Press Release 24th October 2006
SECOND HEAT OF THE ANNAMOE TROUT FISHERY SCIERRA WINTER LEAGUE PROVES TO BE A CLOSE CONTEST
The second qualifying heat for the Scierra Winter League Fly Fishing competition took place on Saturday, 21st October at Annamoe Trout Fishery, Annamoe Co. Wicklow. It was another mild day at the fishery with water levels still holding at 13 degrees.
Anglers used small 18 size dries such as Klinkhammers, Cainis and Two Winged Midges to attract trout to the surface. Orange Fritz Lures were also a popular choice as trout are maturing.16 anglers took part in this heat resulting in 45 trout landed (33 released).
The competition proved to be very close as the top three anglers caught 4 fish each. The overall winner was Mick Francis of Blessington, Co Wicklow, closely followed by Jimmy Phillpot from New Ross, Co Wexford. Jimmy also caught the biggest fish weighing in at 2.25kg. In third place was Dermot McDermot from Dublin. All three anglers will now go forward to the Grand Final of the Scierra Winter League on Saturday, 2nd December.
Results:
| Place |
Name |
Address |
No. of fish |
Points 1cm = 1pt. |
| 1 |
Mick Francis |
Blessington , Co. Wicklow |
4 |
170 |
| 2 |
Jimmy Phillpot |
New Ross , Co. Wexford |
4 |
161 |
| 3 |
Dermot Mc Dermot |
Dublin |
4 |
155 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The next qualifying heat for the Scierra Winter League is scheduled to take place on SATURDAY, 4th November at Annamoe Trout Fishery. Fishing times are 10.30am – 2.30pm (please arrive at 10am to draw pegs). The first 4 finishers in each heat will qualify for the grand final on Saturday 2nd December. The competition is catch and release only, single fly, barbless hooks, indicators not permitted. To sign up for the next heats, please contact Brian Nally, Annamoe Trout Fishery, 0404 45470
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Media enquiries: Marketing Angling Co-ordinator, Eastern Regional Fisheries Board, 087 2746127
Notes to Editor:
Annamoe Trout Fishery is a 4 acre fly fishing lake set in the village of Annamoe, Co Wicklow on the banks of the Avonmore River.
The Fishery consists of a fly fishing lake and a Junior Bait Pond. The fly fishing lake is open all year round allowing you to fish for brown or rainbow trout from 10am till dusk. Angling equipment is available for hire and flycasting tuition can be arranged by prior appointment. Corporate outings are also welcomed. The Junior Bait pond is open from 12.00pm until 6.00pm during weekends in April, May and September and 7 days a week during June and July.
Phone / Fax 353 404-45470
e-mail: annamoefishery@eircom.net