One of many ideal patterns for cast & retrieve in addition to slow trolling using fast sink lines. This black and red bunny leech pattern is deadly in the clear waters of Wellesley Lake at Kluane Lodge. It has accounted for many 20 pound plus fish.
Big stillwaters like Lough Derg can be daunting but with the right weather conditions and approach catches can be huge. I have had many 100 to 200 pound plus catches in May, June and September on waters like this. Yes you need stable weather, ideally with a slight breeze and not too bright. But even in conditions like these I have enjoyed some great fishing for quality hybrids, roach and some bream (bream are naturally low light feeders).
Getting plenty of particle into the swim is critical (wheat is my bulk feed) with some added maggots, casters and chopped worm. You have to feed accurately, my killing zone is invariably 40 metres out into around 10 feet of depth, feeding and catching in around 5 square metres.!!! Clipping up on the feeder is essential. Derg usually requires boat access to the more remote deeper water swims. I never use a keep net if i want to fish the same swim on consecutive days.I only use one for my last day for the camera.!!!
Gord Burton is one of the countries top lure anglers. He is currently exploring Upper Lough Derg for AWH from the Belle Isle Estate. Lure fishing and fishing dead baits Gord had 30 pike in 3 days fishing with many doubles, the best being a 21 pounder on one of his specially made jerk baits. Gord is targeting the deeper water areas and drop offs to great effect. We offer special packages to Belle Isle Estate including ferry and a rental boat with echo sounder included, year round sport.
Cummins Cottages near Portumna, ideal for fishing the River Shannon and Lough Derg. Enjoy a 2 week holiday ferry included from only £151 pp 4 travelling.
5 nights in June £132 pp 4 travelling. Quality Hybrids, roach and bream. Excellent pike fishing too.
Kluane Lodge provides world class freshwater fly and lure fishing for huge Lake Char. Northern Pike and Whitefish are also prolific on this vast scenic lake where the only access is by floatplane. We offer guided trips in June, July and August to this family owned and friendly lodge providing high standards of food, fishing and comfort in a wilderness setting. a 10 day trip with 7 nights at the lodge costs around £2985.
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pp including 2 nights in Whitehorse and 7 lodge nights, unlimited fishing and floatplane access.
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NEW ZEALAND TACKLE TIPS By John Horsey Rods…9’ #5 dry fly only. 9’6” – 10’ # 6/7 for nymphs and streamers – Recommended Greys Streamflex or Hardy Zenith Reel..Good solid reel with reliable disc drag – Recommended Hardy Ultralite CLS … Continue reading
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