Hi , get ready - the Tasmanian Fly Fishing Expo is this weekend.
Fast track your fly fishing, try the World's best gear and learn from the best in the business. World Champions, Australian Champions and Casting
Champions.
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The biggest fly fishing gathering ever - the Tasmanian Fly Fishing Expo, is being held at Clarendon on the South Esk River this wekend.Two days of fun - Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November.
International guests and others will share their vast knowledge - as will some of the World's best casters, a former World Champion, National Champion and more. |
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There will be many rods and lines to cast, casting games to play, gear to be won and demonstrations to see. There is a small entry fee ($10) - which will be donated to the Australian Fly Fishing Museum.
You just need some cash for entry and
food.
Tickets will also be available at the gate and the $10 entry fee gives you entry on both days. Proper coffee and good food is available all day and on Saturday - Drinks in the Garden, with the
presenters. Mingle and relax after a hard day. There is a small charge for drinks and this will go to the Fish Habitat Improvement Fund. Over 80 rods and 65 lines to
try Over 80 of the World’s best rods and lines will be here to cast – and World class instructors to give you some tips.
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LADIES - 3 places left - Saturday at noon If you are a beginner, curious or more advanced, book in to this. BOOKING IS
ESSENTIAL. Email info@peterhayesflyfishing.com No gear necessary. Session and times are in the links at the bottom. Judith Oliver and Karen Brooks will introduce and help you on your journey. Both are Certified Casting Instructors. KIDS - 2 places left - 10am Sunday Learn to cast, tie knots and more. You do not need any gear. Session is FREE, but BOOKING IS
ESSENTIAL and numbers are limited - email info@peterhayesflyfishing.com
STEVEN OOI - Fin Ripple Media Photography Steven will be presenting the most amazing exhibition collection of trout action photos
ever seen in Australia. These will be for sale in a very limited number.
MARTIN DROZ - World Champion Martin Droz is one of the world’s best ever fly fishing competitors
and is the first ever multiple world champion (4 world championship gold medals) to guide in Australia! Martin won a staggering thirteen international medals between 2004 and 2014! Martin will be at the Expo both days, so drop by and talk to him about rods, lines, flies, techniques and more. See Martin at the Mayfly Tackle
stand.
GREG FRENCH Book signing and chat. Greg's latest book Water Colour is a great read and runs along a similar
theme to Frog Call. Come and have a chat and get Greg to sign a book for you. They will be available to buy. Pic courtesy FlyLife
PETRARCHS BOOKSHOP - BOOKS GALORE CRAZY PRICES Five tables of books to rummage through. All sorts of fishing and other titles - including some amazing collectors book bargains from Stevens Publishing. Some of these collectors books were $200 or more and will be up to 75% OFF. You can only get these bargains at the EXPO.
No holds, no enquiries, you just have to be
there.
DRINKS IN THE GARDEN - Saturday evening After close of play Saturday - around 4.30 you are invited to enjoy 'Drinks in the Garden' with the presenters and others for an hour. This will be fun where everyone can chill out, enjoy a Gin, Wine or Beer and catch up. FlyLife is generously hosting this and proceeds will go to the Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund. A Tasmanian fund that will improve freshwater habitat.
SATURDAY 10th November
10.15am – 11am: Casting tune-up with Peter Hayes. Booking essential.
11am – 2.30pm: Fly tying techniques with Ray Brown, Shane Broadby and others.
11am – 2.30pm: Fly tying demonstration with 12y.o. Kobi Lambert and Tino Pittiglio.
10.30am –
12 noon: Trout Spey - gear and techniques with Simon Gawesworth.
11am – 11.45am: Casting styles – find a style that suits you - Peter Morse.
12 Noon: Greg French – A talk ‘Why wilderness matters’. Then book signing until 2pm.
12 Noon – 1pm: Ladies – learn to cast a fly with Judith Oliver and Karen Brooks. Bookings are limited and essential.
11.30am – 12 Noon: Distance casting tips with Peter Hayes.
12 Noon – 2pm: WIN a Scott Fly Rod – Distance Casting Event. Feel the
power of a Scott Radian and you could win the rod. No cost to enter and everyone that casts past 70’ goes in the draw to win a $1250 rod. Longest distance gets a very small trophy.
12.15pm – 12.45pm: The magic properties of Goretex with Rene Vaz.
1pm – 3pm: The RIO Olympics - a three event casting game. Do all three or just one. Good prizes here. Good skills are not essential. Many prizes.
1.15pm – 2pm: Casting styles – find a style that suits you - Peter Morse.
1.30pm – 2pm:
Polaroids - are they all the same? - Doug Phillips - Tonic
1.30pm – 2pm: Scientific Anglers fly lines. Cast further, less false casts and never clean your lines. Andrew Summers.
2.15pm – 3pm: Fishing Tasmanian rivers – Tips from Australian champions - Christopher Bassano and Martin Droz.
3.15pm – 4pm: The new Sage rods explained - Peter Morse.
4.30pm – 5.30pm: Drinks in the garden - sponsored by Flylife. Relax and chat with the industry experts. Proceeds to the Fish Habitat
Improvement Fund. NO BOOKING required.
SUNDAY 11th
10am – 11am: Kids – fly fishing for beginners. Bookings are limited and essential.
10am – 10.45am: Club fly tying demonstrations.
11am — PLEASE STOP EVERYTHING and be silent for one minute.
11.02am – 11.45am: Trout Spey and Switch casting
with Simon Gawesworth.
11.02am – 11.45pm: Casting styles – find a style that suits you - Peter Morse.
11.30am – 12 Noon: Distance casting tips with Peter Hayes.
12 Noon – 2pm: WIN a Scott Fly Rod – Distance Casting Event. Feel the power of a Scott Radian and you could win the rod. No cost to enter and everyone that casts past 70’ goes in the draw to win a $1250 rod. Longest distance gets a small trophy.
12.15pm – 12.45pm: The magic properties of Goretex with Rene
Vaz.
12.30pm – 1.15pm: Casting tune-up with Peter Hayes. Booking essential.
1pm – 3pm: The RIO Olympics - a three event casting game. Do all three or just one. Good prizes here. Good skills are not essential. Many prizes.
1pm – 2.30pm: The Veniard Challenge. Clubs tying for glory. Subject to club support.
1.15pm – 2pm: Casting styles - How different styles suit you and where you fish - with Peter Morse.
1.30 – 2pm: Scientific Anglers fly lines. Cast further, less
false casts and never clean your lines.
1.30pm – 2pm: Polaroids - are they all the same? - Doug Phillips - Tonic
2pm – 3pm: Fishing Tasmanian rivers – Tips from Australian champions.
3pm: Close
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