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. 

LATEST NEWS

The England Ladies Fly Fishing Association are looking to recruit a manager for the International Loch-Style team. Anyone interested in applying for the position should contact the Secretary, Sue Hunter, at suehunter_flyfisher@hotmail.com for a copy of the role description. Closing date for applications - 31st July 2008

Sunday June 1st ELFA Eyebrook Pairs Floating Line Match results. Congratulations to all the winners. In first place were Elaine Sherry & Mike Barrett, 2nd Sean Cutting & Kevin Taylor & 3rd Rose Mawer & Paul Haskey. Many thanks to Jayne Alecock and Hilary Tomlinson for organising a great day at Eyebrook. Here are the worthy winners:

Results for Saturday 3 May 2008 Annual ELFA Mixed Pairs Match - Grafham Water. Congratulations to ELFA member Martha Thomson and her mixed pairs partner Rob Edmunds for winning this event. They bagged up with 16 fish by 2.30 pm and weighed in at 43lb 15oz including time bonus. Congratulations also to Scarlett Hodgson and James Hunt who were second and Joan Russell and Mark Andrews were third. Sean Cutting caught the biggest fish of the day at 5lb1oz and James Hunt had the biggest bag at 21lb10oz. The winners received a Beulah rod each.

MORE DATES ANNOUNCED!

2008 NATIONAL LOCH STYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS 24 AUGUST - BEWL WATER, KENT. Click here for an entry form

2008 NATIONAL RIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP19 SEPTEMBER - RIVER WHARFE, BOLTON ABBEY. Click here for an entry form.

ELFA FUN DAY ON HEATHCOTE LAKES, WARWICK 10am to 4pm with lunch provided for only £25 with a 3 fish limit. For further details please contact Sue Shaw on 07702 106111 or Sheena Goode on 07816 448970 or click here for an Entry Form

England Ladies Loch Style Team 2008

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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..