haymin 2,465 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Probably a silly question as well) can you use a fly rod ?what , for pike ? :laugh:The Pike on Upper Lough Erne have provided great sport for fishermen from all over the world. Normally caught on dead bait or by trolling lures, fly fishing for Pike has proved to be a great hit with fly anglers looking for sport during the closed Trout Fishing season. Although not a new method by any means, fly fishing for Pike has remained virtually unchanged for years but is now receiving the attention it deserves. Having been born and bred a few hundred yards from the shores of Upper Lough Erne, I have 3 generations of 'insiders' knowledge to call upon to bring you to the best Pike fishing areas. This is where fishing from a boat proves much more successful than bank fishing with access to Pike hot-spots more readily available. Any area where the water suddenly drops off to deeper levels is likely to hold good sized Pike. Pike are especially prolific in waters holding shoals of fodder fish like bream, roach, hybrids etc with mature pike eating approximately five times its own weight of fodder fish per year. There is no closed season for Pike fishing but there is a bag limit of 2 fish per angler per day and all those over 4kg weight must be returned to the water, alive. Your guide, Colin, with his first big pike on Lough Erne, taken close to Belle Isle Bridge If you fancy a bit of reading on the subject, local angler Alan Hanna has written a book full of handy tips entitled "Fly Fishing for Big Pike". Whilst nothing beats a local Guide with hands-on experience you may find this book will whet your appetite for some serious Big Pike Fishing on Upper Lough Erne.??are ya given ma that one ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIL 7 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 You crack on haymin with the fly rod idea Might as well put your name on the spoon NOW :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I will then ?????thumbs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,230 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 The only problem I'd say Haymin would be you'd be stuck in 1 swim, you can't walk the banks etc... It's not like the freedom of a loch, you never know though mate.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIL 7 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Its getting like wacky racey's now next socks will be asking if he can lob a couple of grenades in for good measure I blame mel with all this talk of PIKE. :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Might need to take more Trees out behind the pegs though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tilfertilfer 706 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Its getting like wacky racey's now next socks will be asking if he can lob a couple of grenades in for good measure I blame mel with all this talk of PIKE. :laugh: hey hey dont blame me you lot said a fishing comp pike are fish and i like them but never fished a river for one lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tilfertilfer 706 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 how deep is it where we are fishing and you say its not a roveing match Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,230 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Might need to take more Trees out behind the pegs though. It's going to bedlam mate I can see it now, Haymin out mid river in chesties chucking fluff about, Mel flinging fcking great mackerel everywhere lol, stig on his sette, lol.... It's not going to be your average river match anyway lol... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wales1234 5,546 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Really looking forward to it now haha aslog as someone sets my rod up hahahha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 how deep is it where we are fishing and you say its not a roveing match Would imagine the depth will depend on how much rain we have between now and the comp Mel, would imagine its pretty low at the moment though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Really looking forward to it now haha aslog as someone sets my rod up hahahha If you and Bobby are camping saturday Ow I'll bring my bigger tent. I'll give you a hand setting up if you like butty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 wasnt this thread set up as a banter free, whos fishing only type thread........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,230 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 wasnt this thread set up as a banter free, whos fishing only type thread........ Sorry mate I got sucked in like a naughty schoolboy lol.. What are the swims looking like, you've been very quiet about them mate ??? Lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 wasnt this thread set up as a banter free, whos fishing only type thread........ Sorry mate I got sucked in like a naughty schoolboy lol.. What are the swims looking like, you've been very quiet about them mate ??? Lol there still the same mate.......... i needed the weekend off lol done four weeks straight and was about ready to collapse lol so were meeting there next sunday instead....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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