John Browne reports on the fifth round of the Oaklands Winter LeagueΒ fished at the weekend…

with the lake still nearly fully frozen on Friday ice melt had the water temperature not much above freezing on Sunday. Anyway the youngsters showed up most of the adults so a big “well done!” to them. Junior winner Conor Fitzharris’ bag of 5.840 kg actually exceeded the winning adult bag on the day, which makes this ourΒ Catch of the Week

Top adult bag on the day and a big congrats to Gavin Roe winning his first match at Oakland’s today netting a hard earned 5.530kg. Not far behind was Paddy O’Regan with 4.030 kg and Leo Lynch in 3rd with 1.850 kg.

Today’s Results

  • 1st Gavin Roe 5.530 kg
  • 2nd Paddy O’Regan 4.030 kg
  • 3rd Leo Lynch 1.850 kg
Section A
  • Matija Ivkov 1.230 kg
Section B
  • Johnny Bailey 1.800 kg
Junior’s
  • 1st Conor Fitzharris 5.840 kg
  • 2nd Charlie Upton 4.920 kg
  • 3rd Finn Mccarthy 3.950 kg

Thanks to all the boy’s who travelled down. Next match Sunday 25th January.

World Championship fundraiser

If your in a position to support the boy’s in the quest for more success on the world stage it would be very much appreciated. As you know all trips are mostly self funded and any help is greatly appreciated. You’ll also have great chance to win some great prizes:

  • Weekend for 3 @ Oaklands including B&B, Fishing, Bait, and coaching if needed.
  • A Night’s B&B in Ballinnamore with a day’s coaching and fishing with Charlie Richards.
  • Lovely hamper full of worth €140
  • Map Feeder Rod & Reel (thanks Chris Simpson leeda)
  • Preston Feeder Rod.
  • €100 one for all voucher (thanks Rory Dunne

€20 a Ticket – to get yours follow the link

Go fishing…

Oaklands Fishery

Address Marsh Meadow New Ross Wexford Ireland Phone: +353 51 445348 Mobile Phone: +353 87 6988979 Mobile Phone: +353 87 781 1042 Website: oaklandslake.com