"Women have distinguished themselves in fishing by establishing historic precedents, setting world records, and otherwise changing the face of the sport through their ingenuity and daring."
Lyla Foggia, from
Reel Women – the World of Women who Fish

Ladies Fly Fishing

Do you crave peace and quiet, and time spent in beautiful surroundings?
Why not experience the joys of fly fishing at Dearnford in a safe and friendly environment.
We have run fly fishing courses, kindly sponsored by the Environment Agency to encourage more ladies to take up and enjoy this sport.

If you would like to try fly fishing – either individually or as part of a group such as W.I. or Ladies Circle – then please contact us. You don't have to be the 'Bionic Woman' to enjoy this gentle sport!

Ladies Fly Fishing Day at Dearnford by Sue Macniven

Tuesday 2nd October saw the first ladies fly fishing day in conjunction with WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) at Dearnford Lake in Shropshire.

The bus arrived at 9.00am with 30 very excited ethnic business women from Birmingham on board. They were all making their début into the world of fly fishing and were determined to give it their all and have some fun.

The day started with a welcome by proprietor Jane Bebbington and local WiRE representative Gill Edwards.

The tuition was given by top AAPGAI instructors Gary Coxon (chairman), Derek Turner, Jim Fearn, and Mike Bridge with an introduction to the sport and demonstration given by Sue Macniven.

The day was great fun for all concerned with the woman learning how to tie flies as well as the intricacies of casting and catching trout. There were trout rising freely all day amid loud whoops of delight from the women when fish were caught. Gary finished the day with a demonstration of filleting and smoking the trout on the barbecue. It was agreed by all that we had had a great day with many of the women saying they would love to do it again.

Jane and her staff provided us all with a wonderful vegatarian lunch.

See Fly Fishing Tuition with Sue Macniven APGAI www.damselflyfishing.co.uk

Dearnford Lake, Tilstock Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3JQ.
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