This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Ulster Krakens Facebook page:
The Ulster Krakens Master Angler Qualifying League returned on Saturday, 21st February, after the previous match was cancelled due to unsafe road flooding. Committee members arrived early to inspect the venue at Waterfoot, and it was decided to fish from the play park end as the central car park remained closed. The beach was pegged and the draw held at 17:00, before anglers made their way to their marks for the club’s first zoned-format match, introduced this season due to increased membership. New anglers Paul and Ryan made their debuts and were welcomed into the field as fishing got underway at 18:00, with early action in both zones despite a slow start on the higher pegs.
Fish were spread around patchily at the outset, but as the tide turned, catches improved significantly across the beach, with anglers steadily filling scorecards in both zones. A wide range of species were landed in calm, clear conditions, including flounder, dab, plaice, coalies, codling, whiting, and rockling. Zone A produced 144 fish and Zone B 147, with the biggest fish of the night a 44cm coalie caught by Paul Hill. Ryan McAtee topped Zone A with 34 fish and claimed the overall win on his debut, while Yuki Back secured first place in Zone B following a strong return to competition. The match concluded at 23:00, with thanks extended to members who assisted an injured angler, and congratulations also offered to last year’s award winners as the club looked ahead to the next fixture.
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Ulster Krakens Facebook Page.
Go Fishing…
