Successful All Night competition takes place at Islandderry Fishery

The strong wind and heavy rain showers didn’t put anglers off attending Islandderry Fishery’s annual All Night Competition & BBQ on Saturday night.

The competition saw a great turn out with a lot of trout getting caught throughout the night, with a good number of fish from 4lb to 7lb being hooked. The competition was dedicated to the memory of local angler and regular night competition competitor Frank Gibson who unfortunately passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Frank’s grandson David Smiley, Dromore was the first angler to hook into a nice 4lb10 fish caught from the bank on a Gibson special.

Paul Harrison, Lurgan was fourth, Gabriel Cassidy, Downpatrick was third. Second place went to Belfast angler Paddy Brunty and the winner was Portadown angler Andrew Millen. Andrew took first place with a three fish bag weight of 15lb9. A great night was had, so much so that due to popular demand another All Night Competition and BBQ is being run on Saturday 17th August. For more info contact 07859074424.

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