The Monasterevin Fisherstown Match Anglers report on a tough day on the canal:
The fishing conditions on Saturday were extremely challenging for everyone who took part on the day. The main issue was that the fish were spawning, compounded by warm weather, bright sunshine, and a huge amount of surface, drifting weed throughout the section. Despite these obstacles, someone had to come out on top—and that someone was Bob Hulme. Bob managed a winning weight of 5lb 8oz, made up of one tench and a mix of small hybrids and roach.
The battle for second place was a close one. Dave Cullen weighed in with two tench, and it initially looked like he had edged past Stefan Dorneanu, but he narrowly missed out by just 2oz. Meanwhile, Dan Dorneanu—Stefan’s father—will surely be rueing the tench he lost, as it might have been enough to claim second place. In the end, Dan had to settle for fourth.
Well done to everyone who took part in what turned out to be a very tough match.
Results:
1st – Bob Hulme – 5lb 8oz
2nd – Stefan Dorneanu – 4lb 2oz
3rd – Dave Cullen – 4lb
4th – Dan Dorneanu – 1lb 10oz
5th – Aidan Devoy – 1lb
