Cobh SAC report on the first competition in this year’s Light Lines series…
The first of the Light Lines Competitions was fished yesterday. Thirty three anglers competed from 5 charter boats Deora De, Camden Mist, Osprey, Cuan Ban and Lagosta. The angling area was confined to the inner Cork Harbour.
All aboard the Camden Mist
The talk before the competition was that the fishing would not be productive and fish would be scarce due to the large amount of flood water entering the harbour. However on the day weather conditions were good with a northerly breeze and a flooding tide making it comfortable fishing.
There were plenty of whiting caught
Large numbers of fish were recorded with Whiting being the dominant species with 2202 fish landed on a catch and release rule with the following species Whiting, Bull Huss,
Dab, Poor Cod, Ray, Gurnard and Red Bream.
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The overall winner on the day was Sarah Lynch who blew away her rivals with a massive score of 164 fish 2194 points. The other boats winners were in 2nd place Paul O’Callaghan 73 fish 1032 points. 3rd Dan Lynch 72 fish 984 points 4th John Dennehy 68 fish 979 points and 5th place Cormac Gannon 60 fish 802 points.
Full results
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The best boat on the day was Deora De skippered by Jim Lenihan with 952 fish recorded
Josie Barrett recorded a Ray of 65cm in the Longest Fish Category.
We had a number of new anglers fishing this competition for the first time and we hope that they enjoyed the experience and day out and hopefully they will be back again to fish the next one.
We would like again to thank the anglers, Boat Skippers and and everyone involved to ensure the successful hosting of the event.
Go fishing…
Cobh SAC is a very active club with a great series of competitions across the year.
The club is very welcoming to new members.
If you are interested in joining the club or fishing any of their competitions contact them via Facebook.
35′ Offshore 105. 400 HP Iveco Skipper: Jim Linehan Licence: 147 Base: Cobh Operational area: 30 nautical
miles of Ballycotton – Cork Harbour – Kinsale.
Notes: Deora Dé is a fast modern charter boat,
built to the skipper’s own specifications and exceeding the current
safety standards. Species of fish caught include: Blue Shark, Mackerel, Pollack, Cod, Whiting, Conger Eel, Ling, Wrasse, Gurnard, Garfish, Dogfish, Coalfish and many more!Full rod & tackle hire available with free tuition given. Free tea & coffee onboard.
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
Offshore 105. 380 HP Iveco Skipper: Alan Kennedy Licence: 713 Base: Crosshaven/Cobh Operational Area:
40 Miles out of Cork Harbour, Ballycotton, Kinsale.
Notes: Lagosta II has a complete inventory of electronic and safety equipment. Fishing in the rich offshore waters of south-west Ireland, Alan specialises in wreck, reef and shark angling. Even in the worst of weather, anglers can fish for rays, flatfish and conger in the extensive and sheltered waters of Cobh harbour.
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.
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.
Cobh SAC is a very active club with a great series of competitions across the year.
Camden Mist
Osprey
Cuan Bawn
