Carsington Fly Fishers

If you travel in a north easterly direction out of Ashbourne, Derbyshire (UK) along the B5035 you will soon be in sight of Carsington Water, Britain's newest reservoir. Opened in May 1992 by H.M. The Queen having an area of 741 acres (300 hectares in new money), as well as providing much needed water in times of drought the reservoir is an important centre of leisure for the Midlands.

The water was opened for fly fishing (brown trout) in 1996 and in the weeks that followed a number of anglers suggested that a club be set up for those people who regularly fished the water. Thus in 1998 three friends discussed the possibilities of running a club and what is now known as the Carsington Fly Fishers became a reality.

The club runs a series of friendly competitions throughout the season and the member amassing the highest number of points is awarded the Angler of the Year Trophy. During the close season it was customary to hold a number of evening meetings in a local hostelry when members were able to see fly tying demonstrations etc., however, owing to disappointing attendances the committee now channels its energy and members' money into social events such as a barbecue and annual dinner.

A newsletter is issued two or three times per year. If you wish to learn more about the club, please contact : fishing@jsharpe.co.uk

Annual membership fee still only £15

	Competition Results
	League Table
	2009 Diary Dates
	Links

2009 Diary Dates

We recognise that many of you like to plan your holidays, work shifts etc. around the competitions and with this in mind the following dates have been fixed :

                                                1. Sunday April 5th.

                                                2. Sunday May 3rd.

                                                3. Sunday June 7th.

                                                4. Sunday July 5th.

                                                5. Sunday August 2nd.

                                                6. Sunday September 6th.

                                                7. Sunday October 4th.



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Results of Competition No.7 5 October 2008

The scoring system this season will be as follows :

Heaviest bag receives 11 points, 2nd receives 10 points down to 10th place which will receive 2 points. All other entrants will receive 1 point. A bonus of 1 point will be awarded to the angler landing the heaviest fish of the day.

Pos.	Name	Number of Fish	Total Weight	Heaviest Fish	Points
1	Tony Wilton	6	14.00	4.02	12
2	Richard Oldfield	6	12.10	3.02	10
3	Alan Wilton	6	10.05	2.12	9
4	Keith Pigott	5	9.11	2.10	8
5	Dave Sutton	3	6.01	2.06	7
6	Pete Skelton	3	5.04	2.01	6
7	Mike Curtis	2	4.15	2.14	5
8	Phil Housley	2	4.02	2.02	4
9	Alan Pedder	2	2.10	1.10	3
10	Ian Gould	0	0.00	0.00	2

All weights in lbs.- ozs.

A total of 35 fish was landed. Rod average = 3.5

Total weight of fish landed = 69.10

Average fish weight = 2.00

Angler of the Year 2008

League Table after FINAL Competition No. 7 - 5 October 2008

Pos.	Name	No. of Fish	Total Weight	Heaviest Fish	Points
1=	Alan Wilton	36	69.02	4.12	55
1=	Keith Pigott	33	66.00	3.15	55
3	Richard Oldfield	33	64.05	3.06	51
4	Pete Skelton	27	51.05	3.08	38
5	Alan Pedder	26	44.04	3.09	35
6	Phil Housley	28	53.09	3.06	33
7	Keith Shimwell	20	35.08	3.04	32
8	Dave Sutton	19	35.02	2.06	29
9	Tony Wilton	20	38.04	4.02	26
10	Ian Gould	14	28.00	4.03	22
11	Mike Curtis	15	27.07	2.14	20
12=	David Swindell	12	24.03	2.15	18
12=	John Grimes	14	27.08	3.14	18
14	Keith Czertowicz	20	31.03	2.08	17
15	David Webster	14	23.13	2.04	14
16	Tony Curtis	11	20.03	2.04	13
17	Paddy Vahey	0	0.00	0.00	3

Previous Winners

1999 Alan Wilton

2000 Keith Pigott

2001 Bill Hannan

2002 Carl Clarke

2003 David Swindell

2004 Alan Wilton

2005 Tony Wilton

2006 Alan Wilton

2007 Alan Wilton

Note that ALL correspondence should be sent to : Carsington Fly Fishers, c/o 20 Beech Drive, Ashbourne, Derbys. DE6 1HL

Links

Vince Gwilym - Information on fishing courses etc. from the former Welsh team captain. Information available on the link below.

If you are staying in the area and require accommodation, Vince has a B & B in a delightful part of the Peak District close to Chatsworth House. Go to www.foldfarmbeeley.co.uk for information.

Holiday Homes in the Peak District. Only 10 minutes away from Carsington Water and the owners are happy to accommodate fishermen to the extent that they will negotiate daily rates. Go to www.bankhousecottages.com

Environment Agency (fishing) - www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/?lang=_e

Here you can purchase a licence on-line (useful if you have a house guest who wants to "have a go").

Local Tackle Shop:

For all your game fishing requirements, I recommend you pay a visit to "Field & Stream" in Ashbourne.

It's tucked away a little (up the cobbles behind Bennetts) but well worth a visit.

Page updated : 18 Oktober 2008