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    Spring Flyfishing Show -> Manufacturers, Magazines, Retail Stands and Clubs & Associations for 2007 show.

    The Spring Flyfishing Show "The show that launches the new fly fishing season".To pause this slideshow, hold your mouse over it.

    Exhibitors at the 2008 Spring Flyfishing Show.
    Angling Conservation Association, Angling World Direct, Antique Angling,
    Aqua Ventures (Canada), Beulah Fly Rods, Bloke Fly Rods, Carrilon, Central Fisheries Board, Chevron Hackles, Coch-y-Bonddu Books, Confederation of English Fly Fishers,
    Derbyshire County Angling Club, England Youth Flyfishing Association,
    England Ladies Flyfishing Association, Eumer Finland, Eyebrook Trout Fishery, Fastmail,
    Fish and Fly, Fishing Matters Ltd, Flash Attack Products, Flies by Wendy, Fly Only,
    Flydressers Guild, GAIA, Guide Fly Fishing, Hardy & Greys Ltd, Herwood Books, Hooked on Angling, Iain Barr Fly Fishing, J&P Hats, Lakeland Flytying, Leeda Ltd, Lookers, Medlar Press, Lincolnshire Fly Shop, Morton Boats, Nomad UK, Rutland Fishing, Salmon & Trout Association, San Giacomo Lodges,
    Sshoot, Stockport Flyfishing Supplies,The Alternative Tackle Company, The Angling Warehouse, The Grayling Society, Top Fly, Total Flyfisher Magazine, Turrall, Weardale Flyfishing, Umqpua, Varivas, Virtual Nymph, VEM Publishing, Waldron Vices and Reels, Waterlog Magazine, Wellard & Scott, Wharfdale Angling Classics, Where Wise Men Fish, Willis Flyfishing, World Sport Fishing, Wychwood, Yorkshire Game Angling, Zpey Systems.
    Click on logos to visit websites



    HARDY LTD - Established in 1872 Hardys have been delivering innovative fishing product to the market. With high quality British manufactured product, the stand will be a must visit at the event!''


    GREYS - Our philosophy of producing great tackle at realistic prices has won converts the world over. We do not compromise on design – as passionate anglers ourselves we have one overriding factor that influences all our products – it has to work. Rods, reels, lines, clothing and accessories – all carefully designed and developed to enhance the wonderful experience of going fishing. Every rod carries a full Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee for the original owner. Back this up with our multi-award winning service department, you can be sure you made a wise choice fishing with any Greys product.


    ZPEY SYSTEMS - One of my customers, Jack Hemingway, told me during the summer of 1991 that I “should develop a fly fishing rod which could reduce the use of power to a minimum, and which could also make it possible to get the line out without getting shoulder and backaches for weeks after a fishing trip”. As you know, a two-handed fly fishing rod can really be demanding. Come and see our new flyrod and test it yourself on the indoor casting lake. This fly rod can be seen on our new products page click [here] to see...


    LINCOLNSHIRE FLY SHOP - Premire brands from leading manufacturers, selling everything from flytying materials to the latest flyrods, clothing and accessories.


    IAIN BARR FLYFISHING -
    Come and see the flies that everyone is talking about! Iain Barr's award winning Captains Choice Flies as featured in Trout Fisherman magazine are taking the UK and further by storm!
    2007 Double European Silver Medalist Iain Barr will be on hand to advise you on what to buy, when to fish and the all important information on how to fish it! See all his new must have patterns for 2008 including the very flies that lead him to England's first Double Silver Medalist for some years!
    With over 27 years experience in fly fishing that has lead to 23 England caps, World and European Medals and all top UK and European wins, the Iain Barr's Captains Choice flies as used by the 2007 English National Champion Joel Beeney are a must see.
    As part of the England Youth Fly Fishing Committee, Iain is offering every child under 16 a free fly when they visit the stand! There is also a chance to win a VERY large of box of Iain Barr's Captains Choice Flies and more when visiting his stand!!
    Come for a friendly chat and see what everyone is talking about. TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME .


    BEULAH RODS -


    SAN GIACOMO LODGES - San Giacomo Lodges organize fly fishing excursions in Italy, Slovenia and Austria. Our base for fly fishing the Dolomites is Cortina d'Ampezzo. We provide you with expert guides that will lead you to rivers and streams in beautiful locations and, thanks to their expertise, will greatly increase the likelihood of a successful expedition for a variety of fish, including brown , rainbow, marble trout and grayling.


    THE MEDLAR PRESS -
    The Finest Angling Books - Medlar books feature the written and illustrative work of some of the best anglers and angling writers of all time. The books are either new editions of classic volumes, or new titles, all produced to the highest standards; most are skilfully hand-crafted in traditional cloth or finest leather bindings, with embossings, headbands and hand-made or marbled endpapers; some are in quality trade bindings. Many are editions strictly limited to a few hundred copies and hand-numbered.


    MORTON BOATS. Flyfishing boats and Kayaks for river, stillwater and sea.


    BLOKE RODS - Imagine handcrafting a Fly Rod incorporating the worlds finest components regardless of cost............. Bloke Rods are manufactured from the latest super-graphite which allows us to make smaller diameter blanks with a superb progressive action. The blend of high modulus graphite fibres creates a perfectly balanced lightweight blank that is more sensitive than anything available on the market today.
    Our reel seats are machined by hand in Nickel Silver or high grade precision machined Aluminium, the exotic hardwood spacers are sourced from as far afield as Australia and Kuala Lumpur, each spacer is treated with several coats of natural oil and expertly turned by craftsmen.
    Our handles are turned from super-grade flor cork, the highest grade offered anywhere in the world producing a finish as smooth as silk.
    We have set out to build the finest fly rods available for the more experienced fly fisherman who appreciates top quality.


    TOP FLY, POLAND - based in Sanok, in the far south east of Poland a short distance to the San River. We are manufacture and distribute very good quality flies for trout and grayling. We are using only best materials and the highest quality hooks like; KNAPEK hand made hooks, JUSTICE and MARUTO Japanese fly hooks. We have on stock many materials and hooks at great prices. We look forward to meeting you at the show.


    THE ALTERNATIVE TACKLE COMPANY. Aim to be the link between those of you who seek for that elusive, special item of tackle & those dedicated and talented individuals who produce it! “Serving the world's eccentrics!” we proudly stand by our motto!


    WHERE WISE MEN FISH. WhereWiseMenFish specialise in giving our clients the experience of fly fishing in the best rivers in the world. When you go fishing wifh WhereWiseMenFish - you
    fish with confidence. As a dedicated fly fishing company we are committed to
    providing our customers with a first class range of fishing and accommodation.


    MULLARKEYS DIRECT - We are one of Britain's biggest fishing tackle retailers, offering some outstanding money-off deals on top name tackle items.


    NOMAD UK
    is responsible for many of the major changes in fly fishing attire winning numerous international awards, and has always stayed ahead of the field in innovative design which is where we intend to stay giving the best possible service to our customers. This same innovative practical approach to design of technical, specialist country sports attire in recent years has been applied to Tropical , Game Shooting, Deer Stalking and now Riding and Ladies' Country Coats. NOMADUK also manufactures personalized clothing for Polar and Expeditionary groups, industrial usage and even glamorous, yet ergonomically designed Airline Hostess apparel , which is always an interesting and always .. fun. A similar approach is brought to bear in our support (either as Distributors or Agents) of such innovative and demanding of quality fishing equipment manufacturers as: Marc Petitjean, Thomas Michael (STEELFIN Reels), which are also featured in this web along with details of reviews, exhibitions, open-days and show attendance.

    EUMER - FINLAND. PROFESSIONAL FLYFISHING ACCESSORIES. Manufacturers of high quality tubes, cone heads, tungten beads, flytying vices, tube holders.tag tubes, plastic tubes and more...


    LOOKERS SUNGLASSES - We provide a wide range of polarized sunglasses specifically aimed at the angling market. [Read more about Lookers Poloroid Flyfishing sunglasses be clicking here]. [See Lookers new poloroid glassess on our new products page]


    VIRTUAL NYMPH PRODUCTS LTD - Virtual Nymph manufacture and distribute unique flytying products world wide for the progressive flytyer. We sell - Nymph Skin, Flexibody, Flytyers Designer Skin, Waterwing, Ephemera Yarn, Steve Thornton Masterclass Vol 2, Porcupine Guard Hair, Synthetic Quills, Polywing, Stonefly Wing Buds, Stoneclinger Head and Wing Plates, VN Chitin, Realistic Caddis Wings, Ultra Fine Dyneema Thread, Freestone Caddis Coating, Coleoptera Body, Steve Thornton Framed Fly collections, Steve Thornton Fne Art Angling prints. [Steve Thornton's new flytying book; Listen to the River Volume 2]

    WATERLOG MAGAZINE -
    Waterlog, since its launch in December 1996 has proved itself one of the finest angling magazines of all time. Published by the Medlar Press, and edited by Jon Ward-Allen, the magazine features some of the best descriptive, humorous and incisive writing on angling. Beautifully produced, with superb photography and illustrations, the magazine is a joy to read and a real collector’s item. Waterlog has contributions from the best angling writers, including Chris Yates, Ken Cameron, Dexter Petley, John Bailey, Andrew Herd and Tom Fort. Waterlog has real international appeal, with contributions from around the world, including regular features from America. Waterlog is published quarterly and is available on subscription.


    AQUA VENTURES (CANADA).




    CARRILON - We're not too big . . . we're not too small . . . Most of the time we know what we're talking about and when we don't we're always happy to listen. We can offer APGAI instruction if you need it, Fly Tying classes when you have perfected your cast and all the tackle you'll ever need when you realise you've got a garage full of stuff you shouldn't have bought! Most of all, we enjoy what we're doing, so our Customers get the best deals AND the best service a Mail Order Company can offer.



    LAKELAND FLYTYING - Lakeland would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and old customers to the new online Store. Our IT Team have been working day and night to give you a super slick easy to use site that is fully stock controlled. Our commitment to stocking the best fly-tying materials from around the world is stronger than ever, with many new brands being added. Just take a look at Renzetti, DNA, Partridge, Roman Moser and many, many more. Go and check out the brand section on the new site its so easy to use!


    WELLARD & SCOTT - Established in 2005, Wellard & Scott was primarily set up to serve as a distribution channel for top American and Western European manufacturers of high quality fishing tackle and accessories into the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whilst this still remains our core business our team, all of them highly respected professionals in the sphere of game angling, continues to develop new business opportunities in the areas of fly fishing instructional media, travel, product design, testing and future development within the industry.



    RUTLAND FISHING - RUTLANDS NUMBER 1 Fly Only Tackle Shop. We specialise in high quality Fly Fishing Tackle and Fly Tying Materials, available from our OAKHAM and EYEBROOK Tackle Shops or via our by return mail order service. Established for 10 years but with local experience of over 30 years we pride ourselves in being able to advise and help all visitors to our county. We look forwrd to meeting you and being of service at the show.


    WHARFEDALE ANGLING CLASSICS.


    GUIDE FLYFISHING - Stockists of major flyfishing products imported from around the world.



    STOCKPORT FLYFISHING SHOPS - All the latest products for todays flyfisher and flytyer, including; Pacific Fly, Loon Products, Georgio Bancchi, C+F products, Sage, Reddington, Rio Flylines, Vision, Orvis, Sharpes, Loop, Greys, Hardy, Baleno, Lamson Waterworks, Streamworks and many more... Come and see the new Sage ZXL flyrods and try it for yourself on the indoor casting lake. See the Sage ZXL flyrod on the new products page, click [here].


    EYEBROOK TROUT FISHERY - “Nestling on the borders of three counties – Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire Eyebrook Reservoir is a jewel hidden in one of the prettiest parts of England. Surrounded by rolling arable fields, pasture land, spruce, pine and willow trees, you would be hard stretched to find a more attractive looking water.” Abstract from Trout Fisherman Magazine.
    The 400 acre water is a mature stream fed reservoir with 5 miles of easily accessed bank, and a charm and abience normally associated with smaller waters. Good water levels are maintained all year round, even in the driest of summers the average depth is 17ft, maximum depth 45 ft.
    Renowned for its nymph sport and top of the water action, the water responds well to traditional fly fishing techniques. The waters are well stocked with Rainbow and Blue Trout, joining the Native Brown Trout. No other water sports are permitted at Eyebrook, you are guaranteed peace and tranquillity to enjoy your fishing.


    TOTAL FLYFISHER MAGAZINE. Total FlyFisher is the magazine aimed at fly anglers with an appetite for instruction. Every month it features the latest tips and techniques to give you success in every fly-fishing situation. Featuring some of the UK’s highest profile contributors, great interviews, honest tackle reviews and dedicated venue and fly tying sections, it’s the read the modern fly angler shouldn’t be without!


    J & P HATS. A wide selection of headwear for outdoor people.

    CENTRAL FISHERIES BOARD IRELAND - is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Marine and Natural Resources and was established under the Fisheries Act 1980. "To ensure that the valuable natural resources of inland fisheries and sea angling are conserved, managed, developed and promoted in their own right and to support sustainable economic activity, job creation and recreational amenity." The principal functions of the CFB are to advise the Minister for Communications, the Marine and Natural Resources on policy relating to the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries and sea angling, to support, coordinate and provide specialist support services to the Regional Fisheries Boards and to advise the Minister on the performance by the Regional Fisheries Boards of their functions.


    VARIVAS HOOKS. The worlds most advanced fishing hooks, for game and sea.


    WILLIS FLYFISHING PRODUCTS. You will only find the finest quality products as well
    as the finest performing Rods and reels that out perform far more well know manufacturers.



    CRAIG BARR'S FLY FISHING PRODUCTS UK - England International Craig Barr is rapidly gaining a reputation for producing quality fly tying materials and flies. With over 25 years of flyfishing experience, Craig has turned his passion for fishing into a growing business supplying all Anglian Water tackle shops, THE Glasgow Angling Centre, FishNGear(Scotland) Loch Fitty and Cornwalls Innis fishery. If you want to see why Craigs Flies and materials are gaining a huge reputation please visist him on his stand…… TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME. Click [here to find out more about Craig Barr and Flash Attack Products]


    UMPQUA PRODUCTS.

    CHEVRON HACKLES - Situated right in the heart of Devon, between the two famous moorlands of the southwest, Dartmoor in the south and Exmoor in the north, is where Chevron Hackles raise their special birds; totally unique in this part of the world. Bred from American stock brought over by the original company, D J Hackle, many years ago these birds have improved generation after generation into the quality flytying materials they are today, equal to and even better than many imported capes. Each year the breeding birds are chosen from the best of the previous years production; being rigidly inspected and graded according to barb quality, length of hackle and barb, flexibility of stem and density of hackling.  Even the sheen, that natural sign of quality, is taken into account when choosing the best birds to breed from. Click [ here for more information about Chevron Hackles ]


    TURRALL FLYFISHING PRODUCTS.


    WORLD SPORT FISHING. Fishing Holidays - by Fishermen for Fishermen. Our aim is to make your Fishing Holiday or Shooting Holiday as fantastic as it should be. Take a look through our many packages using the menus on the left of the page, and see how easy it could be for you to be experiencing these amazing destinations. All our destinations are hand selected and tested - we take pride in this, and it is just one of our policies to ensure you get the holiday you deserve. We specialise in travel to many destinations including Fishing Holidays in Gambia, British Columbia, Mexico, Egypt, Florida, Alaska, Ireland, Argentina, Kenya, to name a few. Even if you don't see the destination of your choice listed, Click [here for more information on World Sport Fishing]


    FISHING MATTERS LIMITED


    COCH-Y-BONDDU BOOKS - Paul Morgan has been a leading dealer in scarce, out-of-print & new books on fishing and field sports for over twenty years. His business, Coch-y-Bonddu Books, carries the world's largest range of books on fishing and field sports, sporting guns and dogs, deer, big game hunting & falconry. But especially fishing!



    FLY ONLY- Fly Only is a dedicated "fly fishing only" shop. Altough trout and salmon fishing will always be the staple of our outlets, we also specialise in pike and saltwater fishing. Click [ here for more information about Fly Only ]


    FASTMAIL. With 15 years of trading and supplying Fastmail will suit all your fly fishing and tackle needs. Recently voted by "Trout Fisherman" magazine as Best Value.

    SSHOOT - An Anglo Norwegian company, specialists in Salmon & Sea Trout sporting holidays, and specialist Fly fishing equipment development, sales and distribution either directly or through our network of specialist fly fishing shops and value added resellers. We have Permanent offices located in both the UK and Trondheim, central Norway.


    HAREWARD BOOKS. Specialists in fine and rare books on all aspects of Guns, Big Game Hunting, Shooting, Angling and related subjects, and have been trading full time for 20 years.



    ANGLING WORLD DIRECT - Although we are a new Company we do have a long history in the ‘angling world’. The owner, John Winter, is a keen angler and active fisheries ‘improver’ and conservationist. In 1987 he was named ‘Salmon Conservationist of the Year’ by the British gamefishing magazine ‘Trout and Salmon’. In 1989, in conjunction with Orri Vigfusson, he set up the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, the international organisation responsible for the buy-out of commercial salmon nets. In addition, he has over 28 years experience of fisheries management and administration serving as Company Secretary for a local angling club for 22 years until his retirement in April 2004 as well as representing angling interests on many National and local bodies.


    LEEDA. Leeda are the UK’s largest distributor of fishing tackle, supplying over 1500 Independent Retailers and National Distributors. In addition, in 2008 we will be appointing Exclusive Distributors for countries in the European Union. Based in Redditch, the ‘fishing capital’ of the UK, we are ideally placed to develop market leading products in all angling disciplines.


    WEARDALE FLY FISHING - Weardale Fly Fishing is a small fly fishing company which specialises in providing high quality custom tied fishing flies including J C Diawl Bachs, Stripped Quill Epoxy Buzzers, Crunchers, J C Cormorants, Sparklers and Sparkler Boobies tied by former England International Captain, Stephen Peart. We supply Fulling Mill World Class Flies and accessories. Also available are original "Sunburst" fly tying materials from Scottish International Angler , Dave Downie.


    YORKSHIRE GAME ANGLING - Now established as one of the leading mail order game fishing companies in the uk. Last year saw a phenomenal growth in YGA, we have recentley moved into a newly refurbished premises, with over 20,000 sq feet of dedicated shop, warehousing & offices, to accommodate our ever growing product range, which is now over 7,000 stock lines ready for same day despatch. We proud ourselves in bringing you the highest quality products at great value for money, combine this with our superb despatch & delivery service, which we are renowned for.


    FLIES BY WENDY - Wendy is qualified S.T.A.N.I.C Instructor in fly dressing and a member of G.A.I.A. who has been dressing flies for over 25 years. Formed her own business in 1985, called Flies By Wendy, making fishing flies for fishing, framed fly displays and associated gifts, also selling fly tying materials and tackle.
    Teaching fly dressing at night school for over 20 years, priding herself on being able to turn her hand to tie almost any fly pattern, trout or salmon. She demonstrates this skilful art at craft and game fairs all over the UK to help keep old traditions alive.
    Currently she has written two books on fly dressing, aimed at the easier way to dress flies, showing simplified techniques developed to help the problem areas of fly dressing, many which have been developed at night school, to help in some cases less able bodied people and beginners to the art. Demonstrator at the 2006/07 The Spring Flyfishing Show and British Fly Fair International 2006/07.
    Wendy’s framed collections of trout and salmon flies are some of the best quality currently available in the UK and have been featured on three programmemes about her talent, the programmemes being, network TV called “Maker’s” with Jan Leaming, a spot on midlands Today with the BBC and “Down to Earth” for Welsh TV.
    Wendy looks forward to seeing you at the Spring Flyfishing Show and hopes she will be able to solve any of your fly dressing problems.
    Trade enquiries welcome, group and guild demonstrations, private and night school lessons available. Contact Wendy on Tel: 01773 761645. E-mail: fliesbywendy@btinternet.com [Read more about Wendy Gibson by clicking here]


    LAWRENCE WALDRON - Hand made vices and flyfishing reels.


    BUG LIFE -
    is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates. With our members’ support we protect bugs and their habitats, campaign for bugs and the environment and involve people in conservation action. Riverflies have declined by 65% in recent years - Buglife is a member of the Riverfly Partnership and working with our partners to try to reverse this. Come and see us on our stand at the Show to find out more about our work. Meet riverfly expert and Buglife’s Scottish Officer, Craig Macadam and Buglife’s Freshwater Officer, Vicky Kindemba. Buy guides to riverflies and find out about our special membership offer. We look forward to meeting you! www.buglife.org.uk.


    WYCHWOOD.
    Equipment that inspires. That is our ambition at Wychwood. Our history of innovation and quality drives us on in our own game fishing and we hope that it will in yours. Gear that is simply ‘right’ for the job. Be inspired to fish longer and harder.


    FLYFISHING ART GALLERY -
    Come and see some of todays finest angling illustrators, photographers, painters and taxidermists at the show. The Spring Flyfishing Show will be hosting an exhibition of Angling Art for all to see. Original archival prints, oils, illustrations and taxidermy will be available for purchase at the show. Click here to see more...Angling art is a growing part of the whole flyfishing scene. Collectors, flyfishers, corporate companies and individuals now look for beautiful and aesthetic pieces of Angling art to adorn the walls of company offices and private homes. All exhibited work is by leading artists and can either be purchased, ordered or commissioned at the show, or just simply admire it and wish you where there...






    CHRIS SANDFORD - ANTIQUE TACKLE VALUATIONS - "GET YOUR OLD TACKLE OUT ! "
    Over the last decade, Chris Sandford’s name has also become synonymous with the world of fishing and his collection of vintage fishing tackle ranks amongst the finest in the UK. His knowledge of the subject is reflected in his regular articles in the angling press.  He is currently enjoying great popularity with his columns in 'The Angling Times' and 'Fly Fishing and Fly Tying'.  He also writes for 'Waterlog' magazine for which he has twice been awarded  'Humerous Writer of the Year' for his wry comment on angling at large. 
    His international angling TV series for Discovery Channel, ‘Just Fishin’...with Chris Sandford produced in 2002, has recently enjoyed its fourth airing in the UK.
    His first book, “The Best of British Baits”, which traces the history of artificial lures from Izaac Walton’s silk minnow through to the 1930’s, has become a bestseller among tackle collectors worldwide.
    His new book ‘A Wellie Full of Water’, which chronicles ten years of his ‘Waterlog’ articles is due for publication in the Spring of 2008.
    Similar to TV’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’, The Chris Sandford Vintage Fishing Tackle Roadshow is seen regularly at game fairs and angling exhibitions across the country, giving valuations and advice on vintage tackle collecting. This project raises money for SPARKS   (SPort Aiding  medical Research for KidS).


    HOOKED ON ANGLING - Individually hand built fishing rods for game, coarse and sea angling. Fishing rod repair and refurbishments. Rod-building components. Art work, box framed, featuring miniature fishing rods for sea and game angling. Licensed Angling coach qualified in sea and coarse angling. [click here to find out more about Hooked on Angling and Chris Ward ] Chris ward is also giving a talk on rod building in our theatre, [ click here to find out more on Chris Wards Rod making demonstration ]



    Clubs & Associations at the show.
    Click on logos to visit websites



    ENGLAND YOUTH FLYFISHING ASSOCIATION - EYFA was established in 1985 to develop and promote excellence in our sport for young people between the ages of 12 and 19. Each year we fish with the other home nations in the Loch Style International, meet with other countries from around the World for the World Championships as well as organise our own loch style and Rivers Championships. After successfully competing in the 4th World Championships in Czech Republic during 2005 and winning the Fair Play award, the rivers of Northern Portugal are the next World venue in July.Interested in fishing for England? Helping organise or support the future of our sport?

    The Spring Flyfishing show helps fund the EYFA at the show through comptetitions and supplying a free stand and advertising in our show guide. Show your support to the EYFA at the show
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    ANGLERS' CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION - The ACA was established in 1948 with the aim of protecting the lakes and rivers of the United Kingdom from pollution. The ACA’s legal team of in-house environmental solicitors represents ACA member clubs and riparian owners in legal proceedings. We win damages from offenders who cause pollution damage or other harm to fisheries. We also advise clubs and riparian owners across the whole range of angling and related law. Over the years, the ACA has taken on many thousands of cases against polluters and those who damage fisheries, recovering many millions of pounds in damages. All of this is free to clubs and owners who join the ACA. Can you afford not to be a member ?



    THE GRAYLING SOCIETY - From very modest beginnings in 1977 and a handful of original members, the Society has grown internationally. At this date, more than 250 of our members live and fish for Grayling outside the United Kingdom. Membership of the Society provides you with an opportunity to make a direct contribution to the conservation of perhaps the most beautiful of all wild game fish. In return for your support, the Grayling Society will provide you with a range of benefits - principally aimed at informing you about the Grayling and its habitat - offering advice on fishing and helping you to keep in touch with other like minded anglers throughout the world. The Society in the UK is divided into areas - see map - each with a secretary and many have an administrative committee. The Central Committee of the Society is also based in the UK. Currently, the Society has members in a total of 18 countries around the World, with Overseas Secretaries in Europe, Scandinavia and Canada.



    THE SALMON & TROUT ASSOCIATION - What is the Salmon & Trout Association? Formed in 1903, The Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA) is the only UK-wide membership organisation representing the views of game anglers. It is also recognised as the governing body for game angling by Sport England.



    FISH & FLY - The online club for passionate fly fishers. Get the latest news, reviews, tips, tricks and advice from our team of world leading fly fishing experts. Independent and outspoken, experienced and honest; join this vibrant online community covering every aspect of fly fishing. In addition to the editorial content that's free for all to enjoy, your membership will give you unlimited access to additional editorial and you'll also enjoy a range of benefits exclusive to members.


    DERBYSHIRE COUNTY ANGLING CLUB - The Derbyshire County Angling Club has extensive fly fishing waters on the rivers Dove, Manifold and the Derbyshire Derwent with good mayfly hatches on all three rivers. Fly fishing is available in 22 different locations, on over 25 miles of river and over 250 acres of lakes and reservoirs.


    THE FLY DRESSERS GUILD -




    England Ladies Flyfishing Association. The England Ladies Flyfishing Association will be holding a raffle each day with some great prizes to be won. Draws will take place at 3 .30 pm on both Sat and Sun. This is an invaluable fund raiser for both the National and European teams who have to fund most of the cost themselves. The home international is on Grafam reservoir in 2007 and the European team are travelling to Norway – each event being very expensive to organise.
    We will also be promoting CFR UK and Ireland ( casting for recovery). This is a project will offer women who have breast cancer the chance to get away for a 3 day retreat which will incorporate some fly fishing in a wonderful surroundings of Duncton Mill. More details about this will be explained in our Sunday morning Lecture and slide show in one of the theatres.
    [To find out more about this and other English Ladies Flyfishing Association activities please visit www.elfa.org.uk]
    The E.L.F.A. was first formed in 1989 and has gone from strength to strength since then. The aim of the association is to promote fly fishing by, for, and amongst ladies. We now have over one hundred members. We annually hold a number of get-togethers, some of them match orientated, others just an opportunity for ladies to fish together. We also hold fund raising events such as the mixed pairs and an auction in May. The major event in our calendar is the National, which is held in the autumn. The results from this determine the team that will represent England in the International the following year. To date we have competed in thirteen Internationals and the team have won eight gold medals.


    Game Angling Instructors Association - GAIA is the Professional Body for game angling instructors in the UK. APGAI (Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors) changed its name to GAIA in 1997. Changing the name enabled instructors with other recognised qualifications to join the Association, this brought the majority of instructors within one officially recognised body. GAIA exists to ensure that the standards of instruction in game angling are maintained at a level expected by a professional body. All GAIA members are fully qualified instructors holding at least one of the following qualifications. APGAI, STANIC, SGAIC, Level 2 CCA in at least one of three disciplines


    Confederation of English Fly Fishers - CEFF. Last year was an interesting competition year in which we had mixed results. The cream of the crop was the magnificent team silver medal in Norway with Iain barr taking the individual silver. The world team in Finland finished in a creditable 7th place. I know that both teams worked extremely hard and were a credit to their country. MORE....





    HARDY LTD - Established in 1872 Hardys have been delivering innovative fishing product to the market. With high quality British manufactured product, the stand will be a must visit at the event!''[Have a look at some of the new range of Hardy Flyfishing products being launched at the show]'


    SNOWBEE UK Ltd, based in Plymouth, in the far south west of England, we are spoilt for choice in our fly-fishing. A short distance to the north is Dartmoor National Park. Thousands of acres of unspoilt moor-land; the peat moor providing gin clear brooks and streams, full of wild brownies, with lightening reactions. Further down the valleys, these streams combine forces to create the Rivers Tamar & Plym, which border the City of Plymouth to the east & west and feed into Plymouth Sound. These two mighty rivers and their associated tributaries, offer a wealth of Salmon & Sea-Trout Fishing. To the south of us is the sea, bordered by a rugged coastline with numerous estuaries offering spectacular sport for the saltwater fly fisher, with species such as Bass, Sea-Trout, Pollack & Mackerel in abundance.


    SCIENTIFIC FLY is the proud owner of the Grip Hook brand, a range of hooks that was developped three years ago and has grown to become the leading fly hook brand in South Africa. The range consist of various styles and sizes to suite the needs of most fly tiers and fly fishers. The brand is fast becoming very popular in many European contries as well as the UK and ScientificFly is constantly developing new styles to suite more specific needs.

    GRIP HOOKS ARE THE OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FLYTYING ROWS AND THE BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL FLYTYING COMPETITION.



    BEULAH RODS -




    BLOKE RODS - Imagine handcrafting a Fly Rod incorporating the worlds finest components regardless of cost............. Bloke Rods are manufactured from the latest super-graphite which allows us to make smaller diameter blanks with a superb progressive action. The blend of high modulus graphite fibres creates a perfectly balanced lightweight blank that is more sensitive than anything available on the market today.
    Our reel seats are machined by hand in Nickel Silver or high grade precision machined Aluminium, the exotic hardwood spacers are sourced from as far afield as Australia and Kuala Lumpur, each spacer is treated with several coats of natural oil and expertly turned by craftsmen.
    Our handles are turned from super-grade flor cork, the highest grade offered anywhere in the world producing a finish as smooth as silk.
    We have set out to build the finest fly rods available for the more experienced fly fisherman who appreciates top quality. [ Have a look at some new products by Bloke Flyfishing rod and reels]



    LEWITHAM CENTER PIN REELS - In response to an ever growing demand for a high quality, but economically priced, center-pin trotting reel machined from solid aerospace quality aluminium bar, we are proud to announce the launch of the new "Magnum Blue". This reel has been developed in close collaboration with a number of prominent center-pin advocates, to ensure that it meets the needs of the majority of discerning fishermen. In the hands of an experienced center-pin fisherman, this reel is a delight to watch, due in the main to its extremely light action. [See more of these reels on our new Center pin fishing reels on the products page, click here]


    THE ADVENTURE FISHING COMPANY - USA. What started a few years ago as a couple fishing buddies planning, and then fulfilling our wildest adventure fly-fishing dreams, has unexpectedly turned into an exciting TV series, the occasional guiding adventure for a few select clients, and now the launch of our own product line.
    After two years of rigorous design, and often abusive “field” testing by like minded adventure anglers and guides on five continents, we are pleased to say that as a result we have developed some of the best, most fully functional, highest quality fishing gear ever made.
    Yes, a bold statement coming from a fledgling company in an industry dominated by outstanding manufacturers; but thankfully, as with the creation of our extraordinary fly-fishing adventures, we were able to start with a blank slate and continue developing unconstrained until we achieved something truly exceptional. [See more of our new range of fishing clothing on the new products page, click here]



    GREYS - Our philosophy of producing great tackle at realistic prices has won converts the world over. We do not compromise on design – as passionate anglers ourselves we have one overriding factor that influences all our products – it has to work. Rods, reels, lines, clothing and accessories – all carefully designed and developed to enhance the wonderful experience of going fishing. Every rod carries a full Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee for the original owner. Back this up with our multi-award winning service department, you can be sure you made a wise choice fishing with any Greys product.'[Have a look at some of the new range of Greys
    Flyfishing products being launched at the show
    ]


    VIRTUAL NYMPH PRODUCTS LTD - Virtual Nymph manufacture and distribute unique flytying products world wide for the progressive flytyer. We sell - Nymph Skin, Flexibody, Flytyers Designer Skin, Waterwing, Ephemera Yarn, Steve Thornton Masterclass Vol 2, Porcupine Guard Hair, Synthetic Quills, Polywing, Stonefly Wing Buds, Stoneclinger Head and Wing Plates, VN Chitin, Realistic Caddis Wings, Ultra Fine Dyneema Thread, Freestone Caddis Coating, Coleoptera Body, Steve Thornton Framed Fly collections, Steve Thornton Fne Art Angling prints. [Steve Thornton's new flytying book; Listen to the River Volume 2]



    TOP FLY, POLAND - based in Sanok, in the far south east of Poland a short distance to the San River. We are manufacture and distribute very good quality flies for trout and grayling. We are using only best materials and the highest quality hooks like; KNAPEK hand made hooks, JUSTICE and MARUTO Japanese fly hooks. We have on stock many materials and hooks at great prices. We look forward to meeting you at the show.



    NOMAD UK
    is responsible for many of the major changes in fly fishing attire winning numerous international awards, and has always stayed ahead of the field in innovative design which is where we intend to stay giving the best possible service to our customers. This same innovative practical approach to design of technical, specialist country sports attire in recent years has been applied to Tropical , Game Shooting, Deer Stalking and now Riding and Ladies' Country Coats. NOMADUK also manufactures personalized clothing for Polar and Expeditionary groups, industrial usage and even glamorous, yet ergonomically designed Airline Hostess apparel , which is always an interesting and always .. fun. A similar approach is brought to bear in our support (either as Distributors or Agents) of such innovative and demanding of quality fishing equipment manufacturers as: Marc Petitjean, Thomas Michael (STEELFIN Reels), which are also featured in this web along with details of reviews, exhibitions, open-days and show attendance.


    PHOENIX CLASSICS brings together a collection of traditional fly fishing items of the highest quality to compliment your Phoenix Silk Line. Our philosophy is to select only the best, and not to become a “general” tackle shop. The selection includes tried and trusted designs and beautiful craftsmanship. Quality is paramount. Timeless designs to enjoy and use now, but destined to become collector's items of the future. '[Have a look at some of the new range of Phoenix Classics Flyfishing products being launched at the show]


    EUMER - FINLAND. PROFESSIONAL FLYFISHING ACCESSORIES. Manufacturers of high quality tubes, cone heads, tungten beads, flytying vices, tube holders.tag tubes, plastic tubes and more...[ to find out more about Eumer Pro Fishing Accessories click here ] '[Have a look at some of the new range of Eumer Flyfishing products being launched at the show]





    Flyfishing Magazines at the show.



    TODAYS FLYFISHER MAGAZINE - Written by fly fishers, for fly fishers, the magazine continues be the first to bring new techniques to the foreground. The instructional magazine aims to bring you all the information you need to improve your catch rate on both large and small stillwaters and rivers, also covering UK saltwater species and migratory fish as well as trout. With many of the contributors – including editorial staff – being qualified instructors, you can be sure that the advice you get is second to none.



    Series currently running include Charles Jardine’s ultimate guide to stillwaters (Vital Skills), cutting edge smallwater tactics and flies from top match angler Fred Bainbridge (The Key To Success), and an easy to follow fly tying section (Tyer’s Guide) to polish those patterns, whether a novice or experienced fly tyer. With regular competitions giving the chance to win thousands of pounds worth of tackle, and a contributor list that reads like a who’s who of British fly fishing, there really is no other choice when it comes to improving your technique.
    That’s not all however, and June will see some hot new developments happening with the magazine that will push it way ahead of the rest, with features, reader interaction, instruction and more, the likes of which have never been seen before in a fly fishing publication!
    TODAYS FLYFISHER MAGAZINE ARE THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE SHOW.
    [Subscribe to Todays Flyfisher magazine today, click here]

    WATERLOG MAGAZINE -
    Waterlog, since its launch in December 1996 has proved itself one of the finest angling magazines of all time. Published by the Medlar Press, and edited by Jon Ward-Allen, the magazine features some of the best descriptive, humorous and incisive writing on angling. Beautifully produced, with superb photography and illustrations, the magazine is a joy to read and a real collector’s item. Waterlog has contributions from the best angling writers, including Chris Yates, Ken Cameron, Dexter Petley, John Bailey, Andrew Herd and Tom Fort. Waterlog has real international appeal, with contributions from around the world, including regular features from America. Waterlog is published quarterly and is available on subscription.


    CLASSIC ANGLING MAGAZINE - Welcome to world's largest full-colour magazine on collecting and using classic tackle, and the history of fishing! Where top authors write on:* Lures * Rods * Reels * Art * Books * Auctions * History * People * Fish. We look forward to meeting you at the show.



    THE MEDLAR PRESS -
    The Finest Angling Books - Medlar books feature the written and illustrative work of some of the best anglers and angling writers of all time. The books are either new editions of classic volumes, or new titles, all produced to the highest standards; most are skilfully hand-crafted in traditional cloth or finest leather bindings, with embossings, headbands and hand-made or marbled endpapers; some are in quality trade bindings. Many are editions strictly limited to a few hundred copies and hand-numbered.



    Retailers at the show.




    CARRILON - We're not too big . . . we're not too small . . . Most of the time we know what we're talking about and when we don't we're always happy to listen. We can offer APGAI instruction if you need it, Fly Tying classes when you have perfected your cast and all the tackle you'll ever need when you realise you've got a garage full of stuff you shouldn't have bought! Most of all, we enjoy what we're doing, so our Customers get the best deals AND the best service a Mail Order Company can offer. [To find out more and contact Carrilon, click here]



    LAKELAND FLYTYING - Lakeland would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and old customers to the new online Store. Our IT Team have been working day and night to give you a super slick easy to use site that is fully stock controlled. Our commitment to stocking the best fly-tying materials from around the world is stronger than ever, with many new brands being added. Just take a look at Renzetti, DNA, Partridge, Roman Moser and many, many more. Go and check out the brand section on the new site its so easy to use!


    WELLARD & SCOTT - Established in 2005, Wellard & Scott was primarily set up to serve as a distribution channel for top American and Western European manufacturers of high quality fishing tackle and accessories into the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whilst this still remains our core business our team, all of them highly respected professionals in the sphere of game angling, continues to develop new business opportunities in the areas of fly fishing instructional media, travel, product design, testing and future development within the industry.



    RUTLAND FISHING - RUTLANDS NUMBER 1 Fly Only Tackle Shop. We specialise in high quality Fly Fishing Tackle and Fly Tying Materials, available from our OAKHAM and EYEBROOK Tackle Shops or via our by return mail order service. Established for 10 years but with local experience of over 30 years we pride ourselves in being able to advise and help all visitors to our county. We look forwrd to meeting you and being of service at the show.




    STOCKPORT FLYFISHING SHOPS-


    EYEBROOK TROUT FISHERY - “Nestling on the borders of three counties – Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire Eyebrook Reservoir is a jewel hidden in one of the prettiest parts of England. Surrounded by rolling arable fields, pasture land, spruce, pine and willow trees, you would be hard stretched to find a more attractive looking water.” Abstract from Trout Fisherman Magazine.
    The 400 acre water is a mature stream fed reservoir with 5 miles of easily accessed bank, and a charm and abience normally associated with smaller waters. Good water levels are maintained all year round, even in the driest of summers the average depth is 17ft, maximum depth 45 ft.
    Renowned for its nymph sport and top of the water action, the water responds well to traditional fly fishing techniques. The waters are well stocked with Rainbow and Blue Trout, joining the Native Brown Trout. No other water sports are permitted at Eyebrook, you are guaranteed peace and tranquillity to enjoy your fishing.


    SARAH WILSON - Classic Art Fly. Every salmon tyer has examples of their work around their homes in frames, but how many have ever considered paintings of flies?
    Scottish based artist, Sarah Wilson, is fast making a special place for herself in this unusual discipline.
    The work can take around two days to complete, starting out with a sketch and further detail using Gouache paint and reflect Sarah's love for Classic Flies - "they appeal to my artistic sense of the elements of colour, line, balance and proportion. I like their size and making them even larger makes them more dramatic and reveals their detail."
    In her quest to find examples of classic flies that are the most challenging to tie and paint, Sarah has worked with tyers from Sweden, Sven-olov Hard ; Canada, Bryant Freeman and Jerome Molloy; Italy, Fabrizio Gajardoni; England, Dave Carne and from Scotland, Davie McPhail.
    Sarah is currently working on a series of flies by U.S. based tyer and author Paul Ptalis and is demonstrating at the Spring Fly Fishing Show at Newark.
    Her Classic Fly Art can be seen on permanent exhibition at the Still Life Studio in Speyside and the Tomintoul Art Gallery.
    Sarah's art is available in high quality limited edition prints and originals, or if you prefer, she also takes commissions, working from either a photo or from the original masterpiece. [ You can see more of Sarah's artworks on our Fly fishing art gallery page] [To read more about sarah Wilson click here]


    ROD AND FIN - We represent some of the leading contemporary Wildlife and Sporting artists in Britain. Primarily dealing in fishing subjects, Rod and Fin shows original watercolours and oils of game fish and fishing scenes. From a selection of these pictures we publish strictly limited edition prints. [To see artwork from Robin Armstrong - Terence Lambert - Mick Loates - David Miller - Richard Smith - Owen Williams click here] [To read more about Rod and Fin click here]




    LOOKERS SUNGLASSES - We provide a wide range of polarized sunglasses specifically aimed at the angling market. [Read more about Lookers Poloroid Flyfishing sunglasses be clicking here]. [See Lookers new poloroid glassess on our new products page]

    CENTRAL FISHERIES BOARD IRELAND - is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Marine and Natural Resources and was established under the Fisheries Act 1980. "To ensure that the valuable natural resources of inland fisheries and sea angling are conserved, managed, developed and promoted in their own right and to support sustainable economic activity, job creation and recreational amenity." The principal functions of the CFB are to advise the Minister for Communications, the Marine and Natural Resources on policy relating to the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries and sea angling, to support, coordinate and provide specialist support services to the Regional Fisheries Boards and to advise the Minister on the performance by the Regional Fisheries Boards of their functions.




    CRAIG BARR'S FLY FISHING PRODUCTS UK - England International Craig Barr is rapidly gaining a reputation for producing quality fly tying materials and flies. With over 25 years of flyfishing experience, Craig has turned his passion for fishing into a growing business supplying all Anglian Water tackle shops, THE Glasgow Angling Centre, FishNGear(Scotland) Loch Fitty and Cornwalls Innis fishery. Craig is also involved in the new online Flyfishing magazine www.ukflyfisher.co.uk If you want to see why Craigs Flies and materials are gaining a huge reputation please visist him on stand…… TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME. Click [here to find out more about Craig Barr and Flash Attack Products]


    R G FRANCE FLYTYING PRODUCTS -


    CELTIC FLYCRAFT - We have knowledge and passion for fly fishing. Celtic Flycraft are pleased to be at your service for all your flytying and flyfishing requirements. "If you cast or tye call Celtic Fly"


    CHEVRON HACKLES - Situated right in the heart of Devon, between the two famous moorlands of the southwest, Dartmoor in the south and Exmoor in the north, is where Chevron Hackles raise their special birds; totally unique in this part of the world. Bred from American stock brought over by the original company, D J Hackle, many years ago these birds have improved generation after generation into the quality flytying materials they are today, equal to and even better than many imported capes. Each year the breeding birds are chosen from the best of the previous years production; being rigidly inspected and graded according to barb quality, length of hackle and barb, flexibility of stem and density of hackling.  Even the sheen, that natural sign of quality, is taken into account when choosing the best birds to breed from. Click [ here for more information about Chevron Hackles ]


    ENSIGN FISHING TACKLE


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