2012 National Rivers Competition
Congratulations go to Peter Doherty of Clane Anglers who won the Irish Trout Fly Fishing Associations 2012 National Rivers Championship. The 2012 match was hosted by Cavan Anglers as part of their 80th Centenary celebrations and took place on the Annalee River, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan on 22nd September.
Twenty competitors, comprising of five anglers from each province, participated in the competition; all of them hoping to secure a position on the 2013 Irish River Angling Team. Despite being relatively high and very coloured, the Annalee, which is one of the finest trout rivers in Ireland, lived up to its reputation, producing 203 eligible trout. The largest fish of the day was caught by John Ruby from Mallow and measured a remarkable 46cm.
Peter Doherty, who had four placings will represent Ireland at the 2013 International match which will take place at the River Taff in Wales. Other successful competitors who will also represent Ireland include Stuart McMurran who finished in 2nd place, Andrew Sloane who finished in 3rd place, Darius Sinkus who finished 4th and John Willis who finished 5th. Experienced International competitor, Brian Larkin from Newbridge, is the reserve angler for 2013.
The Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association would like to thank Cavan Anglers for hosting this event we wish the Irish team the very best of luck as they begin preparations for next year’s match.
