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Fly Fishing Club
Now in its second year, the OM Fly Fishing Club continues to grow, welcoming new members including Keith Porter who has joined all the way from Montreal. Ahead of the
No.9 Reunion in June, Keith joined Robert Leachman for a day on the Sutton Veny fishery, enjoying exclusive access and a lively mayfly hatch that capped off a memorable outing.
It was wonderful that last summer, Rev. Adam Wharton, Malvern College chaplain, was able to join Robert Leachman on the Hampshire Avon and Wylye. In September Chris Price organised a successful day at Blagdon Lake with Mike Saunders, Justin Lee, and Richard Wothers. Later, a group including Robert Leachman, Bill Bowler, Simon Gibbs, Nigel Milroy and Nigel Draffan enjoyed two days on the Derbyshire Derwent, with a relaxed evening at The Devonshire Arms.
In March, Robert Leachman and Tony Butler promoted the club at the annual Sixth Form Leavers’ Evening, followed by the OM Club dinner in St Edmund’s Hall. It was also wonderful to join pupils again this year at Kingfisher Lake near Bromyard in May. With guidance from Chris Price, Tony Butler and Robert Leachman, and equipment provided by Adam Wharton, the pupils embraced the challenge despite gusty winds. The day ended with a wonderful picnic provided by the Malvernian Society.
This year a special thank you goes to Roger Viner for donating his fly-tying equipment to the College for pupils to use.
Further information
Members of all ages are warmly invited to join. If you are interested in finding out more about the OM Fly Fishing Club, please see page 60 or scan the QR code.
Nigel Draffan on the Avon at Burgate
Keith Porter joins the OMFFC from Montreal
Bill Bowler (2.75-80), Tony Butler (5.66-71), Nigel Draffan (1.64-69), Simon Gibbs (3.77-81), Robert Leachman (7.66-71), Justin Lee (6.80-84), Nigel Milroy (1.66-70), Keith Porter (9.74-79), Chris Price (7.73-78), Mike Saunders (5.70-74), Roger Viner (4.50-54), Richard Wothers (4.82-84)
L: Bill Bowler (2.75-80), Simon Gibbs (3.77-81)
R: Nigel Milroy (1.66-70), Nigel Draffan (1.64-69)
Justin Lee and Richard Wothers at Blagdon Lake
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