Junior anglers and cousins Shane O’Reilly (7) and Tom Creagh (12) went fishing on the Royal canal recently. Neither had managed to catch a fish before in a couple of outings at different venues but this time they struck it lucky and they both managed to catch their first ever fish – a nice bream for Tom and a small rudd for Shane followed by a roach.
The fish were caught using 12 foot match rods with maggots fished under waggler floats. Both of the lads had more chances to catch fish with plenty of bites to each rod but then the heavens opened up and the anglers had to beat a hasty retreat home for their dinners. They’ll be back soon though, that’s for sure.
