The qualifier competition for the 2013 ITFFA (Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association) Youths International Team was held on Lough Owel on 28th April 2012. The majority of the members of the 2013 International team were selected from this competition. Fishing conditions were extremely tough with bright sunshine and a moderate east wind, but despite this anglers required four good sized trout to qualify and go forward to represent their country in the 2013 IFFA (International Fly Fishing association) Youths International Competition. Congratulations to Cork angler Niall McCarty, who took top rod and secured himself a place on the 2013 team. Niall is pictured receiving his trophy from ITFFA Youths Officer, George Behan

Niall McCarthy and ITFFA youths officer George Behan at Youths qualifier competition Lough Owel
Niall McCarthy and ITFFA youths officer George Behan at Youths qualifier competition Lough Owel

For further information about ITFFA Youth Angling or if you require any assistance please do not hesitate to contact our Youths Officer, George Behan, at george.behan@hotmail.com or 043 3327729 / 087 2607300.

Irish Trout Fly Fishing Association
Contact: Joseph Keena
Mobile Tel: 086 8722449
Email: joekeena@eircom.net