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Getting back into fishing, need advice on trout/salmon near Dublin

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  • 10-05-2012 1:55pm
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    ArticHare
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭


    Hi All,

    I used to go fishing all the time when I was a teenager, loved it, but I haven't fished at all in over ten years now. I used to fish for trout and salmon in Kerry rivers, as well as the stocked rainbow trout lakes in Kerry/Cork. Mostly fly but sometimes worms.

    I now live in Dublin, I still have all the gear, including what was a relatively expensive spin rod, and I'd love to get back into it again. I'll have to put new line on my reels and get a few bits and pieces but I'm pretty much good to go! I've had a look on the internet on where to go in counties surrounding Dublin. But I think a bit of knowledgeable local advice might be much better!

    I guess the gentlest way back would be some trout lakes, within maybe an hour or so drive from Dublin, where you can get by with wellies rather than waders. By the way, I used to use bubble and fly with a spinning rod rather than a proper fly rod, not sure if anywhere with fly permits would be funny about that? (I've only tried a fly rod a few times and got frustrated at not being able to cast very far!) Any advice very welcome.

    Thanks
    Steve


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    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    In a one word reply ....

    Blessington. :)


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    ArticHare
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭ArticHare


    Ah, that is a glaringly obvious option! :) I see I can get permits in the city. Its huge, is it mostly fishable from the shore, or are any parts better than others? It must get pretty busy at the weekend?


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    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    it is large, and stocked periodically. After stocking there will be an influx of extra angling pressure.
    However the use of all methods is allowed, and fly bubble will not fall foul of any regulations at Blessington.
    Bohernabreena Reservoirs, Corcagh Park, Annamoe are all also relatively close, but orthodox fly methods only rules apply.


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    bernard0368
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    What about the dodder, I am sure it is all legal methods. A lot of it could be fished from the bank.


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    ArticHare
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭ArticHare


    I've actually just bought the season permit for dodder/bohernabreena reservoir, as I'm near the dodder and its only €10.

    I see bohernabreena is fly only, does that mean fly rod only?


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    ArticHare
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭ArticHare


    Ah, coolwings you've already answered that question! Going to have to get a fly rod I think.


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