Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association

MTAA February 10th, 2013

Just a quick reminder for all members to say that we will be holding our Annual Presentation Night on Wednesday 13th February at Merthyr Tydfil’s Ex-Servicemen’s Club. All members are welcome to come along to what is expected to be another fantastic evening.

The evening will see a range of awards being presented to all of our competition winners from 2012, and you’ll have the chance to chat to club members, the Committee and (for any of our newer members) it’s always good to put a face to the name!

Entry is free, will include a buffet, and all members will be made more than welcome! The evening will be 7:00pm for 7:30pm.

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MTAA February 6th, 2012

Just a quick reminder for all members to say that we will be holding our Annual Presentation Night on Wednesday 8th February at Merthyr Tydfil’s Ex-Servicemen’s Club. All members are welcome to come along to what is expected to be another fantastic evening.

The evening will see a range of awards being presented to all of our competition winners from 2011, as well as a range of fly tying demonstrations by Gavin Jehu and Gareth Lewis, and even a special extra! You’ll also have the chance to chat to club members, the Committee and (for any of our newer members) it’s always good to put a face to the name!

Entry is free, will include a buffet, and all members will be made more than welcome! The evening will be 7:00pm for 7:30pm.

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MTAA February 5th, 2012

For further information, simply visit the Welsh Fly Fair website at www.welshflyfair.co.uk.

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MTAA February 5th, 2012

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MTAA September 8th, 2011

Our friends at the Osprey Sea Angling Club would like to invite any interested to their up-and-coming Open Competition taking place on Sunday 9th October, and which features a few rather nice prizes!

For more information, simply click on the below poster. Full details of who to contact and how are included within.

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MTAA September 2nd, 2011

The above competition (open to all entries) is now near. As in other years you may fish with your mate or enter individually and I will place you with someone on the day.

The fishing will be to international rules [copies on request - see below] from 10am to 5pm register by 9pm.

The fishing will be to a bag limit of 6 fish and time bonus of 1Ib 8oz per full hour, with 6oz added for each full 15min period after you have bagged up.

Places may be limited so early booking is advisable Fishing Fees £28.

This year G.Loomis are sponsoring our comp so beside a goody bag for every competitor the first prize will be a new G.loomis 8wt GLX Rod worth £650.

Second prize £100 cash from Llandegfedd FFA.

Other Prizes

• 2x £50 vouchers redeemable at Cwmbran angling from Llandegfedd FFA
• 4x Full Day Fishing + Boating permits for 2 anglers from Llandegfedd Reservoir worth £54 each
• 1x Prize donated by Mountain Ash £50 voucher
• 3x Fly Line Vouchers from FISHTEC worth £40
• 2x G.loomis fly lines Worth £40+
• Plus some private donations one worth £60

So, all in all a very good chance to have a good day out and win a good prize. If you know of anyone else who may be interested let them know.

Booking a Place

You may book your place by phoning Bob Mayers on 07817 265588 / 01495 757008, or by emailing bob.mayers@webster.uk.net. No deposit is required, however, if you book please commit yourself to coming and taking part.

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MTAA July 29th, 2011

The Association will be running a number of fishing orientated activities once again at this year’s Big Skill event and which takes place at Penpont Estate, nr Brecon, on September 3rd & 4th 2011.

We’ll be offering the ‘Full Picture of Fly Fishing’ by showing you the insects direct from the river, how anglers imitate these invertebrates via fly dressing, and you can even have a try at fly tying yourselves! We will also be offering professional fly casting lessons and, of course, there’ll be a chance for the youngsters to try out a little fly fishing on the wonderful River Usk!

This fantastic weekend event isn’t just about fishing; there will be a wide range of activities and outdoor skills workshops taking place for people of all ages to try. From basket weaving to wood turning, to stained glass, fishing, bushcraft and survival skills. There’ll be something for everyone!

For more information on this year’s Big Skill (including ticket prices, opening times, etc) please visit The Big Skill website at www.thebigskill.com. If you’re planning to attend, why not drop by and say hello, tie a fly, or have a few casts on the river? It’ll be great to see you!

Below are a few images from last year’s fantastic event (click to enlarge):

A view from the MTAA marquee…

Casting instruction with the youngsters…

Tom Jehu hard at work in the fly tying tent…

Reversed Paracchute Emerger – Blue Winged Olive (a la Gareth Lewis)

A selection of Toms Pheasant Tails and Hares Ears…

The River Usk at Penpont Estate…

Young Jasper with a superb wild River Usk brown trout…

A bar of gold…

The future of fly tying? They liked the MTAA sweets anyhow!

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MTAA June 1st, 2011

On behalf of the Gwent Angling Society, we’re happy to announce that GAS will be running another set of summer Casting Clinics starting on Monday 20th June at GAS waters near Abergavenny. The evenings will take place every Monday from 18:00 – 20:00 and are open to both GAS members and non-members alike.

Each clinic will cost £5 and will include both single and double handed casting/fishing instruction from professionally qualified instructors, all of whom are members of the Game Angling Instructor’s Association, the leaders in professional game angling and fly fishing instruction, fly tying, and guiding throughout the UK and Ireland. All monies collect during these events will go straight back into supporting the Gwent Angling Society Junior Academy which takes place each summer for those aged 16 years and over.

These are truly fantastic events and amazing value for money. Learn the tips and tricks to become a more proficient caster and angler, add a few new casts to your fishing armoury, learn a few extra fishing techniques, and have a great time with other like minded anglers looking to develop their casting and fishing skills.

If you’re interested in attending these fantastic evenings, please register you interest by visiting the Gwent Angling Society website, and where you’ll be able to obtain travel directions, etc.

We look forward to seeing you!

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MTAA April 28th, 2011

The Glanusk Country Fair & International Horse Trials will be hosting a number of competitions during the summer event set to take place on 30th June – 3rd July 2011 at Glanusk Estate:

There will be a number of fishing competitions on the river next to the tower, which have very kindly been sponsored by  Sportfish and  Englands Safety. These competitions will take place over the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The competitions are: Gentleman’s Salmon and Trout Distance; Ladies Salmon and Trout Distance and Under 16 Boys and Girls, Trout Distance.

The Cost to Enter is £5 per Adult, and £3 per child. These are in aid of the Noah’s Ark Appeal (The Childrens Hospital for Wales, where Serena Legge-Bourke (Aged 3) was for 7 months and was given life saving surgery by the amazing team there) which the whole event is raising money towards. We are in the planning stage of a professionals competition but this may be an informal one as we are keen to get the young, and those who dont fish onto the river!

For more information, please visit the Glanusk Country Fair & International Horse Trials website by clicking here.

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MTAA April 1st, 2011

Due to a lack of attendance at Troedyrhiw, please be aware that all trout competitions taking place on the River Taff will meet at Lines Bridge for the foreseeable future.

If you have any queries regarding this, please feel free to contact our Trout Competition Secretary, Gavin Jehu, on 01685 722 261.

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