The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing in Ireland

The Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing in Ireland | Trout Fishing in the Southeast

Welcome to our ultimate guide to fly fishing in Ireland, where we explore some of the best trout fishing spots in the southeast of Ireland, specifically in the Leinster region. If you're passionate about fly fishing, this video covers everything you need to know—from the best rivers and streams to essential flies, gear recommendations, and tips for catching wild brown trout in Irish waters.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Rods and Reels
04:20 - The Flies
04:42 - Matching the Hatch
05:20 - Nymphing
06:23 - Buzzers
07:01 - Streamers
08:19 - Wet Flies
10:41 - Dry Flies
13:38 - Bingo Bango Bongo
13:49 - Chest Bag
14:37 - Net
15:44 - Outro

The southeast of Ireland is home to some incredible trout rivers, including the River Barrow, River Slaney, and more. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fly fishing, this guide will help you navigate Ireland’s trout fishing scene like a pro.

Other Fish You Might Encounter in Irish Waters
While trout are our main focus in this video, Ireland’s rivers and lakes are also home to a variety of sport fish, including:

Salmon

Sea trout

Pike

Perch

Rudd

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[shanemeally]

Liked the video. Subscribed. Particularly liked how you highlight the welfare of the fish as a top concern.

[danoneill]

Well done on the video, some great information 😊

[SpiralMoss]

Have you fished the River Fergus in Co Clare, there's some fine trout up there, especially the more upriver you go towards the source of the river.

[cianoboyleflyfishing]

cool video, welcome to mayo anytime for a bit of fishing!

[conorquinn]

River greese in Kildare is great little river for trout you should defo give it a go some day

[wendersonfaria]

Hi Fisher Mac🤛
Saw your video on southern county fishing and I am excited to learn fly fishing especially on that lake. Can you recommend any fly fishing kit that I can buy that is not expensive but will work well for a beginner?
Thanks in advance.

[ciaran]

Quality video man. Im up in fenagh I fish the barrow and slaney a good bit and this is some great advice. The south east rivers are tough and aren't what they used to be. I'd definitely add a copper john to that nymphing line up, been a staple for me the last few years. Are you in any of the clubs?

[josephronan]

Ive fished that kildevil spider for over 50 years on the slaney teamed with a coachman get some great seatrout

[YourFeatheryFriend]

Hi FisherMac! Greetings from the North. Me and some buddies are planning on doing some hiking in the south with some camping, but we love to fly fish too. Do you have any recommendations which stretches of river to fish? We would be planning our hike around rivers. Any recommendations are welcome, thanks!

[adriancodd-tg]

GRAIGUENAMANAGH has an active angling club, permits are available to purchase at the Hub caravan park in the town just down at the river at the bridge and all anglers are welcome to use the permits and enjoy a great days fishing