Cobh SAC reports on the Munster Closed Boat competition held on Sunday…
Twenty-seven Anglers competed in the competition and which was fished outside of Cork Harbour in favourable weather. The anglers fished from 4 charter boats, Camden Mist ,Cuan Ban, Osprey and Deora De.
There was a good quality of fish recorded by the anglers that included Conger, Bull Huss, Ling, Spurdog, Dogfish, Wrasse, Gurnard, Pollack, Coalfish, Pouting, Poor Cod and Black Bream.
Results
- 1st Place and Gold Medal winner was Tom Johnson Carrigaline S.A.C.
- 2nd and Silver Medal Paul O Callaghan Carrigaline S.A.C.
- 3rd and Bronze Medal Cormac Gannon Crosshaven S.A.C.
- 4th Mark Greenwood Cobh S.A.C.
- 5th Dan Lynch Crosshaven S.A.C.
- 6th Pat Condon Carrigaline S.A.C.
The top 5 anglers will represent Munster in the Interprovincial Boat Championship 2025 with the winner as team captain.
Tom Johnson won the Frankie Cronin Shield that was presented by the Cronin Family in his memory. Frankie would have been proud to see Tom the first winner with 9 nine conger to become the Conger King.
The under 21 section was won by Sarah Lynch Crosshaven S.A.C she will be representing Team Ireland in the under 21 World Boat next week in Donegal. We wish her every success.
The team event was won by Carrigaline A; Tom Johnson, Paul O Callaghan, Bob Creber, Stephen Hurley and Brendan O Dwyer.
On behalf of Cobh S.A.C we would like to thank all the anglers that competed, the boat skippers, and also the Munster Provincial Council and Halfway Angling for the kind sponsorship of the prizes. All this helped towards the success of the competition.
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Cobh SAC is a vibrant and welcoming sea angling club based in the picturesque seaside town of Cobh, Co. Cork.
The club runs regular outings for members as well as a number of competitions and leagues.
For information on joining Cobh SAC visit their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/CobhSeaAnglingClub
Notes
Rod’n’Reel
Mitchell 31′. 240 HP
Skipper: Jim Nowotynski
Licence: 107
Base: Union Hall Operational area: 30
miles from Union Hall,Glandore & Baltimore
Notes:; Wreck, reef, shark, ground and general inshore
fishing. We have excellent fishing with huge variety all within 45 minutes of leaving port, So more time fishing. Find us on facebook for regular updates @ irish deep sea charter.
Chloe Jay
Aquastar 38 with 200hp x 2
Skipper: Adrian Nowotynski
Licence:1779
Base: Union Hall Operational area:30 miles from Union Hall and Baltimore
Authorised blue fin tuna boat 2023
Notes: Wreck, reef, shark and ground fishing. Also half day trips available and individuals catered for when possible. Regular updates on Facebook at IrishdeepseaCharter. Second boat available
Notes
Osprey
Pro Fisherman 33
Skipper: Pat Condon
Licence: 1350
Base: Crosshaven and Cobh Operational area: 30 miles from Crosshaven, Kinsale, Cobh, Monkstown and Ballycotton.
Notes: With more than 30 years Sea angling experience in hand and having won several national & international sea angling competitions, Pat Condon offers his clients the wealth of his angling skills as part of their experience.
Anglers can fish many reefs near the Cork harbour for ling, cod, conger eel, pollack and coalfish. Shark fishing off Cork Harbour is from mid june to september.
Even if the weather is poor you can fish within Cork harbour for species such as bass, blonde ray and thornback ray, plaice and dabs.
Notes
Camden Mist
Delta star 33. Caterpillar 450hp.
Skipper: Anthony Lane.
Licence No.: 1401 P5 30miles.
Base: Crosshaven Operational area: Ballycotton to Kinsale
Notes: Cork Harbour offers a wide variety of fish including ling, cod, pollock, whiting, wrasse, ray, conger eel, bullhuss and many more. The harbour can be fished in most weather conditions offering a wide variety of sheltered locations for both the experienced and novice angler. The boat comes fully equipped with all modern navigational aids. Full safety equipment as per licence. Rod and tackle hire are available on board and all assistance will be given to the novice angler. Full galley and toilet facilities on board
Notes
Cuan Bawn
Aquastar 38′. Caterpillar 350 HP
Skipper: John and Eoin Barry
Licence: 794
Base: Cobh Operational area: 30 miles
out of Cork Harbour.
Notes: Many species of fish can be caught, including Blue Shark, Ling, Cod, Pollack, Conger Eel, Wrasse, Ray, Whiting, Mackerel, etc. Full tackle hire available. Hotels, Guesthouse or Self-Catering accommodation can be arranged within walking distance of a wide choice of pubs and restaurants.
