Post by minitube on Oct 17, 2007 6:57:41 GMT
In Ireland we just had the inaugral "Spey Omega" Spey casting competition last weekend on the Shannon at Clonlara near Castleconnell. Ruari Costello called it Spey Omega as it is the last event of the year in Ireland.
It was a 15 ft rod Spey casting Competition with substantial prizes. In water to about the waist and change of angle of 35 degrees.
This successful event was organised by Ruari Costello and part sponsored by Pat Nolan of Premier Angling Supplies in Neenagh Co Tipperary. There was also a Spey casting clinic with two FFF T.H.C.I. instructors for two days at the same venue organised by Pat Nolan.
It will now be an annual event. Ruari also managed to be fortunate enough to win the competition which was closely fought with stiff competition. It was very well run and very accurately marked with independent qualified ISCF international competition judges. There was a qualifying round and then a final for the top six qualifying places. Great to see some of the Scots lads over. The weather was fantastic and the whole thing very civilised as it was held beside a pub and restaurant, the Anglers Rest.
Well done Ruari on your fine win and to Ruari and Pat for organising this excellent event.
I'm claiming first prize for the circuit of Clare rally to get Andrew Toft back to the airport. This included one pit stop for re fuelling.
Results were 1st Ruari Costello with 45 yds something - will get all the details and fill them in. 2nd Andrew Toft with 45yds. 3rd Gerard Downey. 4th James Chalmers. 5th Robert Gillespie 42yds 16 inches (remember my own distance). 6th Michael Egan 38yds.
It was a 15 ft rod Spey casting Competition with substantial prizes. In water to about the waist and change of angle of 35 degrees.
This successful event was organised by Ruari Costello and part sponsored by Pat Nolan of Premier Angling Supplies in Neenagh Co Tipperary. There was also a Spey casting clinic with two FFF T.H.C.I. instructors for two days at the same venue organised by Pat Nolan.
It will now be an annual event. Ruari also managed to be fortunate enough to win the competition which was closely fought with stiff competition. It was very well run and very accurately marked with independent qualified ISCF international competition judges. There was a qualifying round and then a final for the top six qualifying places. Great to see some of the Scots lads over. The weather was fantastic and the whole thing very civilised as it was held beside a pub and restaurant, the Anglers Rest.
Well done Ruari on your fine win and to Ruari and Pat for organising this excellent event.
I'm claiming first prize for the circuit of Clare rally to get Andrew Toft back to the airport. This included one pit stop for re fuelling.
Results were 1st Ruari Costello with 45 yds something - will get all the details and fill them in. 2nd Andrew Toft with 45yds. 3rd Gerard Downey. 4th James Chalmers. 5th Robert Gillespie 42yds 16 inches (remember my own distance). 6th Michael Egan 38yds.