We meet for Fly tying once again this Thursday 29th Jan at the Baskerville arms in Shiplake at 07:00- 21:30, as usual.

Programme

The programme this week is:

Trout and Grayling Group

John will demonstrate the Reversed Parachute from the patterns missed due to the storm at the start of the month plus this week’s wet flies.

Sea Trout and Salmon Group

Peter will be tying a green butt cascade double – a good spring fly for peaty coloured rivers.

Game feathers

Just a few of shoots left this season – let Peter know if you are needing any feathers (Ashley – English Partridge have been evading the guns, but there are still three chances!)

British Fly Fair International

If you have the time, please try and visit the BFFI to watch the Fly Tyers – they are usually very high quality and more than willing to demonstrate techniques.
bffi.co.uk

Branch AGM

As you will have heard from our secretary – the Branch AGM is rescheduled to the start of our Fly-tying session on Thu 5th Feb.  Be there by 19:00!
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FDG Auction

Don’t forget the Auction being organised by Chris Reeves in Rickmansworth on Sat 21st March.  Will be some great items on Sale.
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See you on Thursday

Our previously postponed AGM and raffle of high quality capes donated by the estate of the late Frank Elder will now take place on Thursday February 5th 2026. Capes for Raffle (PDF)

Without prejudice, we anticipate a short AGM and a tying session afterwards.

When: Thursday February 5th 2026
Where:  Baskerville Arms, 7 Station Rd, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3NY
When: Meet 1900 for 1915 start

Let's hope for a more clement evening that January provided.

AGM Agenda - 2026 (PDF)

2025 AGM

AGM Minutes - 2025 (PDF)

Charman's Report - 2025 (PDF)

Account - 2025 (PDF)

Instructor's Report - 2025 (PDF)

Secretary's Report - 2025 (PDF)

As advertised in the Winter issue of Flydresser. On Saturday 21 March, the Fly Dressers' Guild is holding an auction sale of items from the estate of Michael Humphreys (former Life President of the Fly Dressers' Guild) and a few other sellers, including:

• fishing miscellanea, 
• clothing, nets, bags, 
• rods, reels, lines, flies, 
• vices and other fly-tying tools, materials, 
• books and magazines. 

Condition enquiries and absentee bids are welcome - please refer to the catalogue for instructions. 

The auction will take place on Saturday 21st March 2026, at St Mary The Virgin Rickmansworth Church Centre, Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1JB, commencing at 12:00 noon sharp with viewing from 10.00 am.

There will be a £2.00 entry fee, which includes a free go at the £1.00 lucky dip box. 

There is no designated car park at the church. The Bury Lane Car Park on Bury Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1DN is free to users at weekends.

The catalogue can be downloaded here (PDF):

Please note: this is a preliminary catalogue – we will take the opportunity between now and the end of the month to selectively take in a few more items and publish the final catalogue in early February.