Stillwater

The following boat pairings have been drawn for the National Championship (Loch-style) to be held at Grafham Water on Saturday, 5th July 2008.

Use this link to download the boat pairings (PDF format)

The match will be held on Grafham Water on Saturday 5th July 2008.

Rules

The match is fished to International Rules - see this link for full details - between 10.00am and 5.00pm.

Anglian Water rules permit only 4 hook points.

The first six fish will be killed, after which catch and release will apply with 2lb being allowed for each returned fish.

The top 10 anglers will fish for England in the 2009 Home International in Wales.

If you have any questions, please ask them at the briefing.

Timetable for Saturday 5th July

Time	Activity
08.30-09.00	Registration
09.45	Briefing for entrants - by Phil Dixon Briefing for boatmen - by Martin Dixon
10.00-17.00	Fishing All boats must return to the jetty by 17.00
17.30	Free burger and chips for all entrants and boatmen
18.00	Results and Presentation

We look forward to seeing all entrants on the day and wish you best of luck.

Martin Dixon:
Tel: 01270 585755; or
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Josh Fenton presenting Phil Dixon with a cheque for £500 donated by Houghton-Le-Spring Round Table.

Thanks guys!

 

 

 

 

 

 

To build on the experience the whole England team, together with officials and families, fished the stunningly beautiful Tal y Llyn lake on 14th and 15th June.

Devon's Tom Davies with a superb brown trout of 8lb (not caught in the 'pets' area!)

The England Youth team had enjoyed a very successful training weekend on Ullswater in May. For most of the team this was their first experience of wild brown trout fishing and all of the team caught fish.

Once again, at Tal y Llyn, large numbers of fish were taken and the boys' skill and experience was increased. England Coach Phil Dixon said “These lads are so keen to learn and very talented. They have become accomplished anglers for brownies and will now go for gold in Ireland”.

The 2008 Youth International match in 2008 will be fished on Lough Conn in County Mayo, Ireland.

The 2008 Youth Home International is being fished in Lough Conn in Ireland. New England Manager Martin Dixon and coach Phil Dixon needed to find a location and expertise in fishing for wild brown trout from boats, a skill not possessed by a team consisting of reservoir anglers.

Martin thus approached Patrick Arnold who guides on Ullswater. Patrick and Neil Birkinshaw put together a superb group of local experts including World Team member Andrew Dixon. Also Jared Smith of St. Patrick's boat landing at Glennriding put his boats at the disposal of the team.

England Youth fished Ullswater on the weekend of 17th & 18th May. Thanks to the efforts of their guides all caught fish, the largest a wonderful wild brown of 1lb 12ozs to Matt Holroyd. The lads learned an enormous amount about wild brown trout fishing which will be invaluable when they go to Ireland.

Team member Terrry Mann from Manchester summed up the weekend perfectly; “It was a great weekend and I picked up so many tips and methods about wild brownie loch-style fishing. Andrew Dixon was brilliant and I learnt so much from him.”

 

The next event, organised by EYFA, is the 2008 Youth National being fished at Grafham Water on Saturday 5th July.

The match is fished to International Rules and the top 10 anglers will fish for England in the 2009 Home International in Wales.

Please use this link or link from the image above to find out more information and get your entry in before the closing date of 30^th June.