Match Fixtures
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Bewl Bridge Flyfishers’ Club – Match Fixtures
The season kicks off with the Bank Competition in April, which offers an excellent opportunity for novice anglers to learn the basics of casting and connect with others to improve their catch rate.
In early June, the Boat Competition takes place. In this event, inexperienced anglers are paired with expert anglers, making it a great social occasion. Participants will learn how to fish from a boat, set up a drift, and experiment with different fly lines.
The season concludes with the Fur and Feather Match in November. This special gathering is a fun way to celebrate the year’s achievements and look ahead to the holiday season.
All BBFC club matches are light-hearted social events, providing a relaxed environment for young and novice anglers to grow and learn about fly fishing. These matches are perfect stepping stones for those interested in more competitive tournaments, such as the AMFC, where you can represent Bewl and fish at prestigious reservoirs like Rutland, Chew, and Grafham. The National Finals, a highly competitive fly fishing competition, requires participants to excel in preliminary qualifiers for a chance to represent England and earn the coveted top prize: a cap.
Fishing Rules:
Fishing will adhere to international loch-style rules, unless otherwise stated differently on the day:
- Out of Bounds: Areas designated as out of bounds by Bewl Water for the day must be respected. This includes the Nature reserve and the Cages. The Dam may be out of bounds if the wind conditions are high.
- Roly-Poly: Permitted.
- Leader Rings: Permitted.
- Line Densities: All line densities are allowed.
- Bung/Tache: Use of bung/tache is permitted.
- Boat Control: Control of the boat must be mutually agreed upon between the boat pairings.
- Brown Trout: No brown trout may be retained.
- Catch Limit: Will be decided on the day. Most competitions are going towards unlimited catch and release with no time bonuses.
- Catch and Release: During the catch-and-release phase, please use barbless or de-barbed hooks.
- Respect: Always respect the space of other anglers.
International Loch-Style Rules:
- Up to four un-weighted flies may be used (maximum of four hook points only).
- Maximum hook length: 16mm; total fly length: 24mm.
- Only one rod may be used.
- Fishing must be done in front of a drifting boat only. Anchoring, fishing behind the boat, or fishing from a boat under power is prohibited.
Not bookable via Clubmate
| Day | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March | ||
| Wed | 19th | Open day at Bewl Water |
| April | ||
| Sun | 6th | Bewl Bank Competition |
| May | ||
| Sat | 10th | Bewl Boat Competition |
| Oct | ||
| Wed | 15th | Grand Max |
| Nov | ||
| Sun | 30th | Fur and Feather |
