The Leixlip Festival Competition

Hi All

The leixlip Festival competition was fished on Friday 3rd June. A fine evening with a nasty little North breeze blowing meant the hatch wasn't great, however most anglers got at least one fit to the net. The winner on the night was Michael Callaghan with the largest fish of 14.5 inches, Anton was second with a largest of 13 inches and Kevin McLaughlin was 3rd with a 12 inch fish. Well done Michael and all who fished on the night. It was the traditional back to the Salmon Leap Pub for a few drinks later.

Apologies there was only 7 of us left when someone suggested a photo

The Hawthorn Cup

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The Hawthorn cup was fished on the weekend with a fine turnout on a lovely sunny Sunday morning.
The hatch was not as good as was hoped as a nasty little north breeze set in during the morning which put a bit of a dampener on the hatch. Some lads still had their fun though with Anton, Sean, Jason & Rob all catching a good few fish. Anton continued his recent form with a fine total of 105 inches to win the cup on  the day well done Anton. A few pictures below taken on the day.
Tight Lines LADAA

A nice well spotted brownie 

What a peaceful river forget fishing Im just going to sit here and watch the world go by

 Donal presenting Anton with the Hawthorn Cup

Anton with one of the trout which won him the comp well done Anton

Paddy's Day Comp 2016

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The Patricks Day completion was fished on Sunday the 20th March. As usual this competition had a very good turn out it might be the fact that the river fishes well at this time of year but we all know its for Donals BBQ which is always a big hit. Water conditions were the best they have been all year so far, but still quite cold for this time of year. Dermot Mitchell continued his good form from last year by winning this competition for the first time with a fine 14 1/2 inch trout, well done Dermot.
Heres a few pictures taken on the day below.
Tight Lines
LADAA

A fine feed as usual 

Now thats a pile of bread 

All the lads before the off

Ahh nothing like a quite days fishing 

Matt had an enjoyable day

Dermott Mitchell presented with the trophy by Jason Nolan

1st March 2016

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The 1st of march has been and gone and wasn't as kind to the Leixlip Anglers as it has been in previous years, temperatures were quite low, both in and out of the river. Water levels were quite high also making crossing the river most dangerous.  A few anglers braved the conditions and a couple of trout were caught Anton having the first trout of the year, well done Anton. Below are a few pictures taken on the day.

A few of the brave souls who braved the horrible 1st of March conditions 

Anton with the first fish of the season well done in such bad conditions Anton

All the usual 1st of march regulars are missing (maybe they knew something)

Sean enjoying the cold water

Trout league 2015

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Just a round up of the Trout league Dermot Mitchell won the title Trout League Champion in 2015 with a handsome 9 point victory, he put a lot of effort in last year and it paid off well done Dermot. We will post some pics of the presentation of the trophy as soon as we get them.

Pike Comp 2015

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The pike comp as usual was fished in Carton House, many thanks to all the staff who made us feel welcome on the day and to the management of Carton House for allowing us to hold the annual pike completion there.
Only 3 fish were caught this year 2 of which were fine pike 1no 13 pound & 1no 16 pound caught by Anton Hokera which would prove the winner in the end well done Anton.
As usual Donal cooked up a storm on the BBQ many thanks to him.
With a day filled with good weather, good food & a few pike all round a good day.
Anton with his winning Pike 16 pound, thats Michael Callaghan holding it, Anton is trying to start a new trend of photo bombing your own photo.
All thats left now for this year is to wish all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year and we hope Santa brings you all some nice fishing gear for next year.

Tight Lines
LADAA

AGM & Pike Comp

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The AGM will take place in St Marys GAA on Friday 20th November @ 8:30pm. The annual pike comp will be held Sunday 22nd at Carton House meet from 9am fishing from 10am - 3pm with a break for lunch at 1pm