The John Krailing (Fly Tying) Trophy
Entries for the fly tying competition have now closed. The standard of entries received is exceptional – many thanks for all your hard work.
A big thank you to all who submitted entries for the John Krailing Trophy. The Novices category was well supported and the standard was excellent.
I am pleased to announce the winner of the John Krailing Novices Trophy is John Blake. The Trophy will be presented to him on Monday 10 March at our next lesson, as he was unable to attend the annual dinner due to a prior engagement. Here are the winning flies:
We look forward to continuing the competition next year for our two superb trophies which can be found in the Invicta display cabinet at Grafham Harbour View Cafe.
Invicta John Krailing Fly Tying Trophy 2024/25
This annual fly tying competition is held in memory of John Krailing who was a valued member of Invicta and an avid, skilled fly tier. The competition has 3 flies for the novices and 3 flies for the more experienced to tie.
Rules
- All club members are eligible to take part with the exception of those who have tied flies professionally for commercial gain.
- There are 2 trophies – one for experienced fly dressers and one for those with less than 3 years’ experience.
- Entrants must state whether they have been fly tying for more or less than 3 years.
- Entrants submit to the Organiser (Colin Newton) – 3 identical flies of the 3 different patterns (ie. 9 flies in total) from the correct category depending on your level of experience.
Entrants should phone Colin to obtain an Entry Number – just this number should be written on your box of flies and delivered.
- Colin will ensure the submitted flies are judged anonymously by an independent expert.
- The flies submitted will be judged on merit. As well as consistency, size, proportions, adherence to traditional pattern, robustness and fishability, the judge will consider the experience of the entrant.
Entries must be submitted by 13 February 2025. Entries will be accepted at the Winter meetings or can be posted to Colin Newton. The winner from each category will be announced at the annual dinner.
Good luck to all entrants – Enjoy!
Fly Patterns for 2024
3 identical flies should be tied of each pattern in your category (9 in total)
Flies to be tied on barbless hooks
Novices – less than 3 years’ experience
Black Hopper Another 258 Modern Flies By Trout and Salmon – Page 57
Black JC Diawl Bach 273 Modern Flies By Trout and Salmon – Page 32
Yellow Owl Shuttlecock 273 Modern Flies By Trout and Salmon – Page 68
Experienced – over 3 years’ experience
Black Shuttlecock 273 Modern Flies By Trout and Salmon – Page 57
Half-Hog Daddy 273 Modern Flies By Trout and Salmon – Page 54
The Deadley Headley – Wet Daddy
JK 2024 Experienced Fly Patterns
A sheet for each category giving details of materials needed is available for guidance.
GOOD LUCK!