Invicta Tuesday Evening Fishing 2025
Image courtesy of Jamie Thomas
Our Summer Evening Fishing at Grafham will start on Tuesday May 6th and then every Tuesday, finishing on July 29th. This event is open to all and once again Anglian Water have agreed to give a free evenings fishing to those who have attended a course with Peter Hartley.
The Tuesday Evening League will run in conjunction again, but participation is not obligatory. Scoring will be on numbers caught to a six fish limit, no weigh in and best 10 results of the 13 weeks to count.
Boat partners will be by draw. Please note that Lodge Shop will be open until 4.00 pm and all participants must pay for half a boat online and sign in with the organiser before the draw. It’s probably best to set up an account for this and can be done easily at: www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk.
When booking for a Tuesday evening, please only book on the day you wish to fish. Go to “Grafham Water Trout Fishing” and use the “Summer Boat League” box to access booking options
Please book in as soon as you arrive and not after tackling up.
Draw for boat partners will take place at approx 5.15pm and where possible less experienced fishermen will be teamed up with experienced anglers. All anglers who wish to be in the league that evening must go in the draw unless a beginner needs pairing with an experienced angler. The score for that evening will not count for those who decide to fish with a particular partner.
As in previous years, we have negotiated an extension of 30 minutes to the usual boat time, please make sure you are back in the harbour and tied up in time; late boat scores will not be counted and may result in us losing the extension in future weeks.
An Anglian Water Season Ticket or day ticket will be required, also an Environment Agency Rod Licence. Evening boat cost is £8.00 per person. A Sporting C&R ticket is available for non season ticket holders.
We go to the the Mermaid in Ellington after fishing for a drink and sandwiches and chips (optional but very enjoyable). Please pay for this when you book in. Make sure that you bring the correct cash. Cost of sandwiches and chips is £7.50.
The evening timings are:
4.30pm meet at the lodge and register with the organiser,
5.15pm draw for boat partners.
5.30 start fishing.
30 mins after official finish time, all boats to be returned to the harbour.
The aim of the series is to have some pleasant summer evenings fishing at Grafham (weather permitting!), rather than a serious competitive event, also to give those who have done a fly fishing course the opportunity to gain some experience.
For further information or to volunteer please contact Tim Thompson
Mobile: 07740 172952
Email: timthompson060@gmail.com
The PILGRIMAGE 2025 – Grafham Water
22nd & 23rd May
To continue the long running tradition of the English, Welsh and Scottish Pilgrimage we are running the event on the 22nd & 23rd May.
The event started around 40 years ago when some Invicta members were invited to fish with the star studded Welsh (Llanilar) and Scottish (Leslie) teams at Chew Valley Lake.
It was a daunting task fishing against so many international anglers but in those days the fishing was incredible and we made some lasting friendships over the following years.
Sadly, like most angling clubs, the lack of new blood coming into the sport and the passing of time has reduced the numbers of the original participants. We have lost some exceptional anglers and great characters over recent years.
Thursday will be a practice day with a meal in the evening, probably at the Wheatsheaf in Perry, and the match day will be Friday with presentations and a dinner at the sailing Club.
The match day is a relaxed affair and the intention is for everyone to have an enjoyable day and to catch up with some old friends.
There will be cash prizes for the best rod, best boat etc.
More information will be produced near the dates regarding the start times etc.
Should anyone wish to fish could you please contact Steve Middleton.
Email : stevemiddleton9@gmail.com
Mobile : 07826271153
2025 Hinckley Shield – Grafham – End of October.
This is an invite to all club members to send your interest to me if you are interested in being part of an Invicta team to compete in the Hinckley Shield match.
The Hinckley Shield is a bank match comprising of 6 person teams at Grafham at end of October. The match typically has 8-10 teams competing mainly from the midlands fly fishing clubs.
It’s a great opportunity for new club members to be part of an inter-club event for Invicta and if you are new to angling, our committee will make sure you are overseen by our more experienced anglers. We normally form a simple WhatsApp group so you will always know what the whole Invicta team are up to and thinking.
When the list is complete, the committee will select the teams and appoint captains.
The match is a six-fish limit per person, with no catch and release (i.e., kill your first six fish) and no time bonus. Overall weight for the team will win.
There will be no entry fee, and consequently, no material prizes, other than the honour and glory, and the marvellous shield, plus the privilege of organising 2026’s competition.
Expectations are to fish from 9 until 3 or 3.30 – final details to be confirmed nearer the time, team members are required to be present in the lodge car park the pre-match briefing has concluded.
Neil Potts
Tel – 07824 465274
House.potts@btinternet.com
John Maitland Inter-club Trophy
Sunday 31st August 2025
This year it will be a 4- way team match with RWFFA, GWFFA and MNTFA and fished at Grafham Water and hosted by GWFFA. We won this in both the past two years.
Andy Trafankowski will be captain and organiser of our team in this lochstyle competition fished to International Rules.
Cost will be the usual fishing fees plus a meal afterwards.
If you want to be in the Invicta Team of 16 rods please let Andy know by email or on the members WhatsAp Group.
Email: andy@trafankowski.com
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Saturday 29th September
This new event in the Invicta calendar is likely to be very popular therefore early booking is advisable and boats are limited.
The Trophy is named in honour of Bob Ayres, one of our longest serving members who stood down this year after over 20 years as club historian and archivist.
For more information please contact Neil Potts.
Bank Fishing Day – The Norman Shippey Memorial 2025
15th March
Elinor Trout Fishery
We start our season with the Norman Shippey Memorial bank fishing day which will be at Elinor Trout Fishery’. This informal and very social day is always popular and the fishing early season can see some fine overwintered fish being caught.
Fishing is from around 9:30am until around 3:30pm depending on the weather. There is no ‘weigh-in’ and the winner is decided on number of fish caught. No need to retain fish unless you want them, you can catch and release and keep a mental note of how many you catch.
Purchase own ticket in advance or on the day. Catch and release ticket £24.
Please let Neil Potts know if you would like to fish.
“Back to Top of Page”Bank Fishing Day – Arthur Sexton Trophy 2025
1st November
Elinor Trout Fishery
We end our season with the Arthur Sexton Trophy bank fishing day which will be at Elinor Trout Fishery’. This informal and very social day is always popular and the fishing early season can see some fine overwintered fish being caught.
Fishing is from around 9:30am until around 3:30pm depending on the weather. There is no ‘weigh-in’ and the winner is decided on number of fish caught. No need to retain fish unless you want them, you can catch and release and keep a mental note of how many you catch.
Purchase own ticket in advance or on the day. Catch and release ticket £24.
Please let Neil Potts know if you would like to fish.
“Back to Top of Page”Invicta ‘Snowbee ®’ Floating Line Competition 26th April 2025
The Invitation only competition is to be held at Grafham Water on Saturday 26th April and again will be sponsored by Snowbee® and organised by Invicta FFC. Booking forms have been sent to invited teams and sadly due to the popularity of this event and the space limit on catering facilities we are unable to extend the invitation beyond teams that competed last year.
All members fishing in an Invicta team must be fully paid up members.
Its a great day. Cost is £TBA per person for Anglian Water G/S/B season ticket holders and TBA per person for non holders. This includes boat, fishing ticket, lunch and post match meal.
Teams Captains : Please send team member details and cheque to:
Gary How, 39 High St, Blunham, Beds. MK44 3NL or send form to Gary and pay by transfer using Snowbee as the reference into our Club Account:
Sort Code. 20-43-63.
Account No. 70514004
Gary How
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