This report courtesy of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland:
The popular Erne Pike Classic event took place on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh at the weekend. The competition in search of big pike showcased a magnificent stamp of fish. With record entries, the Bank event on Friday was a sell-out of 117 competitors with more than 100 boats participating on both Saturday & Sunday.
Bank Event Winner was Alwyn Johnston with 24lb 10oz. The top 12 shared a prize pot of £3,750 which included £1,000 for the winning fish.
Boat Event Winner was Damien Maguire 27lb 60z – £4,500 was paid out to the top 3 with payouts down to 23rd position.
The competition is organised by the Erne Anglers a member of the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and DAERA Inland Fisheries, sponsored by Fermanagh Omagh District Council.
NEXT UP for the Erne is the second round of qualifiers to select the team to represent Ireland at the 2024 World Championships. Interested participants can book in at https://www.ncffi.ie/events/predator-boat-team-2024-qualifier-two for the two day competition on 21/22October launching from the Watermill Fishing Lodge on the Upper Lough Erne. The worlds top lure anglers will attend the international event next year and the NCFFI have been awarded the honour of hosting it once again. The location for the championships is currently under review as the federation seek sponsors.
