Yorkshire Flyfishers

One of the oldest and most prestigious angling clubs in the north. Prime game fishing on Ribble, Lune, Ure, Eden and Eamont.

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Another prized springer to add to this years encouraging returns. This 9lb fish was caught last week by our Eden Keeper Mark Strong on our Wetheral Beat.
#salmonfishing #salmon #springsalmon #springer #rivereden #wetheral #cumbria

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Despite all the rain and lost fishing days due to high water it's been a bumper spring on our beats so far this season. This pristine 15lb silver springer was caught by Tony Bell on our Wetheral Beat using a gold bodied version of the Willie Gunn on a 1" aluminium tube.

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We were the featured club in the March issue of Trout & Salmon. A copy of the article can be read on our website by kind permission of Andrew Flitcroft, magazine editor: https://t.co/UxWEj8DYzN

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The latest assessment indicates that most salmon stocks in England and Wales are in a depleted state. Free passage for salmon migrating to and from their spawning grounds on the River Eden needs to be a priority #BreakThroughCorbyWeir @YFFC1884

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74% of rivers in England are now ‘at risk’ meaning salmon stocks are no longer at sustainable levels according to latest assessment [https://t.co/DBtqEzfk1X] Time for the EA to take action to give salmon a fighting chance on the River Eden #BreakThroughCorbyWeir @YFFC1884

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A few images from last weekend when the guys from Twin Peakes Flyfishing hosted a @LOOP_Tackle and flytying demonstration day for our members and their guests on one of our River Eden beats. A thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day which was enjoyed by all.

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Learn more about the campaign here:

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A big thank you to @FishLegal_ for putting together this video highlighting the damaging effects of Corby Weir, released today, #WorldFishMigrationDay. A big thank you for the contribution from our keepers, Mark & Mike, Penny of Fish Legal & Adrian Brown, Vice Chairman of REDFA.

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#BreakThroughCorbyWeir Bob Bradney, Secretary of @YFFC1884 said: “For over 24 years our members have been asking the EA to do something about a weir that they own and which has been damaging a river we love. The inaction cannot continue.” @fishmigration #WorldFishMigrationDay

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Our members were invited to a "Salmon Tactics & Set-ups Session" on one of our River Eden Beats on Sunday, kindly run by our experienced keepers Mark and Tony. A thoroughly good day was had by all.

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One of our River Eden beats with the snow-covered Pennines providing a stunning backdrop. This scenic beat fishes well for salmon & trout, has private parking & 2 fishing huts. On the day this was taken there were big hatches of LDO's, MB's & IB's, bringing trout to the surface.

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During the autumn and winter we hold monthly Zoom evenings with renowned speakers from the world of fly fishing. Our last talk before we break until autumn was a with Tarquin Millington-Drake of Frontiers Travel: "Fly Fishing Around The Globe & The Bucket List". Very tempting!!!

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Please help the work of the @WildTroutTrust by bidding in the auction. We are supporting the auction with 2 lots (342 & 343):
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Our biggest ever fundraising auction goes live at 9am this Friday 18 March, with bidding until Sunday evening 27 March! 366 lots including art, books, flies, tackle and of course fishing. Register and start browsing now >> https://t.co/MSJVtQQxfl

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A pristine 15lb spring salmon caught by one of our members fishing our Wetheral Beat on the River Eden today. This is one of a number of spring salmon reported from our beats this year. Quickly and safely returned after waiting for it to recover in the net and a quick photo.

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Many of our beats have fishing huts for the use of our members. They've seen some fish and heard some stories down the years. This quaint hut with an angler weathervane is on our River Ribble beat and is a fine example.

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This is the magnificent view that greeted our members fishing on the River Eamont yesterday, opening day on our Lancashire & Cumbrian beats. Conditions were the best for an opening day for many a year, which encouraged a few LDO's & MB's to hatch, and an odd trout to the net.

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A few images from the last day at the BFFI 2022 showing our hard working team promoting our welcoming and friendly club. The last two pictures show Mark, our experienced river keeper, tying his favourite River Eden salmon flies.

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We're back at the @bffi_flyfishing this weekend. Do come over for a chat and find out what we offer... Our welcoming, friendly club has 35 miles of premium, keeper managed water in Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire. Or contact us through our website, https://t.co/TL7roYKvqp

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We’re back at the @bffi_flyfishing this year, 4 years since our last attendance. If you’re going, please drop in for a chat and let us show you some of the amazing fishing we have for salmon, sea trout, brown trout & grayling. #bffi

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A motley bunch indeed congregating around the YFFC stall @bffi_flyfishing today. Thanks to all who came along to chat....look forward to more of the same tomorrow.

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One of our members searching for the elusive springer on one of our beautiful River Eden beats in Cumbria. #salmonfishing #cumbria #rivereden #springsalmon #yffc #riveredensalmon #springsalmonfishing

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Our members were treated to an excellent Zoom talk last night from fisheries scientist @kenwhelan0451, entitled "Where Have All The Salmon Gone... And What We Might Do About It?". The talk was recorded so that members can watch 'on demand'. Very well received - thank you Ken.