John Krailing Trophy

The John Krailing (Fly Tying) Trophy

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

  1. All club members are eligible to take part with the exception of those who have tied flies professionally for commercial gain.
  2. There are 2 trophies – one for experienced fly dressers and one for those with less than 3 years’ experience.
  3. Entrants must state whether they have been fly tying for more or less than 3 years.
  4. 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.

  5. Colin will ensure the submitted flies are judged anonymously by an independent expert.
  6. 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

JK 2024 Novice Fly Patterns

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!