Tumblr (3.0; @clonanav)http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmmwssKTmG1qby86io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Joserra Guimerra and his friends from Bilbao were over this week. They had a fantastic week with some great fishing and great fun</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/6422120623http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/6422120623Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:36:20 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk1pnfhsgq1qby86io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Fishing fishing the river Suir in Cahir close to the Swiss cottage in mid April. The river was in perfect condition!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831720137http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831720137Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:45:06 -0400Tutorial - River Suir Dry Fly Fishing (by ClonanavFlyFish)<br/><br/><p>River Suir trout are notoriously difficult to catch! Here fly fishing instructor Andrew Ryan demonstrates how to fish for them with dry fly</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831605582http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831605582Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:34:35 -0400Tutorial - New Zealand Style in Ireland (by ClonanavFlyFish)<br/><br/><p>Andrew Ryan demonstrates how to fish with a dry fly and nymph dropper on the River Nire</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831595493http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831595493Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:33:33 -0400Fly Fishing for trout on the River Nire - Ireland (by ClonanavFlyFish)<br/><br/><p>Some dry fly fishing for brown trout on the River Nire in Ireland with casting instructor Andrew Ryan</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831586822http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/4831586822Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:32:43 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8552shA4K1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8552shA4K1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8552shA4K1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Our new shop is open!  Come and visit our new store close to Ballymacarbry in Co Waterford. We have a huge range of the latest gear from top brands in a state of the art new shop!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055140467http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055140467Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:28:04 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854zfGa8L1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854zfGa8L1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854zfGa8L1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Henk Schwarz who has been fishing at Clonanav for 18 years joined me on the Suir today at Cahir. A remarkable number of trout were rising to black gnats and we did manage to catch a few!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055131623http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055131623Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:26:03 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854wy8ZgL1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854wy8ZgL1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854wy8ZgL1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854wy8ZgL1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854wy8ZgL1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Jimmy Gibson a client from Mayo and I finally got to fish together last week. Jimmy has been buying from my store for the past few years and was keen to try the rivers in this area. Here are some of the results!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055125155http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055125155Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:24:34 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854ohMw211qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854ohMw211qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854ohMw211qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854ohMw211qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Earlier this week I guided long time client Don Godson and his friend Des Feely. Conditions were difficult but due to a strong downstream breeze we did manage to hook a few fish. Conditions are very difficult as the river is low and clear, and fish are very easily spooked!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055102597http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055102597Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:19:28 -0400<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854j7APx51qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854j7APx51qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854j7APx51qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854j7APx51qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l854j7APx51qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I had the great pleasure of guiding Hugo Monteros from Mexico (living in Germany) last week. He is a great angler and had some great fishing at Clonanav. Even hooked his first salmon on the Suir!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055089026http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055089026Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:16:19 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8545aCI8p1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8545aCI8p1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8545aCI8p1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8545aCI8p1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8545aCI8p1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>On the 21 of August we held a beginners course at Clonanav. This was the first course in our new premises and was well received. The warm weather conditions made fishing difficult but a good day was had by all!</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055052743http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055052743Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:07:58 -0400<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> Scott MacKenzie<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> Mick McDaid<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> Seminars in the Shop<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853qovYOh1qby86io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>On the 13 &  14 of August we opened our new shop. To mark the occasion we had a host of demos and seminars from world class demonstrators including - Scott MacKenzie, Ian Gordon, Jim Fearn, Mick McDaid, Jim Hendrick and many more. The event was a huge success with anglers from all over Ireland in attendance</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055013340http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055013340Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:59:12 -0400<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l853neArru1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055004186http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/1055004186Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:57:14 -0400<iframe width="400" height="240" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BdW_8k9pb6Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Andrew Ryan and David Anchell fishing for wild brown trout on the river Suir in Ireland. Fishing close to the Swiss Cottage using dry flies and nymphs. Using the latest rod from Guideline - The Fario</span></p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/764735204http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/764735204Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:38:38 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> Setting up for the course<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> Michael Nolan with a beautiful rainbow<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> Jason Teaching how to fish a nymph<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> Phil Raphael with a fish<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> Diarmuid with a Fish<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4qtqezJIg1qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> Andrew nets a fish for Diarmuid<br/><br/> <p>On the 26 of June we hosted another one of our popular 1 day beginners courses.  Despite the hot weather all who attended caught a fish!  Beginners courses are the ideal way to get into fly fishing, and give a solid foundation in learning the basic fly fishing skills including, knots, tackle set-up, casting, and fishing techniques. If you would like to attend one of our courses visit our website - <a href="http://www.flyfishingireland.com">www.flyfishingireland.com</a></p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/746936813http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/746936813Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:15:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46emyLzYS1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> Dan Hinds with a nice fish<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46emyLzYS1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> Ulick with a nice Anner Fish<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46emyLzYS1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> Dry Fly fishing<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46emyLzYS1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> Dan with another great fish<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46emyLzYS1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> Another fish Missed<br/><br/> <p>Dan Hinds and Ulick had some great fishing at Clonanav this week. Despite the bright sunshine and hot weather we still managed to catch quite a few fish during the day!  Most fish were caught using dry fly with a nymph dropper (NZ style)</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/709044078http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/709044078Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:37:46 -0400<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46e2wbWMj1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> Tackle Set up on the River<br/><br/> <img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46e2wbWMj1qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> Larry Whelan trying his hand!<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46e2wbWMj1qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> Salmon fishing course on the Suir<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46e2wbWMj1qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> Students learning to spey cast<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l46e2wbWMj1qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> End of the day<br/><br/> <p>Our Salmon fly fishing beginners course took place on the 12th of June. We had a great turnout and some amazing weather! Not ideal for fishing, but was nice to be out in such hot weather. The fishing was poor but catching fish was not the objective of the day.  Students learnt to roll, switch and single spey cast as well as the mechanics of casting and much more!  As a follow on to this we will be hosting some improvers courses for 2011.  For more info on our courses see our website - <a href="http://www.flyfishingireland.com">www.flyfishingireland.com</a></p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/709012120http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/709012120Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:25:44 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l3ajqowAj11qby86io10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Beginners Course 29 May</p> <p>We had another successful beginners course on the 29th of May. 8 students in total with some great fishing and fun learning experience. The weather was excellent, much better than forecast, with just a few light showers.  Many who attended this course were complete beginners and managed to land their first fish on the fly!  For more info on our courses visit - <a href="http://www.flyfishingireland.com">www.flyfishingireland.com</a></p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/650261103http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/650261103Mon, 31 May 2010 11:44:47 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2zhyx0JEY1qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/631649034http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/631649034Tue, 25 May 2010 12:32:48 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2yusegpm81qby86io7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Salmon Fishing Forum meet took place at Fortwilliam fishery on the Blackwater on the 22/22 May 2010. It was a great success with over 20 members attending and 3 fish being caught on the first day despite the hot weather and bright sunshine. Clonanav Fly Fishing were there to do some demos and give a helping hand</p>http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/630713072http://blog.irishflyfishingshop.com/post/630713072Tue, 25 May 2010 04:12:14 -0400