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October 2025
Sunday 12th October – Lower Itchen – Organiser: Tony Fox
Overall Results: 1. Julian Erbsloeh 2. Jay Curry 3. Tim Pottage 4. Alex Adams 5. Alex Tipping 6. Andrew Smith 7. Vinnie King 8. M Cave 9. Baz Reece 10. S Crowder 11. Mike Heritage 12. Harry Chance 13. Gavin Walsh 14. John Bowen 15. Jim Dillon 16. O Palmer 17. Alan Williams 18. John Waters
June 2026
Sunday 28th June – River Ure, Wensley – Organiser: Paul Page
The Qualifier will be fished to IFFA Section A – Fishing rules and AT TEFF River Qualifier scoring system, on a Catch, Measure & Release basis. Both Trout and Grayling 20cms and above will be eligible for measuring, scoring & the awarding of fish points.
Entrants will be split into 2 groups:
Morning Group – fishing am & controlling pm.
Afternoon Group – fishing pm & controlling am.
HQ: Three Horseshoes, Wensley, Leyburn, N Yorkshire DL8 4HJ.
am fishing Wensley Beat, pm fishing Bolton Hall Beat
Both Wensley and Bolton Hall beats are closed for practice Saturday 27th June 2026
Fishing Times: Morning group 09:00am – 12:30pm. Afternoon group 14:00pm – 17:30pm
Briefing: 08:00am
Entry Fee: £30.00
Fishing Fee: £25.00 payable on the morning directly to the organiser unless you are a Bolton Estate Season ticket holder or have purchased a Special Limited Season Ticket, from the organiser below.
Min entries: 12 / Max entries: 24
A limited number of day tickets are available from the Estate Office tele.01969 621182
A Special Limited Season Ticket covering 16th – 26th and 28th June inc. can be purchased for £60 in advance from Paul Page. Contact 07768 854849, ventonpage@gmail.com
Please ensure that your membership is valid and up to date at the time of applying and for your qualifier/s you are fishing and if you are successful to fish the final, otherwise the Angling Trust reserve the right to refuse entry to fish the event.
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How to enter
Sorry but only members of Angling Trust can purchase tickets for this event.
Entry details here>>
Entries & Results Spreadsheet
The 29th FIPS-Mouche European Fly Fishing Championships was held in Sondrio, Italy, from the 19th-25th October 2025.
AT TEFF was represented by: Simon Clarke (Manager), Stan Moore, Chris Richardson, Del Spry (Captain) & Andy Taylor.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Belgium – Bulgaria – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Ireland – Italy – Montenegro – Netherlands – Poland – Romania – Serbia – Slovakia – Spain – Sweden
RESULTS
Session 1
The opening session saw Chris Richardson score 36 fish on the River Mallero, Chiesa, to come 7th in his group. Elsewhere, Del Spry came 10th on the River Adda, Morbegno with 8 fish, with Andy Taylor also coming 10th on the River Mera, Chiavenna with 14. On Palu Lake, the lake venue, Stan Moore came 15th with 15 fish, while Simon Clarke was 16th with 7 fish on the River Adda, Sondalo. England ended the session in 16th place, with 58 placing points, while Ireland were 12th with 47pts. Italy led the team rankings with 23pts, ahead of France on 31pts, and Slovakia 3rd with 32pts.
Session 2
A better session for England saw Del Spry come 6th on the River Mera, Chiavenna, with a 6th place also for Andy Taylor on Palu Lake, the lake venue. On the other river sectors Stan Moore came 8th on the River Adda, Sondalo, with a 9th place for Chris Richardson on the River Adda, Morbegno, while Simon Clarke finished 16th on the River Mallero, Chiesa. England rose to 13th with 104 placing points, one ahead of Ireland, who dropped to 14th with 110pts. At the top of the table France overtook Italy for 1st place with 44pts, with Italy 2nd on 59pts and Slovakia 3rd with 61pts. Jordan Gregoire (France) led the Individual rankings with 3 placing points, with Peter Tomko (Slovakia) 2nd with 4pts and Semih Egemen (Netherlands) 3rd with 5pts.
Session 3
In the 3rd session Chris Richardson scored an 8th place on the River Mera, Chiavenna, while Andy Taylor came 10th on the River Adda, Sondalo, with Simon Clarke 12th on the River Adda, Morbegno. On Lake Palu, the lake venue, Del Spry came 14th, while Stan Moore also came 14th on the River Mallero, Chiesa. England dropped to 15th place with 162 placing points, with Ireland 14th on 157pts. France hung on to the top spot with 53 placing points, ahead of the Czech Republic 2nd with 88pts, and Slovakia 3rd with 96pts. Another 1st place for Jordan Gregoire (France) kept him top of the Individual rankings with 4 placing points, with Daniel Muniz Llana (Spain) 2nd, and Peter Tomko 3rd, both on 8pts.
Session 4
The penultimate session saw an 11th place for Stan Moore on the River Adda, Morbegno, with 6 fish, while Andy Taylor came 14th on the River Mallero, Chiesa, and Chris Richardson came 15th on Lake Palu, the lake sector. Elsewhere, Del Spry and Simon Clarke both came 16th on the River Adda, Sondalo, and the River Mera, Chiavenna, respectively. England remained in 15th place with 234 placing points, one position below Ireland on 218pts. France maintained their 1st place with 86 placing points, with the Czech Republic 2nd with 111pts, and Spain overtaking Slovakia to move into 3rd place with 117pts. Individually, Daniel Muniz Llana (Spain) moved into 1st place with 11 placing points, with Frantisek Kouba (Czech Republic) 2nd with 12pts, and Emilio Jose Gonzalez Berjaga (Spain) 3rd on 13pts.
Session 5
In the final session Simon Clarke came 9th on Lake Palu, the lake sector, with 4 fish. On the river sectors Stan Moore came 6th on the River Mera, Chiavenna, with 5 fish, while Del Spry finished 7th on the River Mallero, Chiesa, with 9 fish, with Andy Taylor 9th on the River Adda, Morbegno, and Chris Richardson 12th on the River Adda, Sondalo. Despite a better performance in this session England remained in 15th place with 277 placing points, four behind Ireland in 14th place. France held on to their lead in the team rankings to become the 2025 World Champions with 100 placing points, with Spain 2nd with 142pts, just one ahead of Italy 3rd with 143pts. Individually, a 1st place in his session saw Daniel Muniz Llana (Spain) become the 2025 World Individual Champion with 11 placing points, with Emilio Jose Gonzalez Berjaga (Spain) in 2nd with 14pts, and Frantisek Kouba (Czech Republic) 3rd, also on 14pts.
Media Credit – Courtesy of: A.Belluscio/UPS
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Team England Fly Fishing is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming FIPS-Mouche European Fly Fishing Championship, taking place in Sondrio, Italy from October 19–24, 2025. The prestigious event will see top anglers from across Europe compete in the ultimate test of skill, precision, and rivercraft.
Representing England on the international stage will be:
Del Spry – Team Captain
Andy Taylor
Chris Richardson
Stan Moore
Simon Clarke – Team Manager
This experienced and dedicated team brings together a wealth of talent and international competition experience. Under the leadership and guidance of Captain Del Spry and Manager Simon Clarke, Team England is focused on delivering a strong performance on Italy’s technical alpine rivers (Adda, Mallero and Mera) and the stillwater (Lake Palu) at 2000m above sea level.
The European Championship, sanctioned by the international governing body FIPS-Mouche, is a highlight of the competitive fly fishing calendar, attracting elite teams from across the continent. This year’s venue, Sondrio, located in the heart of the Lombardy region, promises challenging fishing conditions and breathtaking scenery — the perfect stage for world-class competition.
Simon Clarke, Team Manager, said: “Getting some of the team out to Italy in June, has given us a valuable first-hand insight into the competition waters, allowing us to tailor our tactics well in advance. The Alpine rivers present a unique challenge, and whilst we remain mindful that the conditions in October may be very different to that in June, we’re confident in our ability to adapt, perform, and represent our country with pride.”
The 29th FIPS-Mouche European Fly Fishing Championships was held in Sondrio, Italy, from the 19th-25th October 2025.
AT TEFF was represented by: Simon Clarke (Manager), Stan Moore, Chris Richardson, Del Spry (Captain) & Andy Taylor.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Belgium – Bulgaria – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Ireland – Italy – Montenegro – Netherlands – Poland – Romania – Serbia – Slovakia – Spain – Sweden
PROGRAMME
Sunday 19th October
12:00 Arrival and registration at “Grand Hotel della Posta” Sondrio
13:30 Captains’ Meeting & Draw
17:00 Opening Ceremony
18:00 Opening Dinner
Monday 20th October: Competition Session 1
9:00 Start of session on lake
10:00 Start of session on rivers
12:45 End of session on lake
13:00 End of session on river
Tuesday 21st October: Competition Session 2
9:00 Start of session on lake
10:00 Start of session on rivers
12:45 End of session on lake
13:00 End of session on river
Wednesday 22nd October: Competition Session 3
9:00 Start of session on lake
10:00 Start of session on rivers
12:45 End of session on lake
13:00 End of session on river
Thursday 23rd October: Competition Session 4
9:00 Start of session on lake
10:00 Start of session on rivers
12:45 End of session on lake
13:00 End of session on river
Friday 24th October: Competition Session 5
9:00 Start of session on lake
10:00 Start of session on rivers
12:45 End of session on lake
13:00 End of session on river
18:30 Medals Ceremony – Closing Ceremony
21:00 Closing Banquet
Saturday 25th October
Breakfast – Travel Home
SECTORS
Sector 1: Lake Palu
(1,965 m above sea level) is located in Valmalenco, surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Rhaetian Alps. Accessible on foot or by cable car from Chiesa in Valmalenco, this alpine lake is one of the most fascinating in the region.
Covered by snow for about four months of the year, it offers breathtaking scenery during the warm season and is an ideal habitat for sport fishing. Its shape and depth (up to 15 metres)
Eligible fish occurring: brown trout and arctic char.
Sector 2: River Adda, Sondalo
Situated in Alta Valtellina (940 m asl), the Sondalo section offers an alpine environment characterised by clear, fast-flowing waters.
Eligible fish occurring: Brown trout, Marbled trout, with large specimens and a sporadic presence of Rainbow trout.
Sector 3: River Mallero, Chiesa
The competition sector of the Mallero River stretches (1,000 m above sea level) from Torre Santa Maria to the gates of the Chiesa in Valmalenco, crossing a striking mountain environment characterized by a particularly technical and challenging watercourse.
The stream has a morphology typical of alpine watercourses, with the presence of large boulders that create constant variations in the flow of water. It alternates between deep gorges and fast scraping sections, with a generally sustained flow, especially in summer, influenced by rainfall and snowmelt at high altitudes. The speed of the water can be challenging, which makes it particularly technical for fly-fishing. A fascinating and challenging area, perfect for testing the skills of the competitors.
Eligible fish: marbled trout, brown trout, hybrids and rainbows.
Sector 4: River Adda, Morbegno
The section of the river Adda near Paniga (250 m above sea level) stretches from the confluence of the Bitto stream to the confluence of the Tartano stream.
The first part of the river is characterised by slow-moving currents interspersed with small streams, while as the river rises it becomes more torrential, with stronger currents.
During the European Championships it is not uncommon to encounter large specimens of lake trout on their way upstream to spawn.
This is a diverse stretch of river that allows for a variety of fishing techniques and will test the competitors’ skills in a variety of fishing conditions.
Eligible fish: brown trout, marble trout and grayling is well distributed along the stretch.
Sector 5: River Mera, Chiavenna
The Mera River (300 m asl) in the Prosto section has a varied conformation, alternating between torrential stretches, rapids and some deep holes. .
The fish in this section are particularly cautious and selective, so a slow and deliberate approach is required. It is advisable to insist on waters of medium speed and to pay particular attention to the underbank, where the most interesting bait is often found. This section is a technical challenge that rewards the precision and patience of the angler.
Eligible fish: small to medium-sized brown trout, and rainbow trout are stocked throughout the year.
You will find more information on the Championship website here>>
Ian Colclough: Firstly congratulations to the two captains, Gary Morris who will take his team to Trawsfynydd in the spring, and Mark Macleod who will take his team to Lough Leane in south west Ireland in the autumn.
These are the teams. Congratulations to all the team members.
Spring – Llyn Trawsfynydd – Manager Ian Colclough
Gary Morris (Captain), Shaktihang Begha, Phil Calvert, Richard Denney, Ryan Feber, Ron Gent, Gary Haskins, Sean Hanlon, Tim Joyce, Mark Rose, Dom Sheratte, Frank Sumnall, Nick Tompkins & Jake Wenman
Autumn – Lough Leane – Manager Paul Angell
Mark Macleod (Captain), Bruce Blackshaw, Tom Bird, Steve Cullen, Chris Evans, John Hood, Matt Kingdon, Jeff Mason, Ben Race, Paul Runec, Richard Slater, Neil Squires, Phil Thompson & Graham Willis
Angling Trust Team England Fly Fishing 