Tuesday 29th November 2005: Paul Procter -
"A Year on the River" and "A Pinch of Salt"
Paul, a dedicated flyfisher with over 20 year's experience is a Vice-President of the Wild Trout Trust. A regular contributor to "Trout and Salmon" and "Trout Fisherman", his abiding love remains the Northern streams, fishing with North Country spiders and dry fly. He will be showing two slide show presentations: "A Year on the River", followed by "A Pinch of Salt".
Tuesday 17th January 2006: Howard Croston - "Of Flies and Fishing"
Whilst most at home on the rivers of Northern England, Howard has fished worldwide. Having represented England in the Casting World Championships (1998), the Home Internationals 2003/04, and the European Championships 2005, Howard will be tying a selection of flies for both stillwater and rivers, along with giving advice on how to improve your fishing.
Paul, a dedicated flyfisher with over 20 year's experience is a Vice-President of the Wild Trout Trust. A regular contributor to "Trout and Salmon" and "Trout Fisherman", his abiding love remains the Northern streams, fishing with North Country spiders and dry fly. He will be showing two slide show presentations: "A Year on the River", followed by "A Pinch of Salt".
Tuesday 17th January 2006: Howard Croston - "Of Flies and Fishing"
Whilst most at home on the rivers of Northern England, Howard has fished worldwide. Having represented England in the Casting World Championships (1998), the Home Internationals 2003/04, and the European Championships 2005, Howard will be tying a selection of flies for both stillwater and rivers, along with giving advice on how to improve your fishing.
Friday 27th January 2006: Annual Dinner -
Sir William Hotel, Grindleford
The Annual Dinner offers a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the success of the Derbyshire Branch. Tickets - £18.50.
For further information please contact Rebecca Thorpe on 01226 764694
The Annual Dinner offers a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the success of the Derbyshire Branch. Tickets - £18.50.
For further information please contact Rebecca Thorpe on 01226 764694
Tuesday 21st February 2006: Gwilym Hughes
- "Salmon and Sea Trout, the Approach"
By special request …renowned Welsh fisherman Gwilym will be entertaining us with a presentation and general discussion on fishing for Salmon & Sea Trout, followed by "Salmon on the Fly" a 1 hour DVD. So if you have ever rowed up and down the Tweed to no avail, this evening is not to be missed!!!
By special request …renowned Welsh fisherman Gwilym will be entertaining us with a presentation and general discussion on fishing for Salmon & Sea Trout, followed by "Salmon on the Fly" a 1 hour DVD. So if you have ever rowed up and down the Tweed to no avail, this evening is not to be missed!!!
Tuesday 21st March 2006: Don Stazicker -
"Beyond size 20 - Small fly fishing in Colorado"
Don, an Orvis USA Professional Guide School graduate
and part of the team that produced the "Experience Flyfishing" series,
has fished extensively in the UK and abroad. This promise's to be
a great evening.
A donation to the Wild Trout Trust will be made from
the proceeds of this evening.
Tuesday 28th March 2006: Annual General Meeting
Saturday 29th April 2006: An Evening of Game at Yeaveley Estate, Ashbourne
The lovely Yeaveley Estate Lodge opens its doors for an evening of Game. Ralph and Leslie, using local produce will prepare a dinner with a difference. With delicacies such as Pigeon with Stilton, and Venison, Oyster Mushroom and Sloe Gin, this promises to be an evening to remember. For Tickets contact Rebecca Thorpe, 01226 764694
Spring Course Dates
1st April 2006 Adult Masterclass at Press Manor Fishery. Contact Rebecca Thorpe 01226 764694
8th April 2006 Junior Masterclass (under 18yrs) at Press Manor Fishery. Contact Rebecca Thorpe 01226 764694
Instructors: Bernie Maher APGAI and Steve Peterson APGAI. Price: £15.00 (members)/£17.50 (non-members)
1st April 2006 Adult Masterclass at Press Manor Fishery. Contact Rebecca Thorpe 01226 764694
8th April 2006 Junior Masterclass (under 18yrs) at Press Manor Fishery. Contact Rebecca Thorpe 01226 764694
Instructors: Bernie Maher APGAI and Steve Peterson APGAI. Price: £15.00 (members)/£17.50 (non-members)
Derbyshire S&TA Fly Fishing Competition
The Derbyshire S&TA will be running a Fly Fishing
Competition in 2006 for the first time - date to be announced. If you
are interested in taking part please contact Peter Arfield (01629 813531)
or Rebecca Thorpe (01226 764694). The event will be open to S&TA members
aged 17yrs and under only.