Airflo Fly Fishing Competitions
Airflo Open Championship 2024
Final Rutland Water - October 1-2nd
We are pleased to announce that the Airflo Open Championship will be running again for 2024, in the same format as that of 2023. Teams of 6 will be fishing to be crowned the top competition team in the UK, and take home the Silver Salver from this prestigious event.
After listening to all the feedback from 2023, competition heats will be held at several venues this year.
In order to achieve a completely fair allocation of final places, each heat will be strictly limited to 10 teams, with 50% of the teams qualifying for one of our finals, so enter early to avoid disappointment!
The top 3 teams at each heat will be invited to the Grand final at Rutland Water and a further 2 teams at each round invited to fish The Shield (a one day event) at Draycote water in September.
All heats are open to all anglers with no regional restrictions. Please note, teams may only enter ONE heat.
Upon entry each team will also receive a discount on Airflo Fly Lines, this will allow the team to purchase up to 12 Airflo lines with a discount of 50% off RRP - rules will apply; one order, one payment, and one shipment per team.
Please note: The format for the Airflo Open Championship FINAL at Rutland Water will change for 2024. We will be introducing a lower kill limit with catch & release - details are yet to be confirmed. E.G 3 fish kill, catch and release a further 9 fish, total limit 12.
FISHING RULES
This event will be fished to Airflo/International competition rules, a copy of these are available HERE.
| DATE | VENUE | MAX ENTRIES | QUALIFYING PLACES AVAILABLE | RESULTS |
| April 13th | ENGLAND Rutland Water |
10 Teams / 1 SPOT LEFT | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| April 21st | ENGLAND Chew Valley |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| June 1st | ENGLAND Grafham Water (formally Draycote) |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| June 9th | WALES Llyn Clywedog |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| June 13th | SCOTLAND Lake of Menteith - DAY |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| June 13th | SCOTLAND Lake of Menteith - EVENING |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| June 23rd | IRELAND Lough Lene |
10 Teams / FULL | Grand Final x 3 Shield Final x 2 |
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| September 14th |
THE SHIELD - Chew Valley Lake |
14 Teams | ||
| October 1st / 2nd | GRAND FINAL - Rutland Water | 21 Teams | ||
VIEW ALL 2023 HEATS & FINAL RESULTS HERE
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Airflo Spring Invitational 2024
Rutland Water - May 18-19th
After the resounding success of last year’s event, the Airflo Spring Invitational Fly Fishing Competition is back for 2024!
Once again it will be held at Rutland Water 18-19th May 2024.
The following teams are invited to the Airflo Spring Invitational Match at Rutland Water May 18/19th 2024; they include last year’s winners the RAF Fish Hawks, together with qualifiers from the Airflo Open Championship, Airflo Shield Final and the Cortland Team Competition.
Qualification/Invite system: Top 10 at Airflo Open Championship. Top 5 at Spring Invitational. Top 3 at Cortland Team Competitions. Top 1 at Airflo Shield final. 2x Invited Teams. In the event of a team qualifying more than once for the Spring Match, we will drop down each Airflo competition to fill any spaces.
2024 INVITED TEAM LIST
RAF Fish Hawks, Fly Shop Welsh Hawks A, FNF Nymphomaniacs, Tartan Tyers, Draycote Rio Masters, Greenwell Persuaders, Team Airflo, Elinor, Fulling Mill Team Tequila, The Misfits, Leinster Lads, WCC Iain Barr Flies, Ospreys, Change FF, Blagdon Flyfishers, Outcasts, Munster Mavericks, Menteith Ospreys, Reservoir Dogs, Neilston Fly Fishers, Renegades.
Entry forms will be sent to the above teams. Team captains must confirm that they will be entering by the 19th January 2024. Entry is payable by the 9th of February to confirm the teams place, failure to do so will eliminate the teams guaranteed entry place and this will then be offered to the next team in line.
There is a maximum capacity of 21 teams and after we have confirmed from the above who is attending, we will open up the other spots for entry on the 10th of February 2024.
ENTRY FEES
Once again the entry fee will be £200 per team; all team members will receive an Airflo goody bag worth £79.99.
PRIZE FUND
- 1st Team – £1500 Cash, Trophy, Medals, plus tackle prizes
- 2nd Team – £750 Cash, Medals, plus tackle prizes
- 3rd Team – £500 Cash, Medals plus tackle prizes
- Top Rod Overall – Trophy plus Ross Reel
- Biggest Rainbow Overall - Airflo Fly Line
FISHING TIMES (TBC)
Saturday will be fished 10am - 6pm and Sunday will be 9:30am - 5pm, after which we will be holding the presentation at the Fishing lodge, complete with food at the weigh in.
FISHING RULES
The event will be fished to Airflo/International competition rules, a copy of these are available HERE. Subject to Covid Rules on weigh in, competition will follow 3 fish kill and C&R up to 12.
APPLICATION
After the 21 invited teams have been confirmed, any unfilled spots will be open for general entry from 10th February. Applications are to be made in writing.
PREVIOUS MATCHES: RAF FISH HAWKS WINNERS 2023
