Mourne/Derg Report week ending 28 August 2010
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Mourne The Mourne has witnessed many ups and downs over the last fortnight. One decent flood and many small rises, mostly influenced by unexpected spates in the Derg,Owenkillew or Camowen. The weather is now showing the first signs of autumn with a distinct nip in the air morning and evening. For many local anglers this is the most productive part of the season and is eagerly awaited. The ‘pluckers and tuggers’ appear to take on a much more aggressive tone with more positive takes being the norm. Today, the Mourne is low but the week ahead offers the chance of another rise. Fish have continued on a daily basis to enter the river on most tides, grilse have now given way to better quality fish in the 7/12lb mark with some big fish around 14/17lb not uncommon. No one area stands out more than the rest with club and private waters all fishing well. All pools have a mixture of resident coloured and fresh sea-liced fish.
Derg The Derg appears to be suffering the same fate as the Finn with a distinct lack of fish in June/July. Odd fish are being landed but not many fresh fish have entered the river.
Note: Now would be a good time for anglers to start considering weather or not to kill a coloured, poorly conditioned fish – perhaps instead return it to spawn.
Mark Gough @ NM Tackle Sion Mills. Tel: 028 8165 9501