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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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52:19

Book Club Ep #6: O’Gorman & The Practice of Angling –...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2024/01/18

After a long hiatus we have another book club episode this week and this time we’re focusing on O’Gorman and the Practice of Angling from 1845.Who was O’Gorman you may be asking? In many ways he was the Izaak Walton of Irish fly fishing (albeit a lot better at writing!) whose book in the 1800s gives a glimpse of the halcyon days of Irish fishing.This week’s guest is Patrick Gageby, barrister and fly fisherman who co-wrote the introduction to a re-issued version in 1993. We discuss O'Gorman's life,

23:41

Salmon opening day update

Ireland on the Fly ·

2024/01/04

We’re back for another year, another season and more interviews and conversations in 2024, and to kick things off we’re joined on this week’s episode by Shane Gallagher of the Drowes Fishery where the season traditionally starts on January 1st.Shane has all the latest from the opening few days, including news of the first salmon of the season from the Leannan River which was a fresh fish off Watts Pool caught by local angler James Kenny on a pink Flying C. The salmon was measured at 69cm and

27:51

Most Memorable Fish on the Fly Vol. 2

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/12/24

It’s only a few days to Christmas and if you’re looking back on the year that was or looking ahead to the season to come, we’ve put together a special second volume of our Most Memorable Fish on the Fly series.Sit back, listen and enjoy as some of our guests from the past year bring us on a journey across lakes, rivers and oceans to tell us the story of the fish that means so much to them…..Our thanks to all of our guests for joining us on the show throughout the year, and to you our listeners who

82:20

The Drake mag's Tom Bie, on his love of fly fishing...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/12/22

If you're a fan of fly fishing writing and magazines then you've most likely heard of The Drake - an American quarterly that's been running for 25 years featuring some of the best writers covering the why rather than the how of fly fishing.It's got a unique voice run by its founder, publisher and editor, Tom Bie, who is also a regular visitor to these shores, sampling the brown trout and salmon fishing to be had.Soon after Tom visited Ireland earlier this year, we caught up with him to get his

51:47

East Coast Sea Trout with Mick McShane

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/12/12

We hear plenty of stories of sea trout on the west coast of Ireland, but what about sea trout in the salt on the east coast where the fish are bigger, and if recent catches are anything to go by, fish numbers are improving as well?Mick McShane is a well known fly angler from Dundalk who will throw a fly at pretty much anything that swims, but he has a special grá for the sea trout around Carlingford Lough and he joins us on this week’s episode to explain the rise in popularity of fly fishing for sea

48:56

Tony McCann’s Salmon Fly Tying Journey – from...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/12/01

As we head into December and are stuck in winter – although fear not, the opening of the Drowes is only a few weeks away – you’re also probably stuck at the vice dreaming of the fly to tie to catch your first salmon of the season in 2024.So, for this week’s episode we wanted to concentrate on salmon flies and fly tying and we’re joined by Anthony McCann from Belfast who, although only taking up salmon fly tying four years ago is already an accomplished salmon fly tier appearing at fairs in Ireland

48:15

From Athlone to fly fishing on the world stage with...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/11/27

You might remember we covered the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships back in September with daily updates from Ireland team captain, Dec Conlon, and one of the star Irish performers from the tournament was a young angler by the name of Sean Dempsey.Sean joins us on this week’s show and having fished three Worlds already in his 20s, he gives us some real insights into the elite level of fly fishing, and what he’s learned from the leading countries such as France, Spain and the Czechs.Rate,

70:15

Mayfly on Corrib to trout madness in Montana with...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/11/23

If you’re not into rugby, stick with us as we do also cover fly fishing on this week’s episode with Mike Cosgrave, the former coach and centre for Connacht who is also a passionate fly angler and who fished Corrib and Mask as a kid growing up.While he still fishes the Western Loughs, Mike’s other great love is Montana. He has fished the fly fishing spiritual home of America over a dozen times and has some incredible stories about hiking into the wilderness, catching trout to 10lbs and even fishing

55:33

The rise of salmon farming & the decline of wild...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/11/20

Last year we covered the impact of salmon farming on the famous Loch Maree in Scotland, but what about its impact on the wild salmon and sea trout here in Ireland and just why is the government looking to help the industry develop further in the face of its damaging ecological effects?For this week’s episode we’re joined by John Murphy from Salmon Watch Ireland, to tell us more about the work the organisation does as well as some recent cases they have been fighting.Rate, review and follow the show

52:55

From Patagonia to the Ponoi – Matthew Solon, the...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/11/20

We’ve all seen the pictures of far flung fly fishing destinations with anglers holding huge fish and a guide beside them looking just as happy to have seen such a monster fish landed, and I’m sure you’ve probably thought, now that’s a job I wouldn’t mind doing.Working, living and fishing in some of the most incredible fly fishing destinations in the world, how could you not love it?But what’s it really like? Beyond the Instagram pictures of giant fish and smiling guests, it’s also a nomadic life

81:11

Davie McPhail’s fly tying – and fly fishing - life

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/10/26

For those of you kicking your fly tying season into gear over the coming weeks and months we’ve a special guest on this week’s show.Davie McPhail, the legendary Scottish fly tier, joins us to discuss his career in fly fishing, how he got started in fly tying, his huge online following via YouTube, and he gives us some tips and advice for improving your fly tying…..Rate, review and follow the show to keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You

81:11

The Saltwater season in review & why more anglers are...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/10/19

With the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been having lately – although this is probably going to be the new norm anyway – it’s also a good time to be casting a fly in the salt with bass fishing particularly good at this time of year.But how has the 2023 saltwater season been overall? Were the bass biting and what about other species like pollack and mullet? Guide and instructor, Jason O’Riordan, joins us on this week’s episode to give us some insights into how his season went and why his success

54:28

Lough Neagh will become an open sewer if nothing is done

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/10/12

You may have seen the disgraceful stories in recent weeks about the terrible pollution of Lough Neagh that has been occurring unabated and which has been poisonous for humans and animals, since May.Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in Ireland or the UK and due to an overload of nutrients, with agriculture mainly responsible, scientists are saying it could take 20-30 years for the lake to recover.On this week’s episode we find out how this was allowed to happen, how it can be stopped and

47:30

Pike on the Fly with Stuart Wylie

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/10/05

If you’re lucky enough to be heading out during the last 12 days of fly fishing in October on Currane, Ennell, Leane, Owel or Sheelin, tight lines to you and don’t forget to listen back to our recent episode with Denis Goulding who has some great advice for fishing the midland lakes at this time of year.But for those of us forced to hang up the trout and salmon rods, you may be thinking of some pike on the fly action to keep you from the DTs and so for this week’s episode, we speak to pike on the

41:44

The 2023 Salmon Season on the Moy

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/28

Before we say goodbye to the 2023 salmon season this week – and many anglers will like to say good riddance we’re sure – we wanted to find out how Ireland’s most iconic salmon river, the Moy, has fared, and what good news, if any, can be gleaned from that part of the country?Garrett Ruigrok, who we spoke to back in May, is a casting instructor and guide, as well as a committee member of the East Mayo Anglers Association and he joins us on this week’s Ireland on the Fly to tell us more about the 2023

45:41

Denis Goulding & the 12 Fly Fishing Days of October

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/21

September 30th might be the end of the season for most of our loughs and rivers around the country, but don’t forget there’s another twelve days before it closes on Currane and the midland lakes.And so for this week’s episode of Ireland on the Fly, we’re joined by international angler, Denis Goulding, for his tips and advice on where to fish if you are looking to extend your season into October. Plus he gives us a report on how Ireland fared at the recent Home International on the lake of Menteith

31:36

Bonus Ep: The Final Day from the World Fly Fishing...

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/17

It was the fifth and final day at the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia to decide who went home as Individual and Team World Champions and Dec Conlon, Ireland Team Captain, joins us for the final update. 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

24:03

Bonus Ep: Day 4 from the World Fly Fishing Championships

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/16

Dec Conlon, Ireland Team Captain at the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia, joins us again for the latest update on Day 4 with the Irish team faring much better and moving up the table while France cemented their position at the top.Heading into the final day tomorrow, it will be all to play for in the race for the individual medals and can Ireland improve on their 14th position? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

22:14

Bonus Ep: Day 3 from the World Fly Fishing Championships

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/15

Dec Conlon, Ireland Team Captain at the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia, joins us for an update on Day 3, to take us through how each section fared with the Irish anglers and leading contenders at the top of the table. 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

19:57

Bonus Ep: Day 2 from the World Fly Fishing Championships

Ireland on the Fly ·

2023/09/15

Dec Conlon, Ireland Team Captain at the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovakia, joins us for an update on Day 2, where it was a mixed set of results for the Irish in changing conditions. 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

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