The postponed due to snow St Patricks day competition was held as rescheduled on Sunday last, the weather which scuppered our plans last weekend was far more kind to us this weekend with a beautiful sunny morning greeting all. This was the first year with our renamed trophy which now proudly carries the name of Jimmy Carroll one of our oldest members and champion of the Rye River for more years than any of us can remember. Well Jimmy must have been looking down on us because the weather was good the river height, clarity and temperature were all good and it bore out with the fishing with most of our members having a good day with a few fish and lots of banter as well. Single largest fish was the order of the day and Sean Meila was the man to catch it, a fine trout of 16.5 inches, this was Seans first win in any of our competitions and Im sure you will all join us in congratulating him, well done Sean. Dermot Mitchell was second with a 13 inch fish & Martin O'Dachowski was third with a 12 inch. A big thanks to Donal & Aidan for their efforts in feeding all who attended well done lads. Below are a few pictures taken on the day.
All ready for a good days fishing
Aidan Crean Chairman presents Sean Meila with the Jimmy Carroll Trophy
Gianluca in his favourite environment
What a nice spot to park a fishing rod
Well Done Sean
Jason deep under cover
Time for tea
