A host of the world’s greatest fly tyers and angling celebrities from all over the globe will once again gather at the Galway Bay Hotel, in Salthill to participate in the 3rd Irish Fly Fair and Angling show. On the 10thand 11th of November Visitors from all over the world come to this great event will have the opportunity to see some of the finest Fly dressers from around the world practice their art , while champion fly casters will be available to demonstrate and advise on fly casting techniques and fishing tactics.
Last year’s Irish Fly Fair saw some of the greatest fly casters and fly tyers in the world descend on The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill, the show was a fantastic success with many of the fly dressers, demonstrators, exhibitors and tackle trade stands already rebooked for this year’s event. With over 3,000 visitors to the show the feedback was exceptionally positive, with many saying it was the best game angling show they have ever been to!
The tackle trade will be very well represented at this year’s event with quality trade stands than last year. The form of tackle, outdoor clothing and fly tying gear…something for everyone!”
We welcome back to the show angling celebrities, Hywel Morgan, GlendaPowel, and Peter O’Reilly who will be demonstrating and advising on all aspects of fly fishing! We also would like to welcome our new guest, fishing legend Charles Jardine.
We also have tuition from APGAI- Ireland who will give free casting and fly tying lessons during the two day exhibition. Experts from the Inland Fisheries Ireland, Dr Ken Whelan, – FISSTA and Dr Roderick O’ Sullivan and many more will be hosting talks and seminar on various angling related topics. New to the show, will be a “Youth Fly Tying Competition” giving the kids a chance to show the “Pro Fly Dressers” what they can do and also a Fly Tying in Focus Theatre
The Irish Fly Fair has already been hailed as one of the finest shows of its kind in Europe, a great weekend to meet up with old friends and make new ones! This show is a must for all Angling enthusiasts. Special rates for angling clubs and accommodation can be arranged.
This Show will feature the largest host of fly tyers and game angling stands under one roof in Ireland ever at an angling show. International Fly Tyers Row 2012 over 60 of the World’s Best Fly Tyers from 16 different countries
This is the undisputed best Game Angling and Fly Tying Show in all of Ireland, and one not to be missed. In one of Galway’s best Hotels, many visitors come for the weekend and experience the whole atmosphere of the show. Please come along and give it your support Ireland needs feel good events like this. For more details see web. www.irishflyfair.com