The day is based at the Fishing Lodge at Normanton and starts with registration at 10am followed by activities such as casting tuition, tying knots and leaders, tackle advice, fly tying and fishing advice. Depending upon the number of participants we may lay on further activities.

Participants will be taken out after lunch by an experienced boat handler either individually or in pairs of similar ability and age. Boats will return to the lodge for a barbeque at 6pm.

Entry fee £15 – includes tackle hire, fishing permit, boat hire, boat handler and the BBQ. All participants will be covered by public liability insurance and will be given free junior membership of the Rutland Water Fly Fishers club, worth £6, for the remainder of the year. An Environment Agency Rod License is not required.

Lunch and refreshments during the day are not provided. For safety reasons participants must wear a life jacket (provided), hat and glasses. It is also advisable to use sun block and to have plenty of liquids to reduce the risk of sunburn and dehydration. All participants need to wear suitable clothing including waterproof outerwear.

Numbers are limited to the number of volunteer boat handlers and if the event is over subscribed participants will be decided on the basis of ‘first come first served’.

If you are an experienced boat handler and can help on the day please email: rutlandwaterflyfishers@gmail.com  or telephone Malcolm March on 01780 722466.

To register for this event please complete the application form. To view or print the 4 page PDF booklet including the application form, please click here.

For more information about the event, including the boatman's application form , please view our bespoke website which can be found at: www.rutlandwaterflyfishers.co.uk.