Mourne/Derg Report 29 July 2010
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Mourne The Mourne seems to be following a repetitive pattern lately with a good flood about once a week bringing hope of a substantial run of fish, only to be disappointed as the floods subside. The most optimistic anglers point to the fact that runs have been getting later year on year recently and there is still time. Heavy rain forecast for tomorrow (Friday) could bring another flood and with it more predictions and hope! Despite the lack of “the big run” all is not bad on the Mourne with fresh fish coming off the tides on a daily basis. Fish are now well dispersed throughout the entire system giving everyone the chance of a fish. All pools from Strabane to the Strule now contain fish. There are no particular hot spots but early morning seems to be producing the most fish. A lot of anglers are reporting touches, half takes, knocks, interviews and tugs but poor takers. There is only one sure way of catching these “Pluckers”: keep your fly in the water, put in the hours and don’t give up.
Derg The Derg is suffering from recent floods that run off too quickly and the lack of a decent run of fish. Fish have entered the river and quickly moved up but sadly not the numbers needed. I spoke to some bailiffs recently who told me the main Derg run now comes in November/December with spawning taking place in January/February. Perhaps this could go some way to explain why runs are getting later and later.
Mark Gough @ NM Tackle, Sion Mills. Tel: 028 8165 9501