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Fly fishing Cork, Blarney area.

ByronSA — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:45:21 +0000

I'll be visiting family in Cork during June, could anybody recommend a fly fishing river in the Blarney area? I have also seen anglers fishing from Anglers Bridge just outside cork city, is the river accessible to fly fishing?

Thanks you.

Longwood Angling Association

MKirwan — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:12:30 +0000

Hi,

I recently moved to Summerhill and am keen to join Longwood Angling Association. Does anyone have their current contact information please? All the numbers I found online appear to be disconnected.

Many thanks,

Mark

brown trout flies, suggestions?

travelledpengy — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:01:27 +0000

Hello

I am seeking advice for some flies for this time of year, in particular where to position them on the leader (top dropper, point, etc). I am fishing in the SW.

Some flies I have include; bibio, watsons, wickhams, connemara black, silver invicta, blue zulu, black zulu, butcher, priest, peter ross, black pennel, mallard and claret, olive bumble.. and more..

What would you recommend for fishing in August/ September. 4 flies per cast.

Many thanks

Simms G3 Guide dual height waders and jacket and boots

renandstimpy — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:14:30 +0000

the waders are as follows (you can check them out yourself on the internet)

5-layer and 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric technology
Easily converts from pant to chest high wader with innovative zip away extension system at waist
3.9 oz lightweight upper extension features GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric for minimal bulk
Adjustable and removable 1.5” suspender system
Patented front and back leg seam construction for enhanced articulation, comfort and durability
Built-in belt loops with nylon web wading belt included
Patented built-in Guide Model Gravel Guards
4mm, high-density Japanese neoprene stockingfeet
DEET & saltwater resistant
For a video demonstration go to our Product Videos page and scroll down to the bottom of the video selections
Every pair manufactured in Bozeman, Montana

The jacket is as follows

Features highly breathable, 3-layer GORE-TEX® Performance Shell fabric technology; Extreme Wet Weather rated
Watertight stretch cuffs keep water out when you're casting or landing a fish
Adjustable storm hood for protection and visibility
Lined hand warmer pockets
Two large bellowed chest pockets, two zippered chest pockets, bellowed back pocket
Adjustable waist
YKK® center-front nylon tooth zipper with storm flap for durable, waterproof protection
Simms Fish fly patch

The wading boots are by Cabelas and were only worn about 5 times same as waders and jacket .I was trying out fly fishing and realised it wasnt for me .
they have a felt sole and are size 13 which suits a person with that takes a size 12 boot as this allows for sock of waders.

For anyone that knows this make will know that the waders and jacket new are over €1000 euro together im looking for €650 for them and €50 for boots ovno ..jacket and waders must go together boots is optional . they are to be collected so you can see through test at local lake that they are 100% and not leaking . lads these are as genuine as you are going to get cant say no more .
Thanks
R&S

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Fly fishing starter kit recommendations

stevenmu — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:21:12 +0000

I've been fishing on and off for a good few years, mainly trolling down on Lough Mask, and more recently some spectacularly unsuccessful sea-shore lure fishing. I tried fly fishing once and loved it and I'd love to give it a go properly, so I'm looking for some recommendations for kit to get started. Ideally quite cheap, but still usable of course, and I'd spend a bit extra for better value for money.

I'd mainly be lake fishing (Mask, Ree), so from what I've read I think I'd be looking for something in a 10' or 11' rod, maybe 6/7 or possibly 7/8 weight? I'd like to try a little bit of river fishing around the dublin area as well, but if I really got into it I would be happy to buy a better suited rod/reel dedicated for that.

Is there any particular rods/reels someone would recommend for a starter, something that really hits the cheap-entry-price-with-decent-performance nail right on the head? Or better yet, are there any good starter bundles (rod,reel,backing,line,tippet etc) or is it much better to buy seperate?

Thanks,
Steve