http://apexoutdoors.net/forums/37/ShowForum.aspxTrout, Steelhead and Salmon FishingenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.1)http://apexoutdoors.net/forums/thread/1177.aspxSun, 05 Apr 2009 13:00:25 GMT5add285c-7d6d-4aed-9a44-c3b464803174:1177bwlodge0http://apexoutdoors.net/forums/thread/1177.aspxhttp://apexoutdoors.net/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=37&PostID=1177<p><img src="http://www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net/Galleries/2009/gallery2009/april09/09-04-02ian2.jpg" border="0" /> April 2, 2009 – Ian Powell with an 11 pounder on fly from Beat 6 – Lower Kilmurry. The fish was released alive. </p><p>The Cork Blackwater in Southern Ireland is having a "purple patch" in terms of spring Atlantic salmon fishing. On Blackwater Lodge beats, eight springers to 14lb. have been taken in the period from March 25 to April 3 for only 35 rod days.</p><p> <img src="http://www.ireland-salmon-fishing.net/FishingReport/gc09-4.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p><b><u>Prospects</u></b> </p><p>The river is currently in superb fly order with a medium summer level &amp; excellent clarity. Great prospects for sport in the coming week, especially on fly. </p>