This post was compiled from angling reports shared on the Ulster Krakens Facebook page:
Match 3 of the Ulster Krakens Master Angler Qualifying League took place on Saturday, 21st March at Carnlough, just two weeks after the previous outing at Cushendun. With recent fixtures affected by conditions, anglers were relieved to find the venue fishable on arrival. Fourteen members took part, with the beach split into two zones of seven pegs.
Fishing ran from 18:00 to 23:00 under calm seas, though heavy mist later reduced visibility. Early action saw Yuki Back land a 28cm flounder in Zone A, while Ally Nicholl made a strong start in Zone B. As the match progressed, catches remained steady despite challenging conditions, with notable runs of fish from Marc Wilson, Neil Boon, and others. Yuki Back proved dominant in Zone A, pulling ahead with consistent catches, including multiple dogfish.
A total of 78 fish were landed, with species including flounder, whiting, codling, rockling, and dogfish.
Results:
Zone A: 1st Yuki Back (10 fish, 385 pts), 2nd David Rainey (7 fish, 176 pts), 3rd Bert Anderson (5 fish, 158 pts).
Zone B: 1st Ally Nicholl (9 fish, 248 pts), 2nd Marc Wilson (8 fish, 225 pts), 3rd Neil Boon (8 fish, 221 pts).
Yuki Back also secured the longest fish with a 28cm flounder.
Next up is Ballycastle in May.
A full report and more photos can be viewed on the Ulster Krakens Facebook page.
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