What we do in this competition
The trophy is awarded to the person in the club who has made the greatest contribution during the year. It is also used to recognise individuals who have made significant contributions over a number of years.
The winner is decided each year by the committee, ahead of the awards ceremony in March.
Trophy

Past Winners
2026: Graham Measures
2025: Peter Gover
2024: Paul Wild
2023: Tim Lawson
2022: Tim Lawson
2021: Paul Wild
2020: Sean Cutting
2000: Jon Marshall
1999: J Dale
1998: R McCarthy
1997: B Thomas
1996: J Marshall
1995: E Hein
1994:
1993:
1992: M J Debenham

2026 Winner: Graham Measures
History
This trophy has been presented annually since 1992, to the person or persons who have made a major contribution to fishing at Rutland Water and the interests of the Rutland Water Fly Fishers. A replica is presented to the winner for them to keep.
About Us
Rutland Water Fly Fishers is a club of keen anglers who fly fish for trout in Rutland Water and other local reservoirs.
New members are very welcome. Please see our Membership page for details.

Club Meetings
Club meetings are held during the winter at Empingham Cricket Club. Location map here.
For details on fishing at Rutland Water and to purchase permits, please see the Anglian Water fishing site.


