This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Irish Canal Masters Facebook page:
The first qualifier for this year’s VDE Irish Canal Masters took place at Daingean on Sunday in pleasant conditions, with calm weather and only a light breeze providing a welcome change from the difficult conditions experienced earlier this year. Top honours went to Conor Browne of Sensas, who secured victory from peg 1A with 11lb 4oz. His mixed catch included a tench, along with roach and skimmers.
Fellow Sensas angler Pat Bartley finished second with 10lb 14oz, helped by three tench and several smaller fish.
Third place went to Bob Hulme of Matrix M&D with 10lb 13oz, just one ounce behind second place. Seven anglers qualified for the September final, with the next qualifier scheduled for May 24.
Results as follows:
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Irish Canal Masters Facebook Page.
