Pat is a qualified Game and Pike angling guide with the NOCN ( national open college network). This is a U.K. recognised accreditation recognised by Failte Ireland.
Once described as the Fish Whisperer in a U.K. angling magazine, Pat has over 35 years experience in both Game and Pike fishing on the many limestone rivers and lakes in the area. Pat's local angling association is one of the oldest in Ireland, established in 1885 and in 2004 he smashed the club record with a Wild Brown Trout weighing 9.75lb, which fell to a dry fly. Fly Tying for 30 years coupled with a keen interest in entomology , he has developed several innovative patterns.
Northern Pike ( Essox Lucius )
With no closed season, Pike fishing is practised all year round. Because of the number of bait fish in our waters, Irish Pike are known to grow faster than their European counterparts. With many waters in our area holding Pike of 20lb and some 30lb+, we are almost spoiled for choice.
All legal methods are used, with Pike Fly becoming increasingly more popular.
From beginner to expert, you are sure to enjoy a magical fishing experience.

Marc is a qualified Game and Pike guide with the NOCN (National Open
College Network) this is a United Kingdom accreditation recognised by Failte
Ireland.
With 40 years of fishing and a wealth of experience on both lake
and river you will be in safe hands throughout your stay.
With his wife Anne
they jointly run Crannmor Guest house which is the home base for the fishing
side of the business, operating a ready to go system with boats and tackle
available to move if a change of schedule is necessitated and an alternate
venue is required.
During the fall Marc spends time in the Mid West states of the USA fishing for Muskie and Northerns, this experience has been of great assistance in guiding for pike (Esox Lucius) on Irish waters.
Fly fishing for trout is the only method used while all methods for pike including fly are utilised."