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Autumn Gathering Pitsford Reservoir - 10th September 2008
Following on from the popularity of last seasons 40th Anniversary Match we thought it would be a good idea to continue the theme this season with an ‘Autumn Gathering’ of members and friends along the same lines as the Anniversary Match. In short, we are hoping for a fun day out when the fishing is not too serious. We intend to fish from 9am to 1pm and from 2.30pm to 6pm to allow an hour and a half for lunch. The lunch will have to be paid for this year (approx. £9) but there may be a complimentary drink! It is with this in mind that I would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you to attend the gathering at Pitsford on the 10th September 2008. There will be modest prizes for the top three boats but the aim of the day is good company rather than competition. Places could be limited, so book early! Pat Sweeney, our Competition Organiser, has booked 20 boats and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please book soon. Pat can be contacted on 01525 405243 or at sweeneyp1@sky.com. Tight Lines, Bernard Charnley EMTFA CLUB SECRETARY ************************************************************************************** NEWSLETTER - SPRING 2008
Welcome to a new season! The cold spring means our local reservoirs are taking time to heat up but generally fishing has got of to a good start. Get out there! The purpose of this short newsletter is, as promised, to report on your new Committee’s first meeting held on 8 April and to confirm the dates for this year’s outings and competitions. Please put these dates in you diary now! This update information has also been posted on our website www.emtfa.co.uk . COMMITTEE MEETING The new committee discussed plans for 2008-09 some of which are detailed below. The Committee members agreed that their names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses should be listed in this Newsletter to encourage members to get in touch with their own ideas and comments about Club plans and ambitions
CLUB OUTINGS AND COMPETITIONS EMTFA enjoyed a great Spring Bank Competition at Draycote Reservoir on 13 April. There was an excellent turnout, the weather was kind and there were plenty of fish to be caught from the right locations. The results were –
The winner was Mick Facey with 18lb 2oz and equal second were Ray Storer and Bernard Charnley with 16lb 2oz – strangely enough both had fish of 3lb 5oz ! Third place was taken by Allan Sefton with 8 fish for 15lb 8oz. Allan also had the heaviest fish of the competition with a Rainbow of 4lb 8oz. Well done to everyone and well done to Adam Worker our youngest member who managed to catch a respectable 5 fish – matching his brother Ryan in a boat! Our forthcoming events are confirmed as follows - Spring Boat – May 18 Pitsford Reservoir. Meet at the Lodge at 8.30pm. A BBQ lunch will be provided from 1-2pm at the Lodge. All boats must come in for lunch. Weigh-in at 6pm or as agreed at lunch time. Rose Bowl Competition – June 15 Pitsford Reservoir. Same arrangements as above. This venue has been chosen for the above outings so that we can take advantage of the excellent facilities for lunch and a short get-together. Autumn Boat – Sept.14 Grafham Reservoir. Meet at Lodge at 8.30am. All boats to come in for a picnic lunch from 1-2pm. Weigh-in at 6pm. Pat Sweeney has volunteered to remain as competition and BBQ organiser in 2008. Thanks Pat! Please phone on 07957 751668 or e-mail Pat on sweeneyp1@sky.com to reserve your place in all the above events as soon as possible and contact him for any information or if you need a boat partner, transport etc. On some of the dates there could be limits to boat availability and if so places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. EMTFA AUTUMN GATHERING Your Committee agreed its plans to host an inter-club Trout Gathering at Pitsford on 10 September. As you will remember, EMTFA had a great 40th Anniversary Outing last year when we invited both our veterans and guests from neighbouring clubs to celebrate. We have no such reason to do it again except that everyone enjoyed it so much that have requested a repeat performance. The format will be the same with an obligatory sit-down lunch break. We will invite all those who were on last year’s guest list again. Pat Sweeney has booked all available boats so if you want to be included please ring him and get your name on the list. The lunch will have to be paid for this year (approx. £9) but there may be a complimentary drink! As some of our veterans may need a boat partner please indicate if you could help or are desperate to fish with your usual partner. There will be modest prizes for the top three boats but the aim of the day is good company rather than competition. Places could be limited, so book early! SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are now due. A membership application form is attached which must be used by all members to update their details. If you have not completed a form and paid this years subscription please do it now! Send your cheque to Bernard Charnley at the address shown. Under 18’s membership is free. All new members also get a first years membership free and this is offered to all beginners attending courses organised by Anglian Water or those hosted by Allan Sefton at Elinor Trout Fishery. See www.allanseftonfishing.com .
ENGLAND ELIMINATORS AND THE SMALL WATER CHAMPIONSHIP If any members wish to enter the above competitions organised by the Confederation of English Fly Fishers they should see the arrangements detailed on the website of the Midlands Federation of Fly Fishers www.fmffa.org.uk . WINTER PROGRAMME 2008-09 The Committee plans a similar Winter Programme to last year. We will meet on the first Monday (the second in January) of each month between November and February. On two of these, probably November and February we will have guest speakers and will invite guests from our neighbouring trout fishing clubs to join us for these to boost numbers. The other evenings will be primarily social but Allan Sefton will be available to provide fly tying tuition for all who would like to learn more about ‘rolling their own’. The Committee has some ideas about Speakers but would welcome yours! Please ring Mel Parrott if you have a suggestion to make. We also intend to repeat our successful Annual Dinner in March. All meetings will be held, as usual, at Mowsbury Park Golf Club. THE MAJOR CLUBS FLY FISHING LEAGUE 2009 For many years EMTFA took part in the above league which involves competitions around the country during the season but in recent years we have had problems raising a team. The Committee decided to put the effort into correcting this during 2008 so that we can agree to re-enter for the 2009 season. Mark Burr agreed to become the team organiser and he already has the names of some members who want to be part of our team. The rules are quite complicated and it means we need about ten people in total who are registered as team members but no one fishes in every match. This means not everyone has to travel to the ‘away’ venues which can incur overnight stays and extra costs. If you would like to be involved next year please give your name to Mark, with your preferences about travel etc. and he will endeavour to fit you in HAVE A GREAT SEASON!
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