The NCFFI report that competition coarse angling is starting to kick off as more matches are being held around the country:
“Over 75 anglers were pleased to return to competitive angling sport at two open competitions that took place at the weekend.
The ERNE Anglers Festival saw 46 anglers fish the Roslea Lake cluster in County Fermanagh. The event was won by Jack Tisdall, 17.110kg with joint runners up Philip Jackson and Simon Huthwaite 11.090kg.
CM Lakelands Feeder Club headed to Lough Garadice in Country Leitrim for their two day event won by Cavan angler Richard Pratt with 7.740kg and runner-up Seamus Winters, 6.560kg
Both events were fished in bright sunshine, with the larger venue namely Lough Garadice, very busy with other water users.
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