14 year old Luke Fitzpatrick from Monaghan landed a monster pike of 30 lb. 2 oz. on Saturday evening. Luke is no stranger to big pike despite his young age. His previous best pike was a 22 pounder which he nabbed last year.

Luke Fitzpatrick with his 30lb 2oz pike from on of Monaghan's lakes
Luke Fitzpatrick with his 30 lb 2 oz pike from one of Monaghan’s lakes wins our ‘Catch of the Week’.  Well done Luke!

On this occasion Luke was fishing one of his local venues with a ledgered herring. The capture was witnessed and weighed on certified scales and wins the Catch of the Week.

Seamus Mc Kenna from Monaghan Angling Club poses with Luke fish
Seamus Mc Kenna from Monaghan Angling Club poses with Luke’s fish