Mark Driver of Rathdrum Trout Anglers reports on the TAFI Leinster River Championships which was fished on the Avonmore River in Rathdrum Co. Wicklow at the weekend….

Well what a fantastic day!! There were 21 anglers fishing it out for Leinster Champion position for 2023 on the Avonmore.

All 21 competing anglers had fish and between them they caught and released 229 trout.

Results

Seniors

  • 1st Kevin Oates 4 place points – 37 fish – 18500
  • 2nd Éamonn Conway 14 fish – 7220 points – 5 place points
  • 3rd Shane Callán 25 fish – 12920 points – 6 place points.

Masters results

  • 1st Brian Larkin 13 – placing points 4600 – points 9 fish
  • 2nd Stuart McGrane 5 fish – 2500 points – 15 placing points.
  • 3rd Marc Tuckett 4 fish – 2080 points – 16 placing points

Longest fish

Gerard MC Loughlin & Kevin Oates at fish each for 28cm. But prize went to Kevin Oates for most fish between both anglers.

Big thank you to our controllers as without you all it wouldn’t be possible. Hope you enjoyed your day. And congrats to Eoin Foran for top controller on the day.

To our landowners Castlehoward & Avondale we are greatly appreciated as always for the support and access to the beautiful sections of the river.

To Grace Pursey of the Coffin Shed for providing the lovely meal for the afters. And allowing us to present the prize given. Thanks so much.

Also to our organising committee for running off a great event. To the helpers and members that helped Mark the river thank you.

To Piscari-fly for continued sponsorship for the prizes for the weekend, thank you. Check them out at www.piscari-fly.com

Join the Club…

Rathdrum Trout Angling Club is based in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on the Avonmore River. The Club has fishing on the river and also on Tommy’s Pond, which is only open to members. Rathdrum Trout Angling Club is open for new members.

To find out more contact them via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rathdrum.troutanglers