It was almost certainly the publication of Tarka the Otter that marked a sea change in attitudes to the otter. Despite their often resentful attitude to otters, at least one fisherman had reason to be grateful to these much-maligned animals. Most of the 22 fish caught opted for a variety of spent gnat patterns. Smooth-hounds bite in Wicklow HarbourA group of boat anglers had a brilliant day’s fishing with charter skipper Kit Dunne out from Wicklow Harbour last weekend. To book a day’s fishing, contact Kit Dunne of Wicklow Charter Boats at 08-6832179/0404-67031 or info@wicklowboatcharters.ie.

Source: The Irish Times June 21, 2020 22:52 UTC