After a great week's fishing in may on the Corrib with tons of Mayfly, it was great to get chance to return last week.

As always I had great craic fishing with Trouthunter and Dooras, and raised plenty of fish on the dries and wets. I didn't expect easy fishing at this time of year and the trout were tricky to make contact with and we didn't boat all of them but it was still great fun.

The trip was a little sad as I was originally booked to fish with the late Rod Tye, but as if to mark the occasion this PB trout of 5lb took a Rod Tye design reversed sooty bumble on the middle dropper whilst out with Dooras.






Rod Tye Reversed Sooty Bumble

The best of the fishing was when the mayfly was coming off, as even now in July it was possible to find some great hatches.

I can't wait to get back to Corrib next year, I'm always made to feel very welcome and the fishing is getting better and better. I've been for the last 5yrs and can't wait to get back again. There have been lots of conflicting reports in mags about the Corrib, but everyone I have spoken to have said that Corrib has had the finest years fishing for many a year with lots of small fish showing also. I wish i could get over again in the next couple of months as everyones expecting some great sedge and daphnia fishing.

Thanks again to Trouthunter and Dooras for making it such a great few days and Corribgirl for some great hospitality.

All the best

Ben

Hi Ben
It was a pleasure to fish with you and I am sure in time the Corrib trout will get to know you real well. I think you might beat that PB in the next few years. Its a pity we couldn't make all the fish that we met stick but we will have other days. Thanks again and hope to see you at Bewl in Oct.
Tight Lines
Trout Hunter

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hi trout hunter

Is the trip to bewl going ahead this year i havent heard anything from our friends in dooras about it yet?
I have you entered for that comp on 15th Aug, plenty of practice days expected from everone.
That should give you a good hint as to who this is.

What a cracker, well done, as we say here comhairdheas..... a real pleasure to have you in our company. Am sure Rod Tye is smiling down with his reversed sooty bumble in hand! Happy Birthday to C also. Yes think you maybe tempted with the sedge and daphnia, will keep you posted re EVERYTHING! Th will keep you posted for trip to Bewl...good to hook up...enjoyed the craic, slan go foill! Once again what a cracker Ben!

Well done that Brownie is a cracker

What a fabulous brownie Ben...it looks like a Leopard.....

Ah HA Golden Dabbler, welcome to the forum, wondered how long before ye came on board. Looking foward to the comp in Aug, I like that lough, it can be great on its day. I think the Bewl thing is going ahead and I hope to make it this year as I missed it last year. Keep in touch and let me know any time you want to go over for practice in the next few weeks.
Tight Lines
Trout Hunter

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A fine fish, Ben. By the way, I like the 'Crocs'. Great idea if you're going to be sitting in a boat all day and the weather's warmed up a bit. I fished the Corrib myself in May and found it excellent, best in years. Don't know what all the negative reporting is about. Heading there again this weekend for a couple of days. Must give some of Rod's RB's a dip and hopefully get a similar result to yourself

Really beautiful fish ,nature at it's very best.Something vey special about Corrib .

Hugh

What he said. Well done