On the 15th of September, the 2nd I.T.F.F.A Youth Qualifying Heat was held on Lough Lene Collinstown. 33 Young Anglers from the Four Corners of Ireland came to compete on the day. Lough Lene had been fishing well, but the change in wind direction always affects the fishing. At the end of the day, 35 fish were caught, and a credit goes to the anglers who took part in the competition.
After the scores were ratified by Julie Gerry and Jenny Casey. Jacob Griffin Frogs Cic was announced as the winner with a great catch of 5 fish on the day. Jack McGuinness Coosan Anglers was second with 3 fish, and Lewis Porter was third with two fish.
The winner of the Youth Angler of the Year was Evan Mc Mickan, Coosan Anglers; Evan caught 7 fish over the two competitions. Many congratulations on your win.
We would also like to thank all the parents and guardians for all their help at these events. I would also like to thank Jenny for providing lunch for everyone on the day, some amount and on Julie’s behalf, I would like to thank Jenny for all the help she has given to Julie over the year and for all the work she does within the I.T.F.F.A Youth system. Julie presented Jenny with flowers on the day.
Lastly, I would like to thank Tommy Fagan and the Lough Lene Committee for their help and support and for allowing us to use their facilities. The Irish team travelling to Scotland next year will be announced later.
