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STAPLEFORD TAWNEY TROUT FARM
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COMPETITIONS
We hold regular open fishing competitions and the annual final Troutmaster Competition, 'The Fish Off'
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THE TROUTMASTER COMPETITION |
The Troutmasters Competition is run across the UK by “Trout Fisherman Magazine” (the sister paper to “Trout and Salmon Magazine”) for trout fisherman to compete against each other.
There are various waters throughout the UK that are designated as official Troutmasters waters and anyone who fishes at one and lands a good sized trout can enter that fish into the competition by filling out a Troutmaster form. Every month, the anglers who catch the three largest fish from that water will win a badge and will automatically qualify for the annual final of that water. The winner of that final then goes on to compete against the winners of other local finals to find the overall Troutmaster winner.
There is also an award for the most consistent trout angler of the year.
THE TROUTMASTER COMPETITION RULES
The competition runs from 21 December to 20 December the following year.
Entrants must be aged 14 years or over for the Troutmasters or 13 years and under for the Junior Troutmasters.
Entries must be received within 5 days of capture.
Proof of posting is not proof of entry.
Each monthly competition runs from 21st of the month to the 20th of the following month.
Judging takes place on 25th of the month. Entries after this date will not be considered.
Illegible or incomplete forms will be rejected.
The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Juniors must be 13 or under on date of catch
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NORTON FISHERY COMPETITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
Norton Fishery can arrange various competitions throughout the year, to suit demand, i.e:-
THE MAYFLY - Match the mayfly hatch.
THE HATCH - Buzzers, Emergers and Small Dry Flies only are allowed for this event
THE RED EYE - This is the tough one! – 9 am. to 12 midnight, and any fly can be used.
THE FLUFF CHUCKER - Only the biggest, boldest, fluffiest lures allowed, nothing natural about this competition
THE DADDY CHALLENGE - As usual, we supply the flies for this event. Each angler is given 4 daddy longlegs, 2 dries and 2 gold head sinkers. If all flies are lost, then you are out of the race!
The competition price is £35.00 for Members and £40.00 for Non-members, which is a ‘3 fish’ ticket. The price includes the lunchtime stop for an hour for B.B.Q. wine/beer. The starting time for every event is 9.00 am, but you are advised to arrive at the fishery around 8.15 am. to allow plenty of time to tackle up and have a cup of tea or coffee. We need a minimum of eight people.
corporate DAYS - Please enquire at the fishery for details.
