David Tantrum PRO of Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association reports on the generosity of a group that visited the fisheries lately:
Last weekend we again hosted the ESB Angling Club. They fished both lakes for three days and everybody caught plenty of fish They stayed locally and were very impressed by the B.Bs and the variety and quality of food available in Kilmeaden, only ten minutes from the fishing. It makes for a relaxing fishing trip to have every facility close to the fishing, allowing one to have a few drinks safely . Jack O’Mahony acted as host in the absence of Michael, who was at the Corrib catching a sun tan!
The group kindly donated 175 Euro to the Save Nadine Cancer Battle Fund. Their generosity is much appreciated. Any group who wants to avail of our corporate rates should contact Michael Sheehan 086 1073086. I have just heard from club members that we have a a lot of Hawthorn flies blowing on the water and this makes for spectacular dry fly fishing. A size 12 black hopper seems to be one of the flies that will fool them, fished on 10lbs copolymer to survive the smash takes, as the average weight of fish is around 3 lbs.
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
