Since its launch in 2004, Irish Angler has rapidly become essential reading for anglers in Ireland, whatever their discipline. Our team of expert contributors keep you up to date with the Irish angling scene and tell you all you need to know to catch more fish. Whether you're after specimen cod, salmon or roach, Irish Angler has something for you.
March 2010
General07 Editorial
Twenty years on from the Rod War, what have anglers learned?
14 News
What’s happening in Irish angling.
17 Inbox
Festivals call on minister not to allow commercial bass fishing.
64 News Extra
Results of the TAFI Connacht Youths Fly Tying event in Loughrea.
92 Cook Your Catch!
Chris Sandford cooks up a classic Spanish paella, a good way to use up all your odds and ends!
Competitions
13 Dennett Fish Of The Month
He may be a piking novice, but Paul Cahill’s caught a fish any expert would be proud of.
16 Emerger Crossword
Exercise your grey matter and win an Emerger fly line in our crossword competition.
48 Irish Open Fly Tying Competition
There’s still time to enter Irish Angler’s major new international fly tying competition focussing on traditional Irish patterns.
Fly
08 Shanks is the Daddy!
End of season trips on Glenicmurrin and Corrib demonstrate the effectiveness of Shanks’ Daddy to Jim Foster.
20 Blasts From the Past
Stevie Munn has been suffering from cabin fever, but now he’s on the water again with another three great patterns of the past.
24 Dave Goes Fishing
Introducing a friend to the delights of Irish lough fishing has its problems, as Digby Lewis discovers.
36 Dunne’s Mourne Gold Shrimp
Canadian fish are partial to Irish flies, reckons Peter Dunne, and this pattern has been particularly successful at home and abroad.
66 Tyrrell’s Olive Nymph
Jimmy Tyrrell reveals his early season nymph patterns
Sea
42 Terry’s Travels
Three specimen flounders in one session! Terry Jackson recommends a trip to Wexford if you want bin lids.
54 Irish Conquer Iceland
What’s the difference between Ireland and Iceland? According to Shaun Cummings, they have more fish than we do!
70 Dinghy Angler
A young man’s fancy may turn to other things, but come Spring, Jim Clohessy just wants to get his beloved Skua out again.
76 Shore Scene
Peter McGroary goes back to his angling roots with a flounder session.
80 Rig Clinic
This double runner rig is perfect for estuary flatties, Kieran Hanrahan reckons.
82 Charter Guide
Peter Davis has some practical advice on how to get the best out of a charter boat trip.
94 Tope Heaven
An exploratory wrecking trip throws up some surprises for Ashley Hayden and friends as they fish the waters off Kilmore Quay.
Coarse
30 Pike and Paddle
Brent Condon gets up close and personal with some Corrib pike as he takes to the lake in his kayak.
50 Guide’s Diary
It’s been a frustrating start to the year for Bodo Funke, as he waits for a weather window to implement his New Year resolutions.
60 Flanagan’s Forays
Mick Flanagan meets some brass monkeys this month, as he fishes Lough Gowna during the big freeze.
Tackle
88 What’s New
A specially extended What’s New, packed with the latest game, sea and coarse kit for Irish anglers, no matter where you fish.
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