PRO of Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association David Tantrum sends us this report from a gem of a fishery in Waterford, Carrigavantry and lets us know of upcoming events;
The annual Dick Doyle Memorial trophy was fished on Sunday in blazing sunshine but still the 18 competitors managed to catch 34 fish for a morning session allowing every one home in time for the rugby . Dick would have been proud of the display by our youngsters who managed five fish on dry fly’s which shamed the rest of us who persisted in pulling wet fly’s.
The Winners…
The next competition at Carrigavantry is the Munster Bank Competition on Oct 17th when the top 6 anglers will represent Muster at the Inter Pro competition in 2016 Details at 087-6109565
The Junior Winners…
A date for your diary… The Knockaderry Cup Open Fly Fishing Competition, 24th, 25th, 26th October 2015. Limited to 80 anglers on a first come first served basis. Further details from Michael Sheehan at [email protected]
David Tantrum
PRO Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association
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.
For Information about Wheelie Boat, day permits and membership ‘Click here for information’Here For Information
To place a booking…
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
