In article , howard.m
wrote:
I'm thinking of going to Ireland last week in May to do some fly or Spinning
Fishing.

Anybody got any places that they would stay away from??

Just the obvious point that fishing can be crowded, and sometime more
expensive, near the bigger towns/cities.

Where are the best areas to go

You can find fishing practically anywhere in Ireland. I usually go west -
for no particularly good reason, and settle on a base for the period of my
stay. The pattern then is to explore the whole area but to concentrate some
time on most days on one or two venues, to learn the rhythm of the water.

I also reckon that overplanning ruins fishing holidays. By all means book
something in advance for your first day but leave most of the period open to
improvisation - that way you can adapt to the weather and climate - fish a
sheltered water on the day of the storm and then switch to the bottom beat
two day's later when the flood brings the grilse in from the sea and so on.

You know you're getting it right if the results gradually improve and the
best fish is caught on the last day -just- before you have to dash for the
ferry...

Pick your area based on your most convenient crossing. Choose somewhere no
more than a couple of hours from your entry/exit port. Don't discount NI if
you're traveling from the North. For the Republic ring the Tourist Office
in the area and ask for the contact details for a tackle shop in that area -
there are some strange temporary restrictions on some waters atm and they'll
know what's open.

Have fun. Cheerio,

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