This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the South Shore SAC Facebook Page:
A calm spring evening greeted members of South Shore SAC fishing the second leg of the Southshore 2026 Master Angler at Enereilly. Fourteen competitors faced a rising tide and a steady northerly run, with peg placement adding intrigue—most notably Paul Doyle landing a prime end peg.
Early catches were slow, with small whiting appearing before dogfish began to dominate. Regular 50-point dogfish kept anglers active, particularly in Zone B where a tight contest developed between several competitors. In Zone A, Chris Scanlon quickly set the pace and pulled clear of the field, reaching double figures well ahead of others.
As the match progressed, Zone A slowed slightly, but Chris held on comfortably to win the zone with 23 fish. Thomas Keogh secured second with a consistent performance, while Niall Carabini impressed with 17 fish from a difficult area.
Zone B went down to the wire, with Alby Allan landing a decisive double dog on his final cast to win both the zone and overall with 20 fish, narrowly beating Paul Doyle on 22 fish after a blank last cast. Gordy Hardman finished third.
Top pool fish included a 26cm dab (Chris Scanlon) and a 25cm whiting (Niall Carabini).
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the South Shore SAC Facebook page.
Go Fishing…
Sea Angling on the East Coast
