Reflecting on 2 days fishing on Lough Conn as part of the annual Lough Conn and Culling Anglers and DTAA weekender in Crossmolina, I’m reminded of the vast array of expressions we use to describe the act of not catching fish. In fairness, it’s far more common to not catch a fish and therefore it […]
Category: 2025
Crossmolina 2025
Sitting here sun kissed and wind burned after two days hard fishing on Lough Conn, I can only say fair play to those who had fish. A harsh northerly, north-easterly wind and bright sun plagued us both days, with the first hour on Saturday 3rd offering the best conditions and results over the two days. […]
Anna Livia Trophy 2025
The temperature was good, no rain, plenty of fly life and despite a sometimes gusty southwesterly wind, plenty of fish were caught. DTAA Secretary Cathal McDonnell won the day, with his fourth trout in the last 10 mins, and while casting under a tree ! Nymphs , lures and wets proved to be the best […]
Pasker Cup 2025 on Lough Owel
26 hardy DTAA anglers turned out for the season opener on Owel last Saturday. Not a cloud in the sky and a stiff Easterly wind made the fishing uncomfortable for some, with the Western shore more challenging than the other side of the lake. 7 anglers returned fish with only 3 of those weighing in […]