PRO of Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association David Tantrum tells us that he was delighted to assist with some sound advice on setting up a Put and Take lake which is to be developed in County Mayo with the expressed idea of bringing more anglers into fly-fishing. The beautiful surrounds of Carrigavantry and Knockaderry is an ideal setting and gives a first hand view of how things can be set up to run smoothly.
Total Flyfisher Magazine…
TomDocO’Sullivan and Andrew Duncan also visited Carrigavantry and Knockaderry to do an article for next months Total Flyfisher Magazine. Andrew texted to say they had a ball catching 23 trout including one estimated at 7 lbs. Poor David Tantrum flogged himself to death on Saturday and blanked. He said “I was beginning to think there were no trout in the lake, just shows what the experts can do, I need to go back to school. To make maters worse two lads from Cork, on a first time visit, on Thursday last caught 12!!” Hard luck David, I’m sure the reverse will happen the next day you are out !
Watch out on Waterford Fly Fishing facebook for their November two day competition.
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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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
