There were 12 members of Ballybay Angling Association at Sunday’s knock up on Lough Egish in what can only be described as winter weather in the middle of summer.

Wintry conditions on Lough Egish
Wintry conditions on Lough Egish

Although conditions were tough most anglers opted for long pole short line. A few anglers also fished the whip and feeder method was also in use. The section used today has not been fished for almost a year by the club and they were unsure of how it would fish. Fishing was quite good with perch and some stunning roach up to 1lb being caught.

Lough Egish
Lough Egish

Results are as follows:

1st Tommy Dowd 10.000kgs
2nd Piotr Horbinski 9.850kgs
3rd Finnian Feeney 8.600kgs

Section wins went to Mariusz Kilian and Shamie Winters.

Well done to all who fished.

Report courtesy of Ballybay Angling Association

Upcoming events

Club championships

The Club Championship Cup will be fished for on Sunday 26th June 2016. Meeting at the Riverdale Hotel Car Park at 8.45am, draw will be at 9am.
Please book in as early as possible so as venues can be decided upon. Entry fee €20
To book in leave a message on the Ballybay Angling Association Facebook Page or text Liam on 0863052004 or Sheila on 0867206075.

Ballybay 2 Day Festival, 9 -10 July

The Ballybay 2 Day Festival sponsored by IFI will be fished from 9th & 10th July.

Bally Bay anglers

The draw for both the Ballybay 2 Day Match on the 9th & 10th July and the Ballybay 5 Day Classic 11th – 15th July will be held at the Riverdale Hotel. A number of rooms are also available for anyone wishing to stay over for either of these events.

A secure shed is available to store your fishing bait & tackle.

To contact the hotel or for details on booking a room see the Riverdale Hotel Facebook page.

Report courtesy of Ballybay Angling Association

NCFFI

Ballybay Angling Association are affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are members of the Angling Council, the National Governing Body for coarse and predator angling as recognised by Sport Ireland and Sport NI. www.ncffi.ie