#ANGLING – Ireland’s shore angling team have taken the bronze medal at the 2012 World Shore Angling Championship held at Veere in the Netherlands.
Brian Cooke of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA) reports that the fishing was very tough over the week, with anglers casting into a Shipping channel that contained tackle grabbing ledges.
The predominant species were dabs to 30cm, whiting, pouting and some lovely soles, he says, noting that the weather was very changeable, and gales combined with big tides to test the resolve of the competitors. Most fish were taken at distance and zones were won with 15-25 fish….
Afloat.ie.29/10/2012. Read the article. ‘Ireland take Bronze in 2012 Shore Angling Worlds‘
