‘Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting’
Joyce Meyer

Lough Sheelin suffered from the remnants of storm Gert in the first two days of this fishing week, in the form of torrential downpours. It is a well-known fact that all weather, good or bad, has a direct effect on the trout here and therefore the anglers. A capricious and changeable stretch of water at the best of times, a sudden influx of fresh cold water will automatically throw out a different dice as the trout sink deep to avoid that sudden cold surface blast. Despite this meteorological hiccup Lough Sheelin was a good place to be this week, for the fishing for some was excellent. A number of 5lb plus trout in prime condition were reported as well as a fine selection of 2 to 3lb catches. Big trout seemed to be on the move and anglers were treated to some aerial gymnastics by a few piscatorial exhibitionists.

By Brenda Montgomery
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