THE WORLD TROUT FLY FISHING COMPETITION STARTED THIS MORNING ON LOUGH MASK WITH THE FIRST HEAT TAKING PLACE.

450 COMPETITORS ARE TAKING PART WITH PEOPLE VYING FOR A PLACE IN MONDAY’S FINAL.

ONE OF THE OLDEST COMPETITORS IS 98 YEARS YOUNG ANGLER TOM KETTERICK FROM BALLINA.

THE LAST HEAT IS ON SUNDAY EVENING.