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 Owenduff
Like
any other river in Ireland the river Owenduff is a spate-river meaning that its
water level depends on the quantity of rain that is falling.
When the water level is low, fishing becomes more difficult, but whenever there
is a sudden increase of the water-level you can nearly be sure that fresh fish is
rising.
We own the upper part of the Owenduff (length : about 6 kilometers or nearly 4 miles)
and can accommodate comfortably four to five rods.
This river offers a real wilderness fishing experience. At first sight it looks
like a classic salmon river with its currents and several pools which can easily
be recognised.
 Towards its source which is in the Nephin Begs, the Owenduff becomes narrower and
then divides into two brooks, one of them being very good for sea-trout fishing.
The river Owenduff produces hundreds of salmon and a good number of sea trout each
year. In some years many spring salmon are taken and there is a good grilse run.
The Owenduff is a “fly only” river.
Bellaveeny
The Bellaveeny is our second river and it is well known for its sea trout weighing
sometimes 5 to 6 lbs. (but mostly 2 to 3 lbs.) We own the fishing on the whole river
(both banks). This river may be fished by two rods with either flies or light spinning
tackle.
The season
The good fishing season starts at “Rock House” in April (you can expect
good spring fish angling from the beginning of April till mid-June) and goes through
till end of September for salmon and 12th October for trout.
 Equipment
We find that a 10’ or even 10’1/2 rod with a floating line will be the right equipment
for the Owenduff river. Make sure to bring also a sink tip line.
Flies
Concerning the flies to use local shops will always have the right ones at hand.
The following flies work well on our rivers : Teal & Green, Butcher, Peter Ross,
Black Penell, Silver Doctor, Alexandra, Mallard & Claret, Invicta, Garry Dark,
Thunder & Lightning tied on size 8 or 10 hooks.
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