The following report is taken from the Ulster Krakens SAC Facebook Page:
Master Angler League Leg 5
Saturday, 24th May, saw the Krakens head to Longfields for their latest Master Angler League match. This venue has been a tough match over the past couple of years, so hopes were not high. With scorching sunshine for the past six weeks, it would be Sod’s Law that the weather changed to rain on Friday.
The venue was pegged and the peg draw took place, although 1 member was absent; Stephen Kinning forgot to set his alarm clock by the looks of things.
The match was scheduled to be fished from 2-7 to fish a full rising tide, we had to delay the start by 15 minutes as Raymond and Ally helped carry Craig’s gear to his peg, camaraderie as always in the club at its finest.
Weather conditions made fishing awkward at times, with heavy rain and strong southwesterly wind gusts at times playing havoc with some anglers’ baiting trays.
As the match progressed, the wind eased off, but there was no such luck with the rain. Plenty of laughter could be heard down the length of the wall, which is generally the most important thing: getting out, having plenty of craic, and “trying” to catch some fish, lol.
7:15 approached, and it was time to get lines in and head back to the cars, where Neil had a lovely big umbrella that most of us were able to sneak under.
Another special mention to Neil Boon for helping to carry Craig’s gear off his peg back to the car.Match results were as follows:
The biggest fish on the day was won by Stephen McGarrell
Well done to everybody who fished and at least there where no blanks like last year
See you all at the next one
