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COUNTDOWN TO THE BIG ONE SHOW FARNBOROUGH!
24 amazing anglers… 32 incredible demos & talks... one brilliant weekend!
THE countdown is on to the biggest fishing event of 2019! More than 20,000 anglers are predicted to attend the massive tackle spectacular on Saturday and Sunday March 23 and 24 with the biggest names in fishing signed up to reveal new gear for the season ahead. In addition to more stands, this year’s show will see the introduction of new entertainment areas including a Lure Live area, the John Wilson Legends Theatre and the Angling Times Social Theatre hosted by Keith Arthur where the stars of the sport will be on hand to share their secrets. Britain’s best anglers, TV stars, and fishing personalities will form an unprecedented lineup of exclusive entertainment at the Big One Show Farnborough. On the John Wilson Legends Theatre, hosted by Rob Hughes, there will be live demonstrations from top anglers including Steve Ringer, Tommy Pickering and Des Shipp. The live demos will cover everything from pole fishing basics to advanced feeder fishing tips, with the opportunity to get up close and ask advice too. This is also the place to hear exclusive talks from carp legend Terry Hearn and an exclusive Q&A session with River Monsters and Mighty Rivers star Jeremy Wade, fresh from filming his new series. The stage will also see sneak previews of the latest fishing shows about to hit the TV, including behind the scenes talks from Monster Carp crew Ali Hamidi, Tom Dove, and Neil Spooner, plus Fishing Allstars’ Dean Macey, Matt Godfrey, and Adam Rooney. Making his first appearance at a fishing show will be BBC presenter and award-winning author Will Millard – star of A Year with the Tribe – who’ll give audiences a look into his new BBC TV fishing series due to air this Spring. “There has never been a line-up of stars as big as this at The Big One,” said Event Director Vince Davies. “The demos and talks planned for the three arenas are simply unmissable and it’s worth planning your day so you have the opportunity to get to them and hear great stories and tips direct form the experts. “We’ve got talks for all styles of angler so there’s no way you won’t learn something new for your type of fishing.” For those looking for relaxed chats, advice, and up-close Q&A with stars then the Angling Times social theatre – hosted by the legendary Keith Arthur – is a must-visit.
Over the weekend there will be special guest appearances from Bob Nudd MBE, Adam Penning, Lee Kerry, Andy May, Ian Russell, Julian Cundiff and more. Meanwhile, the Big One’s new Lure Live Arena is sure to be a packed-out area all weekend and you need to head here to get the best advice on this fast-growing side of our sport. Hosted by lure expert and IYCF regular Paul Garner there will be a whole programme of demos on the big lure tank from worldrenowned experts including Luc Coppens, Adam Kirby, Julian Chidgey, River Severn guide Gary Palmer, plus TV presenter and adventurer Thom Hunt. This year’s Big One shows will also give visitors the opportunity to try their hand at something different to their normal fishing, and win some amazing tech prizes. Organisers are delighted to welcome Dovetail Games to both Farnborough and Stoneleigh events, giving you the opportunity to catch fish beyond your wildest dreams from the comfort of the show. Creators of the world’s leading fishing games – Eurofishing Simulator and the new Fishing Sim World – the lads at Dovetail will be giving all visitors the chance to experience the thrill of fishing on the big screen, and staging a huge competition for avid gamers and anglers over the whole weekend.