At last the new season is here.Yesterday saw the first angling activity on Lough Corrib.I have been watching the water for the last few weeks and could see it should be a successfully opening day as the temperature was in the low teens and on days of light wind fish could be seen rising.About 12 boats ventured out from Greenfield's and reports were very positive most boats moved fish and good numbers were caught.Reports from Kilbeg,Luimnagh and The Lower lake were also good.The first day always brings out the usual gang of anglers who like the excitement of meeting up with each other and wetting there lines if sometimes it is only for an hour or two. I however did not go out but instead started to organise my duck fly patterns as this first fly hatch of the season is almost here.I can't wait to see those lovely wild browns sipping adult fly of the surface in about three weeks.Keep an eye on the reports for news on whats happening and tight lines to you in 2012.
Just what we need to hear, after all the bad weather the rivers are in full flood and the trout are busy doing there thing!.I have walked many local rivers over the last week and I am happy to report that the numbers of spawning fish is very promising.Speaking with Fisheries staff today they are very impressed with the number of fish seen and reds counted,they estimate that the numbers of fish on the rivers this season are the best they have seen in 10 years.The most positive news is this seems to be the story all over the Corrib. The lad's on Mask and Carra are also experiencing good runs of trout.Hopefully this will become a growing trend over the next few years and anglers of the future are in for some exciting fishing.Now back to the fly tying bench to get those deadly patterns ready for next season.