Rivers of Ireland [Hardcover]

Peter O'Reilly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

*B/W photos, maps
* 6 x 9
* The definitive guide to Irish trout and salmon rivers
* Completely revised and updated

Praise for the second edition of Rivers of Ireland:

"This is a remarkable guide and reference book which immediately establishes itself as definitive in its field."--Shooting Times

"This book meets all the criteria by which an angling guide must be judged. It provides exactly the information the prospective angler needs: the how, the where and the when . . . information he can waste hours or days trying to find out for himself."--Trout and Salmon

The only comprehensive guide to Ireland's trout and salmon waters is back in a thoroughly updated version. Rivers are shown on regional maps and described in detail, including the most productive stretches, access areas, stock levels, average size and record fish, vegetation, hatches, local permit requirements, seasons for each species, and the best flies to use.

Peter O'Reilly is an officer at the Central Fisheries Board and a recognized authority on Ireland's trout and salmon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 335 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 4th Rev&Up edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811714330
• ISBN-13: 978-0811714334
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,482,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I fished the Rivers of Ireland, September 26, 2000

By 

Halfdan Kevin Abrahamsen (Limerick, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rivers of Ireland (Hardcover)

I recently moved to Ireland with all my fishing gear and little fishing information beforehand. I luckily managed to get hold of this book. Peter O'Reilly truly lists all fishable rivers in Ireland, from the smallest trickle to the largest river. He does so in an efficient way, stating the most neccesary info, flies, size of fish etc. Not only did this book help me find excellent streams that I would otherwise never have heard of, the info. and tactics suggested proved to be very useful and similar to my own experiences at the rivers. The content itself derves five stars. My reason for only giving it four lies in the somewhat casual organization of the fisheries. The book is divided into different geographical sections but it lacks a map with an overview of each section. Instead there are small maps spread loosely in each section. This is fine if you know each area well, but the highway angler who tries to get a quick overview is left with some irritating pageflipping and index searching. Finally, the author makes room for a few select anecdotes that gives the book an enjoyable personal feel. Organization problems aside, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to any angler searching for his/her own spot. I found mine and, most importantly, with help from this book I caught plenty of fish!

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, December 1, 2011

By 

harry campbell (black earth, wi, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rivers of Ireland (Hardcover)

If you ever plan a fly-fishing trip to Ireland, this is the best source for detailed information about where to go. Peter O'Reilly is very well-regarded by fly anglers in Ireland, and he's an excellent writer. He has a newer edition available, which I'll probably buy next.