Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association hold the Carrigavantry Cup competition each year.  This well run sponsored charity event at the stunning lake raises a lot of money for the Disabled Anglers Fly Fishing Association.  David Tantrum PRO of the club tells us “We are delighted to show our appreciation of the grants given by Waterford Leader and Inland Fisheries Ireland.  This year we presented a cheque for €1,870  to the Disabled Anglers Fly Fishing Association, who hosted the international competition this year on Lough Melvin”

Pictured is Jack O’Mahony, Tom Connolly [chairman] and Pat Smith of the Disabled Anglers Fly Fishing team receiving a cheque from Michael Sheehan, competition organiser.  Christy Crotty and Frank Fitzgerald and dog are looking on.

David Tantrum - Jack O’Mahony, Tom Connolly [chairman] and Pat Smith of the Disabled Anglers Fly Fishing team receiving a cheque from Michael Sheehan, competition organiser

One man and  his dog
One man and his dog left the meadow behind him and went fishing instead !!…

The 2nd photo is of Frank Fitzgerald and his faithful companion, the only one who would fish with him on this beautiful calm evening!

David Tantrum

FLY FISHING ON KNOCKADERRY CARRIGAVANTRY BALLYSCANLON

Carrigavantry – This 30 acre reservoir is hidden in the hills behind Tramore. The lake can be fished from the dam and road and the rest of the lake shore needs waders. The deepest part is the island at 10 feet.Prolific hatches of lake olives and damsels occur. Stocking is with both browns and rainbows. You could loose your catch here to a 20lb Pike!

Knockaderry – The deepest part of the lake is 24 feet at the dam tower, the average depth is 6ft and this results in good weed growth. Trout fatten fast in this fertile water on caddis, snails and stickle backs, while lake olives,buzzers sedges and damsels bring on prolific rises. This 80 acre reservoir is a traditional top of the water drift fishery.

New members are welcome and an active programme of fly tuition is pursued to encourage beginners and get our youth out into the countryside.

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David Tantrum,

Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.waterfordflyfishing.ie

Phone: 051-384428 – Pat Smith (Treasurer) + Wheelie Boat Bookings