Lough Arrow Anglers report from their recently held competition…
The Lough Arrow Stream Development Competition was held on Saturday 25th April. It was great to see so many familiar faces and also to meet anglers who came to fish Lough Arrow for the first time.
Thanks to the competition committee and club members who arrived at Flynn’s Pier from 7am to assist with the parking of cars boats and trailers. A huge thank you to John and Cath from Lough Arrow Caravan Park who worked wonders and accommodated all the boat trailers. Also thank you to Gráinne from Rock House for the use of the grounds.
Thanks to Kim Goulding and the food truck crew and also to Michael and Susan Wall for the power supply.
Chantelle Carr from Biosecurity Ireland was present to promote awareness of the need for biosecurity and what this entails.
It was a wonderful sight to see 80 boats moored along the shore and in Brick Bay waiting for the off at 11am.
We had a spell of early morning rain but it quickly dried up and it turned into a lovely day. A little more wind would have been helpful but overall it was grand as the boats headed out.
There was great anticipation at the prize-giving that evening as to who would take home the 1st prize of boat and trailer. Ciaran Reilly from Galway was the eventual and deserved winner and was greeted with a great round of applause when he went to claim his prize and The Brendan Henry Memorial Cup.
Refreshments were provided by James Ward of Lough Gill Brewery – Valerie and Tara were kept busy!
Finally, the success of the competition was due in no small part to the help and support of sponsors, committee and club members, neighbours and community. Thank you one and all.
Tight lines, bent rods and keep casting!
TOP 10 WINNERS OF THE LOUGH ARROW STREAM DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
Name Fish Size
1 Ciaran Reilly 570 mm
2 Mike Dunning 528
3 Paul Mc Tiernan 500
4 Mark Duncan 495
5 Gordon Law 495
6 Paul Colreavy 480
7 Barry Minagh 450
8 David Quinn 435
9 Brian Conneely 415
10 Oliver Dillon 410
21 fish were measured.
