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This
angler's paradise ideally situated with beautiful scenic
views. Located right in the heart of the Lough Gowna Lake
system is renowned for supreme catches of bream, roach,
together with some very large pike. This purpose built
guesthouse that has anglers in mind, is situated within
easy reach of the numerous Lakes of the Gowna complex.
Your hosts Alan and Sue Smith, will give you a warm welcome
on arrival and cater for anglers every need, organizing
early breakfasts with packed lunches provided, if required.
There is a separate anglers storage room equipped with
facilities for storing tackle, drying clothes, together
with refrigerators for bait, including 19 foot lake boat
for hire equipped with sonar fish finder to access many
secluded swims, with guided tours of lakes for first timers.
With
Alan Smith's Constant involvement in the areas matches
to promote the sport, he is a valuable committee member
of the Gowna Angling Club & always in touch with the
hot spots that are producing.
Kingfisherlodge's connection with the local areas angling
club is valuable for all anglers visiting the area and
is used not just by the guests staying at kingfisherlodge.
Also by top names who regularly visit the area like 4
Times World Champion Angler Bob nudd mbe.
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If
you are visiting Ireland for the first time or even
if you are one of our many guests that return each
and every year, why not have a look at our range
of top tips and techniques covering areas such as
feeding, tackle, baits and so much more.
Select
Map for more details
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A
local bait stockist exists in Gowna Village, so there
is no need to transport large quantities of bait.
(Its
best to pre-order the bait or let us do it for you).
Just E-mail your requirements. Bait prices upon request.
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Tips
for Big Bream Catches
A change in climate in recent years, with warm summers and
milder than average winters, has created a huge increase
of the fish rich Erne's stocks. Roach of all sizes have
exploded and the Erne bream seem to be getting bigger. Fish
are plentiful at all stages of maturity. The Erne System
now holds abundant supplies of roach from the 2oz to 1lb
plus category and bream to 5lb, averaging 3lb. To sort out
those bigger fish and better catches it is important to
step up your gear. I use big open ended feeders, and hooks
sizes 14 and 12s. It is important to keep feeding bait regularly
to keep these big shoals interested, even in winter (providing
the weather is not exceptionally cold). I use feeders with
a least 1oz on, sometimes up to 2oz. Binder mixers are a
must for that, great flavour, colour, and texture. Perfect
for blending with brown crumb, (2-1). It is packed with
crushed particles. I always add plenty of casters and during
times of warm water temperatures, some sweetcorn. My first
choice of hookbait is worm, although there are days when
red maggots work best. Worm and corn cocktails should be
considered, particularly when feeding with corn.
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Catches Mark Smith knows some excellent waters on
the Lough Gowna System, part of the Upper Erne catchment.
I fished one day in late summer and after pre-baiting, literally
bagged on 4 to 6lb bream all day long, fishing an open ended
feeder in to 12 feet of water at 30 yards (the drop off
point). These bream responded best to a 4 foot tail and
the prime bait was corn tipped with caster.
Regular
casting with the feeder had the fish queuing up and my total
for the day was 120lb.
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 There must be lots of
similar swims, just waiting to be explored.
Pictures
taken September 2001 with the use of a boat provided by
Kingfisherlodge.
Just
shows you what you can catch around Lough Gowna.
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