Following the success of the RWFF Juniors Day 2011, we have decided to do it again. As a sport we feel we do not do enough to attract new blood. Hopefully this event will go some way to address this situation.

We have learnt a lot of lessons from this first event and want next years Youth day to be bigger and better. The 2012 Rutland Youth Fly Fishing Day will take place on Sunday the 22 of July.

Anglian Water, have very generously let us have all 65 boats for the day, this means potentially we could introduce 130 youngsters, to the sport.

We aim to organise a day of fly fishing activities for young people aged 10 to 17, that introduces beginners to the sport and develops the skills of more experienced young anglers.

To make the day an enjoyable, friendly experience that develops the fly fishing skills and knowledge of all participants

To ensure there will be a minimal competitive element

To identify two ability groups - novice and experienced

To break even on cost, with any surplus funds going to an appropriate charity

One of the major tasks in organising the event will be having 65 boatmen on standby, we don’t think for a minute we will fill all the boats, but will have a dammed good go at it. If you would like to register your interest in helping out on the day please email rutlandwaterflyfishers@gmail.com.

We also want to publicise the event as widely as possible and want the advertisement to specifically target youngsters aged from 10 to 17 years old. If you have skills as a graphic designer and feel you could help by producing copy to advertise the event, please PM me or email the above address.

I think most of you would agree, we all need to do something to attract more youth to our chosen sport. If you feel you can help in any way, even if it’s just tying a few extra flies, please let us know.

Thanks for your support.

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Right!


Well for a start - do you need any prizes? If so, you can bloody well count me in!!!

Secondly, I would be delighted if I may put the name of my Wifes goddaughter down, please.


Thirdly, I would love to help and be a boatman if you need any.



Fourthly - well bloody done for organising this


Fifthly - I have now run out of fingers............



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That made me giggle, What part of Norfolk are you from???



I took my daughter on this event, and also a friends son.

Both of them had an absoloutely fantastic day, Abbie did not catch anything, although that did not bother her, and as a consolation got a lovely box of flies, talk about over the moon.

William had never picked up a fishing rod before, never mind a fly rod. He caught a Zander!!!!!!!

I have had William out since and although he blanked I had one on, handed over the rod and let him play it. Got it fairly close to the boat and with a twist and a flick it was gone, (it was a good 4lber I reckon) he was most disappointed but now has had the feeling of a lively trout on the end of the line.

I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of people on here who have sent through a rod, reel and flies and today I got a line in the post for him.

I think I can safely say that there are at least 2 kids who would be more than happy to be part of this day.

You can count me in as a boatman if required and anything else I can do to help out I will gladly offer my services

Craig

I was wondering if this could be a stciky, well until we have enough boatmen anyway! Admin?

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Is this event open to foreigners?

My son has asked if he can fish Rutland with me next year. This fits the bill, one entrant and one boatman!

Of course! As long as they are aged 10 to 17.

Thanks for the support and offers of help. Please register your interest by email, at the address given above.

I love it when a plan comes together.

2 boats filled already!

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Fantastic comments, this is definitely the thing to be doing! Spread the word.
I'm in!!

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Chris has set up a Facebook page here:
Rutland Youth Fly Fishing Day | Facebook

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We have five bookings already, 4 boatmen confirmed and there are still 9 months until the event!

Any more for any more?

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My son attended the last day and would love to attend again, so i have emailed as indicated.

I will happily attend on the day, not sure I know Rutland well enough to carry a youngsters dreams for the day so probably best I dont be a boatman but I will do anything I can to help.

A