Conor Arnold

FLY FISHING GUIDE & CASTNG INSTRUCTOR

About Me

Conor is a full time and professional guide and A.P.G.A.I - Ireland casting Instructor, as well as Loop Team member for Ireland. Based in the south of Ireland Conor has nearly 30 years of experience fly-fishing for salmon, trout and sea-trout throughout mainland Europe, Ireland Scotland and Sweden.

Conor began guiding about 10 years ago and now runs his own International guiding business based on his fishery, the Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery, on the river Blackwater. For the last few years Conor has been fishing for Baltic salmon in many of Swedens mighty northern rivers, and this year he will be hosting trips there, helping visiting anglers to catch a fish of a lifetime in the homeland of Loop.

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Fishing Ireland

Come and fish in my home waters of the famous Blackwater.
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Fishing Ireland

Come and fish in my home waters of the famous Blackwater.
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MUNSTER BLACKWATER - Upper Bridgetown

Conor bases himself on his fishery, the Upper Bridgetown salmon fishery. This is a very productive, and picturesque single bank fishery on the middle river Blackwater in Co. Cork. Here he runs a day ticket fishery as well as using it as his base for his casting tuition and courses.

The fishery itself is located roughly 14km downstream of Mallow and 14km upstream of Fermoy. The fishery has a wide variety of water from smooth glides to fast streams and deep holding pools. This ensures good prospects of sport in many different water conditions. The fishery has undergone extensive work under Conors management and this allows the angler to fish practically the entire beat. The fishery supports catch and release and asks that all double figure fish and all hen fish be returned. Smaller cock fish may be kept within the state licence guidelines. As  a Loop Team member Conor offers a try before you buy service on the fishery.

Conor also guides and sells days tickets on the neighbouring private fishery of Ballyhooly Castle fishery. This fishery is a private family owned fishery offering a wide variety of water on five miles of double bank. Conor also has access to other fisheries further downstream and upstream. This gives an angler who books in advance the best chance of sport in any conditions. Also within an hours drive from the fishery there are other rivers such as the famous river Suir which offers both salmon and fantastic trout fishing, and to the west, spate rivers which run off much quicker! A wide variety of angling is available in the area.

Typical Tackle for the river Blackwater would be:

Spring/Autumn
Rod - 12-13'6  #8 or #9
Reel - Opti speedrunner reel

Summer
Rod - 10" or 11" switch in #5 or #6  and 10" # 6 or # 7 single hander
Reel - Opti runner/ Rapid reel.

Juniors
All anglers under 16 fish for free as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

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Fishing Sweden

The mighty Baltic Salmon of Sweden are like no other, here be monsters.
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TOrne River - Kengis Bruk

Experience Swedish Lapland in all its glory chasing the fabled big Baltic Salmon. These special fish are one of the hardest fish to catch and land on a fly rod, they are the ultimate test of any Salmon anglers patience, endurance and skill. This sort of fishing is not for the faint hearted, but the rewards don't get any greater than this!

Kengis Bruk is a classic private fly fishing beat on the Torne river, the most northern river in Sweden and is also the largest free flowing river in all of Europe with Salmon runs up to 100,000 a season. The self catering lodge is situated just 50m from the famous Kengis Rapids that drops 20m over the course of a furious 600m run. Above and below the rapids is a Salmon anglers dream for fly fishing pools holding big fish.

We can accommodate up to 6 guests per week, prices include private fishing on 2.5km single bank, twin room (3) self catering accommodation and a lodge manger/ghillie.

Travelling to Kengis Bruk requires a connecting flight from Stockholm Arlanda to either Luleå or Kiruna airport and hire cars to the lodge. We are above the polar circle and 24 hours of sunlight for most of the season, so prepare for a real adventure.

For more information on fishing Kengis Bruk contact Jay Bartlett at Fly Fish Adventures:

Website:
https://www.flyfishadventures.co.uk/destinations/kengis-bruk

Phone:
+447983457451

Email:
flyfishscandinavia@gmail.com

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Fishing Scotland

Visit the royal rivers chasing the fabled Scottish Springer.
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Fishing Scotland

Visit the royal rivers chasing the fabled Scottish Springer.
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SCOTLAND - River Tay - River Dee

Each spring I join a group of anglers arranged by Kevin Brady at Irish Fishing Trips to go and fish the royal rivers of Scotland in search of Scottish Springers. We usually arrange fishing at select beats that our guests would like to visit and fish.

During the trip I help with guiding guests, improving casting and fishing techniques and also join the party to fish. It is always a very enjoyable week and something to look forward to each year.

For more information on Springer fishing trips to Scotland please contact Kevin Brady at Irish Fishing Trips:

Website:
https://www.irishfishingtrips.com/uk-ireland

Phone:
+353-86-3518348

Email:
kevinbradyirishfishingtrips@gmail.com

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Guiding - Casting Instruction

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GUIDING & CASTING TUITION

New to fishing or looking to improve on your fishing and casting abilities get in touch.

All forms of casting are taught from basic roll casts to the most advanced spey casts and also how to adapt to casting with full sinking lines.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Guiding
200 euro per day ( max 4 people)            
130 euro  per half day ( max 4 people)
For larger groups more guides can be arranged.

Tuition
80 euro for 2 hours for up to 2 people 10 euro extra per rod with maximum of 4 rods
50 euro for one hour for up to 2 people 10 euro extra per rod with a maximum of 4 rods

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Demo Events

Irish Fly Fair - 10th / 11th November 2019

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Booking - Contact

Email: 
Phone: (00) +353 877 554 682

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