Drogheda Independent

Top angling show at the National Centre on Feb 18/19

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The Biggest and Best fishing show in Ireland, The Ireland Angling Show, will be back in action at the National Show Centre in Swords on 18th & 19th of February 2017.

Once again the show is shaping up to be an amazing gathering of Angling experts with over 100 exhibitors including Tackle Retailers , boat builders and fishing holiday providers.

Fishing in Norway, Alaska, Italy and other exotic locations around the globe will be represente­d . Charter skippers from all around the Irish Coast line and providers on inland waters , rivers and lakes will be showcasing what’s on offer.Experts will be on hand to help you plan the perfect fishing trip at home or abroad.

At the heart of the show is the family Zone, bring the family, the kids are the future anglers, passing on the knowledge and love for fishing is all important . The Family Zone will be sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland and promises to be fun and interactiv­e with workshops , entomology, tuition, and a host of attraction­s that will encourage the kids to pick up a rod and go fishing.

Tackle dealers from across the country will have the latest innovation in tackle and bargains galore to suit every style of fishing.

Mara Media extend a warm welcome back to Scuola Italiana Di Pesca A Mosca – SIM, the Italian Fly Fishing school, who will be travelling to Dublin to participat­e at the show with Italian style casting demonstrat­ion and a variety of talks on Fishing in Italy. The Italian team will also be promoting the wonderful Fly festival in the historic town of Castel Di Sangro .

The Internatio­nal flavour of the show continues with the return of the sleek and sophistica­ted Marcraft fishing boats, hand crafted in the Netherland­s www. marcraftvi­sboten.nl. Warrior Boats are back with their latest model for Irish Waters, Viking Marine, Erne Boats, MCA Boats and Arrow Boats will all be showcasing their new designs and innovation. Fishing on the Sea or lake, the show has something for everyone.

Renowned Anglers Scott Mackenzie, Hywel Morgan, Jim Clohessy, Tommy Pickering, Adam Wakelin, Dan Esox, Andrew Allsop and many more will be there...Sea, Game, Coarse, Predator...the show has it all.

The Irish specimen fish committee will for the 5th year host the Awards Day at the Clayton Hotel [formerly Bewleys Airport Hotel ] on Saturday 18th February at 2.30 pm. Buses will run to and from the show for those of you who wish to attend both events.

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