Ahern takes Went trophy for best specimen fish

BOBBY Ahern, Kinsale, Co. Cork won the Dr. A.E.J. Went 2011 Engraved Plaque for his 1.93 kg. Gilthead Bream caught at Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork on 3rd September last.

Dr. Arthur Went, the noted fisheries biologist and one of the two founder members of the Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC), nominated this award for the best specimen fish of the year (based on the highest percentage of the specimen weight) taken by an angler aged 13years or younger.

Bobby will be presented with his award by film maker and angler, Eamon de Buitlear at the ISFC awards being held at the Red Cow Morans Hotel, Dublin on 26th February.