Big trout on the move again

Ronnie McFadden, Lisburn was the first angler to catch with his own olive pattern landing him a nice 12lb fish.

Ronnie went on to release a further 20 trout on the same pattern. Sean Gibson, Belfast was soon to follow Ronnie by catching a lovely full finned and tailed 11lb fish on a damsel and releasing a further nine fish.

Clive Flemming, Bleary, had a slow start to the day but ended his day by catching a 10lb trout on a nymph pattern and released a lot of fish, losing count of the number of trout he released after 10. All the fish were caught on floating lines and were all safely released back for someone else to catch another day. The fishery is hosting the Islandderry Trout Anglers charity competition in Aid of N.I. Cancer Fund for Children on Saturday 12 May. There is a fly fishing competition on the main lake and also a bait competition on the Hollow Springs lake. Entries on the day for both competitions and the entry fee is £25 per person which includes hot food.

The competitions are open to all and have been well sponsored by local businesses with a lot of prizes being donated for both placings and the raffle. Due to the competition the fishery will be closed to anglers unless entering the competitions. Competitions are open to all ages, anybody wanting to enter just come along on the day or telephone the fishery on 07859 074424 or email [email protected] for more information.