Top Finishing Position for Scottish Anglers
Scots take 2nd Place behind Irish Hosts at Lough MelvinThe listing was posted by Scottish Disability - Angling
As expected the competition favourites Ireland won the annual International Fly Fishing event for disabled anglers at Lough Melvin, Ireland between 18th and 22nd June, 2003. The competition results were as follows
| 1st | Ireland | 10 fish | 10lb 9.75oz |
| 2nd | Scotland | 7 fish | 5lb 4oz |
| 3rd | Wales | 6 fish | 4lb 7oz |
| 4th | England | 7 fish | 4lb 5.3oz |
The Irish team caught the most fish with the heaviest individual fish being 2lb 9oz. Scottish team member John Brice caught a salmon weighing 3lb 12oz which unfortunately could not be included in the total weight and had it been so it would have made a significant difference to the overall team total. SDS angling co-ordinator, John Hood, once again was top Scottish rod.
The trip to Ireland was an outstanding success and as always the Irish hospitality was outstanding. The weather conditions were horrible and on practice day there was a force 5 gale. On competition day one it was sunny and flat calm with bright sun on day two. The Scottish team experienced a long journey to Ireland followed by a hectic timetable but the team very much worked together and produced one of the best performances of the last few years. John was delighted with the overall Scots performance and has indicated that team members are really looking forward to next year's event. The team results were as follows:-
| John Hood | 2 fish | 1lb 7.4oz | |
| David Smith | 2 fish | 1lb 4.6oz | |
| Fraser Renwick | 1 fish | 14.4oz | |
| John Dailly | 1 fish | 14.4oz | |
| Keith Duncan | 1 fish | 11oz | (captain) |
John Brice -