Flyfishing in Ireland
Flyfishing in Ireland by Peter O’Reilly, published by Merlin Unwin in 2000, is a comprehensive guide that delves into the rich tradition of game angling in Ireland. Spanning 192 pages, this book offers practical insights from one of Ireland’s leading fly-fishing instructors, focusing on techniques for catching trout and salmon in the country’s abundant rivers and loughs.
Readers will find detailed advice on various fishing methods, including the use of specific flies such as the duckfly, mayfly, and Irish shrimp fly. The book also covers essential skills like dapping and slack-water fishing, along with recipes for tying 41 different fly patterns suitable for various fishing environments. With its emphasis on tackle, techniques, and river craft, this edition serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced anglers interested in exploring Ireland’s fishing opportunities.
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Fly fishermen have been catching trout and salmon from Ireland’s abundant rivers and loughs for centuries. This practical fishing book, written by Ireland’s top fly-fishing instructor, Peter O’Reilly, looks at the rich tradition of game angling in the Emerald Isle. O’Reilly shares tips on such specialist skills as fishing the duckfly, mayfly, and murrough on the loughs; the merits of fishing the Irish shrimp fly for salmon; and the arts of dapping, Erriff-style slack-water fishing, and imitating the Sheelin bloodworm. Brimming with clear advice on tackle, flies, techniques, and river craft, this is your perfect companion guide to fishing Ireland’s loughs and rivers. Includes ecipes for tying 41 patterns for salmon and trout on loughs, rivers, and estuaries with hints on choosing the right fly.
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