Anglers Battle for Top Prizes in the Hong Kong and Guinness Fish-and-a-Half Trophies

It was all action on the water this weekend as the Crosshaven Sea Anglers Club hosted the eagerly anticipated Hong Kong Trophy and Guinness Fish and a Half Trophy Competition, proudly sponsored by O’Connor Motor Factors, Glanmire.

With rods at the ready and the tide in their favour, local anglers reeled in a total of 87 fish across 9 different species, making for a thrilling and diverse contest.

Alister Kennedy with a nice ling

Anthony Austin proved unstoppable this year, landing a whopping 34 fish for 345 points, taking 1st Place Overall and clinching the prestigious Hong Kong Trophy with 233 edible points.

Anthony Austin receiving the Guinness fish and half trophy

Trailing the leader but putting in a stellar effort were:

  • 2nd Place Overall: Eddie Deasy – 10 fish, 161 points
  • 3rd Place Overall: Gary Sullivan – 13 fish, 131 points

The next generation of anglers made a splash too:

  • 1st Place Junior: Alister Kennedy – 16 fish, 202 points
  • 1st Place Juvenile: Kate O’Connell – 10 fish, 184 points
Kate O’Connell with the juvenile trophy

Species Breakdown

The sea offered up a colourful array of fish:

  • 38 Pollack
  • 18 Pouting
  • 8 Cuckoo Wrasse
  • 7 Coalfish
  • 5 Ballan Wrasse
  • 5 Poor Cod
  • 4 Conger
  • 1 Ling
  • 1 Lesser-Spotted Dogfish (LSD)

It wasn’t just about the prizes — it was a day of camaraderie, sea air, and unforgettable moments for the Crosshaven angling community. A huge thanks to all participants and to O’Connor Motor Factors Glanmire for their continued support.

 

Go fishing…

Join the club

The Crosshaven Sea Angling Club (SAC) has been a cornerstone of local sea angling since its founding in 1957. Whether you’re targeting pollack, bass, conger, or dogfish, the Club offers plenty for anglers of all skill levels. In 2024, Crosshaven welcomed teams from 13 countries for the 59th World Senior Boat Angling Championships—showing the club’s capacity to host world-class events

We are open to adults and particularly juniors, where new members enjoy camaraderie, tackle sharing techniques from seasoned anglers and plenty of social events.

We support our youngest anglers, nurturing future talents like Jack Walsh and Sarah Lynch who will represent Ireland at the World youths boat championships in Montenegro in 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a curious beginner, Crosshaven Sea Anglers Club welcomes new members of all ages and skill levels. Join us for competitions, social events, and the best fishing Cork Harbour has to offer!

For membership details, contact Fred Vickery (085 747 6807) or check out our Facebook page – Crosshaven SAC.

Web: https://www.facebook.com/crosshavensac

Upcoming events

Next boat competition will be held on Sunday August 10th. Alternatively, a shortened 3 hour competition will take place on Wednesday evening July 23

Crosshaven SAC