Events

Important dates for 2026

PASAS Socials.
For latest information, please check the club Facebook page here…
And for general discussions, visit the club Facebook Group here…
Social Secretary: Paul Edwards, contact details here…

TDF. Normally safaris are held on the first Wednesday each month from March through to September.
𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆: Our events are all about having a great time while enjoying our passion for fishing. Expect good banter, helpful tips, and shared expertise – we often share flies, kit, and even help land each other’s fish! Participants typically take a break for breakfast at The Cwtch, Crynant, sharing tactics. 
Tawe Disabled Fishers Secretary: Des Williams, contact details here…

Important dates

Note: No Fly Tying classes 2nd Mondays of the month.

5 Jan 19 Jan 26 Jan 2 Feb	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Contine to learn fly tying methods, techniques and patterns. Contact the Sec for further details.
6 Feb	Annual Fishing Club Tackle Auction. This is an opportunity to buy and sell fishing related equipment. An ideal opportunity for beginners to buy used or pre-owned new fishing tackle and for sellers to declutter and downsize. No auction fees for neither the buyer nor the seller. The club facilitates the sale but buyers pay sellers directly. As such, don’t expect a card payment machine – Cash is king. Doors open at 6PM to list items and browsing at Vardre Rugby Football Club, 3 High St, Swansea SA6 5LF
16 Feb 23 Feb 2 Mar	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Contine to learn fly tying methods, techniques and patterns. Contact the Sec for further details.
3 Mar	Brown trout season opens on all club waters. Worm allowed for brown trout all season from 3 Mar to 30 Sept. Salmon season opens on the Cilieni. Catch and release for salmon all season. (PASAS rule: fly only on Cilieni all season).
4 Mar	Tawe Disabled Fishers Safari Day at Tyn-y-Graig, Crynant, SA10 8TB. Venue prices apply. Beginning around 8:15am with the competition ending at 2pm. Though many members choose to stay on until later. The competition will be for the heaviest bag weight of up to the first two Trout caught. Despite the competitive element of the day, most members are happy to help each other out, particularly beginners, netting and sharing methods and on accasions, flies as well.
16 Mar	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Ideal opportunity for beginners to learn how to set up a rod to fish. Contine to learn fly tying methods, techniques and patterns. Contact the Sec for further details.
20 Mar	Salmon / sea trout season opens on the Tawe / Gwili. Catch and release for salmon all season and for sea trout until 30 Apr. Fly and spin allowed all season. No worm allowed for salmon all season. Worm allowed for sea trout 1 May to 7 Oct. All sea trout over 60cm to be released. (PASAS rule: no bait allowed other than worm and only when allowed by NRW byelaws).
23 Mar 30 Mar	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Ideal opportunity for beginners to learn how to set up a rod to fish. Contact the Sec for further details.
1 Apr	Tawe Disabled Fishers Safari Day at Tyn-y-Graig, Crynant, SA10 8TB. Venue prices apply. Beginning around 8:15am with the competition ending at 2pm. Though many members choose to stay on until later. The competition will be for the heaviest fish weight of up to the first two Trout caught. Despite the competitive element of the day, most members are happy to help each other out, particularly beginners, netting and sharing methods and on accasions, flies as well.
1 May	First day bait allowed for sewin on the Gwili/Tawe.  Still fly only on the Cilieni.
6 May 3 June 1 July	Tawe Disabled Fishers Safari Day at Tyn-y-Graig, Crynant, SA10 8TB. Venue prices apply. Beginning around 8:15am with the competition ending at 2pm. Though many members choose to stay on until later. The competition will be for the heaviest bag or fish weight of up to the first two Trout caught. Despite the competitive element of the day, most members are happy to help each other out, particularly beginners, netting and sharing methods and on accasions, flies as well.
31 July TBC.	FREE Fly Fishing Introduction and Lessons alongside the River Tawe in Ynystawe, South Wales. Booking essential to ensure you gain one of the limited spaces available.
5 Aug	Tawe Disabled Fishers Safari Day at Tyn-y-Graig, Crynant, SA10 8TB. Venue prices apply. Beginning around 8:15am with the competition ending at 2pm. Though many members choose to stay on until later. The competition will be for the heaviest fish weight of up to the first two Trout caught. Despite the competitive element of the day, most members are happy to help each other out, particularly beginners, netting and sharing methods and on accasions, flies as well.
7 Aug 14 Aug 21Aug TBC	FREE Fly Fishing Introduction and Lessons alongside the River Tawe in Ynystawe, South Wales. Booking essential to ensure you gain one of the limited spaces available.
2 Sept	Tawe Disabled Fishers Safari Day at Tyn-y-Graig, Crynant, SA10 8TB. Venue prices apply. Beginning around 8:15am with the competition ending at 2pm. Though many members choose to stay on until later. The competition will be for the heaviest bag weight of up to the first two Trout caught. Despite the competitive element of the day, most members are happy to help each other out, particularly beginners, netting and sharing methods and on accasions, flies as well.
5 Sept	The Heart of the Valley Show. 10am to 4pm. The Pontardawe Recreation Ground. Visit us our stand to see a demonstration of what the club does, including: Kick Sampling, Fly Casting Demonstrations, Water Testing, Maps of our Fishing. Learn about what the club has to offer. Park and ride usually from Leisure Centre and Tesco. To be confirmed closer to the date.
30 Sept	Brown trout season closes on all club waters.
8 Oct	Fly / spinner only for salmon / sewin until end of season on the Tawe / Gwili.   Still fly only on the Cilieni.
17 Oct	Salmon / sea trout season closes on all club waters.
2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Ideal opportunity for beginners to learn fly tying methods, techniques and patterns. Contact the Sec for further details.
Monday 14 Dec	Annual General Meeting, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach, Monday 14 December 2026, 19:30. Agenda will include: reports from Directors / Officers;appointment of Mgt Committee, Directors, Officers, etc;proposals (if any) to amend Byelaws;other proposals (if any);AOB at the discretion of the Chairman. Notice of proposals to nominate Directors or to amend Byelaws must be received in writing by the Secretary not less than 14 days before the meeting and must comply with the Articles of Association. Notice of proposals to move a special resolution must be received in writing by the Secretary not less than 28 days before the meeting. Consult the Secretary if necessary. See here… [link] for Articles of Association and Byelaws. Details of any proposals received by the Secretary may be requested by members during the 14 days before the meeting.
21 Dec 28 Dec	Fly Tying, 19:00 to 21:00, Vardre Rugby Club, Clydach. Followed by a pint and a chat. Juniors welcome. Ideal opportunity to learn fly tying methods, techniques and patterns. Contact the Sec for further details.