England Youth Flyfishers Association

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STEPHEN PRINGLE'S CAPTAIN'S DAY - FOREMARK RESERVOIR

Stephen Pringle, EYFA Team Captain in 2008 held his Captain's Day at a stormy Foremark, with 15 pairs of anglers taking part.

Despite the gale force winds every pair of anglers caught at least 2 fish, with the largest fish on the day falling to Karl Manley of Somerset at 4lb 12ozs.

The winning pair were team member and current youth champion Tom Gott who partnered guest Chris McLeod from Peterborough. Tom and Chris caught 7 rainbows. In second place were North East anglers Josh Fenton (EYFA vice captain) and Peter Matthews.

EYFA Team manager Martin Dixon hosted the event and thanks all present who helped to raise almost £450 for EYFA funds, but particularly Steve and the team for their efforts in 2008.

Pictures attached:

 Stephen Pringle takes a good rainbow                                      Winners Tom Gott & Christ McLeod

Second placed Josh Fenton & Peter Matthews                         Karl Manley with the best fish of the day

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ENGLAND YOUTH TEAM WEEKEND TAL Y LLYN 

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

The England Youth team 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. 

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. Once again 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'. 

Above left is a shot of Devon's Tom Davies with a superb brown trout of 8lb (not caught in the 'pets' area!) and above right is a shot of Josh Fenton presenting Phil Dixon with a cheque for £500 donated by his local Rotary Club (thanks guys!).

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LAKE DISTRICT FLY FISHERS ASSIST ENGLAND YOUTH TEAM

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 Terry 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.
 
Further information contact Martin Dixon on 01270 585755 or email: martin.dixon@hotmail.co.uk.

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ENGLAND YOUTH FLYFISHING ASSOCIATION (EYFA)

The EYFA is holding its annual National Championships on Grafham Water, on Saturday 5th July 2008.
 
Fishing is from boats (Boatmen provided) to International Rules. The top 10 rods on the day will represent England in the 2009 Home International in Wales.
 
Cost is only £25 all inclusive. There are some great prizes for what promises to be a superb day of fishing.
 
The EYFA is extremely proud of the progress of former youth internationals to the senior ranks. The last 2 Senior National Championships namely Joel Beeney and Phil Dixon are both former Youth Internationals.
 
For further details and entry forms please contact Martin Dixon

Tel: 01270 585755 or email: martin.dixon@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.eyfa.co.uk
 
PLEASE GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO THIS WORTHY EVENT.

EYFA are running their 6th Rivers festival at the end of May for any Youth anglers.

The aim of the festival is to introduce the skills required for successful river angling, from catch and release to a guided river trips.

The price for the whole weekend is £115 which includes for two people B&B for two nights fishing, packed lunch and BBQ.

Attached below is a Poster for this years event to generally tell any Youth anglers about the EYFA and our Rivers Festival.

Further details can be found on our web site: www.eyfa.co.uk

If you need any more information please give me a call. 01792 589 504 or email me at home on: davemee@btinternet.com

Many thanks

Dave Mee

England Youth Flyfishing Association Rivers and World Team Manager.

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