A good number of trout can been observed feeding late in the evening in calm slick conditions on Lough Sheelin. A good angling ethic is advised for this time of the year as big Sheelin trout will only rise and feed if there is little disturbance on the water, extra caution is advised not to spook the trout. The may fly on sheelin had been early compared to recent years and as the season draws to a close perch fry will begin to make their appearance around mid June and become an important food item on a trout’s menu.
Pin fry
Although May Fly is still present on Sheelin in June trout will often ignore them and feed on surface Sedges late in the day and into the evening. The first stage of the sedges life is the larva where it builds itself a protective case from lake or riverbed debris. It stays in this form for up to a year, before gradually changing into the pupae stage.
Sedges are the aquatic cousins of Butterflies and Moths
Sheelin Sedge
Once mature, the pupa eats its way out of its protective case before swimming to the surface. The final stage is the adult sedge. Its main characteristics are its tent-shaped wings and long antennae. Most sedges hatch during the evening and at night time. Its when the adults return to the water to lay their eggs, often skittering across the water’s surface, that some truly heart stopping angling can be enjoyed.
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