The ever popular series of Light Lines competitions are back!!!!
Well it's that time of year again; the start of winter, which
heralds the influx of codling, whiting and dabs into Cork Harbour. So if you
were thinking of mothballing your fishing gear for the winter, then DON'T!!!
Instead, head out fishing with Cobh SAC.
The winter series of the ever popular Light Line competitions are starting
again and will run right through the winter months until next April.
These competitions are for everyone; whether you're a seasoned
angler or a raw beginner. In fact, if you are a novice it’s no better a place
to cut your teeth in boat angling. These are fun competitions where everyone is
quite willing to help out each other and you can get great advice. Not that
there isn't a competitive side to these matches as well as some of
top rods will be slogging it out to be the Light Line champion over the season….and
there have been some notable champions over the years including Irish
internationals Padraic Clear and Paddy Swan.
The first of this winter's competitions is
on Sunday the 15th November 2015 (HT 07:11 4.0m). If you'd like to fish this
one then book your place with Pat O’Shea Cobh SAC, on 087 – 2532610 (email –
patosheacarriglen@gmail.com) or Mary Geary Cobh SAC on 021 – 4812167 (seaangling@esatclear.ie).
Book early to avoid disappointment. These comps are very popular and can book
up fairly early. Make sure to get your entry in before the close off the Weds
evening before the comp at 6pm.
The full list of competitions are as
follows:
Sunday 15th November (HT 07:11pm 4.0m)
Sunday 13th December (HT 06:18pm 4.1m)
Sunday 17th January (HT 10:51pm 3.7m)
Sunday 14th February (HT 09:30pm 4.0m)
Sunday 13th March (HT 08:22pm 4.3m)
Sunday 10th April (HT 08:17am 4.5m)
The scorecard used is the same one used
for the Boat Fish-Offs and the fishing will be broadly similar. However, the
format is much simpler and the rules are kept simple. There will be only one
change of positions in the boat; basic IFSA rules apply e.g. you are limited to
three hooks. The only stipulation is that your main line is of 15lb b.s. or
under. Shockleaders, main rig bodies, and snoods can be made of any breaking
strain. There is no restrictions on bait. The rules are kept as simple as
possible as it's meant to be a fun competition; a fun day out. In fairness the
craic can be mighty and the slagging something to behold!!!
You can fish one competition or you fish
them all. If you fish every comp then you'll be entered into the overall
series. Your best scores from 5 comps will count (you can drop your worst
score). Last year it was, yet again, a very close run thing; Terry Boyle,
Padraic Clear, member of the current 2016 Irish World Boat Championships Team, and
Pat O'Shea, Cobh SAC, were all in the reckoning upto the last day....it was
that close! Padraic Clear won out in the end and will be back this year to
defend his title.
This year we are delighted to announce that Shamrock Tackle have
come on board as the main sponsors and are joined by the Commodore Hotel.
Shamrock Tackle will be supplying many of the main prizes including Artico
Rods, Fixed Spool reels and others. Watch this space!
For those anglers travelling and wishing to stay over, the
Commodore Hotel are providing preferential rates. Just contact Mary O’Mahony on
021 – 4811277 or email commodorehotel@eircom.net
and quote the Light Lines.
C'mon give it a go; you know it’s good for
you!!! (It'll keep you sane over the winter!)
