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Post by Hoppy on Jan 16, 2006 20:17:50 GMT -1
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Post by wnion on Jan 20, 2006 10:45:34 GMT -1
The Spring Fly Fishing Fair Written By: Steve Thornton On Date: 20/1/2006 Just to bring you all up to date with the BFF. Steve Cooper closed the BFF. It was his own unilateral decision. The British Flyfair no longer exists and will not be held again. And, I express my thanks to all who supported and visited the show. "I will solely miss it". In reflection to this I have launched a huge new Flyfishing show which is to be a springboard for the new flyfishing season.It has the backing of Hardy Greys Ltd and is receiving excellent support from world class flytyers, demonstrators and exhibitors. The show has many excellent facilities including an indoor 50mtr casting lake. Click www.thespringflyfishingshow.com/4_4.html to see exhibition centre. |
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Post by Hoppy on Jan 20, 2006 22:23:04 GMT -1
Hi everyone - it seems that quite a bit of mis-information is currently being spread regarding The British Fly Fair. Whilst I do not see this forum as being a place to air dirty laundry I feel compelled to set the record straight. As in the last 3 years a show will be taking place at Trentham Gardens in Stoke-on-Trent on 4-5th November 2006. The show will be called British Fly Fair International. A slight name change for legal reasons since I have now dissolved the partnership between myself and Steve Thornton. I unilaterally refused to work with Steve Thornton as I was not happy with the amount of effort that was being put into the show by him. The BFFI will once again be run in association with Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine. Sponsorship will be from Partridge of Redditch, Veniards and The Daylight Company. The International Fly Tyers rows will contain 40+ tyers from around the globe and there will be a full programme of talks, demonstrations and casting. The show has committed support from the tackle trade with Glasgow Angling Centre, Snowbee UK, Lakeland Fly Tying, Celtic Fly Craft, Cochy Bonddhu Books plus many more already confirming attendance. A new website will be up and running in the next few days giving more details of the show (since Steve Thornton still has control of the original British Fly Fair website) see www.bffi.co.uk Please ignore any communications regarding British Fly Fair - International unless they come from myself or through the official website. If you need any more details contact me directly through this forum, email Cookshillft@aol.com or telephone 01782 388382. I will keep everyone fully updated via this forum. Hope to see you there for another great weekend and more of that unique Fly Fair atmosphere Many thanks Steve Cooper aka Cookshill |
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Post by wnion on Jan 21, 2006 2:29:43 GMT -1
Is this good news or bad ?
It seems that there will now be two fairs to go to.
one at the start of the season
and one at the end !
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Post by wnion on Feb 6, 2006 17:27:32 GMT -1
Written By: Steve Thornton
On Date: 6/2/2006
LATEST SHOW NEWS . . . One of our leading figures on Still Water Flyfishing; John Horsey, is giving a talk and slide show in our Destination Theater on Flyfishing for Pike. This style of fishing is becoming very popular throughout Britain and Europe and this talk promises to be very informative and entertaining...... Chris Sandford, a leading figure in Antique tackle will be on hand to provide free evaluations, so bring your old tackle, you never know, you could be rich without realizing it..... Keith Wallington is Flying in from South Africa to give a talk and slide show. Keith will be taking us into the rivers of the Southern African bushvedlt where he'll guide us through the world of the yellowfish, a little known gamefish that offers world class flyfishing in some of the most beautiful surrounds.
It's all happening so make a date in your diary for the Flyfishing Show... April 1st and 2nd.
SEE WORLD CLASS FLYTYERS, DEMONSTRATORS AND
TV CELEBRITIES AT THE SHOW.
BBC ‘s Passion for Angling, Bob James . John Bailey from the BBC’s hit TV series “Tales from the River Bank” and author of up to 30 Angling books. Andy Nicholson from Sky TV Discovery Channel. Chris Sandford, star of the Discovery Channel’s, ‘Just Fishin’... Howard Croston demonstrating the new Hardy and Greys Fly Rods. Paul Whillock signing his new book. ‘Flies as Art’ . John Horsey from Channel 4 T.V’s “Screaming Reels”and much, much more...
A show not to be missed.
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Post by wnion on Feb 9, 2006 9:05:05 GMT -1
Written By: Steve Thornton
On Date: 9/2/2006
GROWING DAY BY DAY TOWARDS A MAJOR PRE-SEASON FLYFISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
PAUL YOUNG star of the hit TV series; "Hooked on Fishing" will be at the show on both days. He will be on hand to give advise and chat about his facinating world wide fishing adventures.
WORLDWIDE EXHIBITORS AT THE SHOW. New fly Rods and reels, new clothing, the latest Holidays, New books, New luggage, New tying materials, New Fly lines, new Hooks and much, much more . . .
DEMAND FOR THEATRE SLOTS ALREADY OUTSTRIPPING SUPPLY ! due to the demand for talks and demonstration opportunities we have had to add an extra theatre area, and even this is already filling up fast. The show will now provide a vast range of entertainment and interest - something for every visitor !
SPLIT CANE ROD DEMONSTRATION FROM BARRY GRANTHAM. Barry is launching a new Split Cane 7,6" 3 peice Fly Rod called "The Montana". Also don't miss his DVD demonstration on how to build a split cane fly rod from start to finish.
Just some of the growing list of exhibitors at the show. . .
Paul Young...
2 day walkabout and
scheduled "question & answer" opportunity on both show days.
Whatever you've wanted to know, now is the chance to ask the question.
Visit the website - keep up with the news...
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