Well it's that time again.
I've been to the last 4 and I really enjoy them.
To be fair I personally haven't made any major purchases but I usually end up with some "bits and bobs".
It's great catching up with folks I've not seen for years.
The new innovations some of the talks / presentations / video's are interesting.
Fingers crossed 🤞 I'll enjoy it as much this year.
Cheers Mike
I've been to the last 4 and I really enjoy them.
To be fair I personally haven't made any major purchases but I usually end up with some "bits and bobs".
It's great catching up with folks I've not seen for years.
The new innovations some of the talks / presentations / video's are interesting.
Fingers crossed 🤞 I'll enjoy it as much this year.
Cheers Mike
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I'm looking forward to it. I really enjoy the shows. I think whatever part of our hobby interests you the most, there's a bit of something for everyone.
Who doesn't like to chat about fishing all day.
I'm looking forward to it. I really enjoy the shows. I think whatever part of our hobby interests you the most, there's a bit of something for everyone.
Who doesn't like to chat about fishing all day.
Busy day yesterday doing set up. This looks to be a good show again this year with all the big names in attendance from what a could see. If you are coming to the show this weekend , make sure you pop along to the JAG stand and say hello. It's always nice to meet people from the forum.
Even if you aren't in the market to make any big purchases. Come and see us for a hook sharpening demo and if you've got your kids with you. They might find they end up with a few nice hand sharpened hooks to take away as a little bonus.
If you can't make it and there's a product you need pictures of, then ask me on here and if I can post up a picture for you I will. I know last year some guys wanted a look at the new aqua pioneers etc. Or if there's a bit of info you need. If I get five minutes I will try to speak to that manufacturer for you.
Even if you aren't in the market to make any big purchases. Come and see us for a hook sharpening demo and if you've got your kids with you. They might find they end up with a few nice hand sharpened hooks to take away as a little bonus.
If you can't make it and there's a product you need pictures of, then ask me on here and if I can post up a picture for you I will. I know last year some guys wanted a look at the new aqua pioneers etc. Or if there's a bit of info you need. If I get five minutes I will try to speak to that manufacturer for you.
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If you get a second to check out those Byte alarms please do so Wayne
If you get a second to check out those Byte alarms please do so Wayne
Could someone that's going tell me what deal Trent Baits have on please? 
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Wont be going again, the debacle of waiting 1.5 hours to get in in the freezing cold put me right off last year and with the forecast for driving wind and rain this year its not for me.
Wont be going again, the debacle of waiting 1.5 hours to get in in the freezing cold put me right off last year and with the forecast for driving wind and rain this year its not for me.
here now,Eric's and tot fishing tackle not being here has left a big hole in the bargain searches, angling direct not doing anything special on the deals..quite a few tat stalls,cheese and cake stands,badge stands,pictures of dogs stand...wtf that's to do with fishing I dont know...noticeably quiter than last year I think...I think thus will be my last one for a couple of years....at few of the big names missing.
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Trent we're doing a 25kg deal which worked out at £5.60 a kilo.
Trent we're doing a 25kg deal which worked out at £5.60 a kilo.
In reply to Post #8
Thanks mate much appreciated
Thanks mate much appreciated
In reply to Post #5
Trent were also doing a deal. 50kg for the price of 40kg. Rolled fresh so you give them the date you'd like it delivered.
Trent were also doing a deal. 50kg for the price of 40kg. Rolled fresh so you give them the date you'd like it delivered.
Thought the show was ok today , only queued for about 10 mins this morning which is better than usual , glad there wasn't any rain though because it is a fair trek to the car .
As said there were a few usual stands missing although overall I was glad I went , plenty of good bait offers on , and plenty to look at
As said there were a few usual stands missing although overall I was glad I went , plenty of good bait offers on , and plenty to look at
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Quead for an hour with my young son only to be told that there is a separate que for pay on the door as we were the first to ask for this, surely it would be easier to sign it up and have two queues one for ticket and one for pay on the door.angling direct were offering a sonik dominated reel at a show price of £45 apparently cheapest you can get them, a quick search on go outdoors revealed them for £33.50... say no more
Quead for an hour with my young son only to be told that there is a separate que for pay on the door as we were the first to ask for this, surely it would be easier to sign it up and have two queues one for ticket and one for pay on the door.angling direct were offering a sonik dominated reel at a show price of £45 apparently cheapest you can get them, a quick search on go outdoors revealed them for £33.50... say no more
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We arrived at 10.10 am and walked straight in,
As others have said not much in the way of bargains....still managed to spend a good few quid though.
The bigger manufacturers seem to have changed tack a little with the demise of Erics with a few of them now having their stall and then a dedicated stall selling their own stuff too which imo is better.
Only niggle is the usual being shafted for food and drink but that seems to be the way of things these days.
I can't think for the life of me why the likes of Fox, Daiwa, Free spirit don't attend this show...I can only think they already have enough money
I think having Kevin Nash on a video link was a bit odd...bit like an actual hot line to god judging by the size of the audience
Anyhow spent a good few quid found a new French venue which I've just booked onto and the highlight of the show for me was looking at the new Ridgemonkey bivvy which everyone on here seems to have given a good slagging off but I think looks brilliant....Miles different to the Oztent on which it's based and far better imo.
I'll be back next year for sure
We arrived at 10.10 am and walked straight in,
As others have said not much in the way of bargains....still managed to spend a good few quid though.
The bigger manufacturers seem to have changed tack a little with the demise of Erics with a few of them now having their stall and then a dedicated stall selling their own stuff too which imo is better.
Only niggle is the usual being shafted for food and drink but that seems to be the way of things these days.
I can't think for the life of me why the likes of Fox, Daiwa, Free spirit don't attend this show...I can only think they already have enough money
I think having Kevin Nash on a video link was a bit odd...bit like an actual hot line to god judging by the size of the audience
Anyhow spent a good few quid found a new French venue which I've just booked onto and the highlight of the show for me was looking at the new Ridgemonkey bivvy which everyone on here seems to have given a good slagging off but I think looks brilliant....Miles different to the Oztent on which it's based and far better imo.
I'll be back next year for sure
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Thanks mate really appreciate that.
Thanks mate really appreciate that.
I seen a lad getting marched out by a bloke off a stand,caught him stealing...the lad was.trying to diffuse the situation by saying calm down but that just made the bloke off the stand worse and rightly so.