Swords angling show

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Swords angling show

#1 Post by mickser »

It's back again got some really good stuff here last year looking good for 2020 hope to make it = = =
https://www.irelandanglingexpo.ie/
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mickser

Thank you for sharing. I looked it up and think to go as well.
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The angling show is open from 10-5 each day, Saturday & Sunday.
The Specimen Awards are being presented on Saturday afternoon at the Clayton Airport hotel, near the exhibition centre.
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#4 Post by shortcircuit »

There are some good bargains to be had at this. If you are into fly tying there a few real Aladdins Cave stalls where you can find a gem. A couple of years ago I got a good Grizzle hackle cape for 20 quid.
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#5 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

Will the casting tutorials be cancelled?
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#6 Post by keymcg »

I've gone every year but dont think I'm going to bother this year. Same shops selling off the same old stock every year. As for bargains im not so sure. Last year I went to swords angling centre after I left the show and got better value.

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#7 Post by Go Big or Go Home »

Sure it's a day out, be flat out to keep a lead on the sea bed this weekend, may aswell go.

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Go Big or Go Home wrote:Sure it's a day out, be flat out to keep a lead on the sea bed this weekend, may aswell go.

Do they take card?
They had ATMs on site last few years

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Well anyone make it to the show today? I thought there was very limited sea fishing gear. Lots of coarse and game stuff and a huge emphasis on lure fishing. Other than that it wasn't great
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#10 Post by Dave F »

Yeah, walking around here at the moment and there's nothing getting my attention. Was holding off ordering a few bits from VMO in case I'd get them here but very underwhelmed.
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#11 Post by cd07 »

Yea I was the same tbh
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#12 Post by mickser »

Sorry lads I did not make it this year stuck in hospital again
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#13 Post by mark1985 »

The show isn't what it used to be, lots of cheap coarse tackle on offer and by the time I got there on Sunday afternoon any bargains were long gone,

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