This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Ardmore SAC Facebook page:
Ardmore SAC and Clashmore SAC came together on Saturday for their annual interclub competition, with a late change of venue required due to strong winds and an unfavourable forecast. The event was moved to Ardmore Beach, where anglers were greeted by a gentle surf and a following wind. Fishing began with most competitors opting to fish at distance, and early returns saw fish coming quickly for several anglers. It soon became clear that the lower pegs were producing best, with Mochara racing into an early lead and landing fish in quick succession, including a notable gilthead bream—an unusual catch for the time of year.
As the match progressed, Aidan O’Halloran found his rhythm and steadily closed the gap, setting up a head-to-head battle with Mochara by the halfway stage. Willie Kett and Joe Muir also fished consistently, applying pressure throughout. By the close of the competition, Aidan O’Halloran secured victory with an impressive 25-fish haul, followed by Mochara in second with 17 fish and Willie Kett in third with 12. Joe Muir claimed the pools, while Clashmore SAC took the overall bragging rights, finishing with 2,328 points to Ardmore SAC’s 1,730. Species landed on the night included dogfish, whiting, bass, dab, gilthead bream, rockling, flounder, and coalfish.
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Ardmore SAC Facebook Page.
