What is the BFCC Casting?
The BFCC Fly Casting Championship is one of the UK’s premier fly casting competitions, bringing together some of the country’s most accomplished casters to demonstrate their precision, technique and distance. Competitors are tested across a series of demanding disciplines, showcasing the skill and control required in competitive fly casting.
2026 Champions
The BFCC Fly Casting Championship tested competitors across three disciplines: trout distance, trout accuracy and double-handed overhead salmon distance. Congratulations to James Evans, who claimed the Open title with an outstanding combined score of 294.8%, and junior champion Ben Thomas, who achieved a perfect 300% across the three disciplines.
BFCC Casting Competition Timetable
Timings may be subject to change
| Daily Amateur Competitions | Friday & Saturday | Sunday |
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Single handed Trout Distance Three Categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
10am – 3pm | 10am – 12pm |
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Trout Accuracy Three Categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
10am – 3pm | 10am – 12pm |
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Double Handed Overhead Salmon (S55g) Distance Three categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
10am – 3pm | 10am – 12pm |
| Daily Winner Announced | 3.30pm | 12.30pm |
| Daily invitational casting competition | 3.30pm | 3.00pm |
£5 entry charge. Casting outfits will be provided.
| Championship Qualifying for Final on Sunday | Friday & Saturday | Sunday | Finals |
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*Single Handed Trout Distance Three Categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
9am – 4pm | 9am – 12noon | 1.00pm |
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*Trout Accuracy Three categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
9am – 4pm | 9am – 12noon | 2.00pm |
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*Double Handed Overhead Salmon (S55g) Distance Three categories: Junior (17 and under), Male & Female |
9am – 4pm | 9am – 12noon | 3.00pm |
All 3 disciplines* are required to qualify for the Overall Championship. £10 entry charge (i.e. for all 3 disciplines). Casting outfits will be provided.
