Pike anglers make the most of conditions

THE cold, calm weather has given pike anglers a chance to tackle a number of lakes, and there were some great fish taken.

Angling guide Alberto Rizzini, from Mullingar, was exploring the fishing around Portumna when he caught a 108cm pike on a lure. Kenny Sloan, an angling guide in the Mayo area, also enjoyed good fishing with clients. Together they caught 22 pike, the best a 104cm pike caught by French angler Bruno Larche.

Trout anglers also made the most of the weather and the reports from Rathcon and Cashel rainbow trout fisheries are that the trout were taking well in afternoon sunshine. Mark Corps did particularly well at Rathcon and his 10lb. plus trout.