Comp. in Carrickfergus,

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Bigbill. · #1 Post by **Bigbill.** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:59 pm

Scan from local paper. Bit short notice for first one,

THE Carrickfergus Beach and Rockers Sea Angling Club set to host 10th annual Waterfront Shore competition

THE Carrickfergus Beach and Rockers Sea Angling Club are hosting the 10th annual Waterfront Shore competition, sponsored by Carrickfergus Borough Council as part of the busy ongoing Waterfront Festival Events programme.
The competition is on Saturday June 25th and will take place at the promenade between Fisherman’s Quay and the Castle.
The peg draw will be from 11am with fishing commencing at 12pm and lines out at 4pm. There will be help on hand for the novice angler and indeed anyone who requires help.
Family and friends pegs will also be available. The competition will again be ran on a catch, measure, weigh and release basis as part of the club conservation policy Only fish that are living will be counted towards points.
This years competition will have several categories including: senior first, second and third; junior first, second and third; and Heaviest Fish Pool, Best Disabled Angler, Best Lady Angler and Best Visiting Angler.
There will be cash, sponsored prizes and trophies for the best placed anglers. As the competition has been such a success in the past, this year the club has applied to council for assistance in running a second event which will take place on August 6.
The club would like to invite all members of the community and further afield to take part in both the competitions as a warm welcome is assured.
The main species are flatfish and it doesn’t make a difference how far you can cast a line as these fish can be found practically at your feet.
All fish must be 266MMS in length before they will be counted, The following fish do not count: Sea Trout, Salmon, Sandeel, Mackeral, Herring, and Bluefin Tuna!

#2 Post by **Viper** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:13 am

On a side note...

"Only fish that are living will be counted towards points"

is a really good idea for a fishing competition....

#3 Post by **MAC** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:34 am

That's the most of them are run now Viper. We at SAI run our comp's the same way.

Kev

curious · #4 Post by **curious** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:54 am

why do bluefin not count ? is their an abundance , too easy to catch ? :D

#5 Post by **Drew** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:12 pm

Spotted one up the Lough today as I stood at Mauds on Carrick Seafront...

No wait.....
That was a Ferry

Bigbill. · #6 Post by **Bigbill.** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:35 am

Mauds! mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

pookie · #7 Post by **pookie** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:38 pm

what is entry fee if there is one. first time thinking about a comp. more interested in the tips and help on hand bit

Bigbill. · #8 Post by **Bigbill.** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:21 am

Pookie
Entry fee is £3 for adults and £1.50 for rest.
Discounted bait and tackle on sale at venue.
Phone club sec. Stuart Langridge on 02893 366553 for details.

Tight lines.

#9 Post by **dingbat** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 5:37 pm

What are you up to Stewardie. have you not got enought to do with one competition now you want 2 thats greedy.

Dingbat

Guest · #10 Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:49 pm

HI ALL STUART LANGRIDGE HERE GLAD TO SEE SOME OF YOU PICKED UP ON THE BLUE FIN TUNA , IVE DECIDED THAT THEY WILL COUNT, ITS JUST THAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT A STAMPEDE OF CHINESE RESTAURANT OWNERS FIGHTING OVER ANY THAT ARE CAUGHT, ALSO NOT BEING GREEDY HAVING TWO COMPETITIONS JUST TRYING TO CATER FOR AS MANY ANGLERS AS POSSIBLE AND TO GET NOVICE ANGLERS INTERESTED AND LOCAL KIDS SOMETHIN TO DO, :wink:

#11 Post by **dingbat** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:39 am

Hi Stuart
about been greedy, only having a bit of fun. mick here

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Comp. in Carrickfergus,

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