On Saturday 2nd April Waterford City and County Trout Anglers Association held a charity fly fishing competition at Knockaderry in aid of “Nadine’s Cancer Battle Fund”.
It was fished in atrocious conditions. Nevertheless over 30 competitors and helpers turned up, and even the first of the summer swallows arrived to give support to Nadine.
The Fund has to raise 250,000 dollars for her life-saving treatment in the USA. We all wish her the best of luck and the Fund has already grown to 90,000 euro. Our contribution is not yet finalized and is still growing. Below is the result of the competition and list of sponsorships submitted by Michael Sheehan, the competition organiser. He and his helpers are to be congratulated on a well run and enjoyable competition in spite of the weather.
The results are :
1st Brian Brennan 18 fish;
2nd Hubert Smith 16 fish;
3rd Dudley Murphy 14 fish;
24 anglers took part catching 119 trout. Every angler caught fish.
Thanks are due to our sponsors who provided the prizes. The sponsors are Andrew Ryan Clonanav, Ballymacarbarry, Co Waterford; Ned Maher Adaire Springs, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny; Tom Doc Sullivan, Cornamona, Co Galway; Mike Drinan Carrignavar, Co Cork; O Donnacha’s pub, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford; Centra, Kilmeaden, Co Waterford; Ian Keogh artist, Tramore. Co Waterford 085 7775050, who donated a painting which was auctioned at the prize giving and made 70 euro.
Also a huge thanks to the Flynn family who donated 3 pieces of engraved crystal. The total amount raised will be known in the next two weeks.
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
