07

Darren Maguire is not just a good angler, he’s also the youngest captain of an Irish loughs team to date and for this episode, we spoke to Darren about his mentorship under his father, how he started guiding at the age of just 10 on Lough Melvin, and how his passion for the sport has remained undimmed since he first picked up a fly rod as a young boy.At 33, Darren represents the next generation of fly anglers in Ireland and it is his enthusiasm for the sport that should serve as an advertisement for

51:11

Paddy McDonnell Unlocks the Mysteries of the Moy

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/06/01

Plus we delve a bit into the why rather than just the how of salmon fishing…..Don’t forget to rate, review and follow the Ireland on the Fly podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from, plus you can keep up to date on IrelandontheFly.com as well as on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.irelandonthefly.com

45:47

The Magic of Mayfly Season

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/05/17

‘The mayfly is up’ – the four words that spark excitement and magic in a fly angler’s mind and it’s that time of year when the mayfly is now up on the jewel of Irish lakes, Lough Corrib.So to get a taste of how the mayfly action has been so far this year and to find out why it’s such an important time – both culturally and economically - for local communities, we’re joined on this episode by Roy Peirce, the well-known angler, guide and owner of Grasshopper Cottage on the shores of the lake.Don’t

49:00

Successful loughs fishing with Stan McArt

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/05/07

For this latest episode we speak to Stan McArt, a hugely successful loughs angler who has been capped 29 times for Ireland and at 78 is still going strong on the competition scene.Stan talks about some of the highlights from his competition days and how new techniques and tactics have emerged from the meeting of other teams and other fly anglers, including the day when he first fished boobies for a wild brownie in Ireland and the reaction it received.Stan’s passion and love for fly fishing also

37:14

Paul Procter on early season river fishing

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/04/15

Paul Procter, the well-known UK river angler, whom you might recognise from his regular articles in Trout & Salmon magazine joins us on the latest episode of Ireland on the Fly.Paul talks about his early fly fishing career as well as his tactics for early in the season on the rivers near him in Cumbria.We also discuss the cross-over between lough and river fishing as well as the special place that is New Zealand for wild brownies.Paul is also going to be speaking at the Irish Spring Angling Fair

47:32

George McGrath, Insights from a lifetime on the River...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/04/01

With the rivers around Ireland having opened since St. Patrick’s Day, this episode of Ireland on the Fly is with Tipperary’s George McGrath of Gundog and Fly YouTube fame.George has fished for over fifty years on the River Suir and he gives us an insight into what works for him on the water, plus he laments how wet fly fishing has fallen out of vogue in recent years in favour of a culture of Euro nymphing and instant gratification.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow the Ireland on the Fly

45:33

The Story Behind the 1902 Cork Salmon Flies Collection

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/03/21

If you've been following the Inland Fishery Ireland news recently you will be aware of their digital publication of the 1902 Cork Salmon Flies collection.These flies had been feared missing for over a century before the persistence and diligence of the late fly tyer and fly angler, Ted Malone, unearthed them in 2007 and was able to view them in person three years later.Now the IFI have brought the collection of flies to the public via a digital publication with plans to bring the trout flies from

60:39

David McEvoy, Fishery & Estate Manager at Delphi

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/03/11

David McEvoy Fishery & Estate Manager at the Delphi Fishery joins us for this episode of Ireland on the Fly.It’s a fascinating interview with someone who has a wealth of knowledge about salmon and also has some great insights into the success of the hatchery there.David talks about the early days of Delphi under the guise of Peter Mantle, the collapse of the sea trout runs and how the salmon hatchery helped to bring new life - and anglers - to the Delphi Valley making it the renowned fishery it

40:57

Spring salmon fishing on the Drowes

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/02/24

Shane Gallagher from the Drowes Fishery joins us on the latest Ireland on the Fly podcast as we get an early season salmon report from the Drowes.We speak to Shane about the first few weeks with springers being caught in January and February and we also discuss the effects of the lockdown on the fishery, as well as delving into the history of the Lareen estate and find out how about the blank days from the record books in the 1900s.Don’t forget to rate, review and follow the Ireland on the Fly

48:27

Early Season Tactics on Lough Corrib

Ireland on the Fly ·

2022/02/07

It's a new episode for 2022 and the well known guide and fly angler from Lough Corrib, Tom Doc Sullivan, has joined the podcast as co-presenter. Tom brings his years of trout and fly fishing expertise to the show and will also give us some of his insights and advice for lough and river fishing along the way too.For this latest episode, we're joined by Mike Keady, who hails from Galway and has been a former Irish international angler and team captain.With Lough Corrib opening for the season on 15th

33:43

COP26 and the Atlantic Salmon

Ireland on the Fly ·

2021/12/08

After a bit of a hiatus, Ireland on the Fly is back for a one-off episode in the wake of COP26 In and the world’s attempts to try and halt climate change.Renowned international fisheries scientist, Ken Whelan, spent the week in Glasgow as part of a delegation highlighting the plight of the Atlantic salmon in this changed world and I wanted to catch up with Ken to find out what the week was like, how much was achieved and just what a 1.5 degree increase in global temperature would mean for the future

33:18

What Lies Beneath - the lough trout's larder and how...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/11/22

This latest episode was recorded as a video webinar in conjunction with the 2020 Virtual Irish Fly Fair which has been organising talks and fly tying demos online in place of the usual fair in Galway that was postponed.I was joined by renowned fisheries scientist, Ken Whelan and well known guide and instructor Jason O’Riordan, from GameFishingIreland.com, as they discussed What Lies Beneath - the lough trout’s underwater larder and how to imitate it.You can also view the video webinar itself

52:09

A Salmon Masterclass with Robert Gillespie

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/10/31

Earlier in the year I caught up with the casting instructor and guide, Robert Gillespie, to find out more about his life and career in fly fishing.Since then he has changed his career path as a chef, but he is still a mine of information when it comes to improving your casting and salmon angling, and for this follow-up interview I wanted to glean some nuggets from Robert around tactics and technique.Robert places great emphasis on knowing the type of water you’re fishing, the light conditions and

38:08

'A legacy greater than Izaak Walton' The remarkable...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/10/24

This latest episode is one of my favourites…..earlier in the year when I spoke to the fly fishing historian and writer, Andrew Herd, about his monumental William Blacker trilogy, he had mentioned the Limerick born Edward Fitzgibbon aka Ephemera, whom he described as one of - if not the most - influential angling writers ever. I had to find out more and so I caught up with Andrew to find out about the life and times of this often-forgotten Irishman who at the time of his death in London in 1857 was

27:09

End of Season Review with Jason Nash & James Barry

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/10/11

James Barry and Jason Nash are two prominent and successful anglers based in the south of the country and for this week’s Ireland on the Fly, I caught up with them to find how their 2020 season went.Jason is based on the River Bandon with occasional forays for bass while James Barry fishes the Copper Coast with salmon fishing on the Suir.They are both also fishery scientists and immersed in fly fishing with many successful catches throughout the season.But reading the conditions, timing it right and

28:23

Make Way for the Salmon - the documentary series on...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/09/30

Monica Hayes has produced a six-part radio documentary series on the salmon for KCLR called Make Way for the King.It is a documentary series that not only informs and motivates but also calls for action, in protecting and conserving the salmon population in the River Nore. Monica spoke to scientists about the future of our iconic fish and also captured the memories of days gone by from local ghillies and anglers whom you’ll also hear from in this podcast episode. Make Way for the King is a

25:30

High River Tactics

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/09/15

Although we’re experiencing something of an Indian summer this week in September, the rains in August were anything but seasonal and I wanted to get some more insights and tips on how to approach high rivers at this time of year.Keith McDonnell, aka Fluffchucker.com, is a recognised expert on streamer fishing in high waters - and the size of the fish he has caught this season is testament to that.I spoke to Keith back in the Spring but this around Keith explained how you should be approaching high

36:59

A hopeful time for salmon runs?

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/09/02

It’s been the strangest of summers what with the pandemic, lockdowns, and now reports that the salmon runs have been the best in years.Was it because the rivers and lakes had been rested earlier in the year and do we need to preach caution that one swallow does not a summer make and that the decline in salmon stocks is still terminal?Noel Carr, National Secretary with FISSTA, the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers, joins me on this week’s episode to discuss green shoots from the

35:30

River Life in Ireland Explained

Ireland on the Fly ·

2020/08/24

For this week’s Ireland on the Fly podcast, renowned fisheries scientist Ken Whelan explains the River Life in Ireland courtesy of a webinar from Limerick’s European Green Leaf Award and over the next thirty minutes or so, Ken places Ireland’s unique aquatic heritage in context.He introduces us to the underwater animals and plants you can find as well as the threats they are facing.“Look at the river in total, along the river bank, the canopy, the river corridor, and the interaction going on, rather

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