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On the 28th September the KCC Fishing Club 🐬 went on their first fishing trip of 2022 to Lough Barfinnihy. Barfinnihy Lake is restocked with 500 trout monthly providing a huge opportunity for some of the students to make their first catch. Two weeks of practicing (casting & correctly baiting worms) gave the group confidence. The weather was on their side as they arrived at the lake on Wednesday afternnon, with 16 students and several teachers, including the very experienced angler and teacher Mr Gallagher.
A total of eight rainbow trout were caught on the day. Spirits were kept high thanks to Ms Crowley and Anne Marie Murphy who cooked hotdogs 🌭🌭 on the lakes shore for the hungry group. For many of the students, the trip proved to be their first experience on the lake and of catching a fish of any sort which made it all the more memorable and a satisfying school outing for all.
Experienced fisherman Mr Gallagher stated that "We are a unique club, as far as I know we are one of only two school fishing clubs in Ireland. Our members range from experienced anglers to beginners. We are blessed to have so many amazing places we can fish on our doorstep. The idea of the club is to generate a love of fishing and provide a healthy appreciation of the outdoors. They are also learning a new skill for life that they can pass down to others. It really was an amazing day!"