The Lincoln Feather Benders  was established in 1992 by Reverend R Spaight and a group of fly tyers from the Lincoln area to meet through the winter months for evening fly tying sessions and chat. something that continues today providing tuition for beginners and an opportunity to meet guest speakers and tyers.

Since 2017 the Club has managed its own private water by agreement with Thorpe on the Hill Parish Council and welcomes members of all ages and abilities from the local area.

We have a summer programme of at least six away days on still waters and rivers and an annual Club day pitting members against one another

Membership runs from April to April with renewal subscriptions due by 31st March each year. New members may join at any time and their membership shall run from the time of joining to the renewal date.

Members who have not submitted their renewal application by 5th March and paid their fees by 31st March will be deemed to have relinquished their membership and may not fish on Club waters after the renewal date at which time access lock codes will be changed.

Junior members are any members under the age of 18 at the time of joining or renewal and whose parent, guardian or relative is a full member.

Payment for subscriptions can be made by bank transfer or cheque. No cash please

There are three membership categories

• Club
• Fishing
• Junior

All members must hold a valid Environment Agency Rod license when fishing club waters or attending any Club events.

Members may apply to the secretary for a guest ticket for a non-member, these are provided free of charge but are limited to six per member per year. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests abide by all Club rules.