The England Ladies Flyfishing Association was first formed in 1989 and has gone from strength to strength since then. The aim of the association is to promote fly fishing by, for, and amongst ladies. We now have over one hundred members. We annually hold a number of get-togethers, some of them match orientated, others just an opportunity for ladies to fish together. We also hold fund raising events such as the mixed pairs and an auction in May. The major event in our calendar is the National, which is held annually. The results from this determine the team that will represent England in the International the following year. To date we have competed in seventeen Internationals and the team have won twelve gold medals.

Members receive a quarterly newsletter which keeps them up to date with all activities, the successes and the funny stories that have happened to members. Each year a competition is held for the biggest Rainbow and Brown Trout caught by a member. Associate members (men) are welcomed and encouraged to join in the activities and their support is greatly appreciated but at this time they are allowed no voting rights. 

NEW EVENTS ADDED for 2008

Saturday 3 May 2008 Annual ELFA Mixed Pairs Match - Grafham Water. Please contact Kate Royce on 01709 360673 for further details and an entry form. Why not join us for this great annual event? More ladies are needed and it's a fabulous informal day out on a boat followed by a meal in a nearby pub, an auction and a raffle.

Monday 5th May 2008 ELFA members present a Beginners Open Day and bank match at Toft Newton Fly Fishery, Lincolnshire. To register please call Kate Royce on 01709 360673. Come and learn how to fish with members of the England Ladies Fly Fishing Team. Instruction will be given by Licensed Instructors.

Sunday June 1st ELFA Eyebrook Pairs Floating Line Match. Please come along and support this fund raising event. Entry is limited to 20 boats so please contact Jayne Alecock at jaynealecock@aol.com for further details and an entry form.

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The match, which take place on Bewl Water is fished from boats, is a 'pairs' match which means that you arrange your own boat partner and therefore fish with your buddy and your bag weights are counted together
 

Competition is not everyone’s cup of tea, however ELFA runs two events which have a more ‘serious’ side to them which are all about choosing teams to represent England in the Home International and European Championships.

This is just a small part of what ELFA is about. There are many other events throughout the year which offer something for everyone. More..