The 1999 Troutmasters Competition

What is the Troutmasters Competition?    (Links to other fly fishing info appear at the bottom of this page).

For trout fishermen across the UK, the Troutmasters Competition (run by Trout Fisherman Magazine, sister paper to Trout and Salmon Magazine) is a great opportunity to compete without the pressure normally associated with competitive fly fishing.

A number of waters the length and breadth of the UK are designated as official Troutmasters waters and anyone who fishes there and lands a decent sized trout can enter that fish into the competition. Every month, the anglers who catch the largest three fish from each of the designated Troutmasters Waters will win a badge and the captor of the largest trout will automatically qualify for the annual final at that water. The winner of the final goes on to compete against the winners of other local finals to find the overall Troutmaster winner. There is also an award for the most consistent trout angler of the year.

Picture shows Darren Herbert in action as he wins the Amherst Lodge 1998 fish-off final

How do I enter the Troutmaster competition?

Just go and fish at one of the designated waters and enter any large trout that you catch into the competition. Fishery rules must be observed and generally there is no charge to enter a trout into the competition. Local and national finals may incur the usual day ticket charges.

Who organizes the Troutmasters competition?

It is organized and overseen by Trout Fisherman Magazine.

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