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Irish angling expo 2010

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  • 11-02-2010 11:40pm
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    skipz
    Registered Users Posts: 671 ✭✭✭


    Anyone heading to the angling expo in Swords the weekend? Looks good, matt hayes will be there along with a few others. And iam sure we'l see some shiney new tackle at it aswel:D!


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    Pimp Ninja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭Pimp Ninja


    Missed this completely !!

    Thanks for the post.

    Website here http://www.irelandanglingexpo.ie/home/
    Free parking makes a change.

    Doesnt mention any entry fees.


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    stevenmu
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    I think it was free parking last year, with a €10 entry fee.

    There was some decent bargains last year. I'll be going along one of the days, I'm trying to decide if it's better to go on the saturday, before the best bargains are gone, or on the sunday when there might be better deals on stuff which hasn't sold :)


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    skipz
    Registered Users Posts: 671 ✭✭✭skipz


    Yeah its the same again this year with the free parking and 10euro entry.


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    Rycn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 722 ✭✭✭Rycn


    Mite head over myself thanks for the reminder.

    Theres another one due on in citywest in a few weeks looks nice aswell
    www.hooked.ie


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    bitemybanger
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    Will be down there early sat. my first year not on a stand. have a few bob set aside that the missus dosnt know about:eek::D


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    stevenmu
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    So did anyone go along today? Anything good?


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    skipz
    Registered Users Posts: 671 ✭✭✭skipz


    Yeah, wasnt bad! picked up a nice deal with a abu garcia baitcaster rod/reel with 4 lures and braid for just over 100euro. Only for its the day of love tomorrow id be back for a few end of show bargains:D


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    dbrock
    Registered Users Posts: 333 ✭✭dbrock


    sportscast ireland are doing some casting demos out side well worth a look and some great advice


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    kotva
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭kotva


    Hi there,

    Is anyone was on this expo???
    How was it??


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    ironbluedun
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭ironbluedun


    have to say it was better than previous years, although the venue is too small and cramped.


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    Slasher
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    ironbluedun wrote: »
    have to say it was better than previous years, although the venue is too small and cramped.

    Agree with that.

    The casting tuition was very good, although the acoustics were poor, so hard to hear the instructors.


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    stevenmu
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    I think it was generally better alright, but it is very cramped.

    The bargains were a bit hit and miss, most stuff was about normally priced. I did pick up some cheap lines, although they looked like they'd been sitting in stock for quite a while. I did manage to pick up a fantastic vest for €50, I can't find the exact one online but similar ones run for £100+, and for another €10 he threw in the water system, some gink and some flies, so I was pretty delighted with all that.


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    pullandbang
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    I was there too and picked up a few bits and peices. I didn't think there were too many bargains to be had but then I was only looking for specific bits - line and a landing net. Got them ok plus a few odds and ends.

    Did get a few photos of big Jack doing the official opening :)

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    Cul a cnoic
    Registered Users Posts: 653 ✭✭✭Cul a cnoic


    I thought the Angling Expo excellent last weekend.

    Nationwide ran a nice piece about it, and fishing in general on tonights show. You can watch it online here


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    Doc Farrell
    Registered Users Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    i met a number of lodge owners and guides including the lady who runs the lodge on 14 miles of the blackwater. i wish i was rich or retired so i could spend the next 20 years testing them out.

    gonna try it out anyway. great little island.


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    8k2q1gfcz9s5d4
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    very disappointed I couldn't make it this year, or the last 6 years!:o last time I was there was 2004, was an amazing day. From 2000 onwards, I read improve your coarse fishing mag and the angling times, always loved Des Tayler and Martin Bowler's articles. At the 2004 show, I was having a chat with Des Tayler, which I thought was amazing, then Martin Bowler waked by and joined in on conversation! I also had a 15 minute conversation about pike with Matt Hayes. very nice guys


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