1st January 2013 a New Dawn for The Leixlip Anglers

Hi all

Its official the Liffey has opened to Salmon fishing again although catch and release only, it is still a monumental moment.
It is open from Leixlip Dam downstream to Dublin Bay.
The Leixlip Anglers were out in force to celebrate this moment with a few Licensed anglers fishing the Liffey for Salmon in Leixlip for the first time in years.
Dont forget it is catch and release only, single barbless hook, no worms/live bait etc & on Leixlip anglers water fly only OH! and don't forget to get your Salmon license.
Im sure you will all join us in celebrating being allowed to fish for Salmon on our waters again.
Tight Lines.

p.s. dont forget the fly tying is still running on Thursday nights in the back room of Leixlip GAA all welcome.

Pike Comp 2012

Hi All
The Pike competition was a success again this year with a good turn out and some nice pike caught as well. Donals cooking was again a resounding success and a welcome winter warmer on a chilly day, many thanks to Donal & Dave for the BBQ.
A good few pike were caught and the best of which was caught by Tom Connelly who won the event for a second time well done Tom.
That wraps up another year of competitions only Christmas left to sort out before the thoughts of a new season are upon us,  lets pray next year is a better one (fishing wise anyway) we don't ask for much.
Dont forget the fly tying is now in full flight the usual spot at the rear of leixlip GAA Thursday nights all welcome in particular beginners.
Have a great Christmas & a Happy New Year

p.s. If any of our members have any winter fishing pics/stories to share please email them to leixlipanddistrictanglers@gmail.com and we will post them here on the blog.

Donal & Dave working hard at the welcome BBQ

Good flow on the Cascade 

A good turn out on the day

 John Brennan presents Tom Connelly with the winners trophy

Pike Comp 2012

Hi All
The Pike comp will take place this Sunday 25th November Fishing from 10am - 3pm with the traditional BBQ around 1pm. It will take place in the normal venue of the Carton House Lake, many thanks to Carton House again for allowing us to hold the comp there.
Normally one of the best attended comps of the year some say its for the Turkey & Ham but we all know its for Donal's Cooking.
Hope to see you all there tight lines.
L&DAA

AGM 2012

Hi All
The AGM will take place this Friday the 23rd of November in the back room of Leixlip GAA.
Any issues you wish raised must be sent to the club Secretary Matt Cunningham in writing before the meeting Email will suffice to leixlipanddistrictanglers@gmail.com and it can be passed on to him.
During the meeting there will be a presentation by Martin O'Grady CFB relating to on going research into Trout genetics in Ireland, which by all accounts is very interesting.
Hope to see you all there.
Tight Lines

Fly Tying 2012

Hi All
The fly tying will kick off for another winter in the usual room at the back of the GAA club from 8pm on Thursday the 1st of November. All are of course welcome the more the merrier, you might even catch (excuse the pun) some of the tried & tested Rye patterns. Hope to see you all drop in over the winter.
Tight treads.

Last Chance 2012

Hi All
The last chance comp was fished on the 16th of September sorry for the delay in results but better late than never. There was a good turn out for the last Trout comp of the year however the trout didn't turn out in numbers though, that didn't stop Kevin McLaughlin who won this event with John Brennan following up in second place. Hope you all have your fingers crossed for a better years fishing next year although that wouldn't be hard. Anyway theres always the Pike comp to look forward to dates of which are to be confirmed.

Tight Lines

Last Chance Comp Lough Owel

Hi all
The Last chance competition has been changed from the 9th of September to the 16th of September meet in Jack Doolins fishing from 11am until 5pm. Contact Dave Gadd to organize a boat, motors can also be arranged but are limited. If any one wants to fish in the Liffey Shield for the club on the 9th of September please contact Matt Cunningham.