A couple of cars from the MNTFA made it and it was a really good day out. After you have been a few times it always seems a bit samey. However it is one of the biggest I have been too and plenty to keep you busy with demonstrations, talks, club stands, trade stands, fly tying etc.
The real difference I find to others is the way the fly tying is laid out occupying all down one side of a marquee, on a stage so that when you walk up to them the vice is at eye level, great idea. As you can see from this photo this is just half and then there was also the other side of the hall for more 121 tips.
There must have been at least 50 fly tyers tying a wide variety of flys. From personal preference I would have preferred more standard UK flies with different techniques but all in in all it was still excellent and I managed to pick up a few new tips.
Well worth a visit next time if you haven't before, you'll not be disappointed.
This weekend also saw the last beginners course of the year at Pitsford with Peter Hartley and my lunchtime slot. It has been surprising how many new beginners have been introduced to the sport again this year especially at Pitsford. The weather was kind and a few fish around so hopefully they managed to catch the odd one in the afternoon, they do quite often.
I have better start tying some fly's of my own now then!
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