For next year we want a change. Our normal destination for the last 6 years in May is Ballina County Mayo. We have fished the Moy at Foxford and The Ridge Pool. We have also fished the Conn, Cullen. River Gwestion and local loughs.We want to fish further south.We once fished with the "Doc" when we stayed in Headford near Galway but i cannot remember the name of the lough.
Our thinking at this time is to stay in Oughterad and fish the big loughs ,but i like a shot at the salmon.I know i can fish Galway for salmon but is there anywhere else?.We also like self catering.So any help from anyone including our Irish friends would be appreciated.

Brian

With the rate of the euro.You must be feeling a bit flush.Your not a retired Banker are you.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Jim youve spelt Banker wrong!!!!

Brian

I really really thought about it.but Thought better of It.

jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Not trying to be funny but you need to broaden your outlook on fishing.
Yes we have all heard of the ridge pool and some of us fished it, as this is the place that we see on the fishing programs but is it that great?
If now you have been focused on Corrib JJ o'mally's your man on here to tell you the ins and outs, or you could wander up to Leitrim and get a few surprises.
All the best whatever you decide but that bit of a not knowing puts some spice in our sport.

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I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,9 bean rows will I have there and a hive for the honey bee.

Brian ,there is a river In Oughterard and it gets a run of salmon .Maybe ring the Lakes hotel there for more info.Also have a look here,I'm off to blanket street got a dawn start but this might help untill a more informed reply comes along,
http://www.salmonfishingforum.com/fo...hlight=screebe
Corky

May on the Galway Weir can be productive with a larger sized salmon than the Moy. All depends on the weather and how many gates they have open at the weir. The river Clare is the main running river for the salmon and lake trout and comes more the the fore from July onwards. I'm in the Tuam Angling Club and there are a lovely stock of river trout. Then you have the Cong River on the grounds of Ashford Castle that is also productive for salmon especially in spring.

So from Oughterard you have Salmon, Trout and Pike on the fly on tap.
The Connemara Lake View Hotel has opened and is very charming. Plus there is no shortage of Angling Centers, the Ardnasillagh Lodge being the best on Corrib and Ireland. For reasons that speak for themselves. You also have the Erriff, Ballynahinch System (less productive, but breath taking scenery), the Screebe System - wild to say the least, and of course the famous Delphi.

To have a pint at the Ballynahinch Hotel and soak up the history is a pleasure in itself.

Hi MM dont you think thats what i am trying to do(broaden my outlook).
I was only giving examples of where i have been.


Brian

Sorry been on the Guinness, my mate has just opened a pub in Roche, lucky I can still read and type.
Come and fish with me next year and I will guarantee you a fish.
Sorry once more.
Mike

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I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,9 bean rows will I have there and a hive for the honey bee.

Had a few malts myself ,but i will take you up on your offer.


Brian