Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Green Peter should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Classic Irish pike water with annual big fish and a strong reputation. A limestone lough in the Cavan-Longford drumlin belt — weedy, island-studded, and full of pike. Not as specifically fly-branded as Derg or the Lee, but absolutely one of Ireland's heavyweight pike venues. The shallow, weedy character makes it excellent fly-fishing water — pike ambush from the reed beds and weed edges.
Classic Irish pike water with annual big fish and a strong reputation.
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Green Peter should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Classic Irish pike water with annual big fish and a strong reputation. A limestone lough in the Cavan-Longford drumlin belt — weedy, island-studded, and full of pike. Not as specifically fly-branded as Derg or the Lee, but absolutely one of Ireland's heavyweight pike venues. The shallow, weedy character makes it excellent fly-fishing water — pike ambush from the reed beds and weed edges.