Despite Low water a small number of salmon are still being caught with at least 4 fish reported including a 12lb fish landed at Riversdale. The first very early run seatrout are in the river and have been caught as … Continued
In advance of the AGMs scheduled for the 24th of June members will have received a copy of the 2010 Newsletter and Chairman’s Report. The newsletter runs to 8 pages with interesting information on activities and developments during the year … Continued
The AGMs of the Slaney River Trust and the Slaney Rodfishers Association will be held at Redmonds in Bunclody on Friday 24th June starting at 7.45 pm. Notices of the AGM have been sent to members are available on the … Continued
With the water getting even lower the Slaney is badly in need of some heavy rain.A small number of salmon and a few sea trout are being caught in Enniscorthy but it wil be later in June before the main seatrout run arrives. See … Continued
Reports from the Baltinglass area are that in addition to nymphs and wet flies trout are now moving to small dry fly patterns. The fish are generally on the small size for the time of year. Any angler with reports … Continued
Very low water for this time of year has meant that the majority of catches in the second week of the season have been below Enniscorthy Bridge where 10 to 15 fish were taken and released for the week. See … Continued
Some Natural competion for the salmon run – seals in Wexford Harbour photographed in 2010
The Slaney opened on a catch and release basis for the first time in 3 years on 12 May. Despite the low water after a prolonged drought anglers were out in force with about 40 fish taken in the first … Continued
The rescheduled seminar held on 5 March. A report on the seminar will be included in the annual news letter. In addition to Paul Johnston’s presentation of his second Review of the River Slaney Salmon Fishery, papers were presented by … Continued
The Slaney River Trust Seminar was successfully held on 5 March with an attendance about 80 people. A report on the seminar will be included in the annual news letter. There is a brief summary of the proceedings on the events … Continued