Flyfishing in Ireland

Flyfishing in Ireland by Peter O'Reilly. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781873674352.

Fly fishermen have been catching trout and salmon from Irelands abundant rivers and loughs for centuries. This practical fishing book, written by Irelands top fly-fishing instructor, Peter OReilly, looks at the rich tradition of game angling in the Emerald Isle. OReilly 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 Irelands 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.