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Record numbers visit Ireland Angling 2010
The expectations of Ireland’s angling community for this year’s Ireland National Angling
Show were well and truly met at The National Show Centre in Swords, Dublin on the 13th & 14th February 2010. Over the two days, up to 9,000 anglers took the opportunity to visit
what is now the biggest angling event in Ireland and bargains on many of the top brands of
fishing gear were the order of the day.
The Ireland Angling 2010 Show didn’t disappoint the thousands of attendees, they were
treated to an exciting, action-packed couple of days and heard from the pros as they
illustrated their fishing techniques with demonstrations to suit expert and novice anglers
alike. They got advice on how to select the right rods, reels, hooks and lures to suit their
particular fishing.
Ireland Angling 2010 was officially opened by Jack Charlton, renowned angler and a fan
of Irish fishing and presenter of "Total Fishing" Matt Hayes. The show included lots of
exciting new features, such as a Showcase Zone with a Central Casting Pool, a Theatre,
Fly-tying demos and Interactive Youth Zone run by Des Chew of the Dublin Angling
Initiative.
And if meeting the pros and visiting the exhibitors’ stands wasn’t enough, the introduction
of the designated fly tying platform proved to be a very popular addition to the show,
anglers were able to view how to tie and present their flies like a pro by World Champion
Fly Tyers such as Peter Kealey, Peter Dunne, Ryan Houston and Declan Tuffy.
Over the weekend, experts such as Matt Hayes, Mary Gavin Hughes and Jim Clohessy
gave an array of lively presentations and the popular casting pool gave spectators a perfect
vantage point to see how Glenda Powell, Charles Jardine, Paddy Mc Donnell, Stevie Munn
and Packie Trotter demonstrated their skills in a very entertaining manner as well as
offering free tuition and instructions to the audience.
Organiser Hugh Bonner, Mara Media, said: “The show has been a huge success. The
turnout is way over what we were expecting and we are delighted that everyone enjoyed
what we put together. We made the show bigger, better and more interactive than last year
and brought together more experts on game, sea and coarse angling than you can shake
your rod at. The Showcase Zone is in the centre of the venue was fantastic as visitors got
to see all the experts in action. We are already looking forward to next year!”
Jack Charlton added: “I was delighted when Hugh asked me to be involved with the Ireland
Angling Show. As you know I am a big fan of Irish fishing and this really is a fantastic
event showcasing all that is wonderful about this sport. I would encourage more people to
take up the sport as it’s superb for both your physical and mental health.”
Particular praise has gone to both Jack Charlton and Matt Hayes who remained composed,
showed immense kindness, and remained accessible to members of the public for
autographs and photo requests throughout the show.
Plans are already well advanced for Ireland Angling 2011 which will be held on the 12th &
13th February next year.
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Peter Dunne- From Durrow, County Laois is a 7 times World Champion fly dresser, he has made the easy peasy Klinkhammer his forte. He has written extensively for both Trout and Salmon and Fly-fishing and Fly-Tying magazines and is the resident expert for Irish Angler Magazine. Peter is also promoting the Irish Open in conjunction with Irish Angler Magazine. Peter will be tying mostly river patterns for 2 days.
Declan Tuffy- From Athenry, County Galway has been tying flies for the past 19 years or so. He was fortunate to have grown up beside a salmon river (the Moy in Ballina) and live near another, the Corrib River in Galway. Unlike most tiers, his first efforts were salmon flies. They still remain his passion to this day. He particularly likes dressing old classic salmon flies. He is a previous winner of The Irish Championship
Ryan Houston- Now resident in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, Ryan is the typical country vet and every animal he encounters is viewed with fly-tying potential. Ryan has successfully participated in most of the major fly tying competitions and is the current Fly-fishing and Fly-tying masters’ winner. A Mustad Gold medalist 2009. Ryan will be putting lots of materials on big hooks that he also makes.
Joe McDonald- From Omagh, County Tyrone has been tying flies commercially now for well over 55 of his 70 plus years. He is highly regarded in Ireland and was one of the contributors to the highly successful book by Robert Gillespie and Chris Mann "Shrimp and Spey Flies for Salmon". Joe has also demonstrated at the past 2 British Fly Fairs and will be attending the Dutch Fly Fair in May. Joe has also written articles for Fly-fishing and Fly-Tying Magazine . Joe will be promoting his latest patterns including the highly successful “Grilse Fly”.
Peter Kealey- Has been tying flies for at least 20 years or so. A previous winner of the Irish Open and Mustad Gold medalist 2009. Peter has contributed to Flydresser Magazine and also advises on fly tying subjects on Salmon Fishing Forum. Peter will be tying some Templedog style tube flies and Pot Belly Pigs with an Irish twist among other things. He will also have some supplies of fly-tying wax with him as well.
Stevie Munn - Is a qualified Hardy Greys Academy and APGAI fly casting instructor and qualified an Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor in Fly Tying with APGAI-Ireland, with over 30 years of angling and fly tying experience. He has fished many venues throughout the world but is most at home fishing on one of the large Irish loughs or rivers, for wild Trout, Dollaghan or Salmon.
Stevie has a true love for his sport. He has given fly tying demos at many game fairs over the years throughout the UK and Ireland and he teaches fly tying at his local Belfast college.
David Wolsoncroft- Dodds - has specialised in fly-fishing for pike. He has developed techniques which allow him to catch pike from many types of water throughout the year.
David’s pike-flies are practical and effective. They are solutions to fish-catching problems rather than an end in themselves. They are well constructed and durable – most important when you look at a pike’s impressive set of teeth!
David has caught pike (up to 32lb 4oz) with these flies from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Holland and the Swedish Baltic. He’ll be happy to offer any help you need to catch pike yourself.
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Glenda Powell Glenda is one of the highest qualified female fly-casting instructors in the world today – having both the Salmon & Trout certificates from the Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors – Ireland.
She is full-time instructor and guide at Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery on the Cork Blackwater river on the border between counties Cork & Waterford.
A born teacher – her greatest skill is to impart knowledge and ability in all forms of fly-casting (with either single or double-handed rods) to all levels from the most basic for beginners up to the most advanced forms of modern speycasts.
She will be demonstrating on the casting pool and available throughout the day to teach or help anglers overcome their casting faults.
He likes to teach the basics really well, the HOW and the WHY and then build on it. Matching the style most suitable for the person to effectively and effortlessly enjoy this GREAT SPORT OF OURS.
Charles Jardine Described by one leading game angling journal as : "the godfather of modern fly fishing" Jardine would like it known that he is not as old as all that and is just happy to play his part, growing the sport that has enthralled him for fifty years and has taken him all over the globe. CJ is thrilled to be casting and tying flies at this years festival.
Jardine is an FFF master, Member of APGAI, and in painting - another of his passions - is a proud member of SWLA.
Qualifications Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructor (APGAI Irl) Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Instructor, America (FFF CI) Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor, America (FFF MCI)
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MATT HAYES “The places I fish, the people I fish with and the mastery of so many different styles of fishing are my driving forces - I just love the big, wild places and the wild, uncaught fish. To me, the magic of fishing is mystery and uncertainty. I’ve been so lucky to fish in some of the greatest places in the world and the best part is that there are so many more blank pages in the fishing diary to fill."
Mary Gavin Hughes Mary has been compared to as the modern day Pirate Queen Grace O’ Malley (Grainneuaile) of Clew Bay. Her expert knowledge of the bay, from every small shoal of fish to the tricky reef currents, and best angling practices for catching the required catch establishes Mary as one of the most prestigious skippers in the west of Europe. People have often joked that Mary has the ability to pre-order your dream catch.
Mary takes great pride in being a woman of the sea & Europe’s only female Charter Skipper. A legendary woman of the sea.
Jim Clohessy Jim has been writing a monthly article for Irish Angler magazine since its launch in 2004. The popular “Dinghy Angler” articles are a collection of stories, advice and comment on small boat angling in Ireland. From wreck fishing thirty miles offshore for big cod and coalfish to stalking bass in a couple of feet of water; it’s all covered. “While I am happy chasing any species there is something magical about catching a specimen fish”. Over thirty years of angling has seen Jim catch lots of quality fish. “Our sport is changing all the time. It is my aim to keep up with the changes and bring the best of what is new to Irish anglers from an Irish perspective. Jim spoke at last year’s Angling show and proved a hit with all anglers, whatever their discipline!
Chris Sanford - Chef Centre Ireland With over 30 years cooking experience Chris has worked and cooked for a star studied selection of celebrities and food lovers alike Chris has a keen interest in fish as chef and fly fishing enthusiast you can check out his monthly recipes in the Irish angler magazine and also tune in every Saturday on country 106fm between 2-3 Chris the c.e.o of the chef centre of Ireland which is soon to be launching a tour of the country with cooking exhibitions to cover everyone’s pocket and pallet also available for private cooking courses contact us at info@thechefcentreofireland.com .we are looking forward to seeing you all at the angling expo with a few best kept secrets of the trade and to give you that extra confidence when it comes to handling your fish with ease .
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DUBLIN ANGLING INITIATIVE AND INTERACTIVE YOUTH ZONE
The Dublin Angling Initiative was set up in 1995. Its principle aims are to promote, develop and improve angling in the Dublin and Greater Dublin area and is sponsored by the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board.
During the summer months the main work of the initiative is taking young people from national and secondary schools, summer projects and youth services throughout Dublin city centre and its suburbs on fishing courses.
Already thousands of young people have been introduced to the joys of sea, coarse and game angling at the venues that are accessible by bus and rail from Dublin city centre. The initiative has also been a catalyst in setting up fishing clubs for many of these young people and given them a hobby they can enjoy for life.
The Dublin Angling Initiative team are looking forward to the challenge of running the Interactive Youth Zone at the Ireland Angling Expo in 2010. Our aim will be to make this area an exciting and educational attraction where parents, families, schools and youth projects will want to participate.
The zone will provide a one stop area for kids wishing to either take up angling or improve their techniques. There will be interactive workshops on game, coarse and sea angling where youngsters can learn from the experts. There will be trace making and rigs for sea fishing, flytying for trout angling and bait presentation. Children will be able to handle the different types of bait for coarse and sea fishing. We will also have live fish species on display. It will be a colourful, welcoming and fun area where children will actually leave the show with a new found confidence on angling from the encouragement they receive from the Dublin Angling Initiative team.
Information on places to fish, clubs and the types of fish species will be available. We will also be running an ‘ask the expert’ show for children and parents. This will comprise of a panel of well known experts who will be giving their time and knowledge to benefit youth angling. We will have a variety of literature available to children free of charge. The Dublin Angling Initiative team working on the stand will have completed training in safe child protection procedure prior to the event. We look forward to passing on our experience and expertise to what is hoped will be a well attended show. We expect that the Youth Zone will add great impetus and a family dimension to the 2010 angling expo. Well known anglers will be on hand to share their expertise - Noel Shiels, Nick Parry, Brian Cooke, Paddy McDonnell, Eoin Schweppe, Kit Dunne and Henry Norton among others. You can click on the image above or go to www.fishingireland.net to view more information on the Dublin Angling Initiative.
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The National Show Centre is located on the main Dublin to Belfast road, a short distance from Dublin Airport, the M50 and M1 motorways and Swords. Dublin city centre is 20/30 minutes away and Belfast is a 2 hour drive. The venue is easily accessible and is well serviced by bus routes. There is ample car parking (free of charge) on site.
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