The Association of Scottish Stillwater Fisheries is proud and honoured to support WaterAid over the next three years by running in conjunction with WaterAid and the Association’s Fisheries, Fly Fishing Competitions to raise funds for a good cause.

A full list of venues and dates will be advertised on the following websites:-

www.assf.net

The websites will also give full contact and entry details.

For further information on WaterAid and what they do, please visit their website: - www.wateraid.org/uk

 

The event is Sponsored and Supported by

 

2008 WaterAid Flyfishing Challenge Cup
Competition Rules

 

The WaterAid Flyfishing Challenge Cup is open to all keen Amateur Fly Fishermen/women.

The competition will be run as per the Event Fisheries Rules. All fishing will be from the bank only except for the heats where it will be boat only.

Entry Forms and Rules:- These can be obtained from each participating fishery office

Entry Fee: - The entry fee for each heat is the cost of the days fishing plus £5.00 administration costs

Placing: - Results will be determined by the heaviest bag weight of fish. If there are equal weights between competitors then the number of fish caught determines the winner (or heaviest individual fish caught).

Duration of Heats: - The start and finishing times of the competition will be announced before the heat commences. Anglers must report to the weigh-in point no longer than 15 minutes after the finishing time.

During the Heats:-

Starting peg positions will be drawn before the start of the heat event (Bank fishing only heats)
Each competitor must move a peg clockwise every 30 minutes during the match.
No encroachment on another competitors peg if they are into fish, you must wait your turn.
If you have reached your limit before the end of the heat, stop fishing as there will be no time bonuses allowed.
Do not return to the car park. All fish caught must be handed in to the weigh in station before returning to your car.

If the fishery allows it, catch and release can be undertaken until the heat has been finished, but any fish caught will not be counted towards your total bag weight.

Any infringement of the above rules the competitor will be disqualified. The organisors of the events decision is final when deciding on any infringement.

Technical Rules

The competition shall be fished by artificial fly only and the following rules shall apply:
No tandem style flies may be used.
Weighted flies may be used.
No more than 4 flies on a cast.
Flies will be single hooks and not exceeding 1¼ inches.
All fish less than 11 inches to be returned.

Rods: - Only one rod to be used at a time, a spare rod can be at hand but not set up. Rods must always be held above water level.

Heat Winners: - The winner of each regional heat in addition to receiving the heat prize will have a free entry into the Challenge Cup Final. A letter will be sent to the winners advising the date and location of the final.

The ASSF and WaterAid would be grateful if each competitor could raise as much individual sponsorship money as they can for WaterAid. If you want to know more about WaterAid please visit their website at www.wateraid.org/uk

The full rules and regulations of the WaterAid Flyfishing Challenge Cup and for further details and information on the dates and places of the heats and final can be found on the ASSF Events page on the following websites: - www.swwaffic.co.uk  www.flyfishing–directory.co.uk and www.assf.net