Trout & Pike Fishing Boyne Valley Ireland

One of Ireland’s little secrets!

One of Ireland’s little secrets is the fantastic fishing in the Boyne Valley. Not only can one fish for wild Brown Trout on true, wild rivers but also share in fantastic Pike fishing on the Lochs. This holiday will appeal to dedicated fly anglers, as you can fly fish for both Trout and Pike. In order to maximise your fishing time we have teamed up with one of the top local guides, who through his many years of fishing these waters, will ensure you are always amongst the fish.

First the Trout fishing; you will concentrate on the Kells Blackwater, this river has all the usual fly hatches associated with a limestone river. It holds good stocks of wild Brown Trout up to 2lbs and fishes well from March to September. In 2004 a new record was established by your fishing guide, with a Brown Trout of 9.75lb. This is a great little river and just an absolute pleasure to fish with a light rod and line, either stalking along the river edge or wading. Presenting upstream, dry fly fishing is out of this world and is just what the sport was invented for.

Pike fishing is on Lough Ramor which covers 800 hectares. It is quite shallow at its southern end, but depths in excess of l0m can be found off its western shoreline. Large Pike have established themselves in the lake and many 20lb fish are frequently recorded. In one day while filming our DVD, between two boats and 4 anglers we landed over 50 Pike, just topping the 24lb mark. Several fish were also caught on the fly, which the fish seem to take freely as very little fly fishing for Pike has been done on this Loch. Accommodation is at Teltown Guest house on a BB basis. Each morning after breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and taken out for a whole day’s Fly fishing for either Brown Trout or Pike.

What our customers have to say: "We just love the irish hospitality and the great fishing, Pat thank you and the Angling Direct Holidays staff for taking such good care of us ." Linda Rouse "A little peace of wilderness and lots of fly fishing makes this holiday a dream to fish " Darren Urchin "Pike fishing on the fly we had so many doubles I enjoyed the whole trip from start to finish, Oh and a big thank you to Pat a guide with much patience." Jonathan Well

Teltown Guest House

B/B

The Teltown Guest house is a charming 200 year old farmhouse. set in its own grounds with trees and beautiful garden that make a complete idyllic setting. Its ideally situated for both anglers and non anglers, as it is very close to both the fishing and local amenities in town. There are 4 guest bedrooms, some with ensuite others with their own dedicated bathroom. Your host everyday makes all guest feel welcome with a hearty cooked breakfasts that sets you up for the day.

This accommodation is simple but well suited for this short get away.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggest itinerary which can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally

4 - Days / 2 - Days Fishing

Day 1	Depart Most UK airports Arrive at Dublin Airport, Before leaving the building collect your pre- arranged car hire keys from the car hire desks, walk outside the building towards the hire car pick up point. Follow our provided instructions and map to Teltown Guest House your accommodation for the duration of your stay. Rest of day free to relax or explore the surrounding area. In the evening meet your guide to arrange what time you will be starting each day. Overnight: Accommodation Teltown Guest House B/B
Day 2 to 3	Days guided fishing Either Brown Trout or Pike fishing you choose Overnight: Accommodation Teltown Guest House B/B
Day 4	Drive back to Dublin airport and return hire car (remember to return car with a full tank of petrol otherwise hire company will charge for fuel at a premium rate) Return to flight to the UK.

Departure Dates & Prices

4 - Days / 2 - Days Fishing

Dates	Boyne Valley
All Year	From £650 pp

Note: The above prices are per person and are based on two people sharing, accommodation, transfers and fishing. Please be advised these prices may fluctuate due to changes in flights and exchange rates.

What's Included & Excluded

Options Business Class Flight Upgrades Additional Fishing Days

What's Included Return Flights Accommodation as indicated Breakfast Guided fishing as indicated, boat with life jackets Car Hire

What's Excluded Petrol Food and Drink Tips Fishing Tackle

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.

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Trout Fishing

To be relaxed and fresh when you arrive for your fishing trip, check these three important points early in your preparation for the trip. Then, while you are here, you can enjoy the truly beautiful surroundings as well as the fishing experience of your life.

Waders. chest waders. we suggest a lightweight breathable chest wader.

Hats: A hat should always be worn to deflect flies on windy days and to protect your face from sunlight. Also, use a good sunblock.

Sunglasses: The fly fisher should always have a good pair of polarized sunglasses to help you see the fish and where to put your feet in the river when wading. They also protect the eyes on windy days from flies.

Rods: We recommend a 3 or 4 weight rod for midge fishing conditions - extra soft tip; a 5 or 6 weight rod for windy conditions and long casts; a 6, 7, or 8 weight crisp, fast tipped rod for high water conditions. All should be 9' long so that you have mend capability.

Reels: Suitable to match rod weight and fly line.

Lines: Two lines are recommended: a weight forward floating line and a weight forward sink tip (medium sink tip). Leaders can range from a 12' 7X knotless tapered leader down to a 9' 3X knotless tapered leader.

Tippet Material: Keep a range from 8X, 7X, 6X, 5X, 4X, and 3X in your vest or pack.

Methods: Fly-fishing, dry fly, wet fly, and nymph fishing are all successful.

Best Flies: Dry Flies: Grey Flag, Grey Duster, Hares Ear, Olive patterns including the Sherry Spinner.

Wet Flies: March Browns, Wickhams Fancy, Greenwells Glory, and Hares Ear

Nymphs: Assorted nymph patterns, including Goldheads, Hares Ear and Sawyers Nymph.

Pike Fishing / Lure Fishing

10ft spinning rod complete with fixed spool reel loaded with 15lb monofilament line or 20-30lb braided line
6ft-7ft trigger grip rods of rating 1oz-5oz and between, complete with multiplier reels loaded with 50lb-80lb braided line (Important - braid strength is only required for casting large lures, not for playing pike)
Min. 28lb seven strand trace wire for spoons and small plugs used with spinning rod
Min. 36lb seven strand trace wire for large spoons and plugs used with trigger grip rods
Single strand stiff wire min. 100lb trace for all jerkbaits used with trigger grip rods
Angler Requirement:
8 inch and 12inch long nosed pliers
Min. 8 inch mini bolt croppers (for stubborn hooks)
Replacement lure hooks
Unhooking glove
Large mesh landing net
Large unhooking mat
Angler choice:

Pike Fishing / Fly Fishing

It is recommended you use a suitable 8# rod and reel
Floating line for surface flies'
Intermediate with clear tip for bait patterns
Di 3 sinking lines for getting flies' down deep also for windy days.
Flies' from 2" to 6" single hook synthetic flies' work best.

We believe the safety of both angler and pike is directly related to the preparation, possession and correct use of tackle in pike angling. Anything less than adequate tackle leads to fish fatalities. Simple checks while fishing are described below:

Always pull test knots (Don’t wait for the pike to test them)
After landing a pike the trace should be checked and if kinked, then replaced immediately (Pike don’t bite through wire)
Always check the line above the trace after each pike caught and cut off and re-tie if frayed.

Note: Rules about Pike fishing in Ireland.

It is illegal to possess or use live fish as bait.
The only legal method to catch freshwater fish is by rod and line.
It is illegal to transfer live roach from one water to any other waters.
A person may fish with not more than two rods at any one time.
The taking or killing by any person of more than one pike on any one day.
The taking or killing by any person of any pike exceeding 6.6Lbs (3kgs) in weight.
Any person having in their possession more than one whole dead pike or alternatively , more than 3.3lbs (1.5kg) by weight of pike flesh or parts.

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