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Update 11th September 2008 (1 Day to go!)

Everything is all set for Friday.  There has been a major competition, the Lexus team final, at Rutland over the last 2 days. Day one produced a rod average of around 5 fish per angler! Teams (6 per team) were catching 30-40 fish on day 1. Day 2 was harder probably due to the brighter conditions. Many of the top teams have been catching near or on the surface on dries and nymphs. If you want to have a look at some of the photos please visit Cliff Waters great web site www.fishypics.co.uk.

We have ordered 2000 fish for today, and they will be spread around the lake ready for you all on Friday. The intense match fishing over the last few days may have made the fish a bit more wary for Friday but the introduction of the fresh stockies should stir things up a bit. All you have to do is find them!

Weather is looking a mixed bag, wet and cloudy but with light to moderate winds which will hopefully make the fishing reasonable.

So wet weather gear is essential for a comfortable day!

How much money have we raised? I won't spoil it here but its looking like a good year. Thanks to you all.

The Raffle and Auction look interesting as well so don't forget your cash or you could miss out on a  real bargain.

I look forward to seeing you all on Friday and wish you tight lines.

Chris 

Update 11th Aug 2008

awwaffic 2008 is almost fully subscribed 35 teams entered totalling 126 anglers. There are just 4 boats remaining but don't let that put you off entering a team. With the event being in September the bank fishing is likely to be very good, particularly as the summer hasn't been warm. Teams are entering to bank fish the event. 

Sponsors are still needed for the event together with raffle/auction prizes.

We will be writing to all the entered teams in a week or so to confirm the details for the 12th. 

Rutland Water has fished fantastically well all season so far and we hope its for will last until the event. 

Update 30th June 2008

Scottish Water WaterAid Fly Fishing Challenge was on the 27th June at the Lake of Menteith. Congratulations to Robin Lambert and his team for organising another great event. Swwaffic 2008 raised an estimated £15,000 for WaterAid. For more info on the event and all the results please visit www.swwaffic.co.uk. 

awwaffic 2008 is around 50% full now. If you are considering entering a team please don't delay. 

Update 6th May 2008

Entries are rolling in now so please don't delay sending your completed team entry forms into us at Peterborough. 

Update 24th Feb 2008

awwaffic 2008 will be held at Rutland on the 12th September. Further details will follow on how to enter your teams and sponsorship.

Look forward to seeing you at this years event.

Chris Evans

Update 14th May 2007

All teams have now entered the event and we are looking forward to seeing you all at Rutland on Thursday/Friday. We have had a fantastic 33 teams enter from across the UK so there will be plenty of competition between the 116 anglers.

We have had some great prizes donated for the raffle/auction including; IPOD Video, mini DVD, Computer, Hotel Breaks and much more.

Please come prepared with the items on the check list below.

The entry confirmation letter is available online. Please ensure all your team members have received a copy. You can see who's entered the event this year and the team pairings (for teams of 2 only). 

Checklist for the day

If you need a rod licence the best way to obtain one is from the EA Web Site http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/.

Update 1st April 2007

The event is filling up fast again this year only around 10 team places left now. Please don't delay your entries as places can't be reserved until the cheque has been received. Closing Date 7th April. Entries will be confirmed after that date and  full team entry packs will be emailed around the 1st Week of May.

Some familiar names have entered; Betafence (last year's winners), Southern Water, Scottish Water, Morrisons and lots more.

We have secured some great sponsorship also which will help us get the best from the day.

Fishing at Rutland started on the 1st April with some fantastic sport. Why not have a practice day or two in the next couple of weeks and give the team a head start.

Updated 16th Feb 2007

Planning for the event is well underway and we have secured some of our key sponsors. Invites have just been sent out and we have had quite a bit of interest already, so things are looking good for this year. Please don't delay your entries, we only have 65 boats limiting anglers to 130. 

If you are planning to come down the day/night before the event don't forget to check out the web site for accommodation. We will shortly be contacting the local hotels to try and negotiate special rates for awwaffic competitors. The details will be posted on the web site as we make the agreements. 

The fishery opens on the 1st April so you have just over a month to get some practice in! Contact us if you want up to date info on the fishery or visit the fishery web site it's very informative.

The weather forecast for the 18th May is looking good! I hope last years competitors picked a better day than last year!!:)

Updated  17 Dec 2006

Paul and I would like to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

The web site has been updated with 2007 event details now. Also there are photos from last year to view together with all the archived information for previous events (see Event Background). 

Appeals for Entries and Sponsorship will be sent out early in the new year. All past competitors will get an e-invite. 

 

Updated 5-June-2006

A big thank you to all of you who have supported awwaffic 2006. It has been another great success for us and we have enjoyed running the event in this its 5th year.

The web site will be updated with some photos shortly and feel free to download any for your album!

awwaffic 2007 - We look forward to next year which will be held again at Rutland on the 18th May, not the 25th May as its bank holiday. The weather forecast is looking perfect at the moment!

Enjoy the rest of the season and we look forward to seeing you next year.

 

updated 14/3/06

Entries are rolling in and team places are getting booked up early this year. Don't delay your entries as we expect to be fully booked by the closing date.

Last years winners, Southern Water, have already entered awwaffic 2006. Can they make it 2 years on the run?

We have a good deal of sponsorship secured and the event is set to be another success for WaterAid.

Its the 25th Year for WaterAid this year and we hope there will be something a bit special at the event.

Wychwood/Leeda will be helping us again with a great Entry Gift. Rutland Water Fly fishers are gearing up for the excellent gillie support they have provided over the years with 16 volunteers already committed.  

The Lodge at Rutland is getting a facelift, well a bit more than cosmetic. There will be a extension to the restaurant area and a new tackle shop ready for the event this year which should make things more comfortable at the evening meal.

Check out the accommodation links for the latest places to stay if you need to stay over for practice days or post event.

Rutland opens for fishing on the 1st April.