Welcome to the Federation of Midland Fly Fishers ...

As the new FMFFA Chairman, may I thank past Chairman Mel Parrot for his work and time in the organisation of the FMFFA. His presence at meetings was always formidable, unable to tolerate any flannel, his grasp of detail was impressive and the meetings were neither long nor boring. He will be ‘a hard act to follow’.

Would you like to fly fish for your country? It has never been easier to get started. Every year the Federation organises two qualifying matches on the midland reservoirs. These matches are the first step to qualifying to fish in the England team. The top 28 rods in the national final to be fished this year on Bewl Water on Friday 21st September will be invited to form the England team.

There has never been a better time to earn the privilege of fishing for your country. 20 years ago flyfishers had to win a series of club matches just to be invited to fish in the qualifying matches. As an extra incentive in these difficult times, the entry fee has been reduced to just £40 which includes the boat fees for both matches. The FMFFA acknowledges the support provided by Anglian Water. Stocking levels will be the same as last year. The excellent fishing enjoyed in 2011 and the excellent facilities for matches will be maintained in 2012.

The Confederation of English Fly Fishers (CEFF) has now been disbanded and has been reformed as Team England Fly Fishing (TEFF). The TEFF is now part of the Angling Trust which is now the national governing body for angling. To dispel any doubt, the Angling Trust is the governing body of game fishing in England. The AT through the Angling Trust Fly Fishing Committee determines overall policy for game fishing and is ultimately responsible for the allocation of Government Sports Grant Aid.  The TEFF shall consist of approved fly fishing federations and all qualifying anglers for the National Final must be an INDIVIDUAL member of the Angling Trust. The TEFF is now the sole authority for representing England in senior international fly fishing association matters.

Your federation is a member of the Angling Trust. I would urge you to become an individual member. The Angling Trust and Fish legal are a force to be reckoned with and are both gaining significant influence over the welfare and future of our sport.

Details of the 2012 qualifiers can be found by clicking here. For the Draw details, click here. Tight lines for the 2012 season.

Peter Hartley

CHAIRMAN FMFFA

 

                      


 Website by Mevell Web Design ©Mevell Web Design 2006 All Rights Reserved

Web Site Revised: Friday, 27 April 2012