Fishing bonus!

Last Wednesday staff from Movanagher spent the day re-stocking tributaries and streams around the Ballymoney area with some 200 healthy two-year-old brown trout from Movanagher Fish Farm in Kilrea.

It is understood that salmon was also placed in the rivers in the North Antrim area making it a bonanza for fishermen young and old.

The amount of fish placed in streams and rivers is determined by a census carried out to find out how many people are taking part in the pastime.

Gary Little and David Morrison explained: “There appears to be a growing interest in fishing particularly amongst young people.

“Many find it a very relaxing experience and when there’s a catch or two it’s all the more worthwhile.”