Originally created as a trial of the venue for the NCFFI Senior Canals competition by Daingean Match Anglers in joint collaboration with Polish Pole Anglers it soon became a massive ‘friendly’ with 52 anglers from across the county competing.
The morning started with a severe frost followed by a cold east wind with bright sunshine. However, the fishing was very even across the whole of the town match stretch. With good colour and a slight tow the water conditions were perfect. The fish were not as active as expected but plenty of small roach were caught with larger fish, tench and bream showing in the heavier nets.
Castle Barna was as usual the perfect draw venue providing super food for an enjoyable BBQ.
Congratulations to Darius Karaliunas of Go & Catch Feeder Fishing Team who took first place and also the biggest fish prize for his 42cm bream.
1st Darius Karaliunas 4.360kg
2nd Pat Bartley 4.200kg
3rd Leo Aungier 3.640kg
4th David Brennan 3.390kg
5th Tomaz Bartoszko 3.325kg
6th Richie Keegan 2.815kg
The organisers would like to thank all those who attended along with the sponsors for the day. Southside Angling, Main Irish Angling, Duo Hook, Galia Food Store, Sami Swoi and Brian O’Donoghue of Royal Enfield CAC.
Compliments of NCFFI Web: www.ncffi.ie
