British Fly Fair International 2008
Crystal River is pleased to confirm that it has jointly developed its first Master Class Fly Tying Course to be run during this winter.To hear more about the course and/or to book a place on either of the 1 and 1½ day courses please contact Paul.
Authors Booth
This is a new feature at the show. Book signings by Chris Mann, Malcolm Greenhalgh and others take place on Stand 14. A full schedule will be available from the Medlar Press Stand.
AAPGAI
The Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors, are
delighted be putting on a full programme of demonstrations and tuition
at this years British Fly Fair International.
Passport to Wild Trout Heaven
The Wild Trout Trust (WTT) in partnership with the Association of Rivers Trusts (ART) has just launched a new web site to promote the growing number of fishing passport schemes being developed throughout England & Wales. The scheme has also been supported by the Environment Agency.
www.wildtroutfishing.co.uk has been set-up as a gateway for anglers wishing order passport tokens and source information on the following schemes:
. Wild in Eden
. Wye & Usk Passport
. Tyne Angling Passport
. Angling 2000 (West Country Rivers Trust)
As new schemes are developed they will be added to the website.
WTT Director Simon Johnson said, "I am delighted WTT is supporting this exciting initiative. The passport schemes are currently one of the most exciting developments in wild trout fishing. For just £5 to £10 anglers can experience the thrill of wild trout fishing in some of the most beautiful landscapes in England and Wales. However the most exciting aspect for me is that the money generated from ticket sales often goes straight back into the sustainable management of these precious resources".
At this year's British Fly Fair (1st-2nd November) new members joining WTT will receive a complimentary book of ten tokens worth £22.50. See www.bffi.co.uk for details.
For further information contact WTT Director, Simon Johnson on 07881 920078 or director@wildtrout.org
This year Jens Pilgaard and Sebastian Letalier will demonstrate tying classic salmon flies, without the use of a vice and on hooks made by Jens. One not to be missed!
..... and from Chris Sandford, his latest book.
Looking back at the show in 2007, overall we were very satisfied with the outcome. As well as a record number through the doors many traders experienced record takings for any UK Show. As always the invited fly tiers put on a magnificent display and they all commented on the high level of interest from the visiting public. The theatre presentations were well attended and the AAPGAI casting pool was a great improvement on earlier years.
