Hi All
The green peter competition was fished this year with some success when compared to last year which was not good. Fish were caught this year Hooray! the best of which fell to Noel Fitzpatrick who won the competition on the day, well done Noel. Declan Shannen was 2nd and Brian McDonagh was 3rd. Well done to all who fished. We have no photos as yet, if anyone took any photos on the day please send them to the Leixlip anglers email & we will post them here.
As you all know the blog is a bit behind schedule (a decision taken by the comity to slow down the flow of info relating to catches on the river on social media due to increased attention the rivers was getting from poachers) with that in mind here is the first update in a while, there are 2 more to come, the Sedge Shield & the delayed Clonanav Cup which have both been fished and results will be posted over the coming days so stay tuned, the league table is at the same stage e.g green peter and will be updated in unison with the competition updates, the league which is quite tight this year with any of 6 anglers in with a chance of winning it.
Tight Lines
LDAA
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Monday, 19 June 2017
The Intel Trophy
Hi All
The intel Trophy was fished on the weekend and what fabulous weather greeted the Leixlip Anglers, with anticipation of a good evenings fishing all set out for the river, many with different tactics in mind how to handle this weather, some suggesting fish early with dry flies & nymphs, some suggesting hold off till dusk & attack then with the sedge, who was correct, turns out all of them as fish were caught all through the evening & into the night.
We had a tie for first place with Dermot Mitchell & Kevin McLaughlin both catching 68 inches for their bag total, the winner was decided on count back in the end with Kevin McLaughlin winning out with his biggest fish of 15 inches trumping Dermot's biggest of 12 inches.
Sean Meila was third with 66 inches.
Well done Kevin one of very few people to win the Intel trophy in back to back years who's name isn't Brian Coffey (Ha Ha Ha) and well done to all who fished on a cracking evening and caught loads of fish, who says you can't catch in bright sunlight.
The League table is now fully up to date and is heating up nicely with 2 lake & 2 river comps still to come only one point covers the top 5 places, the next couple of competitions will prove instrumental in deciding who rises to the top.
Tight Lines
LDAA
The intel Trophy was fished on the weekend and what fabulous weather greeted the Leixlip Anglers, with anticipation of a good evenings fishing all set out for the river, many with different tactics in mind how to handle this weather, some suggesting fish early with dry flies & nymphs, some suggesting hold off till dusk & attack then with the sedge, who was correct, turns out all of them as fish were caught all through the evening & into the night.
We had a tie for first place with Dermot Mitchell & Kevin McLaughlin both catching 68 inches for their bag total, the winner was decided on count back in the end with Kevin McLaughlin winning out with his biggest fish of 15 inches trumping Dermot's biggest of 12 inches.
Sean Meila was third with 66 inches.
Well done Kevin one of very few people to win the Intel trophy in back to back years who's name isn't Brian Coffey (Ha Ha Ha) and well done to all who fished on a cracking evening and caught loads of fish, who says you can't catch in bright sunlight.
The League table is now fully up to date and is heating up nicely with 2 lake & 2 river comps still to come only one point covers the top 5 places, the next couple of competitions will prove instrumental in deciding who rises to the top.
Tight Lines
LDAA
What a cracking evening squint for the camera guys
Aidan Crean presenting Kevin McLaughlin with the trophy well done Kevin
The Festival Comp
Hi All
The festival competition was fished Friday 2nd June, our lowest ever turn out for this competition on what proved a very good nights fishing with some fine trout caught. Aidan Crean had the biggest fish on the night winning the comp with a 15.5 inch trout, a 3 way tie for 2nd with Matt Cunningham, Kevin McLaughlin & Donal Connelly all catching a trout 14 inches and Michael Callaghan third with a 13 inch trout. Well done Aidan and all who fished the comp on an interesting evening.
As good a nights fishing as it was this didn't stop the heavens opening up around 10:15 pm when the rain came down in bucket fulls forcing everyone to take cover until it stopped at 11pm conveniently just before we went to the pub.
Tight Lines
LDAA
The festival competition was fished Friday 2nd June, our lowest ever turn out for this competition on what proved a very good nights fishing with some fine trout caught. Aidan Crean had the biggest fish on the night winning the comp with a 15.5 inch trout, a 3 way tie for 2nd with Matt Cunningham, Kevin McLaughlin & Donal Connelly all catching a trout 14 inches and Michael Callaghan third with a 13 inch trout. Well done Aidan and all who fished the comp on an interesting evening.
As good a nights fishing as it was this didn't stop the heavens opening up around 10:15 pm when the rain came down in bucket fulls forcing everyone to take cover until it stopped at 11pm conveniently just before we went to the pub.
Tight Lines
LDAA
A Few Good Men (sometimes thats all you need)
Aidan Crean our winner presented with the trophy by Michael Callaghan
Friday, 28 April 2017
The Hawthorn Cup
Hi All
The Hawthorn Cup was fished on Sunday and a lovely sunny morning greeted the anglers who turned out for it. With the weather not as bad as expected a nice days fishing was anticipated however nobody told the trout who were proving elusive on the day. While a good number trout were caught all anglers reported they had to work hard for them, with long walks between fish and suitable pools not to mention repeated tactic changes & fly swapping. All the walking aside the day was enjoyed by all. Jason Nolan was 1st with 9 fish for 85 inches, Eduard Dondea was 2nd with 7 fish for 76 inches Eduard also caught the biggest fish on the day a lovely 13 inch trout, Dermot Mitchell was 3rd with 8 fish for 75 inches. Well done lads on a tough day and well done to all who fished as no one returned to the car park without having caught something. It was also noted that the salmon par in the river have all turned to bars of silver and are about to head out to sea so the aggravation of endless par will be over soon, although on a really slow day sometimes their nuisance is welcome. Our resident happy snapper wasn't out with his camera (Luca) so we don't have as many pictures as usual but heres the couple below that were taken. The next com / social gathering is the new competition in memorial of our late member Jimmy Carroll RIP venue to dates and times will be sent via text, in the meantime tight lines
LDAA
The Hawthorn Cup was fished on Sunday and a lovely sunny morning greeted the anglers who turned out for it. With the weather not as bad as expected a nice days fishing was anticipated however nobody told the trout who were proving elusive on the day. While a good number trout were caught all anglers reported they had to work hard for them, with long walks between fish and suitable pools not to mention repeated tactic changes & fly swapping. All the walking aside the day was enjoyed by all. Jason Nolan was 1st with 9 fish for 85 inches, Eduard Dondea was 2nd with 7 fish for 76 inches Eduard also caught the biggest fish on the day a lovely 13 inch trout, Dermot Mitchell was 3rd with 8 fish for 75 inches. Well done lads on a tough day and well done to all who fished as no one returned to the car park without having caught something. It was also noted that the salmon par in the river have all turned to bars of silver and are about to head out to sea so the aggravation of endless par will be over soon, although on a really slow day sometimes their nuisance is welcome. Our resident happy snapper wasn't out with his camera (Luca) so we don't have as many pictures as usual but heres the couple below that were taken. The next com / social gathering is the new competition in memorial of our late member Jimmy Carroll RIP venue to dates and times will be sent via text, in the meantime tight lines
LDAA
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Paddy's Day Comp 2017
Hi All
A drizzly morning greeted the Leixlip Anglers for their first competition (social gathering) of the year. However as usual such weather would not dampen spirits nor deter us from a bit of fishing. The Rye has been fishing very well for the past couple of weeks so a good day was expected. As usual always a good turn out for the first get together of the year with over 20 anglers out for the day. A good return of fish as well with more than 50 fish over the measurable 8 inches caught and countless small trout & salmon par. The Trophy was won in the end by Eduard Dondea with a 12.5 inch trout as his biggest, Gianluca Paolella also caught a 12.5 inch trout but came 2nd on count back to Eddies next biggest fish, Dermot Mitchell was 3rd with a 12 inch trout, very well done to Eduard and all who got out for a lovely days fishing. The next comp is the Hawthorn Cup which is scheduled during April hope to see you all there. in the mean time heres a few photos to wet the appetite. Also the league table has begun for this year check out the league table page.
Tight Lines
LDAA
A drizzly morning greeted the Leixlip Anglers for their first competition (social gathering) of the year. However as usual such weather would not dampen spirits nor deter us from a bit of fishing. The Rye has been fishing very well for the past couple of weeks so a good day was expected. As usual always a good turn out for the first get together of the year with over 20 anglers out for the day. A good return of fish as well with more than 50 fish over the measurable 8 inches caught and countless small trout & salmon par. The Trophy was won in the end by Eduard Dondea with a 12.5 inch trout as his biggest, Gianluca Paolella also caught a 12.5 inch trout but came 2nd on count back to Eddies next biggest fish, Dermot Mitchell was 3rd with a 12 inch trout, very well done to Eduard and all who got out for a lovely days fishing. The next comp is the Hawthorn Cup which is scheduled during April hope to see you all there. in the mean time heres a few photos to wet the appetite. Also the league table has begun for this year check out the league table page.
Tight Lines
LDAA
A good fry up in the drizzle
Paul, Michael, Marcin, Gianluca & Alan enjoying their breakfast
A morning for hoods & rain jackets
As usual a good turn out for the Patrick's day comp
The sun did come out after all
Eduard presented with the Trophy by Jason Nolan
Monday, 13 February 2017
Liffey Bank Clean up
Hi All
A pile of work done by all the volunteers on Saturday to clean up the bank of the Liffey from the old Toll House to the old Mill race at the back of Castle Park. Access and egress were greatly improved with perfect timing for the opening of the season. Well done to all the volunteers who turned up on the day to help. heres a few pictures taken on the day.
A pile of work done by all the volunteers on Saturday to clean up the bank of the Liffey from the old Toll House to the old Mill race at the back of Castle Park. Access and egress were greatly improved with perfect timing for the opening of the season. Well done to all the volunteers who turned up on the day to help. heres a few pictures taken on the day.
The work began at 10 am
Gianluca working hard
Owen & Sean getting stuck in
Access greatly improved
2pm finally finished and our chairman had had enough
A major improvement the steps will be installed next week
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Trout League 2016
Hi All
The Tout League 2016 was won by Anton Hokera who fished brilliantly last year to hold of a few previous league champs who were snapping at his heels throughout the year, very well done Anton.
The presentation of the League Trophy will take place at the St Patricks day comp in March.
Tight Lines
LDAA
The Tout League 2016 was won by Anton Hokera who fished brilliantly last year to hold of a few previous league champs who were snapping at his heels throughout the year, very well done Anton.
The presentation of the League Trophy will take place at the St Patricks day comp in March.
Tight Lines
LDAA
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