About Watershed Fly Fishing in Ireland
At Watershed Fly Fishing, we specialize in guided fly fishing trips in Ireland. Our expert team of fly fishing guides is dedicated to offering unforgettable experiences on the River Shannon system.
Watershed Fly Fishing is owned and operated by Johannes Bulfin who grew up fishing the waters he now guides on.
As a child the pike, that would often be as long as I was tall, would fill me with awe. Pursuing these monsters, as well as the aesthetically beautiful native Brown Trout, became an obsession that never waned.
I have lived in Finland for over eight years which gave me invaluable insights into pike fly fishing, the Nordics are traditionally known for their innovation and pushing boundaries. Various techniques and flies have been born there. Perch fly fishing is a prime recent example of this. I have also fished in England, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, across the US, South Africa and Kenya.
Our River Shannon Fly Fishing Experience
Johannes Bulfin
Our People
Watershed Fly Fishing is owned and operated by Johannes Bulfin who grew up fishing the waters he now guides on.
His Promise
Our Promise
I´ve come to realise that my locality has something special to offer, it may be understated when compared with geographical grandeur, but the pike grow massive, the trout are all wild and I am staking my livelihood on the belief that you will find it a special place too.
Our River Shannon Fly Fishing Trips
Pike Fly Fishing
At Watershed Fly Fishing we specialise in pike fly fishing. Surface poppers to sink 7 lines and everything in between. The aggression and power of these fish is a wonder to behold.
Trout fishing
Trout fishing on our local rivers is something very close to my heart. Euro nymphing techniques, dry dropper, long nymphing, dry and wet fly fishing are all techniques that I can teach you during a days fishing.
Perch fly fishing
Perch fly fishing is almost an unknown activity in Ireland. This is a real shame because they have a lot to offer the fly angler. Techniques centre around various streamer techniques: from surface poppers to bouncing tungsten jig flies along the bottom.
What Our River Shannon Fly Fishing Clients Say
Johannes, the owner at Watershed Fly Fishing was a very patient and knowledgeable with a newbie such as myself. We caught fish despite very difficult conditions.
Rene, California
Had some Fly fishing lessons and guiding off Johannes. Top class guide. Really enjoyed it. A must for any angler!
Gerry
Galway
Had a fantastic day, well over 20 pike on the fly, memorable stuff!
Adriano, Tipperary
