Lough Ree International Pike Festival 14-16th April

The first Lough Ree International Pike Festival is set to take place in April. Many attractive prizes are waiting for the winners of this 3 day boat angling competition. The prize for the winner of this major event is Euro 3000
Lough Ree is home to some huge pike and indeed some real monsters can be caught there.
In a media test competition last October the winning fish caught by Mark Barrett of Anglers Mail, UK, weighed over 24lbs. just to give you an idea.

It is also worth while to mention that conservation measures have been put into place and the format of the event is a " Catch, Photo, Release" format, where the pike caught can be released immediately after being photographed and measured. No holding or transport of fish is required.

The organisers should be commended for adapting such conservationally minded approach to this competition.

At the moment entries are still being taken and for anybody interested,

Here is the details:

Dates:
14-15-16 April 2010
E n t r y f e e s:
The Entry Fees are €50 per day or
€125 for three days. All monies will be paid out in
cash prizes plus €3,000 first prize.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Full details of the festival, accommodation
available, inclusive packages for overseas anglers and entry fees can
be viewed at www.pikefishinginireland.com

or www.discoverireland.ie/lakelands
Telephone enquiries - 9am to 5pm
Within Ireland: 071 9642743
Within UK: 0151 324 4744
From other countries: 00353 71 9642743
Email: Contact@pikefishinginireland.com