Rutland's Fur and Feather Match

Fur & Feather winner Pete Andrews and second placed Mike Burnside with Rutland Water senior warden John Seaton (centre)


There was a superb turnout for Rutland Water's Fur and Feather on Sunday 3 December with over 50 anglers fishing, in spite of some very grim weather.

This is a very popular event with anglers travelling long distances. Father Christmas was around to provide some festive cheer - another great Rutland tradition. At the end of the day an excellent meal was enjoyed at the Waters Edge Cafe Bar.

Anglers raised over £100 for England Disabled FlyFishers in a raffle organised by Trevor Ashby.

Pete Andrews (who lives near Grantham) won the match with Mike Burnside, who travelled all the way from Newton Aycliffe, County Durham taking second place. Hampers were won by the top 6 anglers with every angler taking home something from the prize pool.



Oakham's Lewis Carlin pictured with Santa