The Story Behind the 1902 Cork Salmon Flies Collection

If you've been following the Inland Fishery Ireland news recently you will be aware of their digital publication of the 1902 Cork Salmon Flies collection.

These flies had been feared missing for over a century before the persistence and diligence of the late fly tyer and fly angler, Ted Malone, unearthed them in 2007 and was able to view them in person three years later.

Now the IFI have brought the collection of flies to the public via a digital publication with plans to bring the trout flies from the same collection to light later in the year.

We wanted to delve a bit deeper into the story to find out how the flies were rediscovered after over a hundred years and what is in the collection exactly and so we spoke to Shane O'Reilly from IFI who was involved in bringing the digital book together as well as Peter Kealey, a fly tier from Armagh, and friend of the late Ted Malone who was central to the Cork collection being recovered.

You can view and download the digital book here:
https://fishinginireland.info/2022/fishing-updates/new-book-brings-long-lost-treasure-of-irish-angling-to-new-generations-around-the-world/

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Show Notes

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Mayfly Masterclass with Jackie Mahon

The mayfly is up and the excitement is palpable.

 

Wherever you are in Ireland, the lakes and rivers are sure to be hatching with mayfly, if not now, then soon.

 

And to help you improve your catch rate this season, we’ve produced a Mayfly Tactics Masterclass with international angler, guide and renowned tyer, Jackie Mahon.

 

If you want to learn about set up, tactics, conditions and flies then register at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3138230924312556894
where you can find out all the details to access the recording and Jackie’s notes.

 

If you want to catch that difficult fish or try out new tactics then this Masterclass is for you.

For more information visit:
www.irelandonthefly.com/masterclass

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