The River Suir - by John Lalor

Whether you wish to fish for Trout or salmon this is an invaluable refernece book for any angler fihsing the River Suir. This is ample information about river access, techniques and equipment for both fly fishing and lure fishing for salmon. The enormous salmon of the past are documented as well as the huge trout of the present. Follow the River Suir and its tributaries form its source a the the Devils bit in North Tipperary to the Estuary at Carrick on Suir on the Waterford/Tipperary border. Find out about clubs and permits from the Clidiagh to the Kilmacow Anglers on the Blackwater Co Kilkenny. Learn about the "Mystery Fly" and its tying which caught the biggest salmon on the Suir. Identify the natural insects and their artificial imitations. See the Colour plates of what trout flies to use during each month of the season. Find out where to get guides and permits as well as accommodation. There are many pictures of Historical sites along the bankns of the Suir which will be of interest to both the angler and the non angling companions. the Flora and fauna of the Suir Valley are described from White otters to hereonrics and riparian vegetation. There is also a chapter on poaching using the ancient Jack Hook. The cots - flat bottomed traditional boats of the Suir are discussed and the snap-net fisherman who guided them through the currents.