PRO David Tantrum had a few hours fishing with Pat Smith the treasurer of Waterford City and County Trout Anglers Association over the holiday weekend. Due to the cold wind, anglers stayed away and David tells us they had the lake to themselves. The fish did not seem to mind and were happily gorging themselves on hog lice disturbed by the strong wind. Pat caught this fin-perfect 2 kilo rainbow.
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.
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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
